Canon ELURA 50 manual Unsurpassed Quality

Unsurpassed Quality...

XGA High Resolution Photos

The ELURA 50 camcorder captures beautiful high definition photos. Just press the photo button to capture stunning XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the included 8 MB SD Memory Card. They may be captured at a variety of different

image qualities and compression sizes (Superfine/Fine/Normal).

Digital Photo Mode

For added flexibility, you may take up to 700 still images on a single MiniDV tape (in SP Mode). The camcorder records the photos for approximately 6 seconds, as well as recording the sound for your verbal notes or narration. You can search through the recorded tape for your photos using the supplied remote control.

Video Mode

The ELURA 50 utilizes high-precision optics, a premium image stabilization system, and the latest processing technology to deliver outstanding video in all situations.

Motion JPEG

The ELURA 50 lets you 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.

IEEE1394 DV Terminal

An IEEE1394-compliant DV terminal lets you connect the ELURA 50 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 e-mail, interactive CDs and DVDs, or a personal video album.

Included Software

With DV Messenger, you can use your Canon camcorder for Internet Video Chat with Microsoft Windows Messenger through IEEE1394. Control the zoom and focus of your camcorder or the person you are chatting with. Preview thumbnails and transfer photos. Watch and control the video playback of either camcorder - all from your computer.

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SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard

The ELURA 50 expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard, in addition to a MiniDV cassette. You can also capture small movie clips to the memory card in Motion JPEG format. Easily transfer images to your PC directly from the camcorder using USB and IEEE1394. Produce effects not possible with just a cassette using the Card Mix Effects. Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such as picture frames and backgrounds) and combine it with the live video recording.

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USB Terminal

Allows high-speed transfer of images 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 on your PC.

Included Software

The ELURA 50 includes software for image management and editing: ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) which let you easily download, browse, archive, and retouch your photos. Automatically resize images and attach them to e-mail, arrange them for printing, and add text.

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