Canon Xi Introducing the OPTURA, 2 Megapixel CCD, Advanced Accessory Shoe, 11⋅ Optical and, 220⋅ Digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, Night and Super Night Mode

Introducing the OPTURA Xi

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2 Megapixel CCD

The OPTURA Xi incorporates a 2 megapixel CCD, allowing recording of high-resolution still images on a memory

card. (Tape: 1.23 megapixels)

Advanced Accessory Shoe

Simply slide Canon’s VFL-1 Video Flash Light, DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or VL-3 Video Light into the accessory shoe; the camcorder provides power and connections.

Introduction

11⋅ Optical and

220⋅ Digital Zoom

(Card: 9⋅ Optical and 36⋅ Digital Zoom)

Optical Image Stabilizer

Canon’s optical technology stabilizes your recording even in long telephoto shots.

Night and Super Night Mode

You can keep on shooting in dark places with the Night and Super Night mode. In the Super Night mode, the assist lamp (white LED) lights up to illuminate the subject.

Digital Effects

Memory Card

You can record still images and MPEG-4 movies on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Images recorded in Stitch Assist mode can be merged into one panoramic scene with the supplied software.

Direct Print

You can print still images by connecting to a Canon printer with Direct Print function or to a PictBridge-compliant printer.

Still Images

Just press the photo button to capture still images like photographs.

Built-in Flash

The OPTURA Xi has a built-in, pop-up flash for recording still images.

Custom Key

You can assign functions to the custom key.

Manual Audio Recording Level Adjustment

Analog Line-in Recording/

Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing

USB Terminal

Allows transfer of memory card data to a computer with built-in USB port. You can organize and edit images on your computer using the supplied software.

IEEE1394 DV Terminal

The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. You can edit images by connecting the camcorder to a PC with IEEE1394 terminal.

DV Messenger (Windows XP only)

Windows XP users can use the supplied software to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet by connecting the camcorder to a computer using a USB or DV (IEEE1394) cable.

* Windows Messenger 4.5, 4.6 or 4.7 required.

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