System Recording system Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording Signal system Complies with PAL system Video signal recording system Digital component recording Audio signal recording system PCM digital recording 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel, 12-bit, 32 kHz, 4-channel (stereo 1 and 2) Compatible video cassettes Mini DV cassettes with DV mark Tape speed Approx. 18.83 mm/second (in SP mode), Approx. 12.57 mm/second (in LP mode) Recording/playing time Approx. 80 minutes (in SP mode using 80-minute tape), 120 minutes (in LP mode using 80-minute tape) Fast-forward/reverse time Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape) Image sensing device 1/3.4 inch interlaced CCD, RGB primary color filter, Total pixels: Approx.2,200,000, Effective pixels: Approx. 1,770,000 (tape recording), Approx. 2,000,000 (card recording) LCD monitor 3.5-inch TFT color LCD; Approx. 246,000 pixels Viewfinder 0.33-inch TFT color LCD; Approx. 113,000 pixels Microphone Stereo using electret condenser microphone Lens During tape recording f=4.7 to 47 mm (35 mm equivalent; Approx. 40.7 to 407 mm) F1.6 to 1.9 During card recording f=5.2 to 47 mm (35 mm equivalent; Approx. 42.4 to 383 mm) F1.8 to 2.8 Zoom During tape recording Optical 10X, Digital 40X/200X (selectable) During card recording Optical 9X, Digital 36X Lens configuration 12 elements in 9 groups, one aspherical lens with high-refraction glass is used Filter diameter 46 mm P0.75 Image stabilizer Optical system Focus adjustment TTL system AF included (3-point frame selection: Card mode), manual adjustment is possible Minimum object distance During Tape recording 20 mm (wide end), 1 m (full zoom area) During card recording 60 mm (wide end), 1 m (full zoom area) Color temperature switching Automatic tracking, set/preset function included Minimum subject illumination Approx. 1.3 lx (In Night mode [1/2]sec) Recommended subject illumination Approx. 100 lx or higher Subject illumination range Approx. 1.3 lx to Approx. 100,000 lx (when white LED is not on) Aperture Servo 6 leaves       Auxiliary light White LED Auto lighting in Super Night mode (According to available light)       Recording onto SD memory card or MultiMedia Card Compression format/Image size Still image recording JPEG/1632 x 1224, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 dots, Progressive Photo Continuous shooting (Approx. 2 to 3 frame/sec) Motion video recording MPEG-4: 352 X 288, 176 X 144 12.5 frame/sec Audio (ADPCM digital recording) 16-bit 1-channel (8 kHz), 4-bit       I/O terminals (level/impedance) DV terminal Special 4-pin connector (Complies with IEEE1394) Auto input/output switching Video/Audio terminal (AV terminal) _3.5mm 4-pin jack Auto input/output switching Video signals 1 Vp-p/75_ Unbalanced, Synchronization negative Audio signals During input: Min.-10 dBv/40 k_ Unbalanced During output: Max. -10dBv (with 47k_ load)/3 k_ Unbalanced S-Video terminals 4-pin mini-DIN auto input/output switching Brightness + synchronization signal:1 Vp-p/75_ Color signal (color burst): 0.3Vp-p/75_ Headphone terminal _3.5 mm stereo mini-jack -25dBv (with 16_ load and max. volume)/47_ External microphone input terminal _3.5mm stereo mini-jack Min. -57 dBv (using 600_ microphone)/5 k_ Min. -37 dBv (using 600_ microphone)/5 k_: During MIC-ATT operation USB port 5-pin connector (mini-B Receptacle) Editing (LANC) terminal None DC input terminal _3.4 mm jack Accessory shoe Compatible with Advanced Accessory Shoe       Power Power supply 7.4 V DC (Battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) Power consumption Approx. 4.5 W (using EVF), Approx. 5.7 W (using LCD monitor) During recording and AF focusing Operating temperature 0 to 40_ Dimensions (WHD) 80 x 90 x 201 mm (Protruding parts excluded) Weight Camcorder alone Approx. 725g Total equipped weight Approx. 830g (Including BP-512, DVM-E30, lens caps, lens hood, lithium coin battery, SDC-8M)
	All data measurements are according to Canon testing standard. Product specifications are subject to change and improvement without prior notice.