Canon 40MC - Elura MiniDV Digital Camcorder Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf

What you need to know, from the kind of user you are to current technologies.

1. What kind of digital camcorder is best for me?

2. What are the different camcorder styles?

3. Which video format should I choose?

4. How do I find a camcorder that shoots good photos?

5. How do I get good sound?

6. What else should I buy?

Before you fall in love with just any old camcorder, you need to know precisely what you're looking for, lest you realize somewhere

down the road that you chose the wrong machine. Ask yourself the hard questions, then match your needs to one of these user

profiles. To bone up on the audio specs that matter for your user type, take a look at our section on capturing good sound with

video.

Home and vacation moviemaker

I want to shoot birthday parties, baby steps, holiday gatherings, and school plays. I plan to take my camcorder on vacations, so

portability is important. I don't need to do anything fancy, but I'd like the option of doing a little editing and adding some basic

effects. I'm looking for simple controls and easy output.

THE SPECS THAT MATTER:

Design

horizontal, vertical, compact, ultracompact

Lens type

10X or greater zoom controlled via switch or lens ring, electronic or optical image stabilization

Sensor

1/6-inch or larger CCD, minimum 340,000-pixel effective (a.k.a. actual) video resolution

Minimum illumination rating

7 lux or lower

Recording format

MiniDV, Digital8, MicroMV, mini-DVD-R/RW/RAM

Ports and connectors

FireWire (a.k.a. i.Link or IEEE 1394), A/V, USB, S-Video, accessory shoe, microphone terminal,

headphone terminal

Exposure controls

automatic, exposure shift, programmed scene modes, backlight mode, low-light mode

Focus controls

automatic, manual option via dial on camcorder body

Viewfinder and LCD

color viewfinder and 2.5-inch or larger color LCD

Multimedia

memory card slot for photo capture, MPEG-1 or MPEG-4 video for Web and e-mail

Price

$600 to $1,500

Cool features to look for

bundled video-editing software, digital effects, fader, Webcam functionality, 16:9 aspect-ratio mode

for wide-screen playback, 1- or 2-megapixel photo capture, remote control, touch-screen LCD,

interval recording, analog-to-digital conversion for digitizing 8mm or Hi8 video

Budget buyer

I can't afford to spend more than $600 on a camcorder, and I don't want a model that uses pricey cassettes or discs. I don't need an

advanced feature set or compatibility with lots of accessories, and I don't mind a relatively bulky design either. I just want a basic

camcorder that's easy to use.

THE SPECS THAT MATTER:

Design

horizontal, vertical, compact

Lens type

10X or greater zoom controlled via switch, electronic image stabilization

Sensor

1/6-inch CCD, 290,000-pixel or greater effective (a.k.a. actual) video resolution

Minimum illumination rating

7 lux or lower

Recording format

MiniDV, Digital8

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Page 1 - Budget buyer

What you need to know, from the kind of user you are to current technologies.1. What kind of digital camcorder is best for me?2. What are the differen

Page 2 - Independent filmmaker

BUSINESS VIDEOGRAPHER Sony DCR-TRV950Sony DCR-TRV80Canon GL2Canon Optura 200MC TOP CAMCORDERS BY STYLE:VERTICAL-STYLECanon Elura 40MCSony DCR-PC1

Page 3 - Horizontal

Ports and connectorsFireWire (a.k.a. i.Link or IEEE 1394), A/V, S-Video, microphone terminalExposure controlsautomatic, exposure shiftFocus controlsau

Page 4 - Ultracompact

Cool features to look forprogressive scan sensor, selectable frame rates (24P, 30P, 60i), SMPTE color bars, cam-driven zoom and focus rings; onscreen

Page 5 - Digital8

UltracompactDistinguishing characteristic: Weighs less than a poundBest for: Trendsetter; home and vacation moviemaker. ComboDistinguishing character

Page 6 - The long answer

Digital8The Digital8 format records high-quality DV-format video on analog 8mm and Hi8 cassettes as well as dedicated Digital8 tapes. Like MiniDV came

Page 7

Mini DVD-R and DVD-RAMMini DVD-RW or DVD-RAM Mini-DVD camcorders record high-quality MPEG-2 footage directly to a mini DVD-R or DVD-RAM and can deli

Page 8

The image on the left was shot with a camcorder (effective photo resolution is 1.2 megapixels), while the one on the right was shot with an inexpensiv

Page 9 - Essentials

Audio level controls on a camcorder Camera features to budget for: ● Accessory shoe for mounting external microphone● Audio level controls●

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Although you'll probably be able to drop a tape in your camcorder and start recording as soon as you open the box and charge the battery, before