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Canon U.S.A. Announces Video Creator Kits and Its Lineup at VidCon 2015 Featuring iJustine and DevinSuperTramp

Video Creator Kits Introduced to Help Vloggers Jumpstart Great Online Video Shooting Right Out of the Box

MELVILLE, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 23, 2015 — Two stars in a universe of online talent, YouTube® content creators iJustine ( www.youtube.com/iJustine) and DevinSuperTramp, have helped define a new method of storytelling through online video. With so many young vloggers following their example and creating their own innovative content, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, unveils new, specialized Video Creator Kits including a Canon DSLR camera and lens, an external microphone, and a 32GB SD card. These specially-packaged Video Creator Kits provide the vlogging superstars of tomorrow with the tools they need to shoot and share high-quality, compelling stories.

Special guest appearances by iJustine and DevinSuperTramp will take place during VidCon 2015 in booth #1311 on the Main floor of Hall B at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, July 23-25, 2015.

The Video Creator Kits are available for pre-order and are currently scheduled to start shipping in early August in three options:

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the EOS Rebel 70D Video Creator Kit, the EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit, and EOS Rebel T5i Video Creator Kit are $1,649.00*, $999.99* and $899.99*, respectively.

To arm tomorrow’s video storytellers with tips and tricks that can help develop their talent, Canon will host special sessions in its booth. iJustine (Justine Ezarik), author and vlogger, will speak on how she started vlogging and offer advice to those looking to create video content. iJustine’s sessions will be held:

Also, DevinSuperTramp (Devin Graham), filmmaker and vlogger, will premiere his “Life in a Bubble in 4K” video created with the Canon XC10 4K Camcorder on Thursday, July 23 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM PDT, and share his inspiration, challenges, and creative process for making the film.

All sessions at the Canon booth will be open to all VidCon show attendees.

Visitors to the Canon booth will also have a chance to create their own 15-second “One Take” video entitled, “Why I Want to Be a YouTube® Star” using Canon products.

For those with a Creator or Industry Badge for the show, the Canon Creator Working Lounge in room #203 of the convention center will feature DevinSuperTramp along with other filmmakers and Canon technical experts. Devin will be speaking from 4:15 PM to - 5:00 PM PDT on Thursday about his new film, “Life in a Bubble in 4K” and talk about shooting in 4K for posting to YouTube®. Canon will also have a “Touch & Try” counter in booth # 2001.

For additional information on Canon’s participation at the show visit Canon’s VidCon page at: usa.canon.com/vidcon2015

Follow Canon’s Instagram feed at @CanonUSA and its Twitter accounts @CanonUSAImaging and @CanonUSApro.

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�nbsp; 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 @CanonUSA.

�nbsp; Based on weekly patent counts issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

* Prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

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