XGA High Resolution Photos, Digital Photo Mode

*An 8MB SD Memory Card is supplied with the camcorder.

XGA High Resolution Photos

Using advanced dual image processing the Elura 40MC captures beautiful, high-definition photos. Just press the photo button to capture up to 40 stunning XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the included 8MB SD Memory card.

Digital Photo Mode

Not only is the Elura 40MC an outstanding video camcorder, with digital photo mode it becomes a digital still camera as well. Capture more than 700 crisp VGA (640 x 480 pixel) still images on a single videocassette (in SP mode). Combine video and still pictures together with the added benefit of

audio. The Elura 40MC can also capture approximately 90 VGA (640 x 480 pixel) pictures onto an 8MB SD Card.

SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard*

The Elura 40MC expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard, in addition to a Mini DV cassette. These ultra-small and ultra-light digital memory cards can record, store and manage still images and small video clips. Easily transfer still images and movie clips to your PC directly from the camcorder. Copy still images from videocassette to memory card, and vice versa. Produce effects not

possible with just a cassette using one of three types of Card Mix Effects. Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such as picture frame or crashing waves) then combine it with the live video recording.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

An IEEE 1394-compliant DV terminal lets you connect the Elura 40MC to a DV-compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder. Transfer your digital movies to your computer’s hard disk, edit your scenes, then use them to create high-impact Web sites, video email,

interactive CDs and DVDs, or a personal video album.

USB Terminal

Allows high-speed transfer of photos and movie clips from your SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard to your computer. By using the USB cable and software provided, you can process and organize your images and video on your PC.

*System requirements: Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.

Included Software

The Elura 40MC kit includes the Digital Video Solution Disk, with a suite of helpful software for image management and editing, including: ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) let you easily download, browse, archive and retouch your still images. Automatically resize images and attach them to e-mail, arrange them for printing, and add text anywhere on the page. Arcsoft PhotoImpression lets you easily convert still images to sepia color, apply other special effects, edit them or use them to create attractive greeting cards and calendars. Arcsoft VideoImpression gives you an array of easy-to use tools for editing and applying special effects to movies, or attaching them to your e-mail.

Motion JPEG

The Elura 40MC lets your record short movie clips in Motion JPEG format onto the inserted memory card, for clear images and

smooth playback. You may choose to record up to 10 seconds at 320 X 240 pixels or up to 30 seconds

at 160 X 120 pixels.