- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | May 2002 |
The IXY DV 3, measuring just 11.1 (h) x 5.0 (w) x 8.9 (d) cm and weighing 380 grams (body only), incorporates an array of miniaturization innovations to realize exceptional portability. Incorporating a 1/6″ 680,000-pixel interlaced CCD and complementary color filter, the unit enables users to capture high-quality still images at up to XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels) resolution in standard, fine and super fine compression modes, as well as record video. Canon’s new proprietary camera-signal-processing LSI (large-scale integrated) circuit contributes to natural color reproduction rivaling that achieved with a primary color filter. Furthermore, the LSI circuit assumes that tape-recorded images will be displayed on TV monitors and card-recorded images printed out in a manner akin to images captured using a Canon digital camera, and automatically optimizes color processing accordingly to ensure vivid high-quality color reproduction in either mode.
The new model features an ergonomic design for hand-held comfort and control button placement that balances maximum functionality with operational ease. A color viewfinder, tilted upward to allow a natural viewing posture, facilitates shooting in bright sunlight or other conditions less suited for view screen use. Styled with a silver-colored metallic casing and a body shape that highlights the unit’s lens, the IXY DV 3 achieves a refined look distinguished by blue color accents around the viewfinder and front panel.
Canon’s new camcorder accommodates both MMC (MultiMediaCard) and SD (Secure Digital) memory card recording-media formats for the easy and convenient capturing of digital still images. Once captured, still images can be downloaded effortlessly to a personal computer using the USB cable supplied with the optional AK-210 accessory pack, or using a commercially available PC card adapter or card reader unit. The IXY DV 3 also connects via a dedicated cable directly to Canon’s CP-10 compact card photo printer for high quality color prints without having to use a personal computer.
The IXY DV 3 digital camcorder enables the card-based recording of video in the Motion-JPEG (MJPEG) format, making it possible for users to download video clips to a personal computer and distribute their images easily as e-mail attachments.
| Power supply (rated): | 7.4 V DC (Battery) 7.2 V DC (DC IN) |
| Power consumption: | 3.4 W (using Viewfinder) 4.4 W (using LCD screen) |
| Television system: | EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal |
| Video recording system: | 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system) Digital component recording |
| Audio recording system: | PCM digital sound: 16-bit (48 kHz/2 ch.) 12-bit (32 kHz/4 ch.) 2x SP and 3x SP: 12-bit only (32 kHz/2 ch.) |
| Image sensor: | 1/6″ CCD (charge coupled device) approx. 680,000 pixels (approx. 630,000 effective pixels) |
| Tape format: | Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark |
| Tape speed: | SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/sec.) LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/sec.) |
| Maximum recording time (with an 80-min. cassette): |
SP: 80 min. LP: 120 min. |
| Fast forward/rewind time: | 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60-min. cassette) |
| Lens: | f/1.8 – 2.3, 10x power zoom, 2.5 – 25.0 mm (7x power zoom, 3.5-25 mm in CARD CANERA mode) |
| Focusing system: | TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible |
| Minimum focusing distance: | 1 m (3 ft. 3 3/8 in.) 1 cm (3/8 in.) on maximum wide angle |
| Maximum shutter speed: | 1/2,000 sec. (1/250 sec. when using a memory card) |
| Minimum illumination: | 2.4 lx using the Low-Light program |
| Recommended illumination: | More than 100 lx |
| Viewfinder: | 0.5″, color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels) |
| LCD screen: | 2.0″ measured diagonally (approx. 130,000 pixels) |
| Microphone: | Stereo electret condenser microphone |
| DV terminal: | Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE 1394) |
| USB terminal (USB 2.0 compliant): |
mini-B |
| Video terminal: | 1 Vp-p/75 ohm unbalanced |
| S-video terminal: | 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) |
| Audio terminal: | Input level: -10 dBV/at least 40 kohm, unbalanced Output level: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohm, unbalanced |
| Operating temperature range: | 32 – 104° F (0 – 40° C) |
| Dimensions: | 50 x 111 x 89 mm (2 x 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.) |
| Weight: | 390 g (13 3/8 oz.) |