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Canon is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of fully featured entry-level miniDV camcorders. Optimised for high-resolution 16:9 video recording, all of the compact MV900 series camcorders – the MV960, MV930 and MV901 – and
the MV890 make the most of the viewing area on the latest widescreen television sets. All camcorders also boast a 25x optical zoom, with variable zoom speeds for increased control, and DIGIC DV processing. A powerful zoom
All MV900 series camcorders are equipped with a powerful 25x optical zoom with Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). The MV960 also features an enhanced 1000x digital zoom, while an 800x digital zoom is available on MV930 and MV901 models. The
MV890 features a 22x optical and 700x digital zoom. For even greater control, all camcorders offer variable zoom speeds. DIGIC DV as standard
For the first time, all of Canon’s entry level miniDV camcorders employ the DIGIC DV image processor. DIGIC DV provides MV960 and MV930 models with separate processing paths for video and still images (saved to Memory Card), and all models benefit
from optimised colour reproduction, ensuring that both video footage and still photographs remain faithful to the shooting subject. Form and Function
The entire MV900 series and the MV890 have been substantially re-designed, improving on both the balance and the handling of the MV800 series. The models have distinctive, eye-catching colour schemes: silver metallic (MV960), snow silver (MV930)
or silver (MV890 and MV901). At just 115 x 92 x 49mm, and weighing just 380g, the new camcorders combine form and function. Key functions are controlled via six convenient buttons and a joystick controller. An Easy shooting mode is available, switching all the important settings
to automatic at the touch of a single button. Key features
The high specification MV900 and MV890 series feature: - High resolution widescreen shooting
- 25x (MV900) and 22x (MV890) optical zoom with variable zoom speeds
- DIGIC DV processor on all models
- Night Mode with White LED for recording in low light conditions (MV960 only)
- Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS)
- Wireless controller for remote operation of camcorder functions (MV960 only)
- DV and AV input, allowing digital and analogue footage to be recorded to miniDV tape in the camcorder (MV960 only)
The MV900 series replaces the MV800 series and is designed as an easy-to-use and affordable family camcorder. It combines a range of features, including widescreen shooting and 25x optical zoom, in an attractive overall package. MV900 series model comparison
| MV960 | MV930 | MV901 | Lens | Optical 25x | Optical 25x | Optical 25x | Digital 1000x | Digital 800x | Digital 800x | CCD | 1/6” CCD (800,000 gross pixels) | Image Stabiliser | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | LCD screen | 16:9 wide 2.7” (112,000 pixels) | Electronic View Finder (EVF) | 0.3” colour (123,000 pixels) | Memory Card slot | Yes | No |
| Still | Yes
(640x480, 1024x768) | Yes
(640x480, 1024x768) | No | File transfer | USB | No | Streaming | IEEE 1394 (Firewire) | Hi-res 16:9 | Yes | Print / Share button | No | White LED | Yes | No | Built-in lens cover | Yes | AV input | Yes (except ) | No | DV input | Yes (except ) | No | S terminal / Headphone jack | No | Mic. Input | No | Yes | Batterypack in kit | NB-2LH (720mAh) | BP-2L5 (530mAh) | Wireless controller | Yes | No | Solution disc | Yes (Zoom / Image
Browser)[1] | No |
[1] See Additional Information Availability and reader enquiries
The MV900 series and MV890 will be available from mid-February 2006. Reader enquiries
UK – 08705 143723 / www.canon.co.uk
Eire – (01) 2052400 / www.canon.ie Additional Information
Bundled software and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
The and MV930 is bundled with Canon ZoomBrowser (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) software for easy image download, storage and retrieval, as well as management of image layout and printing and simple video clip management.
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