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Product Description Canon XL-2E "PAL" System 1/3-Inch 3-CCD Widescreen MiniDV Camcorder with 25P Recording, 20x Optical Zoom Lens and Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer.
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   PAL NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital Digital
Recording Media   Mini DV Mini DV
Optical Zoom   20x 10x
Weight 5.3 lb. 0.9 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/3" 1/2.8"
Number of Pixels   680K pixels 4290K pixels
Sensor Quantity   3 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2 in. 2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   20x 10x
Focal Length 5.4 - 108 mm 6.1 - 61 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 72 mm 34 mm
Digital Zoom   Without Digital Zoom 200x
Interchangeable Lens Yes -
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP • EP SP • LP
Low Lux   5.5 Lux 0.6 Lux
Image Stabilizer   - Digital Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux 100 Lux
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   Without Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution - 1.23 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   - SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size   - 1280 x 960
Interfaces   
Microphone Type External/Optional • Installed Internal • External/Optional
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   Up to 2.58 Hours Up to 1.08 Hours
Dimensions   
Weight 5.3 lb. 0.9 lb.
Depth 19.5 in. 4 in.
Height 8.7 in. 4 in.
Width 8.9 in. 2 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon XL Canon Optura
UPC 013803045727 718908999059
Release Date - September, 2005
Product ID 25263592 26617154
Included Accessories 2 x AAA Batteries • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Microphone Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Product MPN   
MPN CANONXL2 OPTURA600
 
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Canon XL2 Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
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Consumer Reviews

basantameisnam
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Canon xl2, good camera among its style quality and design.

bybasantameisnam Aug 6, 2010
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Pros Good Value, Great Design, Quality Construction
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

good so far as rate and quality is concerned. 16:9 aspect , i do really love it. 25 progressive superb. I sugesst it for professional used in its price and quality.
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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.

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Quality Video and Portability

bymadmonk301 Dec 8, 2005
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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... Read full review »

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