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Canon Unveils Pocket-Sized Elura 2MC FireWire DV Camcorder

Canon debuts the new Elura 2MC, a pocket-size hybrid digital video camcorder which measures 1 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches, about the size of a wallet. It weighs slightly more than one pound with a battery and tape. It records video and still images to the universal MiniDV digital videocassette. To manage, retrieve and download still images, the Elura 2MC accepts the MultiMediaCard (MMC) format.

Elura 2MC features:

  • 10x optical/40x digital zoom
  • Image stabilization
  • High-resolution rotating 2.5" view screen and viewfinder;
  • 16-bit Digital stereo sound
  • Seven programmed modes for auto exposure
  • Progressive scan CCD image sensor
  • Manual control over focus, exposure, white balance and shutter speed
  • FireWire connectivity
  • Analog Line-In
  • Lithium ion battery packs
  • RGB primary color filter
  • 3-element stereo microphone
  • Three shooting modes:
    • Normal movie mode: Captures smooth, full motion video for playback on the television.
    • Digital photo mode: Captures VGA-quality still images to videotape for six seconds each and includes audio. Using the photo mode, users also may record still images to the MultiMediaCard.
    • Progressive Scan Digital Motor Drive: record full frame still images continuously at 30 frames per second, which appear as motion video during playback.
The Elura 2MC expands imaging versatility by recording still images on the standardized MultiMediaCard. When recording still images to the supplied 8MB MultiMediaCard, images are compressed and stored in the JPEG format. Users may select one of two image quality modes: Fine recording approximately 60 images suitable for making prints, or Standard recording approximately 105 images appropriate for email attachments or personal website. Both modes record images in 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution.

Contents of the Elura 2MC/Elura 2 kits include: Elura 2MC or Elura 2 · BP-406 battery pack for 55 minutes of recording time (viewfinder), 45 minutes (LCD screen) · CA-400 Compact Power Adapter · DC-400 DC Coupler · DU-300 Docking Unit · Wireless Controller · S-150 S-Video Cable · STV-250 Stereo Video Cable · MMC-8MB MultiMediaCard (Elura 2MC only)

The Elura 2, a comparable model without the MultiMediaCard, includes the same basic features found in the Elura 2MC. The manufactured suggested retail price for the Elura 2MC is ,799, and it will be available at retailers in September 2000. The Elura 2 will be available in October 2000 for ,599.