| Canon MV 940 Video Camera |
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Designed for ease of use, the compact MV940 is a Real Widescreen camcorder featuring photo capture. Its 25x optical zoom lens, DiG!C DV signal processor and 800K pixel CCD deliver high quality video, perfect for viewing on a widescreen TV.
Powerful Canon 25x zoom lens High resolution 800k pixel CCD and DiG!C DV for outstanding image quality Stylish and compact, designed for simple operation 2.7" Widescreen LCD and Real Widescreen recording for breathtaking playback Shoots photos to SD card. |
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| Salient Features |
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| Canon's Legendary Optics |
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- Canon 2.6 - 65mm f/1.8-4.4 25x zoom lens equivalent to 49.8 - 1245mm in 35mm film format (4:3)
- 25x optical / 800x digital zoom allows even distant subjects to be viewed in crisp and vivid detail
- Original Canon video lens design including double sided Aspherical element ensuring optimal colour balance and low distortion for truly lifelike pictures
- Built-in sliding lens cover conveniently protects lens
- New selectable zoom speed feature prevents jerky zooms, for professional style zooming
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| A Perfect Introduction to Video |
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- Image Stabilizer function eliminates hand held camera shake when using longer focal lengths
- Fold out colour 2.7" Widescreen LCD and colour viewfinder for recording and playback with brightness adjustment for improved visibility
- Dedicated button for quick and easy switching between 4:3 and 16:9 shooting
- Re-designed icon menu system and new joystick controlling playback, focus, exposure and menu options make operation easy
- New horizontal marker and centre indicator on the LCD to avoid shooting crooked video
- 10 recording modes for all kinds of shooting conditions including Easy, P (program), Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, and Fireworks
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| Advanced yet Simple to Use Features |
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- Real Widescreen recording mode for breathtaking image quality and wider picture when viewing on widescreen televisions, monitors or flat panels
- New letter-box video output to enjoy widescreen images even on standard 4:3 TVs
- Complete range of 18 creative digital effects including digital faders and digital effects
- Progressive Photo Mode for capture to memory card at 1024 x 768 pixels
- DV line in/out function for lossless duplication and transfer to computers for non linear editing
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Specifications
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| Video system: |
Mini DV/PAL |
| Image sensor type: |
1/6-inch interlaced CCD |
| Scan type: |
Interlace Scan |
| Pixels (Total / Effective): |
800,000 / 400,000 (4:3), 530,000 (16:9) |
| LCD colour screen: |
2.7-inch / approx. 112,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder: |
0.3-inch TFT colour / approx. 123,000 pixels |
| Long Play mode: |
Yes |
| Still image mode: |
Yes - on memory card 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 |
| Image Stabilizer: |
Yes - Electronic Image Stabilizer |
| Optical zoom: |
25x |
| Digital zoom: |
Up to 100/800x (tape) |
| 16:9 Wide Screen Mode |
Yes - high resolution |
| Lens focal length: |
2.6 - 65mm (49.8 - 1245mm in 35mm format) in 4:3
(41.0 - 1025mm in 35mm format) in 16:9 (IS off)
(43.6 - 1090mm in 35mm format) in 16:9 (IS on) |
| Maximum aperture: |
f/1.8 |
| Minimum focusing distance: |
10mm (wide end); 1m (full zoom area) |
| Filter size: |
N/A |
| Autofocus: |
TTL-type AF, manually adjustable |
| Recording programs: |
Easy, P (program), Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks |
| Exposure metering: |
Centre-weighted average photometry / Whole area +128-segment photometry |
| Shutter speeds: |
6 levels - 1/50 - 1/2,000 sec. plus 1/6 to 1/500 sec. in night mode |
| Auto white balance: |
TTL 128 segments |
| Minimum subject illumination: |
2 lux in night mode |
| Maximum shutter speed: |
1/2,000 second |
| Exposure compensation: |
Yes - ±11 steps correction is possible by moving joystick to the right or left |
| Memory card recording: |
Yes - JPEG 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 pixles;
Motion JPEG 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels 12.5 fps |
| Memory card compatibility: |
Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia card (MMC) |
| DV terminal: |
Yes, input and output, 4-pin connector compatible with IEEE1394 |
| Other terminals: |
USB 2.0 Full Speed terminal, AV terminal |
| Digital effects: |
Yes - Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Colour Mask, Mirror (Tape only) |
| Digital fades: |
Yes - Auto (black fade), Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide (Tape only) |
| Multi-language Display: |
Yes - 4 languages selectable (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai) |
| Record search / review: |
Yes |
| Audio system: |
PCM Stereo 16/12 bit |
| Wireless controller: |
Yes |
| Accessory Shoe: |
N/A |
| Direct Print / PictBridge : |
Yes - to BubbleJet Direct, CP Direct and PictBridge compatible printers |
| Power supply: |
7.4 volts DC (battery); 8.4 volts DC (DC in) |
| Operating temperature: |
0-40° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
49 x 92 x 115mm (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight: |
380g (body only) |
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