For Immediate Release 5 September, 2015

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1 For Immediate Release 5 September, 2015 Canon New Connect Station CS100 Wireless Photo and Video Storage Device Easy Photo and Video Storage with 1TB Capacity for Convenient Sharing and Viewing on TV Canon today announces the new Connect Station CS100 - a wireless photo and video storage device offering user-friendly storage for Canon cameras and camcorders with built-in 1TB hard disk. Connect Station CS100 enables users to conveniently connect to Canon digital cameras and digital camcorders via Wi-Fi and NFC 1. It also supports transmission through SD, CF memory card slot and USB connection 2, making it easy to manage photos and videos. Users can enjoy easy sharing of memorable moments with family and friends, as high quality photos and videos stored on Connect Station CS100 can be viewed on Full HD TV via HDMI connection. In addition, with built-in Wi-Fi and LAN, users can share their images to social networking sites, print photos wirelessly 3 and share photos to another Connect Station CS100 through Internet. Easy Management of Photos and Videos with Built-in 1TB Hard Disk Popularization of photo and video taking results in more photo opportunities to capture the delightful moments in everyday life and travel journey. The large number of photos and videos taken with various shooting devices and memory cards makes it difficult to organize images. To help you manage with ease, Connect Station CS100 with built-in 1TB hard disk is large enough to store up to 150,000 photos or 70 hours of videos 4. Photos and videos from various devices spanning from Canon cameras, camcorders, smart phones to tablets 5 taken by every family member can be centrally stored, making it easier to search and playback specific images. Users can also back up their precious memories by sending images to an external hard disk via a USB cable. 1 Wireless image transfer supports Wi-Fi and NFC-compatible Canon Digital Compact Cameras, DSLR Cameras, EOS M Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders released in Compatible with Canon Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders released after Supports PIXMA and SELPHY with Wi-Fi PictBridge (Wireless LAN) printing technology for wireless photo printing 4 Calculated on the basis of 6.6MB/file for still images and Full HD movies with average bit rate of 32Mbps 5 May not be compatible with devices other than Canon Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders released after 2010

2 Connect Station CS100 offers an easy-to-use interface that helps you manage and organize your image data systematically. Users can check out directly those newly imported photos and videos. It also enables quick access to the desired images with album management and sorting (by shooting date or device) functions. Supporting Wi-Fi and NFC for Easy and Streamlined Image Transfer Canon digital cameras and digital camcorders can be connected wirelessly to Connect Station CS100 via Wi-Fi and NFC 1 without any cable needed. Connection as well as photo and movie transfer are a breeze simply by touching your camera or camcorder to the NFC icon on Connect Station CS100. In addition, images from smart devices can be transferred easily via a Wi-Fi connection. Connect Station CS100 also features built-in USB connection, SD and CF card slots 2 for transferring images from other cameras or directly from memory cards. HDMI Connection for Easy Viewing of Brilliant Photos and Videos on Large Full HD TV Screen As photo quality keeps increasing, viewing on small device or camera monitors cannot truly exhibit the quality and details of images; and most elderly would find it difficult to operate a smart device. Supporting HDMI connection to Full HD TV, Connect Station CS100 allows easy enjoyment of sharp, high quality photos and smooth videos on a big screen at the comfort of a living room, allowing you to enjoy more intimate family time and recall precious memories. In addition, with a Wi-Fi wireless network, photos stored on Connect Station CS100 can be freely viewed on smart devices through web browser. More Handy Means to Share the Fun of Shooting Connect Station CS100 offers various handy means to share your images and all the precious memories with family and friends. With built-in Wi-Fi b/g/n and LAN 1000 Base-T, photos and videos and be uploaded to Canon Image Gateway online album and shared to social networking sites instantly, enabling you to view images from a remote location such as a friend s home. You can also send and receive photos and videos between two Connect Station CS100 units through Internet, making it possible to share your everyday moments with your parents by sending original images to the Connect Station CS100 that sits in their home. In addition, Connect Station CS100 supports Wi-Fi wireless photo printing 3 directly without the need of a computer.

3 New Connect Station CS100 Enjoy Easy Sharing and Viewing on TV of High Quality Photos and Videos - Photo and movie storage device with built-in 1TB hard disk - HDMI connection for viewing photos and videos on TV at Full HD resolution - Supports Wi-Fi and NFC-compatible Canon EOS DSLR Cameras, Digital Compact Cameras and Digital Camcorders 1 for easy transfer of photos and videos - Shares photos to social network platform via Canon Image Gateway - Built-in USB connection, SD and CF card slots 2 - Supports Wi-Fi wireless photo printing 3 - Images can be viewed on smart devices through web browsers - Supports photo backup via external USB drive - Supports Wi-Fi b/g/n and LAN (1000 Base-T) - Shares images between other Connect Station CS100 1 Wireless image transfer supports Wi-Fi and NFC-compatible Canon Digital Compact Cameras, DSLR Cameras, EOS M Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders released in Compatible with Canon Digital Cameras and Digital Camcorders released after Supports PIXMA and SELPHY with Wi-Fi PictBridge (Wireless LAN) printing technology for wireless photo printing The Canon s new Connect Station CS100 will be available in Hong Kong on 9 Sep, 2015 at suggested retail price of HK$2,280.

4 About Canon Hongkong Company Limited Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ) was founded in 1937 in Japan. Its predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, produced Japan's first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera Kwanon in Canon Inc. eventually expanded into the photocopying and printing industries, launching Japan's first plain-paper copier NP-1100 in 1970 and the world's first inkjet printer BJ-80 in Through the years, Canon Inc. has acquired in-depth experience in digital imaging product manufacturing, and research and development. It is a leader in the development of innovative products and holds the most technology patents in the imaging industry. Canon Inc. also makes a significant contribution to the promotion of photography. Today, Canon Inc. has a strong global presence and is one of the most important market players in the imaging, office and industrial product categories. As of 31 December 2014, Canon's global revenue was US$30.8 billion. One of the company s first offices in Asia, Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. (CHK) was established in It is responsible for the sales, marketing and after-sales services for all Canon product lines in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mongolia. CHK adheres to Canon s corporate philosophy of kyosei, which encourages the company and its staff to participate in social, charitable and environmental activities in the community. CHK implements internationally-recognized management systems and has achieved ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification. For more information about Canon Hongkong, please visit our website:

5 Connect Station CS100 Specifications Built-in Hard Disk Capacity 1TB * Since part of the disk space is used by the system, the indicated capacity is less than 1TB Wireless LAN Standard Compliance IEEE b IEEE g IEEE802.11n Transmission method Transmission range Transmission frequency (central frequency) Security DS-SS modulation (IEEE b) OFDM modulation (IEEE g/n) Approx. 15m * With no obstructions between the transmitting and receiving antennas and no radio interference Frequency Channels 2412 to 2462 MHz 1 to 11 Ch WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) Wired LAN Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Interface USB Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) HDMI Out Card Slot Type A, CEC-compatible CF card slot, SD memory card slot * Supported cards: CF card (Type I or II compatible), SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (The importing speed stays the same as with the standard SD card when importing images from UHS-I/II Card) * The CFast card is not supported

6 Formats That Can Be Played Back Still Photos Movies JPEG, RAW (CR2 only) MP4, MOV, AVCHD (SD, HD and Full HD recording quality) Product Specification Operating Environment Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Power Consumption Remote Control AC Adapter Working temperature range 0 C- 35 C Working humidity 20% - 85% x 51.1 x mm Approx. 570 g (body only, excluding the card slot cover) Power on: 10W Standby: 9.5W Power off: 0.5W Remote Control CS-RC1 Transmission range approx. 10 m AC Adapter CA-PS700 Rated input V AC (50/60 Hz) DC cord approx. 1.8 m All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing standards. The product's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.