Camcorders

GL-2 Digital Camcorder Kit - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $2799.95  Incorporating precision optics, superior digital processing, and a sleek innovative design, the Canon GL2 offers reliable professional performance. Offering the highest level of control, the camera fully compliments one's vision and passion for excellence. Its advanced feature set allows users to handle even the most challenging tasks with confidence and ease. With the GL2, Canon has created a camcorder with a wealth of features, each selected to elevate further the standard against which other camcorders are judged. The GL2 is a must-have for the person looking for the very best video-making experience. The GL2's excellence begins with its outstanding Fluorite lens and includes pro-level picture adjustment features found only in Canon's top-of-the-line, trend-setting XL1S camcorder.For more Canon GL-2 FeaturesClick-Here

Optura 400 Mini-DV Digital Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $999.99  From summer escapes to winter wonderlands, life is meant to be savored. That's why Canon created the Optura 400 digital camcorder. Enjoy the convenience of holding a digital video camcorder and digital camera all in one hand. Low and compact, the Optura 400 camcorder features a swivel grip and palm pad... perfect comfort when shooting long days at sporting events or marathon birthday parties. For those desiring stunning videos and photos, supreme ease-of-use and powerful versatility, Canon's Optura 400 camcorder has it all. Incorporating Canon's latest digital technologies, the Optura 400 digital camcorder comes complete with features normally reserved for higher-end professional camcorders and cameras. Shoot, watch, print and share your favorite memories in vivid clarity and stunning color. Best of all, the Optura camcorders are easy to use, allowing you to enjoy every second of every moment. Shoot stunning videos & photos: DV Photo Plus - DV Photo Plus unleashes the full digital imaging power of your Canon Megapi

xel camcorder, promising a superior level of clarity, color and excellence for video and photos.Canon's DV Photo Plus achieves premium-quality video and photos by combining four key technologies: Genuine Canon Optics - Megapixel CCD Image Sensor - Digic DV Image Processor - Print and Share. Genuine Canon Optics - Canon MiniDV camcorders feature high-precision lenses designed specifically for their use. Each camcorder has a unique lens that matches its CCD for optimal quality. Canon's camcorder lenses feature the same distinguished quality found in 35mm cameras and broadcast TV cameras. That's why professionals and consumers alike have trusted the name Canon to preserve moments as vivid as the actual experience. Canon's Megapixel CCD - Canon's Megapixel CCD Image Sensor delivers crisp images with life-like detail. Whether you are shooting video or photos with the camcorder, you will get the best results. The CCD works like film -- when light is captured by the sensor, it registers an image and advanced processing converts the pixels into digital data creating your video or photos. Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV - DIGIC DV, Canon's exclusive signal processing circuit, makes it possible to achieve accurate color for both video and digital photos. Since video and digital photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV utilizes two different color techniques to maximize video quality on a TV and still image quality for print or computer display. Print and Share - Print and Share from your camcorder! A variety of Canon digital camcorders feature a Print and Share Button, which makes it easy to print photos directly to a printer or transfer images onto your computer with a simple touch of a button. Simply connect the camcorder to a select Canon printer or any PictBridge compatible printer, select an image and print it for your family and friends. It's like having your very own photo lab at home. Cover all the widescreen angles - The Optura 400 digital camcorder gives you the ability to shoot widescreen images ready for viewing on your large-screen TV. Unlike other camcorders that only record a vertically stretched picture, Canon's digital camcorders use the entire width of the 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor to capture your footage. Both models feature a High-Resolution 16:9 Mode that records video in true 16:9 (letterbox) format, resulting in widescreen quality videos that will have the whole family shouting action! Effortlessly print and share your images - Connect directly to any Canon CP-series Photo Printer or Canon Bubble Jet Direct Printer without the need of a computer! It's all part of Canon's DV Photo Plus advantage. The moment you connect your Optura 400 camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable, the Print & Share button lights up blue. With a press of the button, you can print or transfer your images. It's that easy! The Optura camcorders also feature a Horizontal & Vertical Trimming Function, Photo Review Function and other still image capabilities that allow you to make your edits directly in the camcorder. You can also connect directly to other Pictbridge compatible printers, and because the camcorder tags each photo you take with information based on Exif 2.2 Print standards, poor lighting and mistakes can be corrected automatically by the printer. Print & Share is one of the ways Canon's DV Photo Plus brings you quality images. Canon's experience is the key to delivering your memories just the way you remember them. Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) - No more frustration with hard-to-understand Support CDs or at not being able to download missing drivers. The Optura supports Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which enables data communication with a computer without having to install dedicated driver software. Your computer simply accesses the camcorder as if it were an external card reader (available only with computers running Windows XP or Mac OS X version 10.1 or later). If you have a PictBridge compatible printer, such as a CP-200 or CP-300 Card Photo printer, a Canon Photo Direct Bubble Jet Printer or another manufacturer's printer that supports PictBridge, you can effortlessly connect the camcorder directly to the printer. No need to transfer your images to a computer first. Exif Print - The camcorders support Exif Print (2.2), a worldwide standard that enhances communication between digital cameras and printers. At the time of shooting, important camcorder settings and scene data are recorded with the image. This information aids the computer and printer in producing realistic and reliable color reproduction. Not happy with your shot? The information can also be used to easily correct poor lighting or mistakes, resulting in photos that are even better than the originals. Enjoy true clarity with Genuine Canon Optics - Shoot with confidence thanks to the Optura's Genuine Canon Optics. Featuring an incredible 200x digital zoom and 10x optical zoom for both videos and photos, the Optura 400 ensures every shot is crisp and vibrant. In addition, the lenses feature a unique spectral coating to reduce flare and ghosting, resulting in indoor and outdoor shots you'll love. Genuine Canon Optics is one of the ways Canon's DV Photo Plus brings you quality images. Canon's experience is the key to delivering your memories just the way you remember them. Don't miss a single breathtaking detail - One of the secrets behind the Optura 400's vivid photos and videos is its powerful 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor. The sensor gives you the ability to shoot high-quality movies and photos that can then be enjoyed on your TV or printed out on your home printer. Megapixel image capture is one of the ways Canon's DV Photo Plus brings you quality images. Canon's experience is the key to delivering your memories just the way you remember them. Take this compact performer everywhere - Canon's DIGIC DV technology gives you the best of both worlds all in one compact device. Since videos and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV uses special color optimization techniques when processing an image for output to a TV or printer. The result is accurate, life-like color reproduction in all your videos and photos. DIGIC DV - is one of the ways Canon's DV Photo Plus brings you quality images. Canon's experience is the key to delivering your memories just the way you remember them. Simultaneous Photo Recording - No more fumbling with two different types of digital cameras! The Optura camcorders help keep your options open by allowing you to capture e-mail-ready photos (640x480 pixels) onto the memory card while simultaneously recording video to DV tape. The VIC Chip - Dubbed The Virtual Powerhouse, Canon's VIC processor effortlessly handles all of the camcorder's input and output functions, giving you seamless connectivity whether connected to a TV, computer or VCR. Preserve life in all its vibrant colors - See the difference Canon digital technology makes. While traditional camcorders process color with a standard CMYG filter (resulting in duller colors), the Optura 400 camcorder use Canon's advanced RGB Primary Color Filter. The filter separates light passing through the lens into their true red, green and blue color components. The result? Professional-quality images that deliver natural-looking tones and vivid color. Get in on all the fast-paced action - Keep your images smooth and steady, even while running with the bulls or dodging a pillow fight. Canon's advanced Image Stabilization system works behind the scenes to adjust to camera shake even at full telephoto and while panning or zooming. The Optura 400's large 2.5-inch LCD and Color Viewfinder further helps to compose sensational shots from any angle. Reclaim the night with low-light features - The Optura 400 features new Canon technology designed for improving image quality under low light. Wi

XL2 Camcorder Outfit with Lens - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $3999.95  The Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder. An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2. The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can't be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others. Unprecedented image control coordination between two XL2 cameras, remote computer camera control and direct video recording to computer are ju

st a part of the capabilities of the XL2. Never before has so much creative power been put in the hands of the film maker, video artist, and corporate and event videographer. 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio shooting formats - With an increasing consumer shift towards widescreen TVs that deliver the full width of film-based theatrical movies, plus the resulting need for productions in the 16:9 aspect ratio, Canon's XL2 offers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio and the 16:9 widescreen TV aspect ratio. Representing the ratio of the screen width to its height, the 4:3 aspect ratio is that of the common TV screen, and is the most commonly used aspect ratio in broadcasting today. The 16:9 aspect ratio is the more common aspect ratio for film-based movies, and produces full screen playback on widescreen TVs. 16:9 also is the world standard aspect ratio for HDTV.By offering a camcorder that is able to be switched between the two aspect ratios, Canon opens the door for multiple production options with the same camera -- the XL2. Variable frame rates - 60i / 30p / 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2 both with 1/48th second shutter speed) frame rates are available in the XL2. The demands being made on the video production community to be able to provide solutions under a multitude of different scenarios have been met with the Canon XL2. It delivers 60i, 30p, 24p (2:3 and 2:3:3:2) frame rates. 60i (interlaced) is the standard video frame rate that has been in use for decades; it's what you see on your home TV, and is captured by handheld consumer camcorders. Progressive (non-interlaced) scanning mimics a film camera's frame-by-frame image capture. 30p, or 30-frame progressive, a non-interlaced format, produces video at the rate of 30 frames per second, delivering spectacular clarity for high speed subjects. Shooting in 30P mode offers video with no interlace artifacts. The 24p frame rate, for example, is now widely adopted by those planning on transferring the video signal to film. But film/videomakers turn to 24p for the cine look even if their productions are not going to be transferred to film, simply because of the look of the frame rate. Also just as important as 24p, is the shutter speed of 1/48th per second. This is the standard shutter speed that movie cameras use. The combination of 24p frame rate and 1/48th perfectly mimic a motion film camera. 24p with 2:3 pulldown produces video with the look and motion of film. (24p, used in conjunction with a cine gamma curve on the XL2, produces images that have similar tonal characteristics as film. This mode is used when the finished video will be shown on television. 24p with 2:3:3:2 pulldown, is used when the video is going to be transferred to film. The 2:3:3:2 pulldown allows to editing software to extract true 24 frames a second. Customizable Cine Look - With big name and not so well known producers turning to digital video for their films, increasing emphasis has been placed on delivering the cine look to video. The Canon XL2 offers its users the ability to customize their video recordings using a number of variables: color matrix, gamma, knee, black stretch, vertical detail, coring, sharpness, noise reduction, color gain, hue, and film grain. Each one of these can be adjusted independently, thereby giving you precise control over the film-like appearance of your video. Because Canon utilizes a 12 bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) maximum image quality is preserved. Total Image Control - Professional videographers need to have control over the set-up of their camcorder. From complete automatic setting to fine adjustments of Master RGB, Setup Level, Master Pedestal, Skin Tone Detail, Program AE, Gain, AE Shift and Lock, White Balance, Shutter Speeds, Aperture Control, Zebra Patterns Clear Scan and Interval Timer the XL2 has the total image control that professionals need.Because Canon utilizes a 12 bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor) maximum image quality is preserved. XL Mount Interchangeable Lens System - A key feature of the Canon XL-series camcorders (and the only MiniDV format camcorders with this feature), is the XL mount interchangeable lens system. Unlike other systems, the XL2 offers users the ability to change lenses, whether from within the XL series of video lenses, third-party cine lenses, or Canon's extensive range of photo lenses. This not only makes the XL2 a far more versatile camera, it also opens up incredible opportunities for the XL2 user. Within the Canon XL system alone there are four lenses: the new 20x OIS, 16x OIS, 16x Manual, and 3x Wide. Then, using an XL system adapter, the entire range of Canon photo lenses is available -- a tremendous boon to those producing wildlife and nature documentaries, for example. Other companies also offer a variety of specialty cine lenses that can be used on the XL2. Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization - Canon is known worldwide for its optics -- its broadcast and photo lenses, for example. The new 20x Professional L-Series Fluorite optical zoom lens for the XL2 is an outstanding lens, using fluorite to deliver outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction. In addition, the lens features Canon's superb optical stabilization system. This corrects camera shake instantly and, with its SuperRange feedback system, even catches low-frequency vibrations, refining the movement of the vari-angle prism, delivering the most advanced optical image stabilization available today. SMPTE time code - The Canon XL2 offers many on-camera enhancements to help capture high-quality footage, including features commonly found on broadcast camcorders. Among these is the placement of a SMPTE time code on the tape. SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) time code is a digital signal that assigns a number to every frame of video, representing hours, minutes, seconds, frames, plus some additional information. The SMPTE time code is used to identify a precise location on a video tape, a mainstay of professional editing allowing all tape and equipment to work together for precise editing. You can choose Drop, Non-Drop, Rec Run and Free Run modes. Also provided is User bit settings, allowing the inclusion of reel number or other user data. The XL2 also generates SMPTE color bars with 1 KHz tone (-12dB and -20dB). SMPTE color bars with tone are the standard method of setting up video and audio monitors and edit suites. By using industry standard color bars and tone, the XL2 fits in with all production equipment. Custom Presets - Three custom presets are provided on the XL2, and each can be assigned any one of a number of functions, accessible at the touch of a button, for faster and easier camera operation. Among the functions are: color gain, color phase, sharpness, setup level, V detail, color matrix, gamma, knee, black stretch, skin detail (hue, gain, area, Y level). These custom presets can be transferred to another XL2, or to a computer (3rd party software required), using the IEEE1394 connection. Professional Audio Connections - The Canon XL2 offers in-camera features commonly found on more expensive production and broadcast camcorders. Among them are professional audio and video connections. The XL2 offers 4-channel audio through two built-in XLR connectors with phantom power. These inputs are designed for use with professional microphones. This balanced connection allows for the use of very long cables without the introduction of outside noise. Condenser microphones need phantom power, with +48V power going to the microphone along the same wires that carry the audio signals. The XL2 supplies this through the XLR connectors. BNC connectors are used in professional and broadcast video applications. These connect a two-wire coaxial cable using a bayonet mount. Open Architecture Design - You can customize the XL2 to fit your specific application and

Optura 50 DV Digital Camcorder- Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $699.99  Take control and capture your video and photographic memories the way you want to remember them - all with a single camera. The Optura 50 combines extraordinary 2.2 Megapixel performance with advanced controls for your digital photography. The camcorder also lets you take as much or as little control over your video as you want with a wide range of automatic settings. With these advanced controls and automatic settings - along with an advanced, 9-point Auto Intelligent Autofocus - there are no limits to your creativity. You always get the shot you want. Not only that, the Optura 50 makes it easy for you to share your great shots. The camcorder connects with your computer effortlessly, letting you manage, stream and e-mail your memories for all to enjoy. Optical Image Stabilizer - Say Goodbye to Unsteady, Out of Focus Images In the Optura 50, Canon utilizes the finest method of image stabilization available: optical. Canon's lens design includes a dedicated optical element which shifts up and down and side to side

based on motion, so your video always looks smooth, steady, and natural. Whether you are shooting handheld at telephoto or from a moving vehicle, Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer effectively handles unwanted vibration. And since it's optical, there is no loss of image quality -- inevitable with electronic image stabilizers. Optical Image Stabilization is even effective in photo mode, allowing your digital photos to be as crisp as possible. 2.2 Megapixel Performance - One of the reasons the Optura 50 delivers stunningly vivid and sharp video and still (1632 X 1224) images is the 2.2 Megapixel CCD -- one of the DV Photo Plus technologies that ensure outstanding results. In the Optura 50, this performance is combined with Canon's advanced RGB Primary Color Filter. Other camcorders process color using a standard CMYG filter, resulting in duller colors. Canon's RGB filter separates light into its red, green and blue components, resulting in professional-quality images with natural-looking tones and vivid hues. Together, the 2.2 Megapixel CCD and RGB color filter deliver uncompromisingly brilliant results. High-Resolution 16:9 Widescreen - Canon's High-Resolution 16:9 is true widescreen that's picture perfect. Give your audiences a cinematic experience that will sweep them away. The Optura 50 features high resolution, 16:9 true Widescreen Mode, a feature typically found on more expensive camera systems. Some camcorders achieve widescreen by simply eliminating part of the image at the top and bottom of the standard 4:3 image, thereby wasting a portion of the CCD's resolution and image-gathering capability. In comparison, the Optura 50's true widescreen capability squeezes a 16:9 image into the full CCD. When this image is unsqueezed and displayed on your widescreen TV, you get a 16:9 image without losing any of the resolving power of the camcorder's Megapixel CCD. And, widescreen video is easy with the Optura 50 because your camcorder's LCD screen shows you exactly what you're shooting by displaying a letterbox image. Dig!c DV - Camcorder and Digital Camera in One - You have them both from the same camera -- without compromising the quality of your video or digital photography. That's because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently. The two signals have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly, giving you uncompromised results. That means video images that are maximized for viewing on TV, and digital photographs that look brilliant on computer displays or as prints. DIGIC DV is just one of Canon's DV Photo Plus technologies that help to unleash the performance potential of the Optura 50. Program AE - A Shooting Mode for Every Situation - Get the help you need for the perfect video or photo. The Optura 50 gives you settings that automatically result in the best exposure settings for different conditions. Shooting Modes include 6 new Scene Modes: Foliage, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sunset and Spotlight. Each adjusts your camcorder's settings to compensate for different lighting conditions and different subjects. And, when you want to be in control of depth of field, the Optura 50 gives you an AV (Aperture Priority) setting so you can select the aperture of the lens. And, TV (Shutter Priority) lets you select a faster shutter speed so you get sharp, crisp images of fast-moving action. Low light levels won't stop you either. With the Optura's Night Mode, the sensitivity of the camera's CCD is automatically boosted and the shutter speed is lowered to give you better performance in dim conditions. Optura's DIGIC DV - More Control for Perfect Photos - Not only does the Optura's DIGIC DV technology help you take great photos from your camcorder, a wide array of advanced photo controls ensure beautiful results. Controls include:Auto Exposure Bracketing gives you 3 shots automatically: one normal, one over-exposed, and one under-exposed. 3 Metering Modes for the advanced photographer shooting under a variety of lighting conditions: Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot. 4 Image Settings to match your subject: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail. Built-in Flash for low light and interior photography. Continuous Shooting Mode for sports, action, or kids just having fun: 3fps (1632 x 1224), 5fps (1280 x 960). Photo Review Button so you know if you got the shot or not. 10X Optical Zoom - 200X Digital Zoom - Unsurpassed Optical Quality - Because of Genuine Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast TV camera, 35mm film camera, and camcorder -- and the Optura 50 is no exception. The Optura 50 comes with a 10X optical zoom which, along with the camcorder's 200X digital zoom, gives you an impressive zoom range found on more expensive cameras. That means you always have the perfect lens, whether you're on vacation and recording a breathtaking landscape, capturing a group shot at your daughter's wedding, or shooting close-ups at your child's birthday party. Genuine Canon Optics is one of the DV Photo Plus technologies that unleash the digital potentiaal of your camcorder and ensures outstanding results. Print & Share - One Touch Photo Downloading and Printing - Print & Share, one of the powerful Canon DV Photo Plus technologies, makes it simple to download and print your images. With the touch of a single button, you can print digital photographs from your Optura camcorder, directly to a Canon CP-series Photo Printer or Canon Bubble Jet Direct printer (or any Pictbridge-compatible printer). Simply connect your Optura camcorder to your printer using the supplied USB cable (USB 2.0 Full Speed). Wait for the button to light up, press it, and you've got a print to share with family and friends. With Print & Share, your Optura has all the controls you need for reviewing and rotating images, cropping, or selecting borderless prints. And, because your Optura tags each photo with Exif 2.2 information, poor lighting and other mistakes are corrected in the printer automatically. You can also share your photos by quickly and easily downloading them to your computer -- with the same touch of a button -- for archiving and e-mailing. Your Optura also supports Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). That means your computer can access your camcorder as if it were an external card reader -- without installing additional software. (Minimum system requirements: Windows XP, or Mac OS X, version 10.1) With the Optura 50, it's easy to share the memories. From Camera to Computer with Ease - Show and share your memories that much faster by storing your digital photographs on the MultiMediaCard connected to your camera's built-in memory card slot. Then, transfer the images to your computer for archiving, editing and printing. In the same card slot, you can also use an SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card. You can also record Motion JPEG movie clips to your memory cards, transfer them to your computer, and e-mail or stream them over the web. When using an SD Memory Card, you can record for the full length of the card. That's a 60 minute movie with a 512MB card. (With MultiMediaCards, movie clips are limited to 10 seconds in 320 X 240 resolution, and 30 seconds in 160 X 120.)

DC10 DVD Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $649.95  Exquisitely styled, delightfully slender and surprisingly lightweight, the 1.33 Megapixel DC10 records video and photos straight to DVD, for instant shooting and exciting in-camera edit possibilities. DC10 FeaturesSlim, easy-handling design Direct-to-DVD 1.33 Megapixel 1/4-inch CCD and DIGIC DV 10x optical zoom with built-in lens cap High Resolution 16:9 Electronic Image Stabilizer Advanced photo functionality PictBridge 2.5-inch color LCD USB 2.0 Hi-Speed The ultra-slim direct-to-DVD performer - The DC10 DVD Camcorder Stylish design - At just 47mm wide, the DC10 is delightfully slim. The casing's solid construction adds durability to a surprisingly lightweight body. Key controls are easy to locate and operate. Direct to DVD - Start shooting straight-to-DVD without rewinding or fast-forwarding tape. Thumbnails of each scene let you see at a glance which footage to share or quickly delete. Create playlists and group together favourite scenes and digital stills. Finalise the disc in-camera then play back on your h

ome cinema. Resolution and processing - A 1/4-inch 1.33 Megapixel CCD sensor and DIGIC DV processor ensure great quality video and digital stills. DIGIC DV's true split path processor renders stills and video separately for uncompromised output quality of both formats. 10x Optical Zoom - Canon's all-glass 10x zoom lens produces sharp, crystal clear results free of ghosting and smear. A built-in lens cap keeps out of the way and protects against dust and scratches. Hi-resolution 16:9 Widescreen - True 16:9 Widescreen mode means your images will naturally fill the screen of a widescreen TV without cropping or stretching. Image Stabilization - Electronic Image Stabilization suppresses the effect of vibrations and hand-held camera shake to keep images steady when you can't be. Particularly useful at high zoom ratios. Advanced photo functionality - The DC10 has a fully functioning digital still camera built in. Special Scene modes assist with tricky lighting conditions. 9-point AiAF auto focus keeps even off-centre subjects clear and sharp. Auto exposure bracketing helps get the perfect exposure with every shot. Capture the pace of action events with Continuous Shooting mode. Put an end to storage worries with capacity to write up to 8,000 images to a single DVD. PictBridge direct print - Connect direct to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button for quality photo prints without the computer. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connects the DC10 to computers for fast transfer of video and stills. You can even use the DC10 as an external DVD burner for making duplicates of your home movies. DVD editing software included - Use the supplied MyDVD Studio software to create video and photo slideshows, complete with automatically synchronized soundtracks.

Optura 600 Mini-DV Digital Camcorder- Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $1099.95  A Double Agent with Timeless Style - Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. For professionals and consumers alike, Optura camcorders are the perfect blend of performance and features. The Opturas are the leaders in Canon's line-up of single-CCD digital video camcorders, with Megapixel CCDs that give stunning results, as well as features and functions for more advanced users. With the Optura 600, you finally have a camcorder with the sophistication and performance to match your lifestyle and exceed your expectations. The Optura 600 delivers a superior level of performance in a luxurious, upright sculpted design. And, with its 4.3 Megapixel image sensor, advanced photo features, and Superior Canon Optics, you get incredible video and photos. It's a versatile performer for those with a truly versatile lifestyle. True Widescreen Video - You want your memories to last forever- that's why you've tak

en the time to shoot them. And you want to shoot in widescreen format to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system. So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Widescreen is the future- every HD television is widescreen. The story of how we do it may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of its image sensor to capture your precious video in true 16:9 format. What difference does that make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. On a Canon camcorder, the canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them. In addition, the viewfinder on your Optura 600 will display the image in a letterbox view-from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get. No guessing and extra work, looking at an image that's distorted like a fun house mirror. You can also use the widescreen feature in both Program Mode and Easy Recording Mode and can be used along with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization. All of the Opturas give you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as wide as your widescreen TV. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should- and Canon's competitors can't match the widescreen video you'll get from your Canon Optura. Remember- widescreen is the future- be sure you invest in that future with a Canon camcorder. Optical Performance You Can See - Because of Superior Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Canon's expertise in designing lenses for photography and broadcast television goes into every camcorder we make -- and the Optura 600 truly excels as a leading example. The Optura 600 comes with a 10X optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and featuring a unique spectral coating to reduce flare and ghosting. Combined with the camcorder's 200X digital zoom, the lens gives an impressive range of focal lengths, ensuring you never miss the shots you want. Image Stabilization - Canon's Advanced Image Stabilization also ensures unsurpassed optical performance -- whether you're shooting sporting events, evenings out with friends, or capturing the perfect vacation memory at a long focal length. Thanks to Canon's superior electronic expertise, the Optura 600's built-in high-quality image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video, even when you're at maximum telephoto without a tripod. It even works while panning and zooming. The Optura 600 - Brilliant Video Megapixel CCD - The Optura 600 features a class-leading 4.3 Megapixel CCD along with an RGB Primary Color Filter to deliver crisp images with stunning true-to-life color. Other camcorders process color using a standard CMYG filter, resulting in duller colors. Canon's RGB filter separates light into its red, green and blue components, resulting in professional-quality images with natural-looking tones and vivid hues. Together, the 4.3 Megapixel CCD and RGB color filter deliver uncompromisingly brilliant results. DIGIC DV - Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both. Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly. That means your video images are maximized for viewing on monitors and for projection. DIGIC DV is just one of Canon's DV Photo Plus technologies that help to unleash the performance potential of the Optura 600. Low Light Performance - Dinner with friends, evening festivals, late-night excursions -- now you can capture them all thanks to Optura 600's low light performance. Night Mode - With the Night Mode, the sensitivity of the camera's CCD is automatically boosted and the shutter speed is lowered to give you better performance in low light conditions. SuperNight Mode - In SuperNight mode, your camcorder's white LED assist lamp lights up whenever light levels fall too low. And, in Night Plus Mode, you can keep the camcorder's LED lamp on continuously, for shooting under the most demanding conditions. Mini Video Light - For the times when even Night Plus Mode isn't enough, the Optura 600 comes with a built-in Mini Video Light. Approximately 4X brighter than the camcorder's LED assist lamp, this light lets you shoot color in low light conditions at distances up to 4.9 feet. Stunning Digital Photography4.3 Megapixel CCD and RGB Color Filter - The Optura 600 is truly two sophisticated products in one. Although it may look like a camcorder on the outside, inside lies a high-quality 4.3 Megapixel digital camera, with all the features you need to take outstanding photos. The same RGB Primary Color Filter that ensures true-to-life color with your videos also ensures brilliant still images. The Simultaneous Photo Record feature even lets you capture those still images while shooting video. DIGIC DV - Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both. Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly. That means digital photos are maximized for viewing on computer monitors and as prints. DIGIC DV is just one of Canon's DV Photo Plus technologies that help to unleash the performance potential of the Optura 600. Simultaneous Photo Recording - Capture e-mail ready digital photos to a memory card while you record video. Auto-Exposure Dial with 15 Shooting Modes - An easy to use Program Auto-Exposure Mode dial allows you to quickly choose between 15 shooting modes, including Foliage, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sunset and Spotlight. Each adjusts your camcorder's settings to compensate for different lighting conditions and different subjects. You even get a Skin Detail mode that softens detail for more flattering portraits and close-ups. In addition, when you want to be in control of depth of field, the Optura 600 gives you an AV (Aperture Priority) setting so you can select the aperture of the lens. And, a TV (Shutter Priority) setting lets you select a faster shutter speed for sharp, crisp images of fast-moving action. Image Effects - Five different image effects are available depending on your subject: Vivid, Neutral, Low-Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail and Custom. Built-in Flash - The Optura 600 wouldn't be a powerful digital camera in its own right without its built-in flash with red-eye reduction. Flexible Auto Focus - Selectable 9 Point Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) keeps your subject in sharp focus, even if they're not in the center of the frame. Continuous Shooting Mode - This unique feature lets you shoot a series of still images at 3fps (1632x1224) or 5fps (1280x960), giving you the versatility to shoot sports or life's more high-action moments. Photo Review Button - Shoot with confidence thanks to the Optura 600's Photo Review button, which let's you quickly view the most recent photo. Stitch Assist - Stitch Assist software lets you create an impressive panoramic image from a series of still images. Simply capture your panoramic scene in more than one image, then download the images into your computer. Stitch Assist aligns and crops the images into a single, ultra-wide panoramic photograph. The Optura 600 - Perfect ExposuresAuto Exposure Bracketing - Shoot photos like a pro with Auto Exposure Bracketing. This feature lets you capture three digital images with a single push of a button: one at normal exposure, one overexposed, and one underexposed.Metering Modes - The Optur

Optura S1 Mini-DV Digital Camcorder- Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Canon) $799.95  Cool. Compact. Capable.Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. For professionals and consumers alike, Optura camcorders are the perfect blend of performance and features. The Opturas are the leaders in Canon's line-up of single-CCD digital video camcorders, with Megapixel CCDs that give stunning results, as well as features and functions for more advanced users. With the Optura S1, you get the perfect fusion of today's style with uncompromising performance. The S1's sleek, compact design makes a fashion statement and looks right at home with the rest of your gear. Plus, its advanced digital features, superior optics and 2.2 Megapixel CCD performance deliver brilliant video and photos. It's the camcorder you've always wanted with the cool you crave. True Widescreen Video - 16:9 format - You want your memories to last forever- that's why you've taken the time to shoot them. And you want to shoot

in widescreen format to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system. So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Widescreen is the future- every HD television is widescreen. The story of how we do it may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of its image sensor to capture your precious video in true 16:9 format. What difference does that make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. On a Canon camcorder, the canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them. In addition, the viewfinder on your Optura S1 will display the image in a letterbox view- from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get. No guessing and extra work, looking at an image that's distorted like a fun house mirror. You can also use the widescreen feature in both Program Mode and Easy Recording Mode and can be used along with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization. All of the Opturas give you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as wide as your widescreen TV. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should- and Canon's competitors can't match the widescreen video you'll get from your Canon Optura. Remember- widescreen is the future- be sure you invest in that future with a Canon camcorder. Optical Performance You Can See - Because of Superior Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Canon's expertise in designing lenses for photography and broadcast television goes into every camcorder we make -- and the Optura S1 is no exception. Genuine Canon Optics is just one of the DV Photo Plus technologies that unleash the digital potential of your camcorder and ensures outstanding results. The Optura S1 comes with a 10X optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and featuring a unique spectral coating to reduce flare and ghosting. Combined with the camcorder's 200X digital zoom, the lens gives an impressive range of focal lengths. That means you always have the perfect lens for every one of life's coolest moments. Image Stabilization - Canon's Advanced Image Stabilization also ensures unsurpassed optical performance -- whether you're shooting high action events or capturing a shot at a long focal length. Thanks to Canon's superior electronic expertise, the Optura S1's image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, even when panning or zooming. The Optura S1's Brilliant Video Megapixel CCD - Enjoy crisp images and stunning true-to-life color with the Optura S1's 2.2 Megapixel CCD -- one of the DV Photo Plus technologies that ensure outstanding results. In the Optura S1, this performance is combined with Canon's advanced RGB Primary Color Filter. Other camcorders process color using a standard CMYG filter, resulting in duller colors. Canon's RGB filter separates light into its red, green and blue components, resulting in professional-quality images with natural-looking tones and vivid hues. Together, the 2.2 Megapixel CCD and RGB color filter deliver uncompromisingly brilliant results. DIGIC DV - Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both. Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly. That means your video images are maximized for viewing on monitors and for projection. DIGIC DV is just one of Canon's DV Photo Plus technologies that help to unleash the performance potential of the Optura S1. Low Light Performance - Now you can keep shooting long after the sun goes down thanks to the Optura S1's low light performance. With the Night Mode, the sensitivity of the camera's CCD is automatically boosted and the shutter speed is lowered to give you better performance in low light conditions. In Night Mode, you can keep the camcorder's mini Video light on continuously, for shooting under the most demanding conditions. The Optura S1 - Stunning Digital Photography - Wide variety of photo features transform your ultra-stylish Optura S1 into a high-quality 2.2 Megapixel digital camera. CCD and RGB Color Filter - The same 2.2 Megapixel CCD and RGB Primary Color Filter that ensure vivid video give you brilliant digital photographs. The Simultaneous Photo Record feature also lets you capture those still images while shooting video. DIGIC DV - Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both. Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly. That means digital photos are maximized for viewing on computer monitors and as prints. DIGIC DV is just one of Canon's DV Photo Plus technologies that help to unleash the performance potential of the Optura S1. Simultaneous Photo Recording - Capture e-mail ready digital photos to a memory card while you record video Auto-Exposure Dial with 12 Shooting Modes - New to the Optura line-up, the Optura S1 features an Auto Exposure dial that allows you to quickly and easily choose between 12 shooting modes, including: Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks. Each adjusts your camcorder's settings to compensate for different lighting conditions and different subjects. You even get a Skin Detail mode that softens detail for more flattering portraits and close-ups. In addition, when you want to be in control of depth of field, the Optura S1 gives you an AV (Aperture Priority) setting so you can select the aperture of the lens. And, a TV (Shutter Priority) setting lets you select a faster shutter speed for sharp, crisp images of fast-moving action. Image Settings - Four different image settings are available depending on your subject: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail. Built-in Flash - Like any good digital still camera, the Optura S1 features a built-in flash with red-eye reduction so you shoot indoors or late into the night. Flexible Auto Focus - 9 Point Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) keeps your subject in sharp focus, even if they're not in the center of the frame. Continuous Shooting Mode - This unique feature lets you shoot a series of still images at 3fps (1632x1224) or 5fps (1280x960) for sports, action, or kids just having fun. Photo Review Button - Not sure about your last shot? The Optura S1's Photo Review button let's you quickly view the most recent photo. Stitch Assist - Stitch Assist software lets you create an impressive panoramic image from a series of still images. Simply capture your panoramic scene in more than one image, then download the images into your computer. Stitch Assist aligns and crops the images into a single, ultra-wide panoramic photograph. The Optura S1 - Perfect ExposuresAuto Exposure Bracketing - Shoot photos like a pro with Auto Exposure Bracketing. This feature lets you capture three digital images with a single push of a button: one at normal exposure, one overexposed, and one underexposed. Metering Modes - The Optura S1's Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, and Spot Metering Modes give the advanced photographer shooting versatility under a variety of lighting conditions. Share Your Video - Inside the Optura S1's cool, compact exterior is a variety of features that make it fast and easy to share your videos. Firewire / IEEE 1394 DV Terminal - Otherwise known as Firewire or iLink, the Optura S1's IEEE 1394 DV Terminal is a high-speed digital inte

XL H1 HD 3CCD Camcorder - New! (Canon) $8999.99  High Definition's Highest Expression - Whether you're a broadcast ENG producer, documentary, feature or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you've been waiting for. Its Superior Canon Optics and exceptional image processing give you a brilliant HD image. For pristine image quality, the XL H1 features uncompressed digital HD-SDI output (SMPTE 292M), as well as Gen-lock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. And, with its customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates, and multiple output options, you've got exactly the right tool - every time. Like all of Canon's 3CCD camcorders, the XL H1 includes image control features, customizable settings and a well-balanced design - for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands. HD Resolution With Adjustable Frame Rates - The XL H1 delivers HD at 1080i, along with selectable frame rates of 60i, 30F, and 24F. For high-speed subjects, 30F delivers spec

tacular clarity, while 24F gives the look and motion of film. Professional Jackpack - For the professional videographer, the XL H1 gives you the capabilities you need - no matter what the job, no matter what the facilities. Multi-camera shoots are no problem using Gen-lock synchronization or SMPTE time code input and output. Also provided is uncompressed digital HD and digital SD through an SDI output. The XL H1's professional JackPack brings together all these capabilities and lets you quickly and conveniently make the connection you need. Total CINE Control - With the XL H1, you get total control over the cine look of your video by fine-tuning a number of variables: 3 color matrixes, 2 cine gammas and adjustable: knee, black stretch, setup level, master pedestal, horizontal detail, coring, sharpness, noise reduction, color gain, hue, and master color adjustments. With the XL H1's enhanced cine control, you have even more creative and technical options. 20x HD Video Lens With Superior Canon Optics - Featuring Canon's XL lens mount, the XL H1's 20x HD video lens gives you outstanding resolution, contrast, and color reproduction. What's more, the 38.9 - 778mm (in 35mm photography) lens is coupled with Canon's superb Super Range Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system. The sophisticated stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly for steady shots - even when they're hand held at long focal lengths or taken with the camera in motion. Still Image Recording - In addition to all of the features and capabilities you'd expect from a Canon HD camcorder, the XL H1 also gives you the flexibility to record still images. The images can be captured at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), with all the custom settings. With many pre and post production, storyboarding, and continuity applications, still image recording is just another way the XL H1 delivers versatility.

DC100 DVD Camcorder - New! (Canon) $499.95  Your Life on a Disc - It's that simple!The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. In fact, Canon digital camcorders include the latest advancement: a family of sophisticated and powerful DVD camcorders. With this innovative line, you experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of DVDs, in sleek and compactly designed camcorders. With the affordable DC100, you get all the convenience and functionality of recording and sharing your videos with DVD technology. You also get the same Canon expertise and features found on more expensive camcorders. The DC100 delivers great video and makes it easy to capture the precious moments in your life. Record Direct to DVD - The DC100 digital camcorder gives you all the convenience and functionality of DVD technology. It lets you record directly to DVDs, and lets you shoot and share video through a va

riety of options. Only 3-inch (8cm) in diameter, the DC100's DVD -R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD players and can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long play mode. That's 120 minutes on a double-sided disc! With the DC100's DVD technology, you no longer have to worry about mistakenly taping over a once-in-a-lifetime piece of footage. You simply shoot, and the DC100 ensures that you are recording onto a blank part of the DVD. The DC100's DVD functionality also makes it possible for you to review your footage quickly and easily without the bother of rewind or fast-forward searching. With the camcorder's Visual Index, you can review your footage at a glance and play the selection you want. You can even select shots and arrange them into a playlist. It's like editing your video right in your camcorder! What's more, the finalization process for these DVDs is quick and easy with the DC100. It's just one more reason why you'll love recording direct to DVD with your DC100. Convenience in a Compact Size - Like all of Canon's DVD camcorders, the DC100's optical excellence and advanced features come in a sophisticated, compact design. Its slim and comfortable design makes it easy to operate, carry or put in your coat pocket. Widescreen HR Recording - The DC100 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Widescreen is the future -- every HD television is widescreen. The story of how Canon does it may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of the image sensor to capture your precious video in true 16:9 format. What difference does this make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor -- giving you a less true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. With High Resolution recording on a Canon camcorder, the canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them. The viewfinder of your DC100 displays the image in a letterbox view -- from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get. No guessing and extra work when looking at an image that's distorted like a fun house mirror. Not only that, but the DC100's big, 2.7-inch LCD screen lets you see exactly what you're recording. The DC100 also lets you show your great Widescreen HR video on a standard television in letterbox format. To make it even easier, a Widescreen Button lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen Mode at the touch of your finger. The widescreen feature can also be used in both Program Mode and Easy Recording Mode, as well as with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization. The DC100 gives you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as wide as your widescreen TV. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should -- Canon's competitors can't match the widescreen video you'll get from your Canon DC100. You want your memories to last forever -- that's why you've taken the time to shoot them. And you want to shoot in widescreen format to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system. Remember -- widescreen is the future -- be sure you invest in that future with a Canon camcorder. Canon Optical Performance - Because of Genuine Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast TV lens, 35mm film camera, digital camera and camcorder -- and the DC100 is no exception. The DC100 comes with a 25x optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and featuring high-quality glass with a unique, super spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and ghosting for a clean image. Combined with the camcorder's powerful 1000x digital zoom, you get the widest range of focal lengths available in a Canon, single CCD camcorder. Whether you're recording beautiful nature panoramas, a group shot at your daughter's wedding, or close-ups at your child's birthday party -- you always have the right lens. Image Stabilization - The DC100's built-in, high-quality image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video -- whether you're shooting sporting events, fun & games at your child's birthday party, or capturing a shot at a long focal length. It even works when you're panning and zooming. Thanks to Canon's superior electronic expertise, the DC100's image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, thereby eliminating one of the telltale signs of amateur video. Brilliant Video - The DC100 features Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV image processor for vivid video with exceptional color and clarity. Smooth Zoom Control - With this innovative feature, you can always be sure of smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots. Simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds. Your DC100 will automatically control your zoom. Level Shot Control - With this feature, it's easy to keep your camcorder level for more professional looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder. Line up any horizontal lines in your shot -- including the horizon, of course -- to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. Level Shot control also includes a center marker to help you center your subject in the viewfinder. Audio Excellence - To match the brilliance of its video image quality, the DC100 records audio with Dolby Digital Stereo* -- ensuring a complete movie theater experience in the comfort of your living room. Share Your Video - The DVD technology of the DC100 not only makes it easy to capture great video, it also makes it easy to share that video with family and friends. You can simply watch the video you've just shot by connecting your DC100 to your TV and viewing your unfinalized DVD. Or, finalize your DVD, then watch it on your TV by playing it in your DVD player. (Your DC100 comes with a Composite output.) With your DC100 DVD camcorder, all your friends and family can enjoy the memories you've captured.Additional FeaturesDolby Digital 2 Channel Audio ensures your audio quality is as good as your image quality. Built-in Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Plus, you don't have the bother of your lens cap dangling from your camcorder. 2.7-inch LCD Screen with Backlight makes it easy to compose and review your shots. The backlight feature gives you a bright, easy-to-see screen, even in direct sunlight. Easy Color Menu System has been newly designed, making it easy for you to operate your DC100. Digital Effects/Fades add professional looking touches to your videos. Selectable Display Languages gives you the choice of English, as well as additional languages that include: Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Italian, Polish and Thai. 1-Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after other manufacturers' warranties expire.

DC40 DVD Camcorder - New! (Canon) $899.95  Canon's DC40 DVD Camcorder - Life Enhanced The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television lenses with optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. And Canon digital video camcorders are no exception. In fact, Canon digital camcorders include the latest advancement: a family of sophisticated and powerful DVD camcorders. With this innovative line, you experience all the image quality, convenience and compatibility of DVDs, in sleek and compactly designed camcorders. With the DC40's 4.3 Megapixel CCD, you get Canon's top of the line DVD camcorder and one of the highest resolution camcorders in its price range. The Smooth Zoom feature ensures smooth, steady zooms automatically, while Level Shot helps you keep your camcorder level. Plus, a large widescreen LCD makes it easy to compose and review your video. The DC40 even lets you record and show your High Resolution Widescreen images on a standard TV, in letterbox format. With the DC40, you get all the sophistication and

versatility you need for your dynamic lifestyle. Record Direct to DVD - The DC40 digital camcorder gives you all the convenience and functionality of DVD technology, which includes a wide array of options for shooting and sharing your video. Only 3-inch (8cm) in diameter, the DC40's DVD -R/-RW discs are compatible with most DVD players and can store up to 30 minutes of video in standard mode and 60 minutes of video in long play mode. That's 120 minutes on a double-sided disc! With the DC40's DVD technology, you no longer have to worry about mistakenly taping over a once-in-a-lifetime piece of video. Whenever your shoot, the DC40 automatically records onto a blank part of the DVD. The DC40's DVD functionality also makes it possible for you to review your footage quickly and easily without the bother of rewind or fast-forward searching. With the camcorder's Visual Index, you can review your footage at a glance and play the selection you want. You can even select shots and arrange them into a playlist. It's like editing your video right in your camcorder! What's more, the finalization process for these DVDs is quick and easy. It's just one more reason why you'll love recording direct to DVD with your DC40. Roxio MyDVD Software - With your camcorder's Roxio MyDVD Software, you have everything you need to get the most out of the video you shoot. The software supplied with your camcorder enables you to edit your video. This way, you keep just your most precious shots and can let them tell the stories you want to tell. You can then create Chapter & Play menus so you can access and play just the video you want to watch. Then, it lets you burn DVDs so you can share the captured memories with all your friends and family. Roxio MyDVD Software also makes it easy to share your video with its One Touch Dubbing feature (available only with Windows XP). With one touch of a button, your video is automatically captured to your PC and dubbed to a DVD. No one has to wait long for their copy. Or, if your PC isn't equipped with a DVD drive, the software lets you capture your video to your computer and then burn a DVD using the camcorder itself. Finally, Roxio MyDVD Software simplifies your life by letting you read unfinalized DVDs via your USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. It's the software you need to get the most out of your DVD camcorder. Convenience in a Compact Size - Like all of Canon's DVD camcorders, the DC40's optical excellence and advanced features come in a sophisticated, compact design. Its slim and comfortable design makes it easy to operate, carry or put in your coat pocket. Widescreen HR Recording - The DC40 records true High Resolution Widescreen for picture perfect video. Canon's Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. So why is the way you record widescreen images so important? Because you want an image made for widescreen, not adapted for widescreen. Widescreen is the future -- every HD television is widescreen. The story of how Canon does it may be a bit technical, but the result is clear to see. Canon camcorders use the entire width of the image sensor to capture your precious video in true 16:9 format. What difference does this make? It's simple. With more pixels captured, you get better image quality. Other camcorders force the wider picture into a smaller space on the sensor -- giving you a less than true image, with fewer pixels and lower quality. With High Resolution recording on a Canon camcorder, the canals of Venice will be as grand as you remembered seeing them. The viewfinder of your DC40 displays the image in a letterbox view -- from side to side and top to bottom, what you see will be what you get. No guessing and extra work when looking at an image that's distorted like a fun house mirror. Not only that, but the DC40's big, 2.7-inch LCD screen lets you see exactly what you're recording. The DC40 also lets you show your great Widescreen HR video on a standard television in letterbox format. Plus, to make it even easier, a Widescreen Button lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 Widescreen Mode at the touch of your finger. The widescreen feature can also be used in both Program Mode and Easy Recording Mode, as well as with the camcorder's advanced image stabilization. Why shouldn't your camcorder shoot as wide as your widescreen TV? It should. The DC40 gives you the opportunity to own a camcorder that shoots as wide as your widescreen TV. And our competitors can't match the widescreen video you'll get from your Canon DC40. You want your memories to last forever -- that's why you've taken the time to shoot them. And you want to shoot in widescreen format to get everything you can out of your new widescreen TV or home theater system. Remember -- widescreen is the future -- be sure you invest in that future with a Canon camcorder. Canon Optical Performance - Because of Genuine Canon Optics, the name Canon is synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Brilliant optical quality is part of every Canon broadcast lens, 35mm film camera, digital camera and camcorder -- and the DC40 is no exception. The DC40 comes with a 10x optical zoom lens, precisely matched to the camcorder's CCD and featuring high-quality glass with a unique, super spectra coating developed exclusively by Canon to reduce flare and ghosting for a clean image. Combined with the camcorder's powerful 200x digital zoom, the lens gives an impressive range of focal lengths. Use a shorter focal length to record the breathtaking landscape you discover on your vacation. Or, use a longer focal length to capture the expression on your child's face after he scores the winning goal. Wide-Angle and Teleconverter Attachments - For more creative flexibility, the DC40 can be enhanced with an optional 0.7x wide-angle attachment or an optional 1.5x teleconverter attachment -- giving you an even greater range of focal lengths. The result? More impressive landscapes, wildlife shots, and action close-ups. Image Stabilization - The DC40's built-in high-quality image stabilizer allows you to shoot rock-steady video -- whether you're shooting sporting events, fun & games at a child's birthday party, or capturing a shot at a long focal length. It even works while panning and zooming. Thanks to Canon's expertise, the DC40's image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, thereby eliminating one of the telltale signs of amateur video. Stunning Digital Photography - With Canon's DoubleShot technology and the DC40's many advanced photo features, you get both a digital video camcorder and digital still camera -- all rolled into one. What's more, the DC40's photo features make it a still camera that rivals other state-of-the-art digital cameras. 4.3 Megapixel CCD - The same 4.3 Megapixel CCD that ensures sharp, vivid video also gives you brilliant digital photographs. DIGIC DV - Because Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing circuit processes video and still images differently, you get uncompromising image quality for both. Video and still images have different color requirements and DIGIC DV technology processes the two signals accordingly. That means digital photos are maximized for viewing on computer monitors and as prints. 9 Point Ai-AF - Auto Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the DC40's Ai-AF will bring it into sharp focus. High Speed Shutter - The DC40's 1/720 second shutter speed is ideal for shooting on bright, sunny days. Auto Exposure Modes - Like any good digital still camera, the DC40 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority) mode lets you control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter

PV-GS35 Mini-DV Digital Video Camcorder - + Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Panasonic) $449.99  PV-GS35 Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder - Compact-Design, Still Picture Capability; SD Slot; 30x Optical Zoom; 1000x Digital Zoom; , 3-hour Battery; Electronic Image Stabilization; USB 2.0High Speed Motion DV Studio Video Editing software for the PC Really Get Up Close with the World's Most Powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 1000x Digital Zoom - The optical zoom feature acts like a telescope to produce close-up shots with extraordinary clarity so you won't miss a single detail. It also offers variable zoom speeds, so you can adjust your zoom speed from wide angle to full telephoto. In addition, the digital zoom ratio can be increased up to an extraordinary 1000x. Now that's close up! (As digital magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases.) Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording (VGA) - Now you can snap off a still shot (VGA) while recording video without having to change recording modes. The video is recorded onto the Mini DV tape and the still image is recorded onto the SD Memory Car

d. This 2-in-1 capability means you can catch sudden photo opportunities without interrupting a great moving picture scene. Soft Skin Mode Helps Soften Blemishes and Lines - This feature detects skin tones and softens the focus in that area of the picture. It helps make blemishes and lines appear less noticeable, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside the skin. One-Touch Navigation and Joystick Control - The joystick makes the camera much easier to use, letting you control all basic operations with one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can handle a number of operations quickly and easily, without even taking your eye off the subject. USB 2.0 and Video Class Compatibility - USB 2.0 compatibility gives you high-speed uploading of DV data to a PC over a single USB cable. Video Class compatibility allows real-time transfer of DV moving picture data over the same USB cable. The MotionDV Studio 5.1 LE application provided makes it easy to edit DV footage, so you can create your own polished, professional-looking movies. (Video Class is a standard format that allows the real-time transfer of moving picture data over a USB cable.)

AG-DVC7 MINI-DV Pro Camcorder (Panasonic) $1173.95  8-bit digital recording system / 16-bit digital audio systemFive Program AE settings -- sports, portrait, spotlight, surf & snow, and low lightAuto Tracking White Balance for superb pictures when tracking moving subjectsBacklight Compenstation to prevent black breakdownDigital EIS (Electric Image Stabilizer) to compensate for jitter and vibration-included image distortionsManual/Auto focus4.62 lbs. in full operating conditionConvenient shoulder-mount design15x optical zoom and 750x digital zoomMic In and Audio In/OutVideo and S-Video In/OutJog menu dialPicture Effect Functions include NEGATIVE, SEPIA, SOLARIZE and MONOCHROME (B&W)Digital Effect Functions include WIPE, MIX, STROBE, GAIN-UP, TRAIL, MOSAIC and MIRRORAdditional Rec start/stop button and zoom lever on top handle grip2.5" color LCD side monitor48-kHz/16-bit, 2-channel, or a 32-kHz/12-bit, 4 channel mode during playbackIEEE-1394 4-pin digital interface terminal (In/Out)Dimensions: 8 6/16 x 8 7/8 x 17 in.

AG-DVX100BMBK 3-CCD MINI-DV Camcorder (Panasonic) $3872.94  16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic DisplayHigher resolution 235,000 pixel .44-inch BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio meteringHigher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio meteringRemote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and othersLCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree pointSingle Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVFWhat you see is what you get on LCD and EVFScene files transfer over FireWireTime code transfers over Firewire1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technologyRugged magnesium alloy diecast chassisOutstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 luxSupports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capturePrecision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilizationConventional

4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeezeConventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modesSeven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black PressFour knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, HighFour color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, CineThree vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, ThickUp to +12dB gain in progressive mode2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levelsS-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUTStandard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platformsOne Shot recording capabilityUnique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability

VDR-D100 DVD Camcorder - Free Case and DVD Mail-in Offer! (Panasonic) $499.95  Panasonic's DVD-100 DVD Camcorder features 30x optical zoom, a color viewfinder, 2.5-inch LCD, joystick control for easy, one-finger navigation, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface. DVD camcorders capture crisp, high-resolution digital video on convenient 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs will play back in most standard DVD players.

PV-GS180 3-CCD Mini-DV Camcorder - New! (Panasonic) $599.95  The Panasonic PV-GS180 incorporates the same type of 3CCD imaging system used in Panasonic's professional broadcast equipment, resulting in 540 lines of breathtaking resolution. Individual CCDs are used to capture the red, green and blue colors that compose an image for vivid, true-to-life pictures with remarkable color reproduction. Model PV-GS180 features 2.3 mega-pixel still image recording, 10x optical zoom and 700x digital zoom, color viewfinder, 2.5-inch LCD, joystick control for easy, one-finger navigation, DV output (firewire) for easy digital connection to compatible PCs, SD Memory Card slot and high-speed USB 2.0 for high quality full-motion video transfer.

DCR-VX2100 Mini DV Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Sony) $2999.95  Click Here For Package Contents:Take Control of Sound and Vision with the DCR-VX2100 - offering the brightest video results of all Sony MiniDV models. With its new Advanced HAD progressive scan CCD technology - illumination is improved dramatically - delivering superior low-light performance without the use of infrared technology. By increasing the CCD's sensitivity to light - clearer - brighter video with more lifelike color can be captured - even when recording in dimly lit environments. Its 58mm aspherical lens and duel-position neutral density filter minimize distortion from standard spherical lenses and compensate for varying lighting situations such as studio lights or direct sunlight. Additionally - the VX2100 includes a built-in lens cap to protect the enhanced optics package - manual audio control and PCM Digital Stereo Audio in 12 and 16-bit modes - a manual focus and manual zoom ring - built-in color bar generator - 16:9 wide screen recording capability - intelligent accessory shoe - both 12x optical and

48x digital zoom - advanced optical SteadyShot picture stabilization and up to seven hours of operation with the optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery. MiniDV Recording 3-CCD Imaging System offering 1 Lux Minimum Illumination 530 Lines of Horizontal Video Resolution Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Media Advanced HAD CCD Technology 12X Optical/48X Digital Zoom Aspherical Ground Glass 58mm Lens 2.5" Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (211K Pixels) Manual Zoom Ring Precision Color Viewfinder (180K Pixels) Manual Shutter Speed Manual Exposure Dial Stamina Power Management System 9 Hours (Using Optional NP-F960) InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System i.LINK* DV Interface (IEEE1394) USB Streaming Intelligent Accessory Shoe Progressive Shutter System 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass-Through Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing Handle Mounted Zoom and Recording Control Improved Hand Grip for Better Control

HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Sony) $3699.95  Sony introduces the world's first HDV 1080i camcorder. The HDR-FX1 Handycam camcorder records and plays back high definition video with 1080 interlaced lines of resolution - the highest resolution (1440 pixels x 1080 lines) of any consumer camcorder available. World's first Consumer 1080i Record/ Playback camcorder. 3 - 1/3-inch wide aspect HAD CCD's (1.12 Megapixels each) allowing for enhanced color quality. Super Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization system which keeps your video smooth Dual recording modes (HDV/ DV) for the ultimate in versatility and compatibility. Presenting the world's first consumer 1080i high definition camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-FX1. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1 allows you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional quality video with vivid colors and striking detail. It even offers the ability to switch to standard DV recording and playback as the situation warrants. The HDR-FX1 features the Real-time

HD Codec Engine, which offers professional-level MPEG2 video compression, and 14bit HD DXP (Digital Extended Processor) for increased processing speed. Images are captured on three chip Advanced HAD CCD system that provides increased detail and improved video performance without the color bleeding found in other system. Optical capabilities include a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 12x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. The HDR-FX1 offers an unprecedented amount of control to the user, including manual zoom, focus, and iris control. Picture Profile allows the user to create a number of preset video modes for a variety of shooting settings. Composing shots is easier than even with the 3.5-in precision hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display1 and the extra-large electronic viewfinder. The Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam camcorder - the revolution begins. 3-1/3-inch 16:9 Advanced HAD CCD Imagers 1,120K Pixels Gross - Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagers with 1,120K effective (video) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity with exceptional digital video performance. Using a 3 chip Advanced HAD CCD system and dichroic prism to separate color information, colors are extremely accurate, and color bleeding and smearing are greatly reduced. Advanced HAD CCD Technology - Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations. HDV Recording Format - From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony's HDR-FX1 camcorder is the world's first HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player. Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video. Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording - The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes. Real-time HD Codec Engine - A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording. 12X Optical Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens - From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens provides a high quality 12x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. 3.5-inch Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen LCD Display (250K Pixels) - Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 250K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the washout common with traditional LCD Screens. Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System - An advanced form of Sony's SteadyShot Image Stabilization system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some digital stabilization systems. Analog/Digital Conversion with Pass-Through - Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Ring - Dual independent Zoom and Focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural feel of the rings. Expanded Focus Indicator - The camera?s LCD image is magnified, temporarily, up to 4X its original size without any loss of distortion. This allows the user more finite control while focusing the camera for greater detail and clarity. Picture Profile - Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of six presets, so they can be called up at just the touch of a button. Useful when shooting under the same conditions repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set each time. Settings for various shooting conditions are offered as defaults. CineFrame Recording - Provides the option of recording video at either 30 fps or with a feeling of film-like 24 fps. Assignable Buttons - Three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized, for ease of recording. i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394) High Speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs. MPEG 1 Audio Layer II - The HDR-FX1 records audio in MPEG1 Audio Layer II while recording in HDV format that provides outstanding sound quality even when compressed. In the standard DV format audio is recorded in either 12/16 bit (selectable) PCM Digital Stereo for audio quality that rivals that of a CD. Manual Iris Control - By turning the Iris dial on the side of the camera, the user can manually adjust the amount of light entering the camera. The iris is adjustable from f1.6 to f11, in 24 steps. Shot Transition - Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition. Settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance can be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition will take place according to the set time. This function enables the focus to gradually shift from the front of the screen to a deeper part of the screen. Thus the iris enables a smooth change of depth of field. Additional Features Handle Mounted Zoom/Recording Control Manual Shutter Speed 2 Position Neutral Density Filter Color Bar Generator Digital Audio/Video Fader 14-Bit A/D DXP Cinematone Gamma Control

DCR-PC55 Mini-DV Camcorder, White - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Sony) $799.99  Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra-compact design. Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the white DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra-compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance. The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens capture vivid, life-like images while minimizing distortion. Weighing in at only 10 ounces, the camcorder's body measures only 4 inches tall and almost 3 inches wide ? making it fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. The extra large 3.0-inch LCD display provides a clear, sharp monitor and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. Its metallic white design makes it stand out wherever you go. Uniquely Styled Design Makes it a Traveling Favorite Handycam Station Keeps You Connected, Charged & Ready 3.0-inch Hybrid Swivelscreen LCD w/ Slideshow Capabilit

y Memory Stick Duo Media Captures Video Clips and Stills Shoot Like a Pro w/ a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Uniquely Styled Design Makes it a Favorit Traveling Companion Supplied Unique Handycam Station Keeps Your Camcorder Connected, Charged and Ready for Playback at All Times 3.0-inch Hybrid Swivelscreen Touch Panel LCD Puts the Fun at Your Fingertips with Slideshow Plus Capability Email Digital Sitlls and Mini Movies Via Optional Memory Stick Duo Media Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Helps You Shot Like a Pro DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Features Advanced HAD CCD Imager - 1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. MiniDV Recording - Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom - The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens - Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Progressive Shutter System - A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Analog to Digital Conversion with Pass-Through - Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK1 interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System - Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. 3.0-inch Touch Panel SwivelScreen Hybrid LCD Display (123K Pixels) - Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Handycam Station - The supplied Handycam Station provides quick and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections- no need to search for cables or wires when charging or playing back. USB Streaming - Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video conferencing system. i.LINK1 DV Interface - A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System - Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Picture Package Software - Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media5 - Capture still images at 640x480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices6. Slide Show Plus - Playback your still images on the large 3-inch hybrid LCD screen. Choose from 4 playback styles: simple, monotone, fancy and standard. Tele Macro Function - Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out. Active Interface Shoe - Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes - Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Picture Effects - Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and Solarize. Battery Information - At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Manual Focus - Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. Easy Handycam Button - Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

DCR-PC55 Mini-DV Camcorder, Silver - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Sony) $799.95  Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra-compact design. Sleek, stylish and amazingly portable, the white DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder provides excellent video recording quality in an ultra-compact design. The Advanced HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance. The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens capture vivid, life-like images while minimizing distortion. Weighing in at only 10 ounces, the camcorder's body measures only 4 inches tall and almost 3 inches wide ? making it fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. The extra large 3.0-inch LCD display provides a clear, sharp monitor and rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles. Its metallic white design makes it stand out wherever you go. Uniquely Styled Design Makes it a Traveling Favorite Handycam Station Keeps You Connected, Charged & Ready 3.0-inch Hybrid Swivelscreen LCD w/ Slideshow Capabilit

y Memory Stick Duo Media Captures Video Clips and Stills Shoot Like a Pro w/ a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Uniquely Styled Design Makes it a Favorit Traveling Companion Supplied Unique Handycam Station Keeps Your Camcorder Connected, Charged and Ready for Playback at All Times 3.0-inch Hybrid Swivelscreen Touch Panel LCD Puts the Fun at Your Fingertips with Slideshow Plus Capability Email Digital Sitlls and Mini Movies Via Optional Memory Stick Duo Media Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Helps You Shot Like a Pro DCR-PC55 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Features Advanced HAD CCD Imager - 1/6-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 340K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. MiniDV Recording - Offers up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution, 3X the color bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom - The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens - Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Progressive Shutter System - A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Analog to Digital Conversion with Pass-Through - Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK1 interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System - Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. 3.0-inch Touch Panel SwivelScreen Hybrid LCD Display (123K Pixels) - Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Handycam Station - The supplied Handycam Station provides quick and easy connections to a TV for viewing or to a PC for editing and sharing video. Just placing the camcorder on the Handycam Station instantly makes the connections- no need to search for cables or wires when charging or playing back. USB Streaming - Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video conferencing system. i.LINK1 DV Interface - A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System - Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sony's exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Picture Package Software - Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media5 - Capture still images at 640x480 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices6. Slide Show Plus - Playback your still images on the large 3-inch hybrid LCD screen. Choose from 4 playback styles: simple, monotone, fancy and standard. Tele Macro Function - Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out. Active Interface Shoe - Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes - Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Picture Effects - Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and Solarize. Battery Information - At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Manual Focus - Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. Easy Handycam Button - Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.

DCR-HC90 Mini-DV Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free! (Sony) $999.95  With a 3.0 Megapixel Imager and a 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD the DCR-HC90 is small, compact and powerful for recording both video and stills. Utilizing a built-in flash the camcorder can capture the most difficult of images in vivid detail and color. Direct your own personal movies with the . Interactive video recording features put you in control of the show. The on screen Zoom and Record buttons allows you to have additional shooting flexibility as well as convenience. The touch panel 2.7-inch LCD display creates ease of control, so you can manage video recording with just the touch of a button. The DCR-HC90 features 3.3 Megapixel Advanced CCD imager for enhanced digital video and digital still photographic performance. MiniDV recording offers 3X the color band width with significantly higher signal to noise ratio, so your video is consistently crystal clear. The SteadyShot picture stabilization system uses motion sensors to detect and correct any camera shake for smoother video quality. The Ulti

mate 2 in 1 Device Offers Increased Versatility Print Stills Images Easily w/ Pictbridge Connectivity 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) Hybrid Swivelscreen Touch Panel LCD Memory Stick Duo Media Captures Video Clips and Stills Shoot Like a Pro w/ Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens The Ultimate 2 in 1 Device Offers Increased Versatility 3 Megapixel Performance for Detailed Video and Printable Stills with Pcitbridge Connectivity 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) Hybrid Swivelscreen Touch Panel LCD Puts Control at Your Fingertips Email Digital Stills and Mini Movies Via Supplied Memory Stick Duo Media Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnat T* Lens Helps You Shoot Like a Pro Intelligent Built-in Flash for Perfect Stills in Imperfect Light SURROUND SOUND Recording Capability with Optional Microphone and Click to DVD Software DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder Features 3.3 Megapixel (Gross) Advanced HAD CCD Imager - 1/3-inch Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD with 690K (effective) Pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 530 lines of Horizontal Resolution) and still image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your Digital videos and Digital still photography performance. MiniDV Recording - Offers up to 530 lines of Horizontal Resolution, 3X the color Bandwidth and a significantly higher signal/noise ratio, to provide spectacular video performance. 10X Optical/120X Digital Zoom - The Optical Zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme Digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of Digital zooms. Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens - Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased Contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare. Progressive Shutter System - A mechanical shutter system that provides Progressive Scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass-Through - Convert and/or record any Analog NTSC video source to Digital video via the Analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the Digital Handycam Camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your Analog footage. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System - Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality like some other Digital stabilization systems. 2.7-inch Wide Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) - The 2.7-inch Wide (16:9) LCD Screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved Resolution. The high Resolution 123K Pixel LCD Screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons - For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-HC90 features Zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD Screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots. USB Streaming - Stay connected to family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio over the internet using the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene on the camcorder's tape. It's like having your own video conferencing system. i.LINK DV Interface - A Digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between two compatible devices. This connection allows for pure Digital transfer between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as camcorders, Digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. One Touch Wide Angle Shooting - Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button. Picture Package Software - Easily organize still images and video, and turn them into stunning music videos using the supplied software. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo Media - Capture still images at 2016x1512 (3.0 Megapixel) Resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Tele Macro Function - Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out. Active Interface Shoe - Provides a location directly on the camcorder on which to add optional accessories while providing power and two-way communication to those accessories. Super NightShot Plus INFRARED System - With Sony's Super NightShot INFRARED System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in INFRARED system, but without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes - Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Picture Effects - Get creative when recording or playing back your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone and Solarize. Battery Information - At the touch of a button, battery information is displayed on the LCD Screen when charging and when the camcorder is turned off. The Display will show how much the battery is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the LCD Screen or in the viewfinder. Manual Focus - Allows the user to manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's Auto Focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. Easy Handycam Button - Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people, so with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are locked out leaving only the buttons essential for recording operational.