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... features which will add to your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. LCD Cover BP-914 Battery ...Lens cap Getting started we 'd like to thank you for years to use - you will soon be making WL-D66 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for Your camcorder... - advanced technology makes it very easy to : • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 70) • Screen displays (p. 73) • Troubleshooting - there are used ...
... features which will add to your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. LCD Cover BP-914 Battery ...Lens cap Getting started we 'd like to thank you for years to use - you will soon be making WL-D66 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for Your camcorder... - advanced technology makes it very easy to : • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 70) • Screen displays (p. 73) • Troubleshooting - there are used ...
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... at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. The digital zoom more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to use a video camera. Introduction Digital faders ...superb quality video and beautifully clear still pictures. It is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you to shoot colorful... CDquality sound, and 12bit for playback. Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is also great for the playback of the zoom range. 14× lens and 35× digital zoom E From wide-angle...
... at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. The digital zoom more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to use a video camera. Introduction Digital faders ...superb quality video and beautifully clear still pictures. It is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you to shoot colorful... CDquality sound, and 12bit for playback. Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is also great for the playback of the zoom range. 14× lens and 35× digital zoom E From wide-angle...
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... and time display (p. 29). Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 10). • Removed the lens cap and fastened the shoulder strap (p. 54). • Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 15) • Adjusted the viewfinder/removed the LCD cover (as...
... and time display (p. 29). Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 10). • Removed the lens cap and fastened the shoulder strap (p. 54). • Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 15) • Adjusted the viewfinder/removed the LCD cover (as...
Optura Instruction Manual
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.../stop button. 6. To switch to CAMERA, you like noise when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. 13 Mastering the Basics When you record in both modes on the same...a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. ...MODE••••LP Notes: • If you have finished recording • Replace the lens cap. • Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body, and replace the LCD cover...
.../stop button. 6. To switch to CAMERA, you like noise when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. 13 Mastering the Basics When you record in both modes on the same...a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. ...MODE••••LP Notes: • If you have finished recording • Replace the lens cap. • Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body, and replace the LCD cover...
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... Conversion program or with the mosaic fade and window wipe. 14 Zooming E W Zoom out T W Zoom in T 14× optical zoom The camera's 14× zoom lens allows you want to get as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than double the camera...
... Conversion program or with the mosaic fade and window wipe. 14 Zooming E W Zoom out T W Zoom in T 14× optical zoom The camera's 14× zoom lens allows you want to get as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than double the camera...
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... at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below). For a more interesting picture, try to one side. Support the camera under the lens with the wireless controller. • When you will damage the camera. Don't cut off the top of the tripod is no longer than 3/16 inch... (5.5 mm), or it will be able to operate the controls by the viewfinder lens.) • Make sure that the subject is slightly to position your left hand. With practice, you are using a tripod, be in the center...
... at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below). For a more interesting picture, try to one side. Support the camera under the lens with the wireless controller. • When you will damage the camera. Don't cut off the top of the tripod is no longer than 3/16 inch... (5.5 mm), or it will be able to operate the controls by the viewfinder lens.) • Make sure that the subject is slightly to position your left hand. With practice, you are using a tripod, be in the center...
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Turning off the remote sensor E The remote sensor can be reflected into the lens during recording, but it off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording. Open either the camera menu or ... Full Range of Features 28 Turning off . (see p. 25) SENSOR OFF 1. Select the OFF setting and close -up when the camera receives a signal from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 25) TALLY LAMP••OFF 1. Open either the camera or the VCR menu, and point the arrow at...
Turning off the remote sensor E The remote sensor can be reflected into the lens during recording, but it off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording. Open either the camera menu or ... Full Range of Features 28 Turning off . (see p. 25) SENSOR OFF 1. Select the OFF setting and close -up when the camera receives a signal from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 25) TALLY LAMP••OFF 1. Open either the camera or the VCR menu, and point the arrow at...
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... the camera. Focus manually for maximum accuracy and be used with the optional accessories FP-100 Film Adapter and SL-49/46 Step-down Converter Lens to transfer 35mm film negatives to LOCK, the camera remembers your desired F number by turning the Av/Tv CTRL. Negative-Positive Conversion Records a color negative...
... the camera. Focus manually for maximum accuracy and be used with the optional accessories FP-100 Film Adapter and SL-49/46 Step-down Converter Lens to transfer 35mm film negatives to LOCK, the camera remembers your desired F number by turning the Av/Tv CTRL. Negative-Positive Conversion Records a color negative...
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... • Attach/remove the lens cap as shown. Attach the shoulder strap • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the LCD screen. Preparing the Camera ... not using the camera. • Pass the ends through 80° to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) 54 Additional Information
... • Attach/remove the lens cap as shown. Attach the shoulder strap • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the LCD screen. Preparing the Camera ... not using the camera. • Pass the ends through 80° to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) 54 Additional Information
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... internal parts (see p. 61). contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 59 Additional Information Protect the lens. • Sand and dust can cause damage. • Do not use the viewfinder or LCD screen as there is still working properly. Handle the camera ...gently. • Vibration or shock can damage the lens - Storage If you do not leave it aimed at the sun, and do not intend to use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication...
... internal parts (see p. 61). contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 59 Additional Information Protect the lens. • Sand and dust can cause damage. • Do not use the viewfinder or LCD screen as there is still working properly. Handle the camera ...gently. • Vibration or shock can damage the lens - Storage If you do not leave it aimed at the sun, and do not intend to use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication...
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LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to normal. For the viewfinder, you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can only ...) • Adjust the brightness of the finder. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up the display will return to clean the camera body or lens. This TV system is a big change in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador...
LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to normal. For the viewfinder, you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can only ...) • Adjust the brightness of the finder. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up the display will return to clean the camera body or lens. This TV system is a big change in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... ("smear") to -focus subject. The e (play) button doesn't work ? Refer to the notes on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is a normal feature of camcorders. 63 The camera won't focus. • The camera is on p. 42. • The POWER switch is not set to VCR (p.16...
... ("smear") to -focus subject. The e (play) button doesn't work ? Refer to the notes on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is a normal feature of camcorders. 63 The camera won't focus. • The camera is on p. 42. • The POWER switch is not set to VCR (p.16...
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... selector on again. If random letters appear in an airplane for example. There are being used. menu (p. 15). • Headphones are air bubbles inside the lens. ? Problem E ?
... selector on again. If random letters appear in an airplane for example. There are being used. menu (p. 15). • Headphones are air bubbles inside the lens. ? Problem E ?
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The OPTURA System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E GB-200 Grip Belt TL-55 Teleconverter WL-D66 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette FS-55U Filter Set FS-55 Filter Set SR-49/55 Step-up Ring SS-200 Shoulder Strap DC-900 DC Coupler BP-...-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-911, BP-914, BP-924, BP-927 Battery Pack SL-49/46 FP-100 Film Adapter Step-down Converter Lens RC-150 RF Adapter Cable RU-100 RF Unit Antenna S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable TV VCR Additional Information SC-1000 Soft...
The OPTURA System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E GB-200 Grip Belt TL-55 Teleconverter WL-D66 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette FS-55U Filter Set FS-55 Filter Set SR-49/55 Step-up Ring SS-200 Shoulder Strap DC-900 DC Coupler BP-...-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-911, BP-914, BP-924, BP-927 Battery Pack SL-49/46 FP-100 Film Adapter Step-down Converter Lens RC-150 RF Adapter Cable RU-100 RF Unit Antenna S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable TV VCR Additional Information SC-1000 Soft...
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...or recharge battery packs on the move. Optional Accessories Battery pack E For use the 55 mm filters and converters (shown below) with the OPTURA. The car battery adapter plugs into your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Focus manually when using special effects ...filters. TL-55 Tele-converter This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of difficult lighting conditions. The zoom and autofocus operate as an optional accessory. FS-55U Filter Set...
...or recharge battery packs on the move. Optional Accessories Battery pack E For use the 55 mm filters and converters (shown below) with the OPTURA. The car battery adapter plugs into your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Focus manually when using special effects ...filters. TL-55 Tele-converter This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of difficult lighting conditions. The zoom and autofocus operate as an optional accessory. FS-55U Filter Set...
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...-900 Compact Power Adapter DC-900 DC Coupler BP-914 Battery Pack SS-200 Shoulder Strap S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable Lens cap DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette LCD Cover D83-0452-000 D85-0492-201 D85-0630-201 D85-0842-201 D81-0850-201 D82-0330...to use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Also, using the Advanced Photo System's optional accessory (film viewer IW-50), you use the FP100 film Adapter with OPTURA. When you can process Advanced Photo System film. FP-100 Film Adapter Use with your camcorder to ...
...-900 Compact Power Adapter DC-900 DC Coupler BP-914 Battery Pack SS-200 Shoulder Strap S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable Lens cap DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette LCD Cover D83-0452-000 D85-0492-201 D85-0630-201 D85-0842-201 D81-0850-201 D82-0330...to use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Also, using the Advanced Photo System's optional accessory (film viewer IW-50), you use the FP100 film Adapter with OPTURA. When you can process Advanced Photo System film. FP-100 Film Adapter Use with your camcorder to ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... a 60 min. Tape speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s); Specifications OPTURA Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned...Weight: 3 3/8 oz (96 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. cassette); Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. 77 Additional Information LP: 90 minutes (with a 60 min. Subject to IEEE1394) Output ...1/2 ips(12.56 mm/s) Maximum recording time: SP: 60 minutes (with a 60 min. cassette) Lens: F/1.8-3.2, 14× power zoom, 5.2-72.8mm Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible Minimum focusing ...
... a 60 min. Tape speed: SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s); Specifications OPTURA Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned...Weight: 3 3/8 oz (96 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. cassette); Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. 77 Additional Information LP: 90 minutes (with a 60 min. Subject to IEEE1394) Output ...1/2 ips(12.56 mm/s) Maximum recording time: SP: 60 minutes (with a 60 min. cassette) Lens: F/1.8-3.2, 14× power zoom, 5.2-72.8mm Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible Minimum focusing ...
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... Accessories, 6, 66 Fast Forward, 17 Adapter, AC, 8 Feedback, 20 AE Programs, 35 Finding Your Way Around Audio Output, 58 the OPTURA, 70 Audio Recording and Playback, 44 Flash photography, 45 Audio/Video Terminals, 19 FlexiZone control, 47 Auto, 36 Focusing, 47 Autofocus, 47...12 È Battery Pack, 9 Image Stabilizer, 24 Ç Cables, 6, 19 Introducing the OPTURA, 7 Ò Cassettes, 10 LANC, 53 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 LCD Screen, 15 Choosing a Recording Program, 35 Lens Cap, 54 Cleaning the Camera, 60 Loading Cassettes, 10 Condensation, 61 LP Modes, 13 ...
... Accessories, 6, 66 Fast Forward, 17 Adapter, AC, 8 Feedback, 20 AE Programs, 35 Finding Your Way Around Audio Output, 58 the OPTURA, 70 Audio Recording and Playback, 44 Flash photography, 45 Audio/Video Terminals, 19 FlexiZone control, 47 Auto, 36 Focusing, 47 Autofocus, 47...12 È Battery Pack, 9 Image Stabilizer, 24 Ç Cables, 6, 19 Introducing the OPTURA, 7 Ò Cassettes, 10 LANC, 53 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 LCD Screen, 15 Choosing a Recording Program, 35 Lens Cap, 54 Cleaning the Camera, 60 Loading Cassettes, 10 Condensation, 61 LP Modes, 13 ...