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 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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Manufacturer: Canon

Product MPN
MPN	OpturaPi
Key Features
Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Format	Mini DV
Sensor Quantity	1
Optical Zoom	12x
Weight	1.43 lb.
CCD
Sensor Quantity	1
Number of Pixels	380K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom	12x
Digital Zoom	48x
Lens Focal Length	4.1 - 49.2 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP • LP
Image Stabilizer	With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination	100 Lux
Low Lux	2.5 Lux
Night Shot	Without Night Shot
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	1.66 Hours
Dimensions
Width	2.63 in.
Depth	5.88 in.
Height	3.38 in.
Weight	1.43 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Canon Optura
UPC	013803606102

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By: ultimate_ed
Nov 3, 2004

A true camcorder

Author's Rating:

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

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Pros: Fires on all cylinders

Cons: Nothing major

By: yelloguy
Mar 26, 2001

The best single chip camcorder

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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

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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!

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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

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Pros: Progressive scan, Optical stabilizer,RGB filter

Cons: Included BP-511 battery lacks longevity

By: anchorgrl
May 6, 2001

Best Single-CCD camcorder!

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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

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Pros: Best picture in class

Cons: Battery life, location of exposure and focus controls

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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