Canon Optura Xi MiniDV Camcorder

The Optura Xi...Yes, You Can Have it All!

A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with Canon Optura Xi  camcorder.  Beneath its silky exterior lies a true visionary at work, producing video and photos that are nothing short of breathtaking. Refined, smart and dynamic, the Optura Xi Thrills the senses, stimulates the mind and fills you with boundless creativity.  Color and clarity exceed your wildest expectations.  Unrivaled performance, expert design, and meticulous attention to even the smallest detail puts the Optura Xi in a class by itself.

Key Features:

• High Resolution 2.0 Megapixel CCD
• Genuine Canon Optics: 11x Optical / 220x Digital Zoom Lens
• Advanced Accessory Shoe
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• RGB Primary Color Filter
• Flexible 3.5" LCD and Color Viewfinder
• DV Messenger2 Software
• Analog Line-in Converter
• Simultaneous Photo Recording on SD/MMC Memory Cards
• Program Auto Exposure
• IEEE1394 Firewire Terminal
• PCM Digital Sound
• Digital Effects
• Digic DV




Specifications:

• Power supply (rated):
  • 7.4 V DC (Battery)
  • 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
• Power consumption:
  • Using viewfinder: 4.5 W
  • Using LCD screen: 5.7 W
• Television system:
  • EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
• Video recording system:
  • 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD) Digital component recording
• Audio recording system: PCM digital sound:
  • 16 bit (48kHz/2ch)
  • 12 bit (32kHz/4ch)
• Image sensor:
  • 1/3.4" CCD (charge coupled device) approx. 2,200,000 pixels
  • Effective Pixels: Tape: approx. 1,230,000 pixels
  • Memory card: approx. 2,000,000 pixels
• Tape format:
  • Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark
• Tape speed:
  • SP: 0.74 ips (18.81 mm/s)
  • LP: 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/s)
• Maximum recording time (with an 80 min. cassette):
  • SP: 80 min.
  • LP: 120 min.
• Fast forward/rewind time:
  • 2 mins 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
• Lens:
  • Tape: F1.8-2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7-47 mm (16:9 mode: F1.8 - 2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7-47 mm)
  • Card: F1.8-2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7-47 mm
• Focusing system:
  • TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
• Minimum focusing distance:
  • Tele: 3.3 ft. (1 m)
  • Wide: 0.79 in. (1 cm)
• Maximum shutter speed:
  • 1/2,000 (1/250 when using a memory card)
• Minimum illumination:
  • 1.3 lux using the Night program during tape recording
• Filter diameter:
  • 46 mm
• Viewfinder:
  • 0.33 inch, color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels)
• LCD screen:
  • 3.5 in., measured diagonally, approx. 246,000 pixels
• Microphone:
  • Stereo electret condenser microphone
• DV terminal input/output:
  • Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE1394)
• Video terminal:
  • 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
• S-video terminal:
  • 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
• Audio terminal:
  • Input level: -10 dBV/40 kohms, unbalanced; Output level: -10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
• Operating temperature range:
  • 32 - 104? F (0 - 40? C)
• Dimensions:
  • 3.2" x 3.5" x 7.9" (80 x 90 x 201 mm)
• Weight:
• 1.6 lbs. (725 g)