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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Part number: 9544A003AA
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Product Summary
Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder
price range: $3,499.00
If the Optura 30 is good, the Optura 40 is better, thanks to its video light. But if you don't find yourself shooting in a lot of low-light situations, it may not be worth the cash.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Soo many features, so little brain..."
on September 1, 2004
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"Great Video, poor still images..."
on May 31, 2004
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by bnklwyr on March 31, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Excellent camcorder for a good affordable price"
by mamya on February 25, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
on September 20, 2004
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 9544A003AA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 280 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.4"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 1.1 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format AVI
- Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Black fader, Corner wipe, Window wipe, Fade trigger
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night plus mode, Super night mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.23 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Camera remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 3 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 5 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 9 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 6 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 9 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 17 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 34 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 50 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 83 - With 16MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 67.2 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Focal Length 4.8 mm - 67.2 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Optical Zoom 14 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Min focal length 4.8 mm
- Max focal length 67.2 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 34 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes End search, Photo search, Record search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, RGB primary color filter, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Camera remote control - Infrared
- Software Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 225 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3 in
- Depth 5.3 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Product series
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
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Optura 300 Digital Video Camcorder
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: 1.1 lbs
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Optura Xi Digital Video Camcorder
Price: $999.00 - $1,499.95
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 11 x, Mini DV, 1.5 lbs
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Optura 30 Digital Video Camcorder
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 12 x, Mini DV, 1.3 lbs
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Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder
Price: $3,499.00
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 14 x, Mini DV, 1.3 lbs
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Optura 400 Digital Video Camcorder
Price: $429.99
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 2.0 megapixels, 1.1 lbs
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Optura 500 Digital Video Camcorder
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 2.0 megapixels, 1.1 lbs
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 14 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
- Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
