Canon`s new MV6iMC ultra compact digital camcorder combines ease of use and stylish design with high image quality for both movies and still images.
The stylish, compact design of this new camcorder has been achieved through the use of advanced components combining a new 10X optical /400x Digital zoom lens with 1/6-inch type 800 000-pixel CCD capability. Due to its ultra small size, the MV6iMC provides excellent mobility while the advanced digital technology delivers outstanding quality output for digital editing.
Size, style and design
Canon has delivered a sophisticated and slim digital camcorder by making use of improved design. By lowering the shoulder to accommodate the LCD and utilising a compact battery, the MV6iMC is one of the smallest Canon digital camcorders.
The advanced LCD monitor is also easier and more fun to use because of bit map displays that can be understood intuitively. Despite its small size, the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard slot and all terminals (DV, AV, LANC, USB, MIC, DC and S video) are present on the body of the MV6iMC.
Signal processing LSI
In the MV6iMC, Canon has utilised digital camera technology and know-how to improve still image reproduction. The colour signal processing Multi Architecture Camera System (MACS) has been corrected on the premise that the image recorded on tape will be viewed on a TV monitor and that images recorded on the memory card will be printed out or viewed on a PC. By making separate signal processing possible for both movies and still images the parameters for image quality adjustments have been substantially extended.
XGA-size still image with Direct Print and Motion JPEG
The MV6iMC can capture Motion-JPEG video clips, which means that short movies can be recorded onto a memory card making it easy to download to a personal computer or send by e-mail. The MV6iMC is also compatible with the Exif 2.2 standard, which strengthens the relationship between digital camera and printer.
By connecting to a printer with Exif Print capability, the camera data obtained at the time of recording can be optimised to obtain better print output results. The MV6iMC also makes it possible for XGA still images taken with progressive photo to be printed with a Canon bubble jet Direct printer or Canon card printer CP-10 by means of Canon`s Direct Print.
This feature coupled with Canon`s image stabiliser and optical 10x zoom lens ensures that the MV6iMC camcorder is ideal for high levels of image and colour resolution.
Super Night Mode, Night Mode and Low Light+ Mode
The MV6iMC has Super Night Mode, Night mode and Low Light+ Mode, which makes it possible to create high quality movie and still images no matter what the lighting conditions are.
The Night Mode for movie image and the Low Light+ Mode for still image is achieved by linear control of the shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the surroundings, resulting in high image quality. The Super Night Mode is Night Mode plus white LED supplemental light and this feature allows the user to create colour movies even in completely dark conditions.
Effects and features
In addition to the conventional digital effects, the MV6iMC offers a variety of digital effects such as those available with PC editing. Now users have more opportunity to show their creativity with the nine digital effects (flip, tide, puzzle, etc) as well as a range of colour tones from sepia to black and white and multi-image screen.
Another exciting feature in the MV6iMC is the Audio-dubbing feature, which allows users to add new sounds to the original recorded sound or replace original sound in images onto a pre-recorded tape.
Network functions and connectivity
The MV6iMC has better network abilities using IEEE 1394 for DV Messenger and file transfer function. DV Messenger works based on Microsoft Windows Messenger and makes it possible for the camcorder to communicate with another Canon camcorder through Camera control, VTR control and IEEE 1394 file transfer between Windows XP PC`s. DV Messenger allows for tape playback streaming as well as camera live streaming.
The MV6iMC includes not only DV Messenger Software but also software for still image, such as ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoRecord (for Windows), ImageBrowser (for Mac) and PhotoStitch.
Also equipped with a USB port it is easy to transmit image/motion JPEG files to a PC from SD or MMC card in the MV6iMC. An Analogue Digital Converter is also present on this camcorder.
Accessories
A Wide-converter WD-28, a Tele-converter TL-28 and new Filter set FS-28U are available for the MV6iMC. These accessories further expand the superb quality and high image resolution of movie as well as still picture shooting performance.
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