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Create a video or photographic masterpiece...you decide A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with Canon's OPTURA camcorder. Beneath its silky exterior lies a true visionary at work, producing video and photos that are nothing short of breathtaking. Refined, smart, and dynamic, the OPTURA thrills the senses, stimulates the mind, and fills you with boundless creativity. Color and clarity exceed your wildest expectations.
Genuine Canon Optics: 11x Optical Zoom Lens (44-220x Digital Zoom) Program Auto Exposure What sets a Canon camcorder apart from all the others? It’s the only camcorder made by a company renowned for high-quality professional optics. Our vast expertise in designing and crafting precision lenses for 35mm and broadcast TV cameras also goes into every camcorder lens we make. The OPTURA ’s optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast, taking full advantage of the DV format.
2.0 Megapixel High Resolution Photos Selectable Focusing Points The OPTURA features advanced image processing, for capturing stunning, 2.0 Megapixel (1632 x 1224 pixels) photos onto the included memory card. They may be captured at a variety of different image qualities and compression sizes (Superfine/Fine/Normal). Sometimes, the subject we want to photograph is not in the center of the frame. Choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you want into sharp focus.
DV Messenger2 With DV Messenger2, you can use your Canon camcorder for Internet Video Chat with Microsoft Windows Messenger through USB or IEEE1394. Control the zoom and focus of your camcorder or the person you are chatting with. Preview thumbnails and transfer photos. Watch and control the video playback of either camcorder - all from your computer. When used in conjunction with the OPTURA 's NETWORK mode, you can access your camcorder at home from a remote location.
Pop-up Flash PCM Digital Sound The pop-up flash automatically rises up and fires according to the brightness of the surrounding area. Use to illuminate your subjects when shooting still images of night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. There are 4 modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash on, Flash off. The OPTURA offer two digital audio modes, 12 and 16-bit.
Flexible LCD View Screen and Color Viewfinder Custom Key The bright 3.5” LCD view screen makes it easy to compose sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder. You can rotate the screen for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around 180° to record yourself. When you’re done shooting, the screen is perfect for reviewing your scenes. Customize the camcorder to your shooting preferences or environment by assigning the following functions to the Custom Key.
Optional Accessories Lithium Ion Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the camcorders. Maximum Recording Time Using Using the the viewfinder LCD screen BP-512 (supplied, single-capacity) 110 min. 90 min. BP-511 (optional, single-capacity) 110 min. 90 min. BP-522 (optional, double-capacity) 235 min. 185 min. BP-535 (optional, triple-capacity) 375 min. 290 min. DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone VL-3 Video Light WD-H46 Wide-converter Attaches to the Advanced Accessory Shoe for cable-free operation.
