Canon Optura 400 - camcorder - Mini DV (discontinued)

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Manufacturer description

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.

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Canon Optura 400 - camcorder - Mini DV specifications

• General
• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 200 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/3.4 in
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 1.1 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format MJPEG
• Special Effects Color Mask , Mosaic , Cube , Wave , Mirror , Ball , Art , Black & White , Sepia
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Digital Scene Transition Corner wipe , Window wipe , Black fader
• Max Shutter Speed 0.00050 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode , Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Sports mode , Low light , Night mode , Spotlight , Stitch assist , Portrait mode , Sand & snow
• White Balance Automatic , Presets
• Exposure Modes Automatic , Program
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Webcam Capability Yes
• Main Features
• Color Support Color
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 EV step
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240 , AVI
• Memory / Storage
• Flash Memory 8.0 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage Normal JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 6.0 - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 50.0 - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 17.0 - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 84.0 - With 8MB card , Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 34.0 - With 8MB card , Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 5.0 - With 8MB card , Super-fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 9.0 - With 8MB card , Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 9.0 - With 8MB card , Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 3.0 - With 8MB card
• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed SP , LP
• Camera Flash
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Lens System
• Type Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 47.0 mm - F/1.8-2.4
• Focal Length 4.7 mm - 47.0 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.4
• Optical Zoom 10 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 4.7 mm
• Max focal length 47.0 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Filter Size 30.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
• Min Focus Range 0.4 in
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Additional Features
• DV input Yes
• Self Timer Yes
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Search Modes Date search , Still search
• Additional Features RGB primary color filter , DPOF support , Direct print , PictBridge support , Analog to digital conversion with pass through , Built-in speaker , Date/time stamp , Display brightness control
• Time Code Yes
• Software Pinnacle Studio 9 , Pinnacle Instant PhotoAlbum , Canon ZoomBrowser EX , Canon PhotoStitch , Drivers & Utilities , Canon ImageBrowser
• Viewfinder
• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 113000.0 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 1.0 x Microphone , 1.0 x USB , 1.0 x DC power input , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1.0 x Composite video/audio (input/output) , 1.0 x S-Video input / output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1.0 x SD Memory Card
• Audio Input
• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• System Requirements for PC Connection
• Operating System Support MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows XP , MS Windows ME , MS Windows 98 , Apple Mac OS 9 , Apple Mac OS 9.2 , Apple Mac OS X
• System Requirements Details Windows 98/2000/ME - PowerPC - 64.0 MB , Windows XP - Pentium - 64.0 MB , MacOS 9.0 - 9.2 - Pentium - 128.0 MB , MacOS X - PowerPC - 128.0 MB
• Miscellaneous
• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included A/V cable , USB cable
• Power
• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery
• Supported Battery Canon NB-2LH
• Supported Battery 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720.0 mAh ( Included )
• Viewfinder / Display
• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123000.0 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color
• Environmental Parameters
• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Physical Characteristics
• Width 2.1 in
• Depth 4.0 in
• Height 4.2 in
• Weight 16.6 oz