Version: 2008
Optura 400 Digital Video Camcorder
Manufacturer:
Canon USA
Part Number: 9540A003AA
General
Product Type
Camcorder
Digital Zoom
200 x
Effective Sensor Resolution
2.0 megapixels
Progressive scan
No
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
Art
,
Ball
,
Cube
,
Wave
,
Sepia
,
Mirror
,
Mosaic
,
Color Mask
,
Black & White
Image Stabilizer
Electronic
PCM digital sound
16bit (48KHz / 2 channels)
,
12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
Digital Scene Transition
Beam
,
Flip
,
Jump
,
Tide
,
Puzzle
,
Zigzag
,
Black fader
,
Corner wipe
,
Window wipe
Min Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
,
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
Presets
,
Automatic
White Balance Presets
Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes
Program
,
Automatic
Camera Flash
Built-in flash
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 in 1/2 EV step
Still Image Format
JPEG
Remote Control
Remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner
None
Video Capture
AVI - 320 x 240
,
AVI - 160 x 126
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory
8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
Floppy Drive
None
Image Storage
Super-fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 3 - With 8MB card
,
Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 5 - With 8MB card
,
Normal JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 9 - With 8MB card
,
Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 6 - With 8MB card
,
Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 9 - With 8MB card
,
Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 17 - With 8MB card
,
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 34 - With 8MB card
,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 50 - With 8MB card
,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 84 - With 8MB card
Media Type
Mini DV
Recording Speed
LP
,
SP
Camera Flash
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens - 4.7 mm - 47 mm - F/1.8-2.4
Focal Length
4.7 mm - 47 mm
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-2.4
Optical Zoom
10 x
Lens system type
Zoom lens
Interchangeable lens
No
Min focal length
4.7 mm
Max focal length
47 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
DPOF support
,
Direct print
,
Date/time stamp
,
Built-in speaker
,
PictBridge support
,
RGB primary color filter
,
Display brightness control
,
Analog to digital conversion with pass through
Time Code
Yes
Remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Software
Canon PhotoStitch
,
Pinnacle Studio 9
,
Canon ImageBrowser
,
Drivers & Utilities
,
Canon ZoomBrowser EX
,
Pinnacle Instant PhotoAlbum
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)
Microphone
Type
Microphone - Built-in
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
,
1 x Microphone
,
1 x Composite video/audio (input/output)
,
1 x S-Video input / output
,
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
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support
MS Windows 98
,
MS Windows ME
,
MS Windows XP
,
Apple Mac OS 9
,
Apple Mac OS X
,
MS Windows 2000
,
Apple Mac OS 9.2
System Requirements Details
MacOS 9.0 - 9.2 - PowerPC - 64 MB
,
MacOS X - PowerPC - 128 MB
,
Windows 98/2000/ME - Pentium - 64 MB
,
Windows XP - Pentium - 128 MB
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case
None
Cables Included
1
,
1 x USB cable
,
A/V cable
Power
Power Device
Power adapter - External
Battery type
1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Run Time (Up To)
90 min
Battery
Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year parts and labor limited warranty
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
Expansion / Connectivity
Physical Characteristics
Width
2.1 in
Depth
4 in
Height
4.2 in
Weight
1.1 lbs
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