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Canon U.S.A. Announces New Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera
[May 26, 2015]

Canon U.S.A. Announces New Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera


Canon (News - Alert) U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the Canon CR-2 AF Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, a new camera that delivers stunning, high-resolution, 20.2 megapixel images-the highest resolution available in any digital retinal camera today-with extraordinary detail, contrast, color fidelity and speed. Enhanced from the previous CR-2 Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, the new CR-2 AF features contrast enhancement technology never-before offered to correct for reduced contrast.

The CR-2 AF features low-flash intensity to minimize pupil constriction and shorten the time needed to take multiple pictures. Additionally, the CR-2 AF's light weight and compact design make it an ideal diagnostic companion for offices where space is at a premium or where telemedicine portability is required. With an optical pathway entirely manufactured by Canon and virtually free of aberration, the CR-2 AF's digital filter set is able to provide precise and consistent views of the various layers of the retina.

New Contrast Enhancement

Delivering stunning, high-resolution, 20.2 megapixel images, the CR-2 AF Digital Retinal Camera provides outstanding image quality with extraordinary detail, contrast, color fidelity and speed. Enhanced from the CR-2 Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera, the new CR-2 AF is equipped with the newly added contrast enhancement feature for even greater photographic quality.

The camera's new contrast enhancement feature provides increased image clarity from previous models by emphasizing the difference in 'redness' and 'brightness' of blood vessel structures relative to their surroundings. By expanding the range of brightness values in a fundus image the reader is able to better discriminate minute retinal details between areas initially having small differences in density.

Ease of Image Cature



Building upon the success of the CR-2, the CR-2 AF is equipped with features to assist the user in easily capturing high-quality images. Image Error Detection automatically confirms both correct alignment and focus while the Quick Preview mode allows users to preview their images directly on the dedicated EOS camera immediately after the image is captured.

The camera has several automatic features for ease of use, including:


  • Auto-Focus with Manual Alignment Override automatically focuses the eye by partially depressing the joystick, or easily switches to manual focus with a twist of the focus ring.
  • Auto-Exposure automatically measures the volume of infrared light at the retina and adjusts the flash intensity.
  • Auto-Capture automatically captures the image once the eye is properly focused.
  • Auto-Fundus automatically switches from the external eye to retinal observation mode when the eye is properly aligned.

Availability

The CR-2 AF Digital Retinal Camera is now available directly from Canon as well as through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers. For more information about Canon ophthalmic devices and solutions, please visit www.usa.canon.com/eye-care.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2014† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2015. In 2014, Canon U.S.A. received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability in the digital camera and printer categories for the 11th consecutive year. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) @CanonUSA.

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