Recognizing the rapid pace of advancement of HDTV program origination and the current importance of sports, entertainment, and major events to the continuing growth of HDTV, Canon is broadening its family of long HDTV field lenses.

A new DIGISUPER 60 xs lens is being added to the to the present diverse lineup of Canon HDTV field lenses which include the DIGISUPER 100 xs, 86II xs, 86II TELE xs, 75 xs and the 72 xs. 

This is a new generation design with excellent optical performance within a smaller package (it is 44mm shorter than thecurrent 72x field lens).

This particular 60x zoom range will significantly strengthen the total Canon lineup of field lenses by more optimally encompassing an extensive range of applications within smaller venues, ballrooms, and large studios. 

This more limited zoom range does not require the built-in image stabilization system (which is a hallmark Canon technology in the 75x, 86x, and the 100x Canon lenses) and this contributes to the lower cost of this new lens.