Format: Mini DV
Lens: fl=4.2 to 84mm; f/1.6-2.9; 20:1 optical zoom, 58mm filter
Canon Professional L-Series Fluorite Lens
Image Sensors: 3 (three) - 1/4-inch CCDs; 410,000 pixels
Image Stabilization: optical
Viewfinder: .44-inch color (180,000 pixels)
LCD viewscreen: 2.5-inch color (200,000 pixels)
Focus: auto, manual
Maximum shutter speed: 1/15,000 sec.
Exposure control: auto, full manual
Iris control: auto, manual
White balance: auto, manual
Inputs: FireWire, S-video, composite,
RCA audio, 1/8" mini
Outputs: FireWire, S-video, composite,
RCA audio, USB, headphone
Edit interface: LANC, FireWire
Other features: 8MB MMC (memory card),
1.7 megapixel stills (1,488X1,128), Frame Movie mode
Dimensions: 4 5/8 (h) x 5 3/8 (w) x 12 (d) inches
Weight (sans tape and battery): 2 lbs. 7 1/2 oz.
Pause to Record: 0.89 sec.
Power-up to Record: 5.10 sec.
Fast-forward/Rewind (60 min. tape): 2 min. 18 sec.
Tested Horizontal Resolution: 515 lines
- Superb audio
- Fully manual options
- Excellent exposure control
- LCD seems flimsy
Awesome audio, vivid video and fantastic flexibility make this camcorder an outstanding option.
Canon
One Canon Place
Lake Success, NY 11042
(800) 828-4040
www.usa.canon.com
$2,999
Live Event Miking
Audio for Video Production: Balanced Vs. Unbalanced
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