Canon Optura 600

Canon Optura 600 is a MiniDV camcorder, which is small in size but big on features. It allows one to capture excellent videos as well as still photographs. The camcorder uses a 4.2 megapixels CCD, 4 megapixels for still photos and 3.5 megapixels for video recording. Featuring 200X digital zoom and 10X optical zoom, this camcorder ensures crisp and vibrant shots. Its handy portrait mode enables clearing of the unwanted background behind the subject. The slow shutter mode along with a small video light ensures close-up of the subject even in low lighting conditions. In addition, the camera also has an automatic exposure mode along with 11 exposure programs. The digital effects incorporated in the camera include wipes, fades, and skin- tone softeners. The Canon Optura has a built-in stereo microphone with a wind filter and handjack that allows one to capture sound. Additionally, the audio-gain button helps in reducing the sound levels. The menu of this camcorder is easy to navigate and systematic. The camcorder is equipped with 16 MB SD Memory card for storing photos and digital videos. The bright 2.5' LCD screen allows one to view the subject clearly in full color while shooting and during playback. The battery life of the camcorder is around 60 minutes. One can easily transfer digital photos directly from the camcorder with the help of USB and IEEE 1394 interfaces. In addition, one can also print photos directly on to any PictBridge compliant printer. Weighing around 1 pound, the Canon Optura 600 is compact enough to carry anywhere.