Free Camera Offer Makes Canon Projectors Better Than Ever; Offer Represents $195 Value; Good April 1st Through August 31st, 2002

Business Wire, April 9, 2002

Business Editors

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002

Now, LCD projector buyers can get even more than great optics and outstanding quality from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon, Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), when they purchase select Canon projector.

From April 1st through August 31st, 2002, with the purchase of either the Canon LV-X1 microportable projector or the Canon LV-7345 "Turbo Bright" projector, buyers may receive a Free Canon Powershot A10 digital camera, a $195 value.

The easy-to-use A10 is packed with features, including a 1.3 megapixel CCD, built-in 3X optical zoom, a range of shutter speeds, high precision 6-mode white balance, and automatic flash with red-eye reduction. Connect the camera to Canon's LV-X1 or LV-7345 projectors for "large screen" impact and display.

As Canon's newest multimedia projector, the microportable LV-X1 is powerful and totally portable, offering connectivity with everything from DV Camcorders, digital cameras, VCRs and DVDs, including HDTV in a compact, six pound package. Boasting 1100 ANSI Lumens of brightness, native XGA resolution, and an intelligent design that minimizes fan noise, the LV-X1 is a highly efficient way to enjoy Canon's acclaimed optics in the office, classroom or on the road.

The Canon LV-7345 features superior brightness of 2100 ANSI Lumens, XGA resolution, SXGA image compression and PC-Free operation, at a weight of just over 8 pounds. Power zoom and focus, and digital keystone correction provides enhanced function and image quality, while quiet operation lets viewers focus on the images, not the projector. The LV-7345 features Canon's unique Turbo Bright technology for outstanding image quality in all room settings and lighting environments.

For more information about this promotion, please see your authorized Canon U.S.A. projector dealer or log onto to www.canonprojectors.com for details and restrictions. For the name of an authorized Canon U.S.A. projector dealer near you, go on-line at www.canonprojectors.com. Click on "Where To Buy" or call 800/OK-CANON.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc., is a top patent-holder of imaging technologies. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon U.S.A. employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

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