CANON OPTURA CAMCORDER
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The one video/photo solution for all your digital imaging needs.
OPTURA. It represents Canon's long and comprehensive history in the science of "Optics". It "Optimizes" your ability to capture the finest images in the new digital era.
The OPTURA is the "Future".
With its unique merging of Canon's Video and SLR expertise, the OPTURA truly leads the way in new digital technology that is the future of imaging.
Canon's innovation and expertise in the optical and image capture markets, brings you the new Optura, a highly versatile digital imaging solution for those customers seeking the capabilities of a full-featured digital camcorder and a full-featured digital still camera all in one ergonomic, sleek unit. The Optura has a host of features unique to Canon's advanced imaging technology and expertise.
Canon, the leader in optical imaging technology, boldly redefines the concept of image capture with the introduction of the Optura, the world's first digital camcorder which looks, feels and performs like an SLR camera.
Harnessing the benefits of digital technology and Canon's broad strength and expertise in the realm of photography and video imaging - the Canon Optura breaks down the barriers which have traditionally set still cameras and motion video camcorders apart. The result is the development of a new and powerful digital imaging hybrid with extraordinary image capture and output capabilities.
Check out these features to see how attractive the Optura is:
- Digital Video Picture quality - outstandingly clear, both video and stills.
- Progressive Scan CCD - World-first on a camcorder
- RGB Primary Color Filter - Superior color reproduction
- New Digital IC - Ultra high speed signal processing
- 3 shooting modes: Normal Movie Mode, Digital Photo Mode and Digital Motor DriveTM (Progressive Scan Mode)
- 14X optical zoom lens - extending to 35X digitally
- Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer - proven in previous Canon video, photography cameras and binoculars
- Not only programmed AE, but also shutter and aperature priority modes like an SLR camera
- FlexiZone AF - a Canon exclusive
- Digital connection - DV Terminal (conforms to IEEE1394)
- Ready for full flash photography - using a Canon EOS flash
- Digital sound - both 16-bit and 12-bit
- Both 2-inch LCD screen and COLOR viewfinder
Plus
- Digital video format time code/data code
- Lithium-ion power supply
- Self-timer
- Digital picture faders
- Color viewfinder (113,000 pixels)
- Both film and slide image transfer capability using the optional FP-100 Film Adapter
- One year warranty (parts and labor)
Power Supply (rated): |
7.2 V DC |
| Power Consumption: | 7.1 W (While recording, with AF turned on) |
| Television System: | EIS standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal |
| Video Recording System: | 2 rotary heads,
helical scanning system DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording |
| Audio Recording System: | PCM digital sound; 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32kHz/4ch) |
| Image Sensor: | 1/3" Progressive Scan CCD (charged coupled device) 380,000 pixels (360,000 effective pixels) |
| Tape format: | Videocassettes bearing the Mini DV mark. |
| Tape speed: | SP: 3/4 ips (18.81
mm/s); LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s) |
| Maximum recording time: | SP: 60 minutes (with
a 60 minute cassette); LP: 90 minutes (with a 60 minute cassette) |
| Fast forward/rewind time: | 2 mins. 50 sec. (with a 60 minute cassette) |
| Lens: | F/1.8-3.2, 14X power
zoom, 5.2-72.8mm |
| Focusing system: | TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible |
| Minimum focusing distance: | 3/8" (1cm) on maximum wide angle; |
| Maximum shutter speed: | 1/2.000 sec. |
| Minimum illumination: | 2.5 lux using slow shutter 1/8th sec. |
| Recommended illumination: | More than 100 lux |
| Filter diameter: | 49mm |
| Viewfinder: | 0.55", color
LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels) |
| LCD screen: | 2" measured diagonally (5.1 cm), 113,000 pixels (approx.) |
| Microphone: | Stereo electret condenser microphone |
| DV terminal: | Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE 1394) |
| Output level: | Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced |
| S-video terminal: | 1 Yp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) |
| Audio terminal: | -10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced |
| Operating temperature range: | 32 degrees -104 degrees Farenheit (0 degrees -40 degrees Centigrade) |
| Dimensions: | 5 7/16" x 4 3/16" x 5 1/4" (138mm x 106mm x 133mm) |
| Weight: | 2 lbs. (930g) |
| Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. | |
When you purchase the Optura, it comes standard with the Canon Optura Kit, including:
- Optura Camcorder
- BP-914 Battery Pack
- CA-900 Compact Power Adapter/Battery Charger
- DC-900 DC Coupler
- SS-200 Shoulder Strap
- Lens Cap
- LCD Screen Cover
- WL-D66 Wireless Remote Control (plus 2AA batteries)
- STV-250 Stereo Video Cable
- DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette
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