Firewire for digital video........
Adaptec's 1394 Adapter Ships in Canon's DV
Image Capture Kit; DV Capture Kit DK-1
Connects DV Camcorders to PCs for Digital
Image Capture
August 26, 1997
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) via Individual Inc. -- Adaptec, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ADPT) is providing FireCard, the AHA-8940 1394-to-PCI host adapter, and
FireSoft software drivers for Canon's new DV Capture Kit DK-1 aimed at consumers that
want to take advantage of the digital quality offered by today's DV camcorders.
The kit gives consumers the power to be digital publishers using the 1394 technology as
a simple, 100% digital one-plug connection between PCs and consumer electronic
devices, such as DV camcorders. The DV Capture Kit DK-1 combines Adaptec's leading
1394 I/O technology with Canon's expertise in the consumer electronics market to meet
the growing demand for easily connecting consumer electronic devices and PCs. Now
consumers with DV camcorders that include a DV connector can use the DV Capture Kit
DK-1 to manipulate, store and publish high-quality, digital still images and move them
into their PC to enhance presentations, newsletters, web sites and other personal
communications.
"Consumers want an easy way to integrate images into their personal projects, and 1394
is a simple, single-plug-in connection that also provides the highest level of digital
quality," said Robin Selden, general manager of Adaptec's Advanced Multimedia
Products Group. "Adaptec is excited to be part of Canon's consumer-oriented kits,
bringing users the absolute latest in digital image capture for personal or business
applications."
"By working with Adaptec we can bring a solution to consumers that lets them enjoy
the quality images they've captured on their new DV camcorder," says Yukiaki
Hashimoto, director and general manager of Canons Video Division. "With a simple 1394
DV connection and Canon's DV Commander software for camera control and image
editing, the possibilities for digital photos are limitless."
About DV Capture Kit DK-1
The DV Capture Kit DK-1 from Canon includes the Adaptec FireCard AHA-8940,
Adaptec's FireSoft drivers, the 1394 cable and Canon's DV Commander application for
camera control and still image capture. It also includes MGI Software Corp.'s
(CDN:MGIS) industry-leading PC Photography software, MGI PhotoSuite, making it
possible to import and manipulate digital photos for web publishing, multimedia
presentations, personal photo albums, customized magazine covers, newsletters and
more. The DV Capture Kit DK-1 is available worldwide. Pricing varies according to
market. The U.S. suggested list price is $799.
About Adaptec
Adaptec provides bandwidth management technologies for organizations building the
global information infrastructure. Its high performance I/O, connectivity and network
products are incorporated into the systems and products of major computer and
peripheral manufacturers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif.,
Adaptec (NASDAQ:ADPT) employs 3,500 people worldwide in design, manufacturing,
sales, service and distribution. Adaptec's home page address is adaptec.com
.
CONTACT: Adaptec | Marci Pedrazzi Gottlieb, 408/957-4937 |
marci_pedrazzi@corp.adaptec.com | or | Canon USA | Russell Marchetta, 516/328-5145 |
rmarchetta@cusa.canon.com | or | The Rowland Company for Canon | Lisa Kaslyn,
212/527-8976
[Copyright 1997, Business Wire] |
