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Storage

If you do not intend to use the camera for some time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is no higher than 86°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is still working properly.

• These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes.

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Maintenance

Viewfinder

• Clean the viewfinder screen using a cotton swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until it stops. Then, press and hold the finder release button with a sharp object and pull the viewfinder all the way out. To reattach the viewfinder, first position the base horizontally and align it with the viewfinder’s base. Then press it until it clicks back into place.

• The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning.

LCD

Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.

Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface of the screen. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual. This is not a fault, and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal.

Camera body and lens

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

Video heads

When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture, the video heads may be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen or a warning.

For the best picture possible, after using the camera for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using

Canon’s DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the “noise” remains, repeat the cleaning (up to maximum of 5 times).

Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as this can cause damage.

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10, elura20 specifications

The Canon Elura 20 and 10 are part of Canon's compact camcorders that gained popularity for their easy portability and user-friendly features. Designed with the modern user in mind, these camcorders combine advanced technology with functionality, making them appealing to both amateur and more experienced videographers.

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The Elura series is equipped with a 1/4-inch CCD sensor that delivers good color reproduction and decent low-light performance. This sensor captures video in a resolution of up to 680 horizontal lines, ensuring sharp and clear images even in complex lighting conditions. The camcorders support the MiniDV format, a choice that offers high-quality video recording for users looking for professionalism without the bulkiness of larger cameras.

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