A Movie Studio in Your Pocket Whether you travel to the lush tropic rainforests, white sandy beaches, or busy market places brimming with local colour, the Canon MV6iMC is the one item that will never be left home. Ultra compact, superior quality, the MV6iMC guarantees a journey back anytime you choose. Features DiGIC DV - A digital imaging processor chip found in MV6iMC, produces superior video and photographic images. It offers substantial benefits in colour reproduction. DiGIC DV makes it possible to achieve accurate colour for both video and digital photos. Since video and photos have different colour requirement, DiGIC DV utilizes 2 different colour techniques to maximize video quality on a TV and still image quality for print or computer display.     VIC (Video Integrated Circuit) - Embracing the industry's latest and most sophisticated technology, Canon camcorders feature an exclusive connection circuit, called VIC (Video Integrated Circuit) - a virtual powerhouse. VIC manages all functions with one single chip which produce seamless connectivity whether you are connecting to a computer, TV or VCR.     Digital Video Format & IEEE 1394 - Uses the new preferred format - MiniDV for personal and broadcast-quality video, with high audio & image quality. Up to 540 lines of horizontal resolution and minimum colour noise, MiniDV delivers a 20% clearer picture. IEEE1394-compliant DV terminal allows easy connection to a DV-compatible computer or another Canon DV Camcorder. Transfer your digital movies to computer, edit the movie, and create high-impact web sites, video e-mail, interactive CDs and DVDs or personal video album.     Image Stabilizer - High quality image stabilization system corrects camcorder shake instantly, for smooth & steady movie shooting even at full telephoto.     Genuine Canon Optical 10x Optical Zoom Lens (40-400x Digital Zoom) - With the vast Canon expertise in designing & crafting precision lenses for 35mm and broadcast TV cameras, the MV6iMC with genuine Canon optical 10x optical Zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast, taking full advantage of the DV format. The digital zoom extends the camcorder's magnification revealing details too small to see with the naked eye.     Shooting Modes - Video Mode Video Mode delivers smooth, full-motion video for playback on your TV. You also can transfer the video onto your computer to view, edit, post on the Internet, or send to friends. - Digital Photo Mode Just press the photo button to capture about 600 still pictures (6 seconds each picture) with sound, on a single 60 min videocassette in SP mode. - Motion JPEG MV6iMC allows you record short movie clips in Motion JPEG format onto the inserted memory card, for clear images and smooth playback. You may choose to record up to 10 seconds at 320 x 240 pixels or up to 30 seconds at 160 x 120 pixels. - XGA High Resolution Photos The MV6iMC captures beautiful high definition photos. Just press the photo button to capture stunning XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the included 8MB SD Memory Card. They may be captured at a variety of different image qualities and compression sizes (Superfine / Fine / Normal).     High Resolution Megapixel CCD - The MVX100i / MVX150i features a _inch megapixel CCD to create high resolution images. A stunning 1.3 Megapixel (1280 x 960 pixels) still image is recorded on a memory card.     Colour Viewfinder & Flexible 2.0" LCD Screen - The bright 2.0" LCD view screen facilitates the composition of sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder. The screen can be rotated for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around 180o to record yourself.     Programmed Auto Exposure - You may enhance the shooting capability with the additional pre-programmed auto exposure modes (Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Low Light and Night mode). Under too dark situations, the camcorder uses the *Night mode to select the ideal shutter speed and sensitivity combination to brighten up the scene without sacrificing colour. * Night Mode is available only in CAMAREA mode.     Super Night Mode and Low Light Plus Mode - You can keep on shooting with the MV6iMC even when the light has faded. With the Super Night Mode (in CAMERA mode), and Low Light Plus mode (in CARD CAMERA mode). The assist lamp lights up to illuminate the subject allowing you to capture the action without turning the lights on.     Digital Effects - The special digital effects - faders, special effects & multi-image screen extend your creativity. A wide selection of faders and special effects will add visual appeal and greater imaging variety.     Manual Controls - The fully-automatic MV6iMC gives great results even in the hands of a novice, while experts will appreciate the manual focus, exposure, white balance and shutter speed controls.     Analog Line-In / Converter - You can send an analog video signal from a TV, VCR or a camcorder into the MV6iMC and record it onto a DV Tape, or convert the analog signal into digital signal, for direct transfer to digital video devices or computers equipped with a IEEE 1394 terminal.* * The analog to digital converter may not function depending on the software used.     SD Memory Card & Multimedia Card - MV6iMC expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card or a Multimedia Card, in addition to a MiniDV cassette.     Direct Print with Canon CP-10 Direct Printer & Selected Bubble Jet Printers - Print directly from your camcorder to selected Canon Bubble Jet Printers via a single USB cable that connects the printer to the MV6iMC. You may also connect the MV6iMC with Canon CP-10 Direct Printers. All printing options can be controlled directly from the camcorder's LCD Screen. Options include: selecting the print quantity, cropping, and whether you would like bordered or borderless prints.     Exif Print - The MV6iMC supports Exif Print 2.2, a worldwide standard that enhances communication between digital cameras and printers.     Stitch Assist Mode - Create a magnificent panorama by using the StitchAssist Mode. PhotoStitch software does the aligning, overlapping and cropping the separate images to form one ultra-wide panoramic still image.     USB Terminal - USB Cable and software provided allows high speed transfer of images from your SD Memory or MultiMedia Card to your computer.     DV Messenger - With DV Messenger, you can use your Canon MV6iMC for Internet Video Chat with Microsoft Windows Messenger through IEEE1394. Control the zoom and focus of your camcorder or the person you are chatting with, preview thumbnails and transfer photos. Watch and control the video playback of either camcorder - all from your computer.