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Technical Details for Canon DM-MV550i


Technical Details for Canon DM-MV550i Digital Camcorder
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Canon DM-MV550i 
Description: Model ID 7558A012 / Canon DM-MV550i - Camcorder - 540 Kpix - optical zoom: 22 x - Mini DV - metallic silver / The MV550i features a 1/6" 540,000-pixel CCD for incomparable images and a 22x optical/440x digital zoom for razor-sharp close-ups. Eight exposure modes, a 2.5" color ... more
Canon DM-MV550i ... LCD screen and viewfinder, image stabilizer and Night Mode take care of every possible shooting situation. Features also include illuminated keys and an extended recording facility, which allows an ordinary 80-minute tape to be extended to 4 hrs. Compatible with both SD memory cards and MultiMedia Cards, still images can be downloaded for storage and manipulation on a PC. Audio Dubbing allows new audio material to be added to, or replace, the original recorded sound, whilst DV-out/in terminals allow analog signals to be converted to digital with no deterioration in quality. The MV550i is the last word in digital video technology with style. It takes every conceivable shooting and editing task in its stride!

Technical Details for Canon DM-MV550i

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General
Product TypeCamcorder
Width5.8 cm
Depth14.4 cm
Height9.9 cm
Weight0.5 kg
Enclosure ColourMetallic silver
LocalisationEnglish
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution540 Kpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution340 Kpix
Media TypeMini DV
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Optical Sensor Size1/6"
Min Illumination0.5 lux
Analogue Video FormatPAL
Digital Zoom440 x
Recording SpeedESP, ELP, SP, LP
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Shooting ProgramsSand & snow, spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, sports mode
Special EffectsArt, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic
FadersVertical wipe, horizontal wipe, mosaic fader, fade trigger
Image StabiliserElectronic
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/50 sec
Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes1/2sec, 1/25sec
Exposure MeteringCentre-weighted
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual
Exposure Metering Zones64
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIndoor, outdoor
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory1 x 8 MB Flash - MultiMediaCard
Image StorageFine JPEG 768 x 576 : 43 - with 8MB card
Standard JPEG 768 x 576 : 78 - with 8MB card
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 2.8 mm - 61.6 mm - f/1.6-3.6
Focal Length2.8 mm - 61.6 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera48 - 1056mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Min Focus Range1 cm
Lens ApertureF/1.6-3.6
Optical Zoom22 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction11 element(s)
Filter Size30.5 mm
FeaturesAspherical lens
Additional Features
DV inputYes
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Edit FunctionsA/V insert, audio dubbing
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Digital Still Camera FunctionYes
Search ModesRecord search, date search, photo search
Time CodeYes
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesBuilt-in speaker, backlight compensation, progressive scan CCD system, DPOF support, display brightness control, back-lit buttons, analog to digital conversion with pass through
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeLCD monitor
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.44"
Viewfinder Resolution113,000 pixels
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format112,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x microphone
1 x headphones
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
1 x S-Video input / output
1 x composite video/audio (input/output)
1 x Control-L (LANC)
1 x USB
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, NewSoft Presto! VideoWorks
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesCamcorder shoulder strap, lens cap
Cables Included1 x A/V cable
1 x USB cable
1 x S-Video cable
1 x IEEE 1394 cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Voltage RequiredAC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational34 Watt
Battery
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh ( included )
Run Time (Up To)165 min
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
Canon DM-MV550i