Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 11x
  • Weight: 1.6 lb.
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Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder

A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with Canon's 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.

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Excellent DV Camcorder (Mac OS X User)

bychangcy Oct 1, 2003
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Mac compatible, excellent video quality and zoom control
Cons Extreme low-light situations does result in video degradation
Recommended it? Yes

This is the first video camcorder I have ever owned which I've been using for about 2 months. Thus, I can't give much input in terms of personal comparisons to other camcorders currently out. However, I have extensively researched DV camcorders over the internet before settling on this camcorder... Read full review »

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My First DV (or camcorder of any type)

bynereid Mar 12, 2005
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Optical stabilization, fast zoom, fine DV images with good sharpness and color balance...
Cons Poorly designed, easily turned on power switch. Pathetic still images.
Recommended it? Yes

After many decades as a nature/UW photographer I decided to try DV after seeing the results I got with a housed digital still camera's video - at just 15 fps.

I nearly always hand hold, so anything over about 6x zoom is wasted on me. Even with lower power zooms, image stabilization is... Read full review »

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I paid $1135 for mine at B&H. Worth every penny of it!

bymoonrise Mar 5, 2004
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Performs like a prosumer cam should. Feels good to the hand, steady shooting.
Cons The on-board nightlight is an asinine feature.
Recommended it? Yes

I did a lot of research on the web before settling on this video camera. It's lived up to all expectations. As for low light scenarios? Well, you can buy a Sony with its infrared, but it doesn't have much range, and everything is sort of greenish looking. We own a fine Sony F717 still camera with... Read full review »

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Canon Optura Xi MiniDV Camcorder w/11x Optical Zoom

A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with Canons 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.Offering a comprehensive set of both video and photographic features the Optura Xi provides you with all the tools you need to create an imaging masterpiece. Includes Camcorder Lens Hood BP-512 Battery CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WL-D81 Wireless Controller SS-600 Shoulder Strap S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory card Digital Video Solution Disk DV Messenger Software.* 2.0 Megapixel CCD To deliver superior video and photo quality the Optura Xi uses a powerful 2.0 Megapixel CCD. Combined with Genuine Canon Optics and Canons Optical Image Stabilizer the camcorder captures images with outstanding clarity.* RGB Primary Color Filter In addition to achieving higher resolution the Optura Xis 2.0 Megapixel CCD integrates an RGB Primary Color Filter which separates light passing through the lens into individual red green and blue color components similar to professional 3CCD camcorders. As a result the Optura Xi achieves more accurate color gradations than models using a conventional complementary color filter. The difference is especially noticeable for instance in skin tones and scenes with a dominant color such as a sunset or snow scene.* Genuine Canon Optics: 11X Optical Zoom/220X Digital Zoom Canon Genuine Optics are unparalleled in the industry. The same Canon experience and expertise that goes into precision lenses for 35 mm and broadcast TV cameras goes into every camcorder lens we manufacture. At Canon we nev...

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN OPTURA XI

Key Features

Recording System NTSC
Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 11x
Weight 1.6 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size 1/3.4"
Number of Pixels 2200K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size 3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 11x
Focal Length 4.2 - 47 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 46 mm
Digital Zoom 220x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 1.3 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination 100 Lux

Audio

Audio Format 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 2 Megapixels
Memory Card Support SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size 1632 x 1224

Interfaces

Microphone Type Installed
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 1.83 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 1.6 lb.
Depth 7.9 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Width 3.2 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Canon Optura
UPC 013803032581
Product ID 21023012
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control

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