Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Camcorder

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  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Mini DV
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Weight: 1.43 lb.
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Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Camcorder

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.

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Canon hit the mark

bysecondreef Dec 9, 2000
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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Great camcorder with few shortcomings

bymediabaron Dec 3, 2000
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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... Read full review »

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Canon's catalyst for creativity

bylogan1973 May 25, 2001
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, large LCD, optical image stabilization & clarity.
Cons DV output requires LCD monitor to be open.
Recommended it? Yes

It took a while for me to settle on the Optura Pi. I decided I wanted to make a no-budget documentary as a personal endeavor... a sort of exploratory project aimed at learning more about people, thought processes and motivations.

I had been going over the logistics in my head and finally... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN OpturaPi

Key Features

Camcorder Type Digital
Recording Media Mini DV
Optical Zoom 12x
Weight 1.43 lb.

CCD

Number of Pixels 380K pixels
Sensor Quantity 1

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size 3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom 12x
Focal Length 4.1 - 49.2 mm
Digital Zoom 48x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds SP • LP
Low Lux 2.5 Lux
Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot Without Night Shot
Recommended Illumination 100 Lux

Audio

Audio Format 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life Up to 1.66 Hours

Dimensions

Weight 1.43 lb.
Depth 5.88 in.
Height 3.38 in.
Width 2.63 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Canon Optura
UPC 013803606102
Product ID 10611

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