Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 0330B001/AA
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 6.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Canon Optura 50
price range: $649.95
Canon's feature-packed camcorder shoots very good daylight footage but has reason to be scared of the dark.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Unique deal at current prices"
by tuckhill on March 1, 2006
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by fyrmedic on August 5, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"If you are looking for a camera and camcorder combo this is the one for its price."
by ashkankhak on January 8, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part Number: 0330B001/AA
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.4"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 1.1 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MJPEG
- Special Effects Soft, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Foliage, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Beach/snow, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
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 Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 320 x 240, MPEG - 160 x 120
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - MultiMediaCard
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1632 x 1224, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Camera Flash
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 4.6 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-2.8
- Focal Length 4.6 mm - 46 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.6 mm
- Max focal length 46 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 34 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 47.8 - 478 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Photo search
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, RGB primary color filter, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- 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 IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input, 1 x S-Video input / output
- 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
- Supported Battery Canon NB-2LH
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( 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 2.8 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Product series
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Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
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Price: $997.00
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Price: $649.95
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



