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

CR-560 Charge Adapter/
Car Battery Cable Kit

Connects to your car's cigarette
lighter to power the camcorder or
recharge BP-500 Series battery
packs on the move. Can also draw
power from an AC outlet when
connected to the camcorder's CA-
560 Compact Power Adapter.

Lithium Ion
Battery
Packs

Extra batteries for use with the Optura Pi.

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area to area.

Errors and omissions excepted.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Subject to change without notice.

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Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe
on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

FS-46 Filter Set

Includes multiple-image,
R-cross and zoom-spot filters.

VL-3 Video Light

This 3W light attaches to the
shoe for cable-free operation.
Continuous on and auto on/
off settings. Powered by the
camera’s power source.

DVM-CL
Digital Video
Head
Cleaning
Cassette

DVM-E60
Digital
Video
Cassette

FS-46U Filter Set

Includes neutral density (ND 8),
polarizing and ultraviolet filters.

Power
Sources

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Videocassettes

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Accessories

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PUB. DCE-118
0200P18

FR-100
Floppy Disk
Still Image Recorder

Connects to the Optura Pi or
any Canon digital camcorder
with a DV terminal and
records still images onto a
floppy disk in one of three
resolution choices. Images
from the disk can then be
transferred to a computer.

Floppy Disk
Adapter

Advanced
Accessory Shoe

SC-A50

Soft Carrying

Case

SC-1000
Soft
Carrying
Case

Genuine Leather

SR-30.5/46
Step Up Ring

To attach the converter lenses and
filters to Optura Pi.

WD-46
Wide-converter

Gives wide-angle coverage
at 0.7X.

TL-46
Tele-converter

Increases focal length by
1.4X.

220EX/380EX/550EX
Speedlite Flash

Attaches directly to Optura Pi's
accessory shoe to give SLR-style
flash photography.

WS-20
Wrist Strap

THE CANON Optura Pi KIT

Optura Pi Specifications

Power supply (rated):

 7.4 V DC (Battery)

      9.5 V DC (DC IN)

Power consumption:

 4.7 W (using

viewfinder), 5.5 W (using LCD screen)

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 system)
Digital component recording

Audio recording system:

 PCM digital

sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit
(32kHz/4ch)

Image sensor:

 

1

/

4

" Progressive Scan

CCD (charge coupled device) 380,000
pixels (360,000 effective pixels)

Tape format:

 Videocassettes bearing the

(Mini DV) mark.

•Optura Pi
•BP-511 Battery Pack
•CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
•SS-600 Shoulder Strap
•WL-D74 Wireless Controller
•S-150 S-video Cable
•STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Tape speed:

 SP: 

3

/

4

 ips (18.81 mm/s); LP:

1

/

2

 ips (12.56 mm/s)

Maximum recording time:

 SP: 80 minutes

(with a 80 min. cassette); LP: 120
minutes (with a 80 min. cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time:

 2 mins 30 sec.

(with a 60 min. cassette)

Lens:

 F/1.6-2.5, 12x power zoom, 4.1-49.2

mm

Focusing system:

 TTL autofocus, manual

focusing possible

Minimum focusing distance:

 3 ft 3

3

/

8

 in.

(1 m), 

3

/

8

 in (1 cm) on maximum wide

angle

Maximum shutter speed:

 

1

/

4,000

 sec

Minimum illumination:

 2.5 lx using the

Low Light program

Recommended illumination:

 More than

100 lx

Filter diameter:

 30.5 mm

Viewfinder:

 0.44-inch, color LCD

(approx. 113,000 pixels)

LCD screen:

 3.5 in measured diagonally

200,000 pixels (approx.)

Microphone:

 Stereo electret condenser

microphone

DV terminal:

 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/47

kohms, unbalanced; Output level: -10
dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced

Operating temperature range:

 32 - 104

°

F (0 - 40

°

 C)

Dimensions:

 2

5

/

8

 x 3

3

/

x 5

7

/

8

 in (68 x 87 x

148 mm)

Weight:

 1 lb 6

7

/

8

 oz (650 g)

DM-50
Directional
StereoMicrophone

Attaches to the shoe for cable-free
operation. Picks up shotgun or shotgun
+ surrounding sound. Powered by the
camera’s power source.

BP-511

 (supplied, single-level )

BP-522

 (optional, double-level)

1 hr. 40 min.

3 hr. 40 min.

1 hr. 30 min.

3 hr. 10 min.

Battery pack

Maximum recording time

using
viewfinder

using LCD
screen

Summary of Contents for Optura Pi

Page 1: ...DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER www canondv com Sensationally Sharp Video from Canon Sensationally Sharp Video from Canon ...

Page 2: ...rlace method used on other camcorders combines two field images together but a time lapse between the fields can cause a disturbing image flicker on the television screen when playback is paused Recordings of subjects moving at high speed such as athletes wildlife and even machinery can be viewed on a television with superior resolution And this CCD type makes it possible to produce better quality...

Page 3: ...and effortlessly The digital zoom extends the magnification to 48X revealing details too distant to be seen with just the eye alone Optical Image Stabilizer Canon utilizes the finest method of image stabilization available optical While other manufacturers use an electronic or digital image stabilization system Canon s lens design includes a dedicated optical element that preserves image quality s...

Page 4: ...deo and still pictures together with the added benefit of audio Each still picture is recorded for approximately 6 seconds along with your own narration or surrounding sounds Flexible LCD View Screen and Color Viewfinder The big 3 5 view screen makes it easier to compose sensational shots from any angle It swivels and flips for maximum handling comfort and flexibility It also tucks neatly away whe...

Page 5: ...nce and never caught without power unexpectedly Cut down on charging time with the high capacity BP 522 battery pack s quick charging feature When charged with the CR 560 charger kit the BP 522 gives 60 minutes of recording after only 15 minutes charging Optional Pictures simulated Built in Speaker Photo Search Date Search Time Code Date Code LP mode extends a 80 min Mini DV tape to 120 min or 60m...

Page 6: ...0 Soft Carrying Case SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case Genuine Leather SR 30 5 46 Step Up Ring To attach the converter lenses and filters to Optura Pi WD 46 Wide converter Gives wide angle coverage at 0 7X TL 46 Tele converter Increases focal length by 1 4X 220EX 380EX 550EX Speedlite Flash Attaches directly to Optura Pi s accessory shoe to give SLR style flash photography WS 20 Wrist Strap THE CANON Opt...

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