Gadgets and Gizmos

Canon’s Optura 30 camcorder unites the worlds of video and photography like never before. It achieves premium quality video and photos by combining Genuine Canon Optics, a 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor, DIGIC DV image processor and a Print & Share button that makes direct printing and downloading images to a computer easier than ever.

This versatile DV camcorder combines such innovative Canon video capabilities as an RGB Primary Colour Filter for superior colour rendition, improved audio processing for crisp, clean sound recording, a high resolution, and true 16:9 widescreen mode. The Optura 30 also includes many of the most sought after digital still camera features including a built in automatic flash, selectable focus points, auto exposure bracketing, continuous shooting for up to five frames per second and PictBridge printer compatibility.

The Optura 30 Mini DV camcorder features a 12x Optical Zoom/240x Digital Zoom as well as Canon’s Image Stabilizer that instantly reduces camcorder shake even when you’re shooting handheld with the zoom fully extended.

Imagine a camcorder, digital camera, and webcam seamlessly combined, and fitting in the palm of your hand. Compromise is a thing of the past; the Optura 30 delivers the best of both worlds, giving you the freedom to capture exceptional quality video and breathtaking photos simultaneously.

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The Canon ZR80 gives you portable movie-making power with features that will inspire you. Starring the superior clarity of Canon’s 18x Optical Zoom Lens paired with an advanced image stabilization system, the ZR80 will keep all your memories looking sharp and true to life.

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Whether you’re shooting the excitement of a high school graduation ceremony, your family’s first trip abroad, or the antics of your favourite pet, the ultra compact Elura 60 mini DV camcorder creates home movies and digital photos with life-like clarity.

Inside this miniature marvel resides a 1.33 megapixel CCD and Canon’s DIGIC DV image processor, ensuring vivid colour, sharp picture and high resolution for capturing video and still images. Capture the smallest details with world renowned Canon optics – the Elura 60 has a 14x optical/280x digital zoom lens.

A high-quality Image Stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, so your videos always look smooth, steady and natural. In addition to using MiniDV cassettes, the Elura 60 has a built-in slot for a SD (Secure Digital Memory Card) or a MultiMediaCard when using the camcorder as a digital camera.

The Still Image shooting mode allows you to simultaneously take still shots while recording video. A new Print / Share button makes direct printing and downloading images to a computer easier than ever. Print without the use of a PC as this PictBridge compatible camcorder is direct print capable. Don’t stop shooting when the sun goes down, the Elura 60 is equipped with Night Mode. The Elura 60 – incredibly small in size, incredibly large in performance.

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Whether you’re shooting video on vacation or stills at the soccer game, the ultra compact Elura 70 mini DV camcorder travels well. Inside this miniature marvel resides a 1.33 Megapixel CCD and Canon’s DIGIC DV image processor, ensuring vivid colour, sharp picture and high resolution for capturing video and still images.

Capture the smallest details with world renowned Canon optics – the Elura 70 has an 18x optical/360x digital zoom lens with a 0.7x wide attachment lens. A high-quality Image Stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, so your videos always look smooth, steady and natural.

In addition to using MiniDV cassettes, the Elura 70 has a built-in slot for a SD (Secure Digital Memory Card) or a MultiMediaCard when using the camcorder as a digital camera. The Still Image shooting mode allows you to simultaneously take still shots while recording video. A new Print / Share button makes direct printing and downloading images to a computer easier than ever.

Print without the use of a PC as this PictBridge compatible camcorder is direct print capable. Don’t stop shooting when the sun goes down, the Elura 70 has Night Mode, and the additional night shooting ability of Super Night and Night Plus Mode.

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Shoot high-quality stills and video with the powerful PowerShot S1 IS. This compact 3.2 Megapixel camera incorporates a super long 10x optical 38-380mm(in 35mm equivalent) zoom lens with a high-speed Zoom Motor so you can get intensely close to the action at top speed in near silence.

When you’re shooting a movie or zooming in for a tight close-up, the PowerShot S1 IS and its exclusive Image Stabilizer technology detects motion and instantly counteracts camera shake so you get rock steady shots-automatically.

With the PowerShot S1 IS you can shoot DV-quality VGA movies with full motion (30 frames per second) and superior sound with zooming ability for up to one hour depending on the size of your CF card and camera settings. Life moves fast, so Canon equipped the PowerShot S1 IS with a DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS technology for rapid camera response.

In addition, the Vari-Angle LCD monitor on the S1 IS has enhanced resolution giving you a clearer image preview and review. Printing with the S1 IS is simple – print direct to any Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge supported printer – no PC is required. The PowerShot S1 IS – the digital still camera that shoots full-motion movies.

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