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www.canondv.com

U.S.A.

CANON U.S.A., INC.

Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in U.S.A.)
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 USA

CANADA

CANON CANADA INC.

Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in Canada)
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7

MEXICO

CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R. L. DE C. V.

Periferico Sur No.4124 Col.

CENTRAL Y

Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 Mexico, D.F.

SURAMÉRICA

CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA

ASIA

CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.

19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

© CANON INC. 2003

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Specifications

Operating System

CPU

RAM

Windows

Windows 98/

150MHz or better

64MB or more

Windows Me/
Windows 2000
Windows XP

300MHz or better

128MB or more

Macintosh

Mac OS 9.0–9.2

PowerPC

64MB or more

Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) PowerPC

128MB or more

Free hard disk space

Windows

ZoomBrowser EX

120MB or more

PhotoStitch

40MB or more

DV TWAIN Driver

25MB or more

DV WIA Driver

25MB or more

Macintosh

ImageBrowser

50MB or more

PhotoStitch

30MB or more

System requirements for supplied software:

Digital Video Software

Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/
Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped
with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.

DV Network Software

Interface: USB or IEEE1394: only preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition
or Windows XP Professional systems with built-in USB or IEEE1394
terminal

• To use DV Messenger2, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/

4.7 operates correctly.

• It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video

conversation can be used with a digital camcorder. Please consult
Microsoft for details.

• If you are using a router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and

Play) compatible router. For details, consult your Internet service
provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.

• We recommend using a broadband Internet connection.
• The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion

of the Internet line and service.

• This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.

CPU

500 MHz or better (800 MHz or better recommended)

RAM

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Free Hard

DV Messenger2

100 MB or more

Disk Space Canon USB Video Driver

1 MB or more

AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1 MB or more

Other

Windows Messenger Version 4.5/4.6/4.7

Power supply (rated)

7.4 V DC

Power consumption

Using viewfinder: 4.1 W
Using LCD screen: 5.1 W

Television system

EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC
color signal

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system
(Consumer digital VCR SD system); 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, 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

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

(with an 80 min. cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time

2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)

Lens

F1.8-2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7-47 mm

Focusing system

TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

Minimum focusing

3.3 ft. (1 m), 0.39 in. (1 cm) on maximum

distance

wide angle

Maximum shutter speed

1

/

2,000

 (

1

/

250  

when using a memory card)

Minimum illumination

1.7 lx using the Night mode

Recommended

More than 100 lx

illumination
Filter diameter

30.5 mm

Viewfinder

0.33 inch, color LCD (approx.113,000 pixels)

LCD screen

2.5 inch (approx. 200,000 pixels)

Microphone

Stereo electret condenser microphone

Recording media

SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

Number

Still image: 1632 x 1224 pixels,

of recording pixels

1280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Movie: 352 x 288 pixels, 176 x 144 pixels

File format

Design rule for Camera File system (DCF),
Exif 2.2 compliant, Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) compliant (only images marked for
printing)

Image format

Still image: JPEG (compression mode:
Superfine/Fine/Normal)
Movie: MPEG-4

Estimated SD Memory

1632 x1224: Superfine 3 images/Fine 5

Card SDC-8M capacities*

images/Normal 10 images, 1280 x 960:
Superfine 5 images/Fine 9 images/Normal 16
images, 640 x 480: Superfine 34 images/Fine
50 images/Normal 84 images
*The actual number varies depending on the
images. Sample images recorded on the
supplied SD Memory Card are to be
included in the total number.

Availability differs from area to area.

DVM-CL Digital
Video Head
Cleaning Cassette

DVM-E60/DVM-E80
Digital Video
Cassette

SC-A50
Soft Carrying Case

SC-1000
Soft Carrying Case

VL-10Li
Battery Video Light

Powerful 10 W illumination. A BP-900 series battery
attaches directly, so operation is cable-free.*

* A 900 series charger is required.

FS-30.5U Filter Set

Includes neutral
density (ND 8) filter
and MC protector.

TL-H30.5
Tele-converter

Increases focal
length by 1.9x.

Battery pack

Maximum recording time
using viewfinder

using LCD screen

BP-407 

(supplied, single-capacity)

75 min.

60 min.

BP-406 

(optional, single-capacity)

70 min.

55 min.

BP-412 

(optional, double-capacity)

120 min.

100  min.

BP-422 

(optional, triple-capacity)

230 min.

190 min.

WD-H30.5
Wide-converter

Gives wide-angle coverage
at 0.7x.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.

Lithium Ion Battery Packs

Extra batteries for use with the camcorders.

Optional Accessories

CB-400
Car Battery Adapter

Charges BP-400 series battery packs
from a car cigarette lighter socket.

• OPTURA 300
• BP-407 Battery Pack
• CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter

• WL-D81 Wireless Controller
• S-150 S-video Cable
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• SDC-8M SD Memory Card
• IFC-300PCU USB Cable
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

(For Windows, For Macintosh)

THE CANON
OPTURA 300 KIT

Adapter
Bracket SA-1

This bracket lets you attach
an external microphone or
VL-10Li video light.

Maximum continuous

1632 x 1224: Flash on/off: 10 images

shots

(2 frames/sec.), 1280 x 960: Flash on: 10
images (2 frames/sec.); Flash off: 10 images
(3 frames/sec.), 640 x 480: Flash on: 30
images (2 frames/sec.); Flash off: 30 images
(3 frames/sec.)

USB terminal

mini-B (USB 2.0 compliant)

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/at least 40  kohms,
unbalanced;
Output level: -10 dBV (47 kohms load), less
than 3 kohms, unbalanced

MIC terminal

ø3.5mm stereo mini-jack
-37 dBV (MIC ATT ON), -57 dBV(MIC ATT
OFF) (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more

Operating temperature

32 - 104

°

 F (0 - 40

°

 C)

Dimensions

2.0 x 4.6

 

x 4.0 in. (52 x 118 x 102 mm)

Weight

15.9 oz. (450 g)

Genuine

Leather

CA-400/CA-410
Compact Power Adapter

Charges BP-400 series battery
packs from a household power
source.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended: 

This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon

accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of
non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

MPEG-4 Visual Consumer Recorded Video Decoders and/or Encoders

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.

Summary of Contents for Optura 300

Page 1: ...Everything is yours www canondv com DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER ...

Page 2: ...ngle chip The result is seamless connectivity whether you are connecting to a computer TV or VCR Genuine Canon Optics 10x Optical Zoom Lens 40 200x Digital Zoom What sets a Canon camcorder apart from all the others It s the only camcorder made by a company renowned for high quality professional optics Our vast expertise in designing and crafting precision lenses for 35mm and broadcast TV cameras a...

Page 3: ... Card or MultiMediaCard for capturing high resolution digital photos or MPEG 4 movie clips Easily transfer images to your PC directly from the camcorder using USB and IEEE1394 Produce effects not possible with just a cassette using the Card Mix Effects Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card such as picture frames backgrounds and animations and combine it with the l...

Page 4: ...tion between digital cameras and printers At the time of shooting vital camcorder settings and scene data are recorded with the image resulting in realistic and reliable color reproduction Poor lighting or mistakes can also be corrected allowing photos to be even better than the originals For a Truly Unique Imaging Experience Built in Flash The built in flash fires according to the brightness of t...

Page 5: ... Capture function You can choose the speed at which the images are captured Manual Slow Moderate or Fast Special Effects For a more creative look you can switch on the following digital effects during recording or playback Art Black White Sepia Mosaic Ball Cube Wave Color Mask or Mirror In Card mode Only black and white is available Ball Cube Puzzle Flip Lithium Ion Battery S Video Input Output Mi...

Page 6: ...aximum distance wide angle Maximum shutter speed 1 2 000 1 250 when using a memory card Minimum illumination 1 7 lx using the Night mode Recommended More than 100 lx illumination Filter diameter 30 5 mm Viewfinder 0 33 inch color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 5 inch approx 200 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Recording media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Number S...

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