LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK, - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Canon, Inc. (NYSE: CAJ)leader in optical and imaging technology, today announced that its PowerShot S100 digital ELPH camera has been selected by POPULAR SCIENCE magazine as the "Best of What's New" for 2000. The product was chosen from thousands introduced in 2000 as one of the year's 100 greatest achievements. "POPULAR SCIENCE represents one of the most prestigious and widely read science and technology magazines whose readers are always looking for cutting-edge technology," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, vice president and general manager, Photographic Products Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The POPULAR SCIENCE 'Best of What's New Award' has always identified the very best in innovation and technology from a variety of product categories. Canon is pleased to once again be named as an innovator in the area of imaging and photography," added Mr. Hashimoto. In selecting the year's best products, the editors and product reviewers of POPULAR SCIENCE made their selection based on a product's overall ability to enhance the lifestyle of the readers of the magazine. Receiving the award in Audio/Video and Photography category, the PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH was selected based on its outstanding features and performance. The award-winning camera will be on display at the 13th annual "Best of What's New" exhibition and celebration at Tavern on the Green restaurant in New York City on November 9, 2000. The complete list of winners can be found in the December issue of POPULAR SCIENCE or on the Web site at www.popsci.com. 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 employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.