Canon Elura 2MC

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The Canon Elura 2MC Digital Camcorder

Canon Elura 2MC Digital CamcorderProgressive Scan CCD
The Canon Elura 2MC incorporates a Progressive Scan CCD image sensor that delivers a significant improvement in performance and image quality. Each and every light gathering pixel on the CCD is used to produce a full frame video image 60 times per second. The Progressive Scan CCD provides a serious advantage to those who desire impeccable clarity of fast moving subjects. Canon designed the Elura 2MC to perform exceptionally well in low light too.

RGB Primary Color Filter
In addition to achieving higher resolution, the Elura 2MC's Progressive Scan CCD integrates an RGB Primary Color Filter which separates light passing through the lens into individual red, green and blue color components, similar to professional camcorders. The Elura 2MC achieve more accurate color reproduction with finer gradations than models using a conventional complementary color filter.

High Quality Shooting in Low Light Conditions
The Canon Elura 2MC incorporate noise reduction circuitry to deliver superior image quality. Your videos will be cleaner overall, free from annoying color noise or graininess when shooting under low light levels.

Genuine Canon 10x Zoom Lens with 40x Digital Zoom
It delivers incredibly high definition, outstanding contrast and maximizes the resolution capability of DV. The digital zoom extends the magnification to 40x, revealing details too distant to be seen with just the eye alone.

Image Stabilizer
A high quality image stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth, stable pictures.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
It is equipped with a DV In/Out terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394. It takes just a single digital cable to transfer or copy your videos in pure digital form to your DV compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder.

Three Shooting Modes
The Elura 2MC has three shooting modes: Normal Movie Mode, Digital Photo Mode, and Digital Motor Drive (Progressive Scan Mode).

PCM Digital Sound
It offers two digital audio modes to enhance the playback experience. The 16 bit mode produces the higher, CD equivalent, two-channel sound quality while the 12 bit mode records on two of four channels leaving two other channels free to dub extra sound at a later date.

Program Auto Exposure
Select the program that matches your scene and the Elura 2MC adjust internal controls for perfect video every time. Choose from Easy Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, and Low Light.

A/V Insert and Audio Dubbing
Use this feature to insert new scenes of video from your VCR or other camcorder on to a tape recorded in the SP mode. Using a recording made in the 12 bit audio mode you can also add stereo sound from another audio source or through the internal microphone or an external microphone.

Digital Effects
The Elura 2MC include a selection of digital effects for a more appealing look and greater imaging variety: Faders, Effects, and Multi-Image Screen (when dubbing, the Multi-Image Screen Effect is not available).

Analog Line-In
Send an analog video signal from your TV, VCR or camcorder into the Elura 2MC and record it onto DV. It's great for making copies or preserving precious originals.

Manual Controls
In addition to being fully automatic, the Elura 2MC offer manual control over focus, exposure, white balance and shutter speed.

Includes: Canon Elura 2MC Compact Mini DV Camcorder, Battery Pack, Compact Power Adapter, DC Coupler, Docking Unit, Wireless Controller, S-Video Cable, Stereo Video Cable, and One MMC 8 MB MultiMedia Card.

The Canon Elura 2MC represents the peak of technology, functionality and miniaturization. This innovative model is capable of capturing high-resolution digital video, still photos and 30 frames per second Progressive Scan Digital Motor Drive. Beyond its shooting versatility, the Elura 2MC effortlessly connects to a TV, VCR or DV-ready computer. The Elura 2MC measure up to the new standards in digital imaging in a size that doesn't measure much at all.