Canon's Latest Mini DV 2.2-Megapixel Camcorders Merge Advanced Photo Features and Sharp Video Using DV Photo Plus Technology.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4656637 LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004 Whether capturing the fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to at a July fourth celebration or the expression of a child eating ice cream, Canon's new vertically designed Optura 500 and Optura 400 Mini DV 2.2-megapixel camcorders provide consumers with high quality video and photos in a compact and easy-to-use package. Incorporating Canon's DV Photo Plus technology, these eye-catching camcorders are shorter and smaller than their predecessors, take advantage of Genuine Canon Optics and advanced photo features often found in Canon's line of PowerShot and EOS Eos (ē`ŏs), in Greek religion and mythology, goddess of dawn; daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. Every morning she arose early and preceded her brother Helios into the heavens. digital cameras. "Two-in-one camcorders have become increasingly popular as technology provides consumers with these options," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ). "Canon's technological innovations and ability to seamlessly marry these two functions results in breakthrough products like the new Optura 400 and Optura 500 Mini DV camcorders. This is just the beginning for Canon in this arena." DV Photo Plus: The Symbol of Advanced Technology At the core of the Optura 500 and Optura 400 camcorders' imaging excellence is Canon's DV Photo Plus. Encompassing the company's core imaging essentials, DV Photo Plus integrates Genuine Canon Optics; a 2.2-megapixel CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. image sensor An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. , the exclusive DIGIC DIGIC Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit (Canon) DIGIC Digital Imaging Core DV Image Processor, and Print and Share that makes it easy to print photos directly from a printer, or transfer them to a computer at the touch of a button. Advanced Photo Features With the Optura 500 and Optura 400 camcorders, users are able to capture sharp, high-quality two megapixel photo images that are e-mail ready. Additionally, the camcorders are equipped with simultaneous photo-recording which enables consumers to record high-quality video to the camcorders' SD Memory Card while capturing digital still images without interrupting video recording. Other photo features of the Optura 500 and Optura 400 Mini DV camcorders include: -- Continuous shooting mode (works like the motor drive of a camera) -- Selectable focus points -- Auto Exposure Bracketing -- Built-in Flash -- Horizontal & Vertical Trimming -- Photo Review These brushed silver beauties feature a 10x Optical Zoom Changing the focal length of a camera by adjusting the physical zoom lens. All zoom lenses in film cameras and digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are optical zoom. Digital point-and-shoot cameras as well as consumer and prosumer video camcorders have optical zoom, but they also for both video and still photography. Among the camcorders' other top-tier video functions are Image Stabilization Image stabilization (IS) is a family of techniques to increase the stability of an image. It is used in image-stabilized binoculars, photography, videography, and astronomical telescopes. to ensure steady shooting for the occasional unsteady hand. The RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). Primary Color Filter (also beneficial in capturing digital photos) separates light passing through the lens into red, green and blue color components providing similar color quality found in professional 3 CCD camcorders, yielding truer more natural looking colors. What's more, the camcorders' High Resolution 16:9 Widescreen mode utilizes the entire width of the CCD (unlike some systems that electronically stretch the picture vertically) retaining image quality and providing a wider horizontal angle of view that is ideal for creating a theater-like experience at home. A variety of Program Auto Exposure settings allow for easy, optimal shooting in a wide range of lighting situations. The Optura 500 and Optura 400 are also equipped with Manual Audio Level Control, commonly found only on prosumer (PROfessional conSUMER) A person who is very knowledgeable about a subject and likes to purchase high-quality equipment. For example, many digital cameras fall into the prosumer category. camcorder models and a swivel grip and palm pad, providing maximum comfort when shooting for long periods of time. Easy Connectivity/Editing Adding to their ease of use, both the Optura 500 and Optura 400 camcorders are fully Mac compatible and certified by Microsoft for Windows XP. For easy connectivity, both camcorders can connect to Canon's CP line of Compact Photo Printers, Canon Photo Direct Bubble Jet Printers and any other manufacturers' printers, which supports the PictBridge standard. Consumers are able to print beautiful, true to color photos in a variety of sizes including 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 that can be shared with friends and family. The camcorders come bundled with Pinnacle Systems Studio 9 SE Software and Instant Photo Album, an over $100 value. Studio 9 SE allows users to edit video with the option to send the video back to tape, create a movie for the web, or burn a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. or Video CD. Instant Photo Album can be used to edit and organize your photos into dynamic slide shows. Unique Features to the Optura 500 Setting itself apart from its "partner," the Optura 500 model sports a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD screen (211,000 pixels) and for those times when you find yourself shooting in complete darkness, the Optura 500 camcorder features a mini video light enabling users to shoot in total darkness up to 4.9 feet away. A supplied ring light adapter is provided for macro video shooting, allowing users to explore the amazing detail of objects such as flowers, insects, coins, and stamps. The adapter eliminates shadows and hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. and evenly distributes light on your subject. Other exclusive features found in the Optura 500 camcorder, are MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 4 and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 High Speed. MPEG4 -- better compression than MJPEG MJPEG Motion Joint Photographic Experts Group -- provides higher quality video images that take up less room on the camcorder's SD card at 15 frames per second. The USB 2.0 High Speed terminal allows full quality digital video to be sent to the computer for editing. Various computers on the market will be outfitted with USB 2.0 High Speed terminals. This powerful pair will be available to consumers in mid-July just in time to capture backyard barbeques, beach parties and end-of-summer celebrations. The Optura 500 and Optura 400 camcorders carry an estimated selling price of $1199 and $999 respectively(a). Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and is ranked #39 on the Business Week list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent-holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2003, with global revenues of $29.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. DIGIC is a trademark of Canon Inc. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. (a) Estimated Selling Price: Actual prices set by dealer are subject to change. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4656637 |
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