Canon Digital Camcorder - 9545A003AA

Product Details

Canon Digital Camcorder, Model OPTURA30

Features:

• Share images as never before:
  DV Photo Plus unleashes the full digital imaging power of your Canon Megapixel camcorder, promising a superior level of clarity, color and excellence for video and photos.
  
  
• Get the full picture on your wide-screen TV:
  Unlike camcorders which only record a vertically stretched picture, the Optura 30 features a High-Resolution 16:9 Mode that records video in true 16:9 ("letterbox") format for playback on wide-screen TVs. When shooting in the 16:9 Mode, the entire width of the 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor is used to capture your footage. The result is wide-screen quality videos that are certain to impress even the biggest "big screen" fan.
  
  
• Effortlessly print and share your images:
  Part of Canon's DV Photo Plus advantage, the Optura 30 can connect directly to any Canon CP-series Photo Printer or Canon Bubble Jet Direct Printer... without the need of a computer! Simply use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder with the printer and, in an instant, the Optura's Print & Share button will light up blue letting you know that you can begin printing simply by pressing it once.
  Print & Share is one of the ways Canon's DV Photo Plus brings you quality images. Our experience is the key to delivering your memories just the way you remember them.
  
  
• Shoot like a pro with Genuine Canon Optics:
  Whether shooting up-close or from a distance, the Optura 30 camcorder delivers video and photos with exceptional definition and contrast, making every shot you take a potential award-winner. Featuring Genuine Canon Optics, the Optura 30 combines a powerful 12x Optical Zoom with a 240x Digital Zoom. It allows you to cover all the angles, be it wide or telephoto, ensuring that you always get the shot you want.
  
  
• Capture all the details with vivid clarity:
  Backed by a 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor, the Optura 30 camcorder enables you to capture crisp, vivid video and high-resolution photos.
  
  
• Enjoy stunning video and photos:
  The secret behind the Optura 30 camcorder's incredible video and photos is Canon's DIGIC DV technology. Since videos and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV uses special color optimization techniques when processing an image for output to a TV or printer. The result is accurate, life-like color reproduction in all your videos and photos.
  
  
• Dazzle on-lookers with vibrant color shots:
  Now you can relive those precious moments with all their true vibrant colors. While traditional camcorders process color with a standard CMYG filter (resulting in duller colors), the Optura 30 camcorder uses Canon's RGB Primary Color Filter, which separates light passing through the lens into their true red, green and blue color components. The result is professional-quality images that deliver natural-looking tones and superior color rendition.
  
  
• Catch all the action without the shake:
  Life rarely sits still for a shot, that's why the Optura 30 features Canon's advanced Image Stabilization system. Now you can keep images smooth and steady, even at full telephoto and while panning or zooming. The large 2.5" LCD and Color Viewfinder further helps to compose sensational shots from any angle.
  
  
• Relive those special low light moments:
  From sleeping babies to the late-night antics of your favorite pet, now you can capture video and photos even in low light. With a press of the Night Mode button, the Optura 30 camcorder automatically selects a slow shutter speed and increase the sensitivity of the CCD to brighten the image while still preserving color.
  
  
• Take it from sight to website at a moment's notice:
  Thanks to the Optura's improved Motion JPEG feature, you can shoot video ready for streaming over the Internet or for e-mailing. The Motion JPEG Mode records your footage onto the Secure Digital memory card at 15 frames/second, giving you up to 60 minutes of recording time on a 512MB card. You can then quickly and easily transfer your movies to your computer using the USB cable.
  
  
• Get hands-on with your shots:
  The Optura 30 camcorder is perfect for those digital video and photo enthusiasts who prefer to get hands-on with their shots... from the Manual Focusing Ring that allows you to fine-tune the focus (just like a traditional camera does), to the Auto-Exposure Bracketing feature that takes three photos with every press of the shutter (one under-exposed, one normal, and one over-exposed). For still shots where your subject is not in the center of the frame, you can also choose from three Auto Focus Frames to keep them in sharp focus. Still enjoy a little guidance now and then? The Optura also features Pre-programmed AutoExposure settings, perfect for fast-action, portrait and landscape shots.
  
  
• Make incredible panoramas and portraits
  The Optura line of camcorders gives you the power to edit your still images in a variety of exciting ways. The Stitch Assist feature allows you to capture and create breathtaking 360-degree panoramas, while the Skin Detail Mode helps you take complimentary close-ups of people by softening details and reducing skin imperfections.
  
  
• Seamlessly connect anywhere... anytime
  Now you can connect and transfer photos from your camcorder to a computer without the need for "drivers" or other software. The Optura's Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) makes it the perfect traveling companion; simply plug your camcorder into any computer running Windows XP or Mac OS X via the camcorder's USB 2.0 Terminal and a USB cable.
  
  
• Turn your camcorder into a webcam:
  Exclusive to Canon, the Optura camcorders feature a Network Mode that enables you to remotely control your camcorder through the DV Messenger2 software application. Control the focus and zoom of your camcorder from a computer while streaming the video via its IEEE 1394 terminal.
  
  
• Explore your creativity with supplied software:
  Included in your Optura Kit are Pinnacle Studio 9SE and Pinnacle Instant Photo Album, two powerful editing programs that can help turn your videos and photos into lasting memories.
  
  
• Last but not least...
  Microphone and headphone terminals, remote control, personalized start-up screen, built-in Neutral Density Filter, End Search function for finding the end of the last recorded scene, Photo Search and Date Search capabilities, Selectable Display Languages, an Advanced Accessory Shoe for quick addition and removal of external flashes and microphones... you name it. Not to mention an extensive list of optional accessories capable of enhancing your video, and photo-taking, even further.

All the specifications above are based on Canon's testing and measuring standards.

The camera's specifications and physical appearance are subject to change without notice.

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