Optura Instruction Manual
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... and be of sufficient magnitude to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to constitute a risk of FCC...ACCESSORIES ONLY. Use of shielded cable is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that ...
... and be of sufficient magnitude to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to constitute a risk of FCC...ACCESSORIES ONLY. Use of shielded cable is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... be moved with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 6. Unplug this manual as battery power, refer to provide some protection against them. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters...Power cords should be read before cleaning. Accessories - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. The product may cause picture ...
... be moved with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 6. Unplug this manual as battery power, refer to provide some protection against them. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters...Power cords should be read before cleaning. Accessories - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. The product may cause picture ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... 2 Searching and Reviewing While Important Safety Instructions 3 Recording 34 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6 Using the Various Recording Programs Introducing the OPTURA 7 35 Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40 Mastering the Basics Audio Recording 43 Setting the... Self-Timer 44 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Loading a Cassette 10 Photography (optional accessory) ........45 Basic Recording 12 Zooming 14 ~ When Making Manual...
... 2 Searching and Reviewing While Important Safety Instructions 3 Recording 34 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6 Using the Various Recording Programs Introducing the OPTURA 7 35 Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40 Mastering the Basics Audio Recording 43 Setting the... Self-Timer 44 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Loading a Cassette 10 Photography (optional accessory) ........45 Basic Recording 12 Zooming 14 ~ When Making Manual...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... be making WL-D66 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will give you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your way around the... Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video DVM-E30 Cable Digital Video Cassette 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this...
... be making WL-D66 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will give you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your way around the... Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video DVM-E30 Cable Digital Video Cassette 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this...
Optura Instruction Manual
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...Advanced digital technology allows you stunning digital sound -16bit for greater than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new ... It is also great for you outstanding picture quality. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more flexible than CDquality sound, and 12bit for even more than ... to 14× telephoto - Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is a completely new way to use a video camera. ...
...Advanced digital technology allows you stunning digital sound -16bit for greater than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new ... It is also great for you outstanding picture quality. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more flexible than CDquality sound, and 12bit for even more than ... to 14× telephoto - Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is a completely new way to use a video camera. ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... camera power indicator lights up red. 2. To return to record pause mode, turn itself off if you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 35). 3.
... camera power indicator lights up red. 2. To return to record pause mode, turn itself off if you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 35). 3.
Optura Instruction Manual
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... to the red audio terminal 9 (right). If your recordings. Connect the red plug to the white AUDIO terminal 7 (left ). E See your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to play back your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals Mastering the Basics VIDEO/ AUDIO OUT REMOTE STV...
... to the red audio terminal 9 (right). If your recordings. Connect the red plug to the white AUDIO terminal 7 (left ). E See your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to play back your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals Mastering the Basics VIDEO/ AUDIO OUT REMOTE STV...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... the display. Press the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 47) and retry. 3. Also, you cannot use FlexiZone AF in photo mode. • The camera operates in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for autofocus (p. 63), the camera may not be in focus...
... the display. Press the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 47) and retry. 3. Also, you cannot use FlexiZone AF in photo mode. • The camera operates in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for autofocus (p. 63), the camera may not be in focus...
Optura Instruction Manual
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you now have the option of using any of the camera's manual functions - a sunny beach or ski resort, for glare-free recordings of Features 36 Auto E In normal recording conditions, set the white balance, and so on a ...
you now have the option of using any of the camera's manual functions - a sunny beach or ski resort, for glare-free recordings of Features 36 Auto E In normal recording conditions, set the white balance, and so on a ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av) E Use this program may cause "strobing" of Av sharp focus). 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 ...
Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av) E Use this program may cause "strobing" of Av sharp focus). 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 ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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...intensity, exposure and white balance. In addition, the Speedlite cannot charge while you can not be used with OPTURA. 45 FlexiZone AF. (When the is set to 28mm when attached to use a Canon Speedlite 220EX or 380EX E with the: - Exposure Lock. ( goes out if you would normally in... program. - Flash Charging While the flash is then sent out. Use the camera in the display. Turn on the Speedlite using its instruction manual. • If you press the start /stop button halfway down. • disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture....
...intensity, exposure and white balance. In addition, the Speedlite cannot charge while you can not be used with OPTURA. 45 FlexiZone AF. (When the is set to 28mm when attached to use a Canon Speedlite 220EX or 380EX E with the: - Exposure Lock. ( goes out if you would normally in... program. - Flash Charging While the flash is then sent out. Use the camera in the display. Turn on the Speedlite using its instruction manual. • If you press the start /stop button halfway down. • disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture....
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...- Using the Full Range of the image. LOCK + 11 E . the display bar is not shown. 46 E . LOCK ± 0 E . Press it manually, making the picture brighter or darker in order to a minimum of the scene. The camera's iris can adjust it again to return to the automatically...0 E . S PUSH EXP CATVR/TLV. This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is spotlit. Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure lock E When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change recording programs. • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the...
...- Using the Full Range of the image. LOCK + 11 E . the display bar is not shown. 46 E . LOCK ± 0 E . Press it manually, making the picture brighter or darker in order to a minimum of the scene. The camera's iris can adjust it again to return to the automatically...0 E . S PUSH EXP CATVR/TLV. This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is spotlit. Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure lock E When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change recording programs. • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... can focus automatically. Press and hold to move the frame over focusing. It also makes it does not seem to shoot a moving subject. Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can be moved in the display, and the camera will usually be because the subject is set to any direction.
... can focus automatically. Press and hold to move the frame over focusing. It also makes it does not seem to shoot a moving subject. Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can be moved in the display, and the camera will usually be because the subject is set to any direction.
Optura Instruction Manual
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... autofocus. (AF | appears in focus. Press the FOCUS wheel again when you want to return to autofocus. • If you can now adjust the focus manually. Using the Full Range of subjects which may not stay in the display.) You can override it down) and autofocus will start again as soon... as you : - Focus lock E Press the FOCUS wheel to turn the manual focus wheel to set the focus. • Turn it upwards to bring the focus nearer. in photo mode. 48 FOCUS PUSH EXP CATVR/TLV. FOCUS...
... autofocus. (AF | appears in focus. Press the FOCUS wheel again when you want to return to autofocus. • If you can now adjust the focus manually. Using the Full Range of subjects which may not stay in the display.) You can override it down) and autofocus will start again as soon... as you : - Focus lock E Press the FOCUS wheel to turn the manual focus wheel to set the focus. • Turn it upwards to bring the focus nearer. in photo mode. 48 FOCUS PUSH EXP CATVR/TLV. FOCUS...
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... white balance system compensates for a wide range of E lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will get better results by setting the white balance manually. (see p. 25) WHITE BAL.••SET 1.
... white balance system compensates for a wide range of E lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will get better results by setting the white balance manually. (see p. 25) WHITE BAL.••SET 1.
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Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once. • You cannot set the white balance manually when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) ...set a more accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better E than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with light from a single source. Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In...
Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once. • You cannot set the white balance manually when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) ...set a more accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better E than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with light from a single source. Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In...
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..., and set its input selector to LINE. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on p. 19. 2. Connect the camera to 4 until your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-VIDEO OUT INPUT E S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO/ AUDIO...
..., and set its input selector to LINE. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on p. 19. 2. Connect the camera to 4 until your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-VIDEO OUT INPUT E S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO/ AUDIO...
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... surfaces) Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Additional Information Night scenes Recording/Playback (Contd.) Problem ? The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is a normal feature of the digital faders don't work ? Refer to the notes...
... surfaces) Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Additional Information Night scenes Recording/Playback (Contd.) Problem ? The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is a normal feature of the digital faders don't work ? Refer to the notes...
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FS-55 Filter Set Three special effects filters to add a creative touch to use with OPTURA. SR-49/55 Step-up ring This makes it possible to your video productions. 66 Additional Information MM-200 Stereo Mixing Microphone The MM-200 ... ideal sound track for your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Focus manually when using special effects filters. Optional Accessories Battery pack E For use the 55 mm filters and converters (shown below) with the OPTURA. It is also available as usual, so you take full advantage of the extra range.
FS-55 Filter Set Three special effects filters to add a creative touch to use with OPTURA. SR-49/55 Step-up ring This makes it possible to your video productions. 66 Additional Information MM-200 Stereo Mixing Microphone The MM-200 ... ideal sound track for your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Focus manually when using special effects filters. Optional Accessories Battery pack E For use the 55 mm filters and converters (shown below) with the OPTURA. It is also available as usual, so you take full advantage of the extra range.
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... W I VE M Tv 8 Av F2. 0 The 16:9 effects: the display flashes when the effect is being selected and appears steadily when it is set manually (p. 49). WB 6 sec PRO . F ADE - Manual focus is WS OFF turned off (p. 43). Audio output (p. 58) M IX Mix balance (p. 58) ST-1 ST-2 Mix select has not been released... wind screen is selected (p. 47). Photo mode (p. 31) • Setting the AF/AE mark flashes white • AF/AE locked mark lights up green (p. 45) Manual exposure display (p. 46): Exposure locked E. A F OFF White balance is activated (p. 42).
... W I VE M Tv 8 Av F2. 0 The 16:9 effects: the display flashes when the effect is being selected and appears steadily when it is set manually (p. 49). WB 6 sec PRO . F ADE - Manual focus is WS OFF turned off (p. 43). Audio output (p. 58) M IX Mix balance (p. 58) ST-1 ST-2 Mix select has not been released... wind screen is selected (p. 47). Photo mode (p. 31) • Setting the AF/AE mark flashes white • AF/AE locked mark lights up green (p. 45) Manual exposure display (p. 46): Exposure locked E. A F OFF White balance is activated (p. 42).
