Canon Optura 100 Camcorder User Manual


 
Introduction
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Canon’s optical
technology stabilizes
your recordings even in
long telephoto shots.
Introducing the OPTURA100 MC
Using a DV cable, connect
the OPTURA100 MC to a
PC equipped with a DV
terminal and transfer your
original images and sound
to your PC.
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
Just press the photo
button to capture still
pictures. You can record
vivid still images onto a
memory card with the
incorporated mechanical
shutter. (Progressive
Photo)
Still Photos
Optical Image Stabilizer
2.5” LCD Screen
Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing
Analog Line-in Recording
Connect to a VCR or
analog camcorder and
record onto a DV tape in
the OPTURA100 MC.
10× (Card 8×) Lens and
40×/200× Digital Zoom
Memory Card
Record, manage and store still images
on a MultiMediaCard or an SD
Memory Card. Recorded images can
be immediately checked by the press
of a single button, allowing you to
erase them or set protection. Combine
still images recorded on the card with
your original movies or still images.
Also great for easy transfer of still
images to a PC.
Tilt-up Viewfinder &
Rotative Grip Belt
Tilting viewfinder and
rotating grip belt will
make recording more
flexible and stable.
Extended Recording Time
Function
Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than
when in SP mode – up to 4 hours on an
80 minute tape.
Advanced digital
technology allows you to
add special effects during
recording. Display 4, 9 or
16 still images at once with
the multi-image screen.
Digital Effects
Advanced Accessory Shoe
Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or
the Directional Stereo Microphone
DM-50 (both optional) to be easily
attached and powered by the
camcorder’s own power source.
Mega-pixel CCD
Your camcorder incorporates a 1.33
mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still
images can be recorded to a memory
card.
Built-in Flash
The built-in flash
automatically rises up
and fires according to the
brightness of the
surrounding area.
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