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Take control and capture your video and photographic memories the way you want to remember them - all with a single camera. The Optura 50 combines extraordinary 2.2 Megapixel performance with...
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Take control and capture your video and photographic memories the way you want to remember them - all with a single camera. The Optura 50 combines extraordinary 2.2 Megapixel performance with advanced controls for your digital photography. The camcorder also lets you take as much or as little control over your video as you want with a wide range of automatic settings. With these advanced controls and automatic settings - along with an advanced, 9-point Auto Intelligent Autofocus - there are no limits to your creativity. You always get the shot you want. Less
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With the Optura 600, you finally have a camcorder with the sophistication and performance to match your lifestyle and exceed your expectations. The Optura 600 delivers a superior level of...
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With the Optura 600, you finally have a camcorder with the sophistication and performance to match your lifestyle and exceed your expectations. The Optura 600 delivers a superior level of performance in a luxurious, upright sculpted design. And, with its 4.3 Megapixel image sensor, advanced photo features, and Superior Canon Optics, you get incredible video and photos. It's a versatile performer for those with a truly versatile lifestyle. Less
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Recording System
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NTSC
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NTSC
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Camcorder Type
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Digital
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Digital
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Recording Media
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Mini DV
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Mini DV
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Optical Zoom
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10x
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10x
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Weight
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1.2 lb.
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0.9 lb.
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Sensor Size
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1/3.4"
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1/2.8"
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Number of Pixels
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2200K pixels
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4290K pixels
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Sensor Quantity
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1
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1
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.5 in.
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Color Viewfinder
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With Color Viewfinder
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With Color Viewfinder
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Display Type
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With LCD Screen
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With LCD Screen
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Optical Zoom
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10x
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10x
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Focal Length
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4.6 - 46 mm
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6.1 - 61 mm
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Attachment / Filter Size
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34 mm
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34 mm
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Digital Zoom
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200x
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200x
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Recording Speeds
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SP
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LP
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SP
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LP
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Low Lux
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1.1 Lux
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0.6 Lux
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Image Stabilizer
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With Image Stabilizer
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Digital Image Stabilizer
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Recommended Illumination
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100 Lux
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100 Lux
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Audio Format
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12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
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12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
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Digital Still Shot Mode
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With Still Shot Capability
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With Still Shot Capability
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Memory Still Resolution
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2 Megapixels
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1.23 Megapixels
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Memory Card Support
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SD Card
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SD Card
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Multimedia Card (MMC)
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MPEG Movie Mode
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Without MPEG Movie Mode
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Without MPEG Movie Mode
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Max Still Image Size
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1632 x 1224
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1280 x 960
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Microphone Type
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Internal
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Internal
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External/Optional
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Output Interfaces
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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USB 2.0
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FireWire / DV / i.Link
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Headphones Jack
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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USB
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Input Interfaces
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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FireWire / DV / iLink
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S-Video
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Composite (Video)
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Audio (RCA)
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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Up to 1.33 Hours
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Up to 1.08 Hours
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Weight
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1.2 lb.
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0.9 lb.
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Depth
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5.2 in.
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4 in.
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Height
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3.2 in.
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4 in.
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Width
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2.8 in.
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2 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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Family Line
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Canon Optura
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Canon Optura
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UPC
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013803050714
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718908999059
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Release Date
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Q1, 2005
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September, 2005
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Product ID
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23740138
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26617154
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Included Accessories
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USB Cable
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A/V Cable
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Shoulder Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Lithium Propriety Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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Remote Control
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Software
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USB Cable
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A/V Cable
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16 MB Memory Card
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Lithium Propriety Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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Remote Control
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MPN
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0330B001
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OPTURA600
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon Optura 50 Mini DV Camcorder
$599.99
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Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
Not Currently Available
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Ease of use. Great Video & Stills. Price
Cons
battery life of battery that comes with the Optura
Recommended it?
Yes
The Optura 50 is my 1st camcorder. After 3 weeks of reading reviews of camcorders on over a half dozen sites and reviews of several dozen places to buy them, I opted to go for the Canon Optura 50. I purchased it at B&H photo for 2 reasons. They had the cheapest price and were highly rated at...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Compact, 4.3meg Digital Camera, 16.9 Widescreen Video
Cons
Longer Battery Life, Larger Hand Strap, Simplified Owners Manual
Recommended it?
Yes
After several weeks of MiniDV camcorder research, I purchased the Canon Optura 600. I compared this camcorder to the Sony PC1000 and the Sony DCR-HC90 and the Optura 600 was a hands down winner.
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Pros
Quality Video, Low Light Performance is amazing, Crispness, Automatic Mode for quick...
Cons
Viewfinder (if you are a viewfinder enthusiast)
Recommended it?
Yes
I have to be honest with you, I am a bit of a quality freak when it comes to video...Searching and searching for the longest time to find something that would offer me the clearest crisp video that I could "stick in my pocket". I have always found the matchbook camcorder to be the most portable, I...
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