Canon Media Storage M80 and Canon Media Storage M30

Canon UK Press Release

Canon today launches the portable devices, designed with EOS and other digital photographers in mind. The Canon Media Storage M30 and Canon Media Storage M80 devices feature a large ultra-bright 3.7” TFT screen with 160º viewing angle for image and video review, and a 30Gb/80Gb hard disk to store digital images, movie and sound files of various file formats. Both the Canon Media Storage M30 and Canon Media Storage M80 feature a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface and slots for CF and SD cards. With their tough, robust magnesium alloy bodies and intuitive navigation familiar to EOS owners, the devices add an important link to the workflow chain of professional photojournalists and photographers on location, outdoor and expedition shoots. The Canon Media Storage M30 and Canon Media Storage M80 are also expected to be popular with the increasing body of every-day photographers looking for new ways to store and display favourite shots and extend storage capacity whilst away from the computer.

Photokina Update: We now have some product photos live from Photokina 2006 - just click the link below to view them.

The Media Storage M30 and M80 feature:
• 30/80 Gb hard disk
• 3.7” ultra-bright TFT screen with 160º viewing angle
• CF and SD card reader
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
• Support for multiple image, video and sound file formats, including Canon RAW, MPEG, MP3 and WAV.
• Extended PictBridge functionality
• 4 – 8 digit image file password protection
• 1/8” audio-out headphone jack

“This is the EOS accessory many Canon professionals have been asking us for,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “As well as extending pro photographer back-up and storage capacity, there is no doubt the units will appeal to amateur photographers looking for more flexible, enjoyable and portable alternatives to the traditional photo album.”

Multi-media versatility
In addition to the capacity to store Canon RAW and JPEG images, the Media Storage M30 and M80 units can also store and display / playback a variety of multi-media files. A headphone jack is provided for audio playback of MPEG as well as WAV and MP3 files.

Reliability and security
Designed for professional use, the units are robust, reliable and secure. The 1.8” HDD is chosen for its stability and superior protection features and both units are protected with a tough, rugged magnesium alloy outer casing. To avoid corruption, files are validated during upload from memory card. To prevent unauthorised access, images and other files can be protected with an up to 8 digit password.

Battery convenience
For EOS photographer convenience, the units take the BP 511A battery used in various EOS models including the EOS 5D, EOS 20D and EOS 30D, as well as professional products such as the WFT E1 Wireless File Transmitter

Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Reader Comments

1. Might you know of any retailer in USA or Overseas that might have this Canon M30 for sale now? Thanks - Joseph

   Joseph at 11:43am on Sunday, January 07, 2007

2. Hi,
   
   I was wondering when this device will go on sale and where i can purchase it from

   mike hill at 12:42am on Wednesday, January 17, 2007

3. (Posted on behalf of Joseph Stanski)
   
   Good Afternoon,
   Thank you so much for the review data on Canon's Media Storage M80 and Canon Media Storage M30 - It was Great! Now can you tell be exactly where I might purchase it. Thanks so much and continue with such great reviews. Joseph

   Mark Goldstein at 03:39pm on Friday, January 19, 2007

4. When would the Canon Media Storage M80 can be released to the market in Australia ^_^

   Harley Wu at 02:48pm on Saturday, February 24, 2007

5. I am beginning to think this is just some pot of gold at the end of a rainbow... where is it??? Anywhere?
   
   Yarbz
   New Britain, CT, USA
   http://imageevent.com/yarbz

   Yarbz at 04:53pm on Friday, April 06, 2007

6. Vaporware!
   
   If you surf the net you wont find anything about an release date:-(
   
   /regards, Henrik

   Henrik at 01:54pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2007

7. I think have had to go back to the drawing board with the M80/M30, due possibly to the Epson P5000 just blowing it out of the water.
   I too have been waiting for this item from Canon, but the Epson seems to have the edge in screen size, capacity, spec. & I suspect price

   Jeff Brookes at 09:40pm on Thursday, April 26, 2007

8. From canon UK website "Media Storage M80 - JUN 07"
   
   http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/cameras/media_storage_devices/m80/index.asp

   Bigglesinc at 09:15pm on Friday, June 01, 2007

9. Unfortunately, it is not due for release in the US. Heaven knows why.

   Jim Canon at 04:46pm on Monday, October 01, 2007

10. my lord; what are we waiting for?

    Harley Wu at 03:24pm on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

11. I own a Canon M80 and an Epson P5000. The Epson is far better (better software, better screen, better battery life).

    James at 08:29pm on Wednesday, July 02, 2008