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Canon Optura S1

Canon Optura S1 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Optura 600

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder

 
$460.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
With the Optura S1, you get the perfect fusion of today's style with uncompromising performance. The S1's sleek, compact design makes a fashion statement and looks right at home... More
With the Optura S1, you get the perfect fusion of today's style with uncompromising performance. The S1's sleek, compact design makes a fashion statement and looks right at home with the rest of your gear. Plus, its advanced digital features, superior optics and 2.2 Megapixel CCD performance deliver brilliant video and photos. It's the camcorder you've always wanted with the cool you crave. Less
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... More
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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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital Digital
Recording Media   Mini DV Mini DV
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Weight 0.84 lb. 0.9 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/3.9" 1/2.8"
Number of Pixels   2200K pixels 4290K pixels
Sensor Quantity   1 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Focal Length 4.05 - 40.5 mm 6.1 - 61 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 27 mm 34 mm
Digital Zoom   200x 200x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP SP • LP
Low Lux   1 Lux 0.6 Lux
Image Stabilizer   Digital Image Stabilizer Digital Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux 100 Lux
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 120 -
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 2 Megapixels 1.23 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC) SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size   1632 x 1224 1280 x 960
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional Internal • External/Optional
Output Interfaces - S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB
Input Interfaces - S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   Up to 2 Hours Up to 1.08 Hours
Dimensions   
Weight 0.84 lb. 0.9 lb.
Depth 4.1 in. 4 in.
Height 2.9 in. 4 in.
Width 2.1 in. 2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon Optura Canon Optura
UPC 013803050639 718908999059
Release Date September, 2005 September, 2005
Product ID 26055100 26617154
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Product MPN   
MPN 0286B001 OPTURA600
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon Optura S1
Canon Optura S1 Mini DV Camcorder
$460.99
Canon Optura 600
Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
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Consumer Reviews

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Small & Compact - Great for Family VIdeo's

bytreihing Dec 24, 2005
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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Quality Video and Portability

bymadmonk301 Dec 8, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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