RGB Primary Color Filter
For rich, vibrant color
reproduction, the
camcorder is equipped
with an
RGB Primary
Color Filter
, which
separates the light
passing through the
lens into individual
red, green, and blue color compo-
nents, the same color filtration used
in professional 3 CCD camcorders.
Now colors are more accurate and
true-to-life.
Optura 500 Exclusives
A
Mini Video Light
allows you to
shoot up to
4.9 feet away
in
total darkness. It can be
switched on in any Program
mode. For shooting close-up
subjects (less than 12 inches
away), the supplied
Ring Light
Adapter
provides even illumination
and prevents shadows. A 2.5" high-
resolution 211,000 pixel
LCD
viewscreen
makes viewing comfort-
able and crystal clear. For fast and
easy transfer of full-quality digital
video to a computer, it is equipped
with a
USB 2.0 Hi-speed
terminal.
Windows Movie Maker2
supports
video editing through this interface.
Photographic Controls
Selectable Focusing Points
for bring-
ing off-center subjects into sharp
focus.
Continuous Shooting Mode
enables rapid fire shooting — up to
3 frames-per-second (1632 x 1224)
or up to 5 frames-per-second (1280 x
960, 640 x 480).
Simultaneous
Photo Recording
lets you capture
e-mail ready digital photos (640 x
480) while you record video. With the
press of one button,
Auto Exposure
Bracketing
lets you shoot three
photos — normal, underexposed
and overexposed. The
Built-in flash
with
Red-Eye Reduction
is perfect for
taking photos at night, indoors, or
filling in shadows.
Program Auto Exposure
Most of the time,
the
Auto
mode is
all you need. But
for complex situ-
ations, the Canon
Optura 500/
Optura 400 has pre-programmed
auto exposure modes —
Sport
,
Portrait
,
Spotlight
,
Sand & Snow
and
Lowlight
— that let you shoot like
pro. Need more help in dark situa-
tions? The
Night Mode
selects the
ideal shutter speed and sensitivity
combination to brighten up the scene
without sacrificing color.
Super Night
Mode/Night Plus
uses a built-in
LED
light
to provide extra illumination.
Use as a Webcam
Transform your
camcorder into
a webcam! With
DV Messenger2
software you can
conduct an Internet
Video Chat with Microsoft Windows
Messenger through IEEE1394 or
USB. Control the focus and zoom of
your camcorder or the person you
are chatting with — right from your
computer. You can also transfer
photos and access video playback
on either camcorder. And with the
camcorder’s
NETWORK
mode, you
can access your camcorder at home
from a remote location.
Manual Audio Control
For complete con-
trol, the camcorder
offers
manual
audio adjustment
.
The audio level can be monitored in
the viewfinder or LCD viewscreen.
The secret to the Optura 500/Optura 400’s outstanding video
and photo performance is Canon’s exclusive
≥
DV
Image
Processor
. Since video and digital photos have unique color
requirements,
≥
DV
utilizes
two different processing color tech-
niques to maximize video quality
on a TV and still image quality
for print or computer display.
Print & Share
makes it easy to print or download
photos right from the Optura 500/Optura 400, with
just a single touch of a button. Simply connect the camcorder
to a
Canon CP Series Printer
, a
Canon Bubble Jet Direct Photo
Printer
, or any
PictBridge
compliant printer. Or connect your
camcorder to your computer and with a single
press you can share photos with
friends and family.
The robust
2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor
delivers superior
performance and images with stunning quality. Enjoy
video with finer detail and resolution or print and
share great photos with pride. Photos are recorded to
an
SD Memory Card
at
1632 x 1224
pixels.
DV Photo Plus unleashes the full
digital imaging power of your Canon camcorder,
promising a superior level of clarity, color, and
excellence to video and photos.
Genuine Canon Optics:
10x Optical Zoom Lens/200x Digital Zoom
The
≥
DV
Image Processor:
Magical movies and top-quality digital photos
Optura 400
Optura 500
Print & Share:
Show off your images quickly and easily
2.2 Megapixel CCD:
Razor sharp videos and photos
Experience the Power of
Shoot rock-steady
video — even when you’re at maximum
telephoto without a tripod. The built-in
high quality
Image Stabilizer
even
works when you’re panning and
zooming, shooting videos or photos.
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 photography and broadcast TV lenses goes into
every camcorder lens we make. The Optura 500 and Optura 400’s
optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast. The digital
zoom reveals details too small to see with the naked eye.
Record Short Movie Clips
You can record movie clips
in
MPEG-4
(Optura 500) or
Motion JPEG
(Optura 400)
format to an
SD Memory Card
.
These mini-movies are ideal for
attaching to an e-mail or posting on
the web. When using an SD Memory
Card, you can record video for the full
length of the card.
Portrait
High Resolution 16:9 Mode
To match today’s popular widescreen
TVs, the Optura 500/400 can record
high resolution 16:9 video
. Unlike
systems which only record a vertically
stretched picture, these camcorders
use the full width of the CCD, filling
the entire screen with crisp, high-
quality images. Create a theater-like
experience in your own living room.
DV Photo Plus
10x
Optical
10x
Optical
Canon’s DV Photo Plus achieves
premium quality video and photos by
combining four features; Genuine
Canon Optics, a Megapixel CCD Image
Sensor,
≥
DV Image Processor
and Print & Share. The moment you
watch video on a TV or hold a print in
your hand, the difference is clear.
”
200x
Digital
200x
Digital
Optura 500 / Optura 400: The perfect union of video and photography.
Image Stabilizer ON
Image Stabilizer OFF
(Optura 500 only)
