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Light enough to become part of your hand, the Optura Pi will become your personal imaging companion. Built tough with Canon Know-How and Canon technology inside it, the Optura Pi gives you...
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Light enough to become part of your hand, the Optura Pi will become your personal imaging companion. Built tough with Canon Know-How and Canon technology inside it, the Optura Pi gives you surprising features and unsurpassed digital video (DV) quality. The Optura Pi is easy to use and that makes it easy to get results you've never seen before from any camcorder. ??A genuine Canon 12x zoom lens with 48x digital zoom allows you to get clear closeups. It features three modes: Normal Movie (full-motion video) Mode, Digital Photo Mode and Digital Motor Drive Mode (takes 30 still frames a second). Optical image stabilization filters out the jitters and bumps to capture crisp, stable images every time. Look into the world that awaits you when you get into CANON DV, with the Optura Pi digital camcorder. 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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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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12x
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10x
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Weight
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1.43 lb.
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0.9 lb.
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Sensor Size
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1/2.8"
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Number of Pixels
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380K 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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3.5 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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12x
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10x
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Focal Length
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4.1 - 49.2 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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Digital Zoom
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48x
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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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2.5 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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Night Shot
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Without Night Shot
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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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1.23 Megapixels
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Memory Card Support
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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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1280 x 960
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Microphone Type
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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
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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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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 1.66 Hours
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Up to 1.08 Hours
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Weight
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1.43 lb.
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0.9 lb.
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Depth
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5.88 in.
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4 in.
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Height
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3.38 in.
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4 in.
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Width
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2.63 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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013803606102
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718908999059
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Release Date
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September, 2005
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Product ID
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10611
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26617154
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Included Accessories
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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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OpturaPi
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OPTURA600
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
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Product Review Summary
86% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Fires on all cylinders
Cons
Nothing major
Recommended it?
Yes
I wanted to write this review because other reviews were helpful in my decision to buy this camcorder. Also, this camcorder doesn't get enough recognition! I was looking for a camcorder that captures good video and audio. Still photos weren't important - I have a digital camera for that. Lots of...
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Pros
Excellent image quality, good handling and control placement
Cons
Small viewfinder, extended battery gets in the way of the viewfinder, no indication of...
Recommended it?
Yes
I originally bought a Canon ZR-10 (see Epinions review online) and sent it back to the store and paid the difference in cash for a Canon Optura Pi. I wanted a high quality miniDV camcorder with optical stabilization, high resolution and famous Canon quality. This one CCD chip video camera the...
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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.
To better explain my review, let me provide you the items I was looking for to qualify my...
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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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