Canon Optura Xi
Camcorder | February 28th, 2008
A first-class ticket to image excellence awaits you with Canon’s Optura Xi camcorder. Beneath its silky exterior lies a true visionary at work, producing video and photos that are nothing short of breathtaking. Refined, smart, and dynamic, the Optura Xi thrills the senses, stimulates the mind, and fills you with boundless creativity. Color and clarity exceed your wildest expectations. Unrivaled performance, expert design, and meticulous attention to even the smallest detail puts the Optura Xi in a class by itself Offering a comprehensive set of both video and photographic features, the Optura Xi provides you with all the tools you need to create an imaging masterpiece. With a full complement of accessories, you can extend the performance and versatility of your Optura Xi even further. See more. See farther. Shoot longer. Hear sharper. As you grow with your camcorder, Canon has the accessories you need.
The standard-size Xi offers a comfortable grip, and the camcorder’s 1.8-pound weight makes for a solid feel that promotes steady shooting. The intelligently placed controls are easily accessible and intuitive. Ports are just as handily positioned, and their covers match up exactly. The camera’s fittings and moving parts bespeak precision manufacture and well-executed construction–qualities we’ve come to expect from the Optura line. The Xi will be a fine traveling companion if you don’t mind carrying a small camera bag.
The top center of the Canon Optura XI, at polar opposite on the lens, is the viewfinder which when disengaged by half an inch, unlocked and extended, has a range of motion from zero to 45 degrees. The eye piece is housed in soft rubber. To the right of battery, is a light grey plastic VCR/Camera dial and a stainless steel record button-strategically placed in its center. The configuration looks cool against the dark grey camcorder case, and is functional. The camera’s 1.75-inch CCD delivers 2MP still images, aided by a small flash above the lens. The still-image features were strong, including selectable-focus points and automatic exposure bracketing, which shoots multiple images simultaneously at different exposure settings. But overall, the still-image results were disappointing.
Features:
- Genuine Canon Optics: 11X Optical Zoom/220X Digital Zoom
- 2.0 Megapixel CCD
- Digic DV
- Color Viewfinder and 3.5″ LCD Screen
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Advanced Photo Features
- Direct Print
- Shooting Modes - Video Mode / 2.0 Megapixel Photos / Photo Mode / MPEG-4 Movie Mode
- RGB Primary Color Filter
- Manual Controls
- MultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card Capability
- VIC
- Programmed Auto Exposure
- Progressive Photo
- Exif Print
- Zebra Pattern
- Digital Video Format and IEEE 1394
- Firewire / IEEE 1394 / DV Terminal (input / output)
- USB Terminal
- DV Messenger2 Software
- Video and Audio Inputs and Outputs
- PCM Digital Stereo Sound
- 16:9 Widescreen Mode
- Advanced Accessory Shoe
- Digital Effects, Faders and Special Effects
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