Optura Pi Instruction Manual

Quick Overview
7
E
Optical technology
stabilizes your
recordings even in long
telephoto shots.
Introducing the OPTURA Pi
OPTURA Pi is a next
generation digital video
camcorder that conforms
to the digital video D
standard and is equipped
with the IEEE 1394 DV
terminal to give you
outstanding picture
quality.
Advanced digital
technology allows you to
add special effects during
recording or playback.
Display 4, 9 or 16 still
images at once with the
multi-image screen.
Digital Video
Shoot both superb quality
video and beautifully
clear still pictures
(Digital Motor Drive).
Choose your favorite
scenes from videos (taken
using progressive scan)
and display them as blur-
free still pictures too!
Progressive Scan CCD
The OPTURA Pi has the
technology to capture
crisp, clear, digital still
pictures.
Still Photos
Digital Effects
Optical Image Stabilizer
3.5” LCD Screen
A big LCD screen makes
it easy for you to shoot
colorful, well composed
video. It is also great for
playback.
Dubbing Function
OPTURA Pi’s dubbing
function is easy to use.
You can add digital
effects during dubbing.
Audio Dubbing/A/V Insert
Editing
Add new sound to
original sound, or
replace original sound
and images on a
prerecorded tape.
Analog Line-in Recording
Connect to a VCR or
analog camcorder and
record onto a DV tape in
the OPTURA Pi.
12× Lens and 48× Digital
Zoom
PCM Digital Sound
Advanced Accessory Shoe
Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3
or the Directional Stereo Microphone
DM-50 (both optional) to be easily
attached and powered by the camera’s
own power source. Also attach the
Speedlite 550EX, 380EX or 220EX
for EOS cameras (all optional).
#2_OPTURA Pi_E(07-33) 1/25/00 13:40 Page 7 (1,1)