Europe, Asia, Oceania- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | May 1989 |
| Original Price | 225,000 yen (with accessories) |
Canon developed the second series of camcorders featuring a rotating grip with built-in viewfinder. The E440 was the top-of-the-line 8mm camcorder targeted at hardware-oriented users who demand high-quality image, multifunctionality, and superb operability. The E440 featured a high-performance 8x zoom lens and the first see-through title function.
| Video recording system | 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system (NTSC) – Luminance signal: FM azimuth recording – Chrominance signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording |
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| Audio recording system | Frequency multiplexing system | |
| Television system | NTSC system | |
| Tape format | 8 videocassette | |
| Tape speed | 14.345mm/s | |
| Maximum recording time | 120 min. (with a 120-min. cassette) | |
| Fast forward/rewind time | Approx. 6 min. (with a 120-min. cassette) | |
| Image sensor | 1/2″ CCD (charge-coupled device), 360,000 pixels (330,000 effective pixels) | |
| Viewfinder | 0.7″ Monochrome electronic viewfinder | |
| Built-in microphone | Omnidirectional electret condenser microphone | |
| Lens | 8.7-70mm focal length, 12 groups 14 lenses, filter diameter: 46mm, P = 0.75, Minimum shooting distance: 120cm | |
| Focusing system | Active 3-point autofocus using infrared beam | |
| Minimum illumination | 7 lx(E440 ) , 25 lx(E440 | |
| Illumination range | 7 lx-100,000 lx(E440 ) , 25 lx-100,000 lx(E440 | |
| Aperture | Auto iris servo system | |
| Output terminal (level/impedance) | Video/audio output terminal | RCA-pin jack |
| Video output terminal | 1Vp-p/75 ohms | |
| Audio output terminal | -10dBv (at 3 kohms load) | |
| External microphone terminal | 3.5mm mini jack | |
| Power supply | 6V DC | |
| Power consumption | Approx. Less than 9.5W (Forwarding) , Approx. 8.3W (AF mode) | |
| Operating temperature range | 32-104°F (0-40°c) | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 157mm x 149mm x 257mm (excluding tiny projection) | |
| Weight | Body: Approx. 1500g When recording: Approx. 1800g (including battery, 8mm videocassette) |
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