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Canon Optura Pi Camcorders

Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Camcorder

Light enough to become part of your hand, the Optura Pi will become your personal imaging companion. Built tough with Canon Know-How and... Read More
Light enough to become part of your hand, the Optura Pi will become your personal imaging companion. Built tough with Canon Know-How and Canon technology inside it, the Optura Pi gives you surprising features and unsurpassed digital video (DV) quality. The Optura Pi is easy to use and that makes it easy to get results you've never seen before from any camcorder. ??A genuine Canon 12x zoom lens with 48x digital zoom allows you to get clear closeups. It features three modes: Normal Movie (full-motion video) Mode, Digital Photo Mode and Digital Motor Drive Mode (takes 30 still frames a second). Optical image stabilization filters out the jitters and bumps to capture crisp, stable images every time. Look into the world that awaits you when you get into CANON DV, with the Optura Pi digital camcorder. Minimize

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Key Features
Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Media   Mini DV
Optical Zoom   12x
Weight 1.43 lb.
CCD
Number of Pixels   380K pixels
Sensor Quantity   1
LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size   3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen
Lens
Optical Zoom   12x
Focal Length 4.1 - 49.2 mm
Digital Zoom   48x
Video Modes
Recording Speeds   SP • LP
Low Lux   2.5 Lux
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   Without Night Shot
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux
Audio
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode
Power Supply
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   Up to 1.66 Hours
Dimensions
Weight 1.43 lb.
Depth 5.88 in.
Height 3.38 in.
Width 2.63 in.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line Canon Optura
UPC 013803606102
Product MPN
MPN OpturaPi
Product Review Summary
22 Reviews from Shopping.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 4.18/5 stars
Ease of Use: 5
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 3
Movie Quality: 4
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By: ultimate_ed
Nov 3, 2004

A true camcorder

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Optical image stabilizer, good low light

Cons: None so far

Bottom Line:
If you want a DV camcorder with good image quality, flexible controls, and not a lot of buzzword gadgetry, this is your camcorder. Read More


By: secondreef
Dec 9, 2000

Canon hit the mark

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Fires on all cylinders

Cons: Nothing major Read More


By: yelloguy
Mar 26, 2001

The best single chip camcorder

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Has everything you need

Cons: Umm.. none!

Bottom Line:
If you are ready to spend about 800 dollars, then add 200 more and get this one. You can't go wrong with this camcorder. Read More


By: logan1973
May 25, 2001

Canon's catalyst for creativity

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Ease of use, large LCD, optical image stabilization & clarity.

Cons: DV output requires LCD monitor to be open.

Bottom Line:
This camera rocks. To take full advantage of the Optura Pi, I recommend using it in tandem with a computer and video editing software. Read More


By: booley
Sep 3, 2002

You Can Still Buy This Great Camcorder!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great Performance, Solidly Built, Easy to Use.

Cons: Too minor to list.

Bottom Line:
If you can find it, definitely buy it. Better than most of the new models out there...believe it! Read More


By: charleshi
Jun 23, 2000

Best for the money

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Progressive scan, Optical stabilizer,RGB filter

Cons: Included BP-511 battery lacks longevity Read More


By: anchorgrl
May 6, 2001

Best Single-CCD camcorder!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Great video color, true color representation, excellent low-light capabilities, OPTICAL image stabilization

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
Overall, for sheer image quality, versatility, and features, this is the best camera you can buy without getting into the considerably more expensive 3-CCD cams! Read More


By: johnu
Apr 27, 2001

A Great Camcorder for the money

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Best picture in class

Cons: Battery life, location of exposure and focus controls

Bottom Line:
Pictures rate with the best in 1CCD category range at any price, and with prices dropping to $900, a great value if you can afford it. Read More


By: backfixer
Jun 26, 2001

EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH THE DOUGH

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: A MINI DV WITH GREAT PICTURE, OPTICS AND CONSTRUCTION

Cons: DID NOT COME WITH THE COMPUTER INTERFACE BUT THEY HAD A MAIL IN OFFER

Bottom Line:
Go for it and dont think twice Read More


By: Timotheezz
May 7, 2000

Great overall camcorder

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: progressive scan CCD, bright 3.5" LCD, ease of use

Cons: battery life, placement of VCR buttons Read More


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