Canon OPTURA 400 Mini DV Camcorder 10x Optical Zoom 200x Digital Zoom ,2.2 Mega Pixel
This is a great Digital Video Camera
With a 200x Optical Zoom
Great for home movies.
Independent
Movies free for your
viewing
Professional Independent Film Video Cameras
This is a great consumer camera.
It runs around $450.00
Description
Optura 400, the Perfect Union
of Video and Photography... From summer escapes to winter wonderlands,
life is meant to be savored. That's why Canon created the Optura 400 digital
camcorder. Enjoy the convenience of holding a digital video camcorder
and digital camera all in one hand. Low and compact, the Optura 400 camcorder
features a swivel grip and palm pad... perfect comfort when shooting long
days at sporting events or marathon birthday parties. For those desiring
stunning videos and photos, supreme ease-of-use and powerful versatility,
Canon's Optura 400 camcorder has it all.
Incorporating Canon's latest digital technologies, the Optura 400 digital camcorder comes complete with features normally reserved for higher-end professional camcorders and cameras. Shoot, watch, print and share your favorite memories in vivid clarity and stunning color. Best of all, the Optura camcorders are easy to use, allowing you to enjoy every second of every moment.
Features
Shoot Stunning Videos & Photos: DV Photo Plus
2.2 Megapixel CCD, Razor Sharp Videos and Photos
High Resolution 16:9 Mode
Uses Entire Width of the 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor
Enjoy True Clarity with Genuine Canon Optics
An Incredible 200x Digital Zoom & 10x Optical Zoom for both Videos
& Photos,
Color Viewfinder and 2.5" LCD Screen
Programmed Auto Exposure
Digic DV Image Processor
Effortlessly Print & Share your Images
Image Stabilizer
Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
Exif Print (2.2)
Simultaneous Photo Recording
VIC Chip, Exclusive Connection Circuit
Advanced Canon RGB Primary Color Filter
Night Mode and Super Night Mode
Motion JPEG Mode records your footage onto the S.D. Digital memory card
at 320x 240 resolution
Up to 60 minutes of recording time on a 512MB card.
Quickly and easily transfer your movies to your computer using the USB
cable.
Extend your reach with manual controls
Continuous Shooting
Manual Audio Control
Stitch Assist feature to capture & create breathtaking 360-degree
Panoramas
Skin Detail Mode, complimentary close-ups of people, softening details
& reducing skin imperfections.
Seamlessly connect anywhere... anytime
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
Network Mode
SD/Multimedia Card
DV Messenger2 Software
Pinnacle Studio 9SE & Pinnacle Instant Photo Album Included
Microphone & Headphone Terminals
Wireless Remote
My Camera Function
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Includes 8M SD Memory Card.
Built-in Flash with red-eye reduction
Sport, Spotlight Sand & Snow, & Lowlight Modes
Firewire / IEEE 1394 / DV Terminal (input / output)
USB Terminal (USB 2.0 Compliant)
Video and Audio Inputs and Outputs
Specifications
Image Sensor 1/3.4" CCD (charge coupled device) approx. 2,200,000
pixels (approx. 1,230,000 effective pixels-tape) (approx. 2,000,000 effective
pixels-card)
Number of Recording Still image: 1,632 x 1,224 pixels, 1,280 x
Pixels 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels; Movie: Optura 500; 352 x 288 pixels,
176 x 144, Optura 400; 320 x 240, 160 x 126
Audio/Video Audio recording system: PCM digital sound: 16-bit (48 kHz/2
ch.) 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch.)
Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system
(Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording
File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant,
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant (images marked for transfer
are also DPOF complaint)Image Reading Format Still image: JPEG (compression
mode:Superfine/Fine/Normal)Movie; Motion JPEG
Tape Format/Speed Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
Tape speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/sec.) LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/sec.)
Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Optical Zoom 10x Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom 200x Digital Zoom
Lens F1.8 - 2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7 - 47 mm - (16:9 mode: F1.8 - 2.4,
10x power zoom, f=4.7- 47 mm) (Tape) - F1.8-2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7
- 47 mm (Card) .
Focusing System TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Min. Focus Distance Tele: 3.3 ft. (1 m) - Wide: 0.39 in. (1cm)
Shutter Speed Maximum shutter speed: 1/2,000 sec. (1/250 when using memory
card)
Illumination Minimum illumination: 1.1 lx using the Night Mode during
tape recording
Recommended illumination: More than 100 lx
Filter Size 30.5 mm
Viewfinder 0.33 in., color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels)
LCD Screen 2.5 in. measured diagonally (approx. 123,000 pixels)
Manual Controls Manual Focus, AE Shift setting to adjust the auto exposure
level, Presets and Manual White Balance, Manual Audio Level Control
Flash Built-in with Red-eye reduction
Input terminals USB Terminal mini-B (USB 2.0 compliant) Optura 400: Full-speed.
DV Terminal Input/ Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE1394) Output
Video Terminal 1Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced
S-video Terminal 1Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
AV Terminal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. Video input: 1Vpp75 ohms, unbalanced.
Audio input: -10dbv /at least 40k kohms, unbalanced.
MIC Terminal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack -37 dBV (MIC ATT ON), -57 dBV (MIC
ATT OFF) (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more
Output terminals Audio output: -10dbv (47 kohms load), less than 3 kohms,
unbalanced
Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone
Headphone Jack Yes
Built-In Light No (Optional Video Light VL10Li Available)
Power Requirements Power supply (rated): 7.4 V DC (Battery) 8.4 V DC (DC
IN)
Power consumption: Appx 3.3 W (using viewfinder) 4.1 W (using LCD screen)
Weight Camcorder Body only: approx. 1.0 lb. (470g) (not including lens
and battery pack)
Total equipment weight: approx. 1.2lb. (530g)
Dimensions 2.1 x 4.2 x 4.0 in. (53 x 107 x 101 mm)
Special Features MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Direct Print
Exif 2.2
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