Canon MD160

Canon MD160 ... reduces camera shake, most noticeable when shooting at maximum zoom. A high magnification 1000x digital zoom is also available.

Quick Start is a new function that allows users to begin recording almost immediately and is included on the MD160. It can take most camcorders several seconds to be ready to record after being switched on. With Quick Start, however, a camcorder enters Record mode almost instantly. With one push of the dedicated Quick Start button, the camcorder rests in Standby mode, conserving battery power. With one more push of the button, the camcorder is ready to record in approximately a second. Quick Start allows users to capture events they might otherwise miss - a child's first steps, for instance, or a match-winning goal.

The MD160 also features digital stills capture. Photos are saved to SD or SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards, allowing more photos to be stored. Short low-resolution movie clips, ideal for web use or for sending via email, can also be recorded to card.

The MD160 offers the increased performance of a Megapixel CCD and an additional DV input connection. For users wishing to edit their footage on a computer, a finished movie can be easily recorded back to a MiniDV cassette in the camcorder. This is a perfect way to archive movie projects. Camera-to-camera recording is also possible.