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FV300

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Marketed February 2003

The Canon FV300 is an introductory-model digital video camcorder that incorporates a powerful 18x optical zoom lens in a stylish compact design.

Though an introductory model, the FV300 offers several of the advanced features of the FV40, including a high-definition 1/6″ 680,000-pixel interlaced CCD, a MACS camera-signal-processing LSI, and an Image Stabilizer to realize outstanding imaging performance. The new unit also optimizes functionality through its intuitive operating control layout, offering outstanding ease of use.

Power supply (rated): 7.4 V DC (Battery)
9.5 V DC (DC IN)
Power consumption: 2.9 W (using viewfinder), 3.8 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.)
Image sensor: 1/6″ CCD (charge coupled device)
approx. 680,000 pixels
(approx. 340,000 effective pixels-tape)
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/1.6 – 2.9, 18x power zoom, 2.8 – 50.4 mm
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 when using memory card)
Minimum illumination: 1.6 lx using the Night program during tape recording
Recommended illumination: More than 100 lx
Filter diameter: 30.5 mm
Viewfinder: 0.33″, color LCD
(approx. 113,000 pixels)
LCD screen: 2.5″ measured diagonally
(approx. 112,000 pixels)
Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
DV terminal: Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE 1394)
Video terminal: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio terminal: Input level: -10 dBV/40 kohm, unbalanced
Output level: -10 dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
Operating temperature range: 32 – 104° F (0 – 40° C)
Dimensions: 103 x 58 x 147 mm (4.1 x 2.3 x 5.8 in.)
Weight: 520 g (1.2 lbs.)