The Canon FV M1 digital video camcorder, the company’s flagship single-CCD model, meets the exacting demands of high-amateur users with outstanding image quality and shooting features, whether taking still shots or shooting movies.

Advanced imaging technology includes a high-resolution 2.2-megapixel CCD sensor and an RGB primary color filter, which achieves more accurate color reproduction with finer gradations than conventional complementary color filters. Moreover, the FV M1 features Canon’s proprietary DIGIC DV image processor.

The camcorder is equipped with a high-resolution Canon zoom lens that maximizes the full potential of the 2.2-megapixel CCD as well as enabling up to 11x optical magnification. Incorporating an Optical Image Stabilizer, the lens automatically corrects for camera shake without causing any degradation of image quality, making possible smooth, steady images throughout the entire zoom range. Opening creative possibilities, a six-blade iris diaphragm allows users to employ natural background blur effects usually achieved using SLR cameras.

For the first time in a Canon camcorder, the FV M1 offers true 16:9 wide-format shooting for full-screen reproduction on wide-screen televisions without any loss of image quality. Moreover, optical image stabilization means that wide-format images can be recorded free of blur, even when filmed by hand.

Realizing outstanding performance, the FV M1 features a bright 3.5″ LCD monitor for viewing ease, a user-friendly mode dial that makes it simple to set shooting conditions.

The FV M1 digital video camcorder is compatible with the PictBridge industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for the direct printing of photos from digital cameras. In addition to Canon’s range of Direct Print-compatible printers, users can connect the camcorders directly to any printer enabled for PictBridge and output photos (JPEG) without having to use a computer.