Canon WP-V1 Let You Catch the Moment With “Nemo”

A fantastic and wonder diving holiday can’t be complete without an advanced and sophisticated camcorder to help you to capture the exciting underwater moments and exotic water creatures you see. While waiting for the new Canon VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders to arrive, the digital imaging leader, Canon, has brought to divers great news by introducing its WP-V1 waterproof casing for Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200.

Divers who want to shoot videos and photos of the marine fishes, corals, and invertebrates for sharing or for memory, can grab this lightweight and waterproof case if they are using the two Canon camcorders, at the retail price $599. A bit pricey, perhaps, for a casing, but the new Canon WP-V1 waterproof case for both the Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders allows divers to shoot videos and photos up to depths of 130 feet.

Read the full release of Canon WP-V1 for Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders below:


Read the full release of Canon WP-V1 for Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders below:

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 18, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging technology, announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders. Consumers can now dive up to depths of 130 feet and still be able to capture exciting underwater adventures. The ultimate accessory for divers who want to shoot video and photos while underwater, this compact and light-weight housing hugs the camcorder like a wet suit, enabling easy on-camera operation and control.

Whether filming sharks off the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling in the warm waters of the Caribbean or simply wading in the water at your local beach, the Canon WP-VI Waterproof Case and corresponding VIXIA camcorders are ideal devices for capturing both video and photos. As an added plus, once enabled in the Special Scene mode, the white balance is controlled in a way which is ideally suited to an underwater environment.

“Canon is excited to offer consumers a go-anywhere option in the camcorder market,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “By broadening our accessory offerings, Canon can now service an expanded audience of those who need water-resistant products for their work or recreational use.”

About the Canon VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
Canon’s most compact high-definition Flash Memory camcorders, the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 are powerhouse options for anyone looking to take their HD camcorder with them wherever they go. The VIXIA HF20 offers the option of recording to a 32GB internal Flash drive or SDHC card slot and the VIXIA HF200 records to a SDHC memory card only. Additional features include a 3.89 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, newly designed Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, Genuine Canon Face Detection, Video Snapshot and Dual Shot Modes, and an Advanced Auto Exposure system.

The WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders is scheduled to be available in May for an estimated retail price of $599.