Canon Intros New Optura DV Cameras
March 03, 2003
White Plains, NY - Canon is adding two new models to its Optura line of DV camcorders, called the 10 and the 20.
The new Opturas feature a 16x optical zoom, 1.33 megapixel CCD, selectable focus points, and the ability to shoot video and still images simultaneously, among other features. The Optura 20 has a larger, 3.5-inch LCD viewfinder, Super Night Mode, Light Plus Mode, a front-mounted assist lamp and a higher-capacity battery than the 10.
The Optura 20 and Optura 10 DV camcorders are able to simultaneously capture VGA-quality (640 X 480) digital photos directly onto its memory card, while shooting video. All photos on the camcorder's MultiMediaCard / SD card can be transferred to the computer using the supplied USB cable and image manipulation software.
The cameras feature 16x optical zoom lens (320x digital), Image Stabilizer feature and new DIGIC DV image processing, a 1.33 Megapixel CCD for recording digital photos at 1280 x 960 resolution onto a MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card; an extra-large 3.5-inch Color View LCD screen (2.5-inch on Optura 10); Direct Print capabilities with select Canon Bubble-Jet Printers and CP-10/100 Dye Sublimation printers; Motion JPEG Movie mode for producing short video clips designed for e-mail attachment or posting on website; Color Night Shooting mode; Programmed Auto Exposure modes for nearly every shooting condition and subject; Digital Effects including vertical and horizontal wipes and mosaic fades, black-and-white and sepia; Digital Stereo Sound (16/12 bit); IEEE 1394 / FireWire DV Terminal; Manual Controls; A/V Insert and Audio Dubbing; and External Microphone Terminal.
In addition, both camcorders are bundled with Canon's DV Messenger software program. When combined with a Canon DV camcorder and a computer with Windows XP, DV Messenger allows two people to see each other and chat over the Internet, using the camcorder as the camera device. Users can also share video clips, transfer digital photos and even control each other's camcorder.
The Optura 20 will be available in March for $999. The Optura 10 will ship in May for $899.
For more information, visit
http://usa.canon.com
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