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