“PowerShot V10” Vlog Camera and “OCT-R1” Ophthalmic Device Win International Design Award “Red Dot Design Award”
HO CHI MINH CITY, 2 May 2024 — Canon Inc. announced on 26 April 2024 that the company’s “PowerShot V10” vlog camera and “OCT-R1,” an optical coherence tomography (OCT) device, won the Red Dot Design Award 2024 for Production Design at an awards show hosted by Red Dot Award AG (based in Switzerland). The awards ceremony will be held on 24 June 2024 in Essen, Germany.
The “PowerShot V10” is a vlog camera that features a [1] CMOS sensor and large-diameter microphone for achieving high image and audio quality in a compact body which can easily be stored in a small bag. It employs a vertical design suitable for shooting video easily with just one hand and an easy-to-understand and simple UI (user interface) with limited display information, making it easy for even first-time camera users to enjoy full-fledged video shooting. In addition to handheld shooting, the camera is equipped with an internal stand that can be used to adjust the camera angle, thereby allowing users to set the device down and shoot from multiple angles without having to use a tripod, etc.
The “OCT-R1” [2] is an ophthalmic device that utilises OCT technology, which captures tomographic images of retinas using near-infrared light, and is equipped with the functions of a retinal camera. OCT is used in the study of ophthalmology and health checks for the diagnosis and observation of eye-related illnesses such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, which have been on the rise in recent years. This product features a touch-panel-style UI and can be linked with a touch-panel display2 so that the photographing position of the device can automatically be adjusted simply by touching the screen where the eye is displayed. Additionally, the main unit has been compacted, enabling necessary auxiliary equipment such as PCs to fit neatly onto the motorised table2 for a flexible layout that does not take up much space.
Both “PowerShot V10” and “OCT-R1” have received high praise for their designs, having received the Good Design Award 2023 (Japan) as well as the iF Design Award 2024 (Germany), which is similarly as internationally prestigious as the Red Dot Design Award. These awards have encouraged Canon to continue creating products that expertly blend performance with design.
About the Red Dot Design Award
The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955, is one of the world’s largest design-centered awards competitions. Excellent designs are chosen in three divisions—Product Design, Brand & Communication Design, and Design Concept. This year, entries from 60 countries and regions were evaluated by internationally renowned design specialists under nine criteria including innovation, functionality, quality, and ergonomics.
[1] To be launched in Asia later.
[2] Equipment such as display and motorised table (an electrically powered table used to load ophthalmic equipment) must be separately arranged since OCT-R1 is not equipped with either.
About Canon Marketing Vietnam Nam Co, Ltd
Canon products have been available in Vietnam since the 1980s through its authorized distributors. During the past years, it established a more significant presence when it set up four production facilities in Thang Long, Hanoi, Que Vo and Tien Son, Bac Ninh and Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd. Besides providing employment for more than 25,000 people, Canon also makes outstanding contributions to the country's development through its meaningful social activities. Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd was founded in July 2012 and have been operating under the guidance and support of Canon Asia Marketing Group and Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd., which is the regional marketing headquarter for Canon's South & Southeast Asia region.From 1st January 2024, Canon Marketing Vietnam Company Limited is assigned as the sole authorized distributor for Canon Imaging Products (i.e.: cameras, lenses, Selphy photo printers) in Vietnam, replacing Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company.Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company continues to be the authorized distributor of Canon office and printing products in Vietnam.
