Lithium Ion Power
Analog Line-In
The Elura 40MC’s Lithium Ion
battery pack can be recharged at
any time, so you will never be
caught unexpectedly without
power when the important
For instant editing, simply connect your TV, VCR
or analog camcorder to the Elura 40MC, it will
convert your analog video signal to digital, for
direct transfer to your computer via IEEE1394
cable.* If you wish, you can first record the analog
signal to DV tape, allowing you to create a high
shooting opportunities arise.
quality master of your original.
*The Analog to Digital Converter may not function depending on the software used.
PCM Digital Sound
AV Insert and Audio Dubbing
The Elura 40MC offers two digital
audio modes, 12 and 16-bit. You can
select 16-bit mode for high-quality,
CD-equivalent stereo sound, or
Use this function to insert new video scenes recorded in SP mode from
a VCR or other another camcorder. If you’ve recorded your audio track
in 12-bit audio mode, you can also add stereo
sound from another audio source, or through
the camcorder’s internal microphone or an
12-bit to record only two of four
channels, leaving the remaining two
channels free for you to record
additional sound later.
external microphone.
Exif Print
The Elura 40MC supports Exif Print (2.2), the world-wide standard for
enhancing communication between camcorders and printers. After
connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, Exif Print uses and
optimizes the camcorder’s image data at the moment of shooting,
resulting in high quality printed photos.
Direct Print with Card Photo Printer
CP-10 (optional)
Compact and fun to use, the Card Photo Printer CP-10 produces high-
resolution 300 x 300 dpi dye-sublimated prints using only your Elura
40MC: no computer required! A single cable connects the printer to your
Elura 40MC, and you can perform cropping and other functions right
from the camera. Credit card-sized prints are perfect for storing, sharing
and carrying with you. Select bordered or borderless prints, full-size
labels, or even a sheet of eight mini-labels.
Flexible LCD View Screen and
Color Viewfinder
The Elura 40MC’s bright 2.0” LCD view screen that makes it easy to
compose sensational shots without having to squint into the viewfinder.
You can rotate the screen for high-or low-angle shots, or turn it around
180° to record yourself. When you’re done shooting, the screen is
perfect for reviewing your scenes. When scooting
conditions are too bright for the LCD, the screen
tucks neatly away, and you can go on shooting using
the full-color eyecup viewfinder.
Manual Controls
The fully-automatic Elura 40MC gives great results even in the hands of
a novice, while experts will appreciate the manual focus, exposure,
white balance and shutter speed controls.
AE Shift
Night Mode
This function lets you control how dark or light the camcorder
Even when the light has faded, you can keep on shooting with the Elura 40MC’s
Night Mode. The camcorder selects the optimal shutter
speed based on the brightness of the subject, allowing
improved brightness and color. Now you can
sets the Auto Exposure level.
Program Auto Exposure
capture the action without turning the lights on.
While the Elura 40MC’s Easy Recording mode is fine for most shooting
situations, the camcorder also includes seven additional pre-programmed
auto exposure modes (Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Low
Light and Night) each carefully designed to give you the best
Stitch Assist
With the included Stitch Assist software application you can use the Elura
40MC to create magnificent 360° panoramas. Just shoot your panoramic
landscape from all angles (eight shots is usually sufficient for a full 360°
view), and transfer them to your computer. Then simply select and arrange
your images in the correct order, and Stitch Assist does the rest, aligning,
overlapping and cropping the separate images to form one continuous loop.
possible image results under special shooting conditions.
Sand & Snow
Portrait
Low Light
Spotlight
Sports
Digital Effects
The Elura 40MC features an impressive array of special digital image effects to add
to your video recordings, for variety and impact at the touch of a button.
Faders
Special Effects
Multi-image Screen
Add a variety of transitions to your movies
with a fade to or from black. Choose from
Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip,
Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam and Tide.
Add interest and variety to your images
during recording and playback with Art,
Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube,
Wave, Color Mask or Mirror.
* In Card mode: Only black and white is available.
Divide your screen into four, nine or sixteen
pictures with the Image Capture function.
You can choose the speed at
which the images are captured:
Manual, Slow, Moderate or Fast.
MULTI
IMAGE
SCREEN
Puzzle
Cube
Flip
Ball
• Microphone Terminal
• Built-in Speaker
• Photo Search/Date Search
• Time Code/Date Code
• 16:9 Wide Screen Mode
• Composite and S-Video Input/Output
• Self-Timer
• Confirming/Warning Beeps
• Zero Set Memory
• Record Search & Review
• LANC Terminal*
* Connect only equipment bearing the LANC symbol.
XGA High Resolution Photos
Digital Photo Mode
Using advanced dual image processing the Elura
40MC captures beautiful, high-definition photos.
Just press the photo button to capture up to 40
stunning XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) images onto the
included 8MB SD Memory card.
Not only is the Elura 40MC an outstanding video camcorder, with digital photo
mode it becomes a digital still camera as well. Capture more than 700 crisp VGA
(640 x 480 pixel) still images on a single videocassette (in SP mode). Combine
video and still pictures together with the added benefit of
audio. The Elura 40MC can also capture approximately 90
VGA (640 x 480 pixel) pictures onto an 8MB SD Card.
SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard*
The Elura 40MC expands video possibilities with a built-in slot for an SD (Secure Digital) Memory
Card or a MultiMediaCard, in addition to a Mini DV cassette. These ultra-small and ultra-light
digital memory cards can record, store and manage still images and small video clips. Easily
transfer still images and movie clips to your PC directly from the camcorder. Copy still images
from videocassette to memory card, and vice versa. Produce effects not
possible with just a cassette using one of three types of Card Mix Effects.
Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory
Card (such as picture frame or crashing waves) then combine it with the
live video recording.
*An 8MB SD Memory Card is supplied with the camcorder.
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal
Included Software
An IEEE 1394-compliant DV terminal lets you connect the Elura 40MC to
a DV-compatible computer or another Canon DV camcorder. Transfer
your digital movies to your computer’s hard disk, edit your scenes, then
use them to create high-impact Web sites, video email,
The Elura 40MC kit includes the Digital Video Solution Disk, with a suite of
helpful software for image management and editing, including:
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) let you easily
download, browse, archive and retouch your still images. Automatically
resize images and attach them to e-mail, arrange them for printing, and
add text anywhere on the page. Arcsoft PhotoImpression lets you easily
convert still images to sepia color, apply other special effects, edit them or
use them to create attractive greeting cards and calendars. Arcsoft
VideoImpression gives you an array of easy-to use tools for editing and
applying special effects to movies, or attaching them to your e-mail.
interactive CDs and DVDs, or a personal video album.
USB Terminal
Allows high-speed transfer of photos and movie clips from your SD
Memory Card or MultiMediaCard to your computer. By using the USB
cable and software provided, you can process and organize your images
and video on your PC.
Motion JPEG
*System requirements: Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP
The Elura 40MC lets your record short movie clips in Motion JPEG format
onto the inserted memory card, for clear images and
systems with built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.
smooth playback. You may choose to record up to
10 seconds at 320 X 240 pixels or up to 30 seconds
at 160 X 120 pixels.
Accessories
Power Sources
Creative Shooting Accessories
Maximum recording time
Zoom Remote Controller
Wide-converter
Max. Recording Time
Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Screen Using the Viewfinder
Typical Recording Time*
Using the LCD Screen
Battery
pack
ZR-1000
Plug into the Elura
40MC’s LANC
terminal for control of
record start and stop,
zoom, focus and other
functions while the
WD-28
Gives wide-angle coverage
at 0.7x
NB-2L
BP-2L12
1hr. 15 min.
2hr. 40 min.
55 min.
2hr.
35 min.
80 min.
30 min.
1hr. 5min.
*Typical Recording Time: Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming and power on/off. Actual time may vary.
Tele-converter
Lithium Ion Battery Packs
Car Battery Charger
TL-28
camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without
having to touch the camcorder itself.
BP-2L12
CBC-NB2
Use this handy charger to charge
NB-2L/BP-2L12 batteries from
your car’s cigarette lighter socket.
NB-2L
Increases focal length 1.7Zx
Filter Set
Adapter Bracket
FS-28U
Includes neutral density (ND
8) filter and MC protector.
SA-1
This handy bracket lets
you attach an external
microphone or VL-10Li
video light.
Carrying Accessories
Canon Digital Video
Cassettes
Genuine Leather
Battery Video Light
VL-10Li
Powerful 10W illumination.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment,
we recommend Canon-brand accessories
or products bearing the same mark.
A BP-900 series battery
attaches directly, for
cable-free operation.
(Optional BP-900 Series battery
and charger required)
Digital Video Head
Cleaning Cassette
Digital Video Cassette
Soft Carrying Case
Soft Carrying Case
Availability may vary by area.
DVM-E60/DVM-E80
SC-1000
SC-A50
DVM-CL
Specifications
System requirements:
Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP systems with built-in USB
ports, or only systems equipped with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC
Power consumption (while recording with the AF turned on) 3.4W (Using viewfinder); 4.4W (Using LCD screen)
Television system
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Operating System
CPU
150Hz or better
RAM
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)
Digital component recording
Windows
Windows 98
32MB or more
64MB or more
128MB or more
20MB or more
128MB or more
Audio recording system
Image sensor
PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch);
Windows Me/ Windows 2000
Windows XP
1
/6
inch CCD (charge coupled device), approx 680,000 pixels
300Hz or better
PowerPC
(card: 630,000 effective pixels, tape: 340,000 effective pixels)
Macintosh
Mac OS 8.6-9.2
Mac OS X (10.1)
Tape format
Tape speed
Maximum recording time (with an 80 min. cassette)
Videocassettes bearing the
SP: 3 ips (18.81 mm/s), LP: 1
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
mark.
ips (12.56 mm/s)
/
4
/2
Operating System
Free hard disk space
Fast forward/rewind time
Lens
Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
F/1.8-2.3, 10x power zoom, f=2.5-25 mm
(7x power zoom, 3.5-25 mm in CARD CAMERA mode)
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Windows
ZoomBrowserEX
PhotoStitch
120MB or more
40MB or more
25MB or more
Focusing system
USB TWAIN Driver
USB WIA Driver
Arcsoft Photo Impression
Minimum focusing distance
Maximum shutter speed
Minimum illumination
Recommended illumination
Filter diameter
3 ft 3 3/8 inch (1 m), (3/8 inch (1 cm) on maximum wide angle)
1/2,000 sec. (1/250 sec. when using a memory card)
2.4 lx (using the Night program in TAPE CAMERA mode)
More than 100 lx
125MB or more
30MB or more
120MB or more
40MB or more
120MB or more
30MB or more
Arcsoft Video Impression
ImageBrowser
Macintosh
28 mm
PhotoStitch
Arcsoft PhotoImpression
Arcsoft VideoImpression
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Microphone
0.5 inch, TFT color LCD, approx. 113,000 pixels
2 inch, TFT color, approx. 130,000 pixels
Stereo electret condenser Microphone
Memory Card
Recording media
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Number of recording pixels
Still image: 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Movie: 320 x 240 pixels (approx. 10 sec.)*, 160 x 120 pixels (approx/. 30 sec.)*
*The figures in brackets represent the maximum length of one movie clip.
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant,
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant (only images marked for printing)
Still image: JPEG (compression mode: Superfine/Fine/ Standard); Movie: Motion JPEG
1024 x 768: Superfine 14 images/Fine 20 images/Standard 39 images,
640 x 480: Superfine 35 images/Fine 52 images/ Standard 86 images
*The actual number varies depending on the images. Sample images recorded on
the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number.
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THE CANON Elura 40MC KIT
Image format
• Elura 40 MC
• NB-2L Battery Pack
File format
Estimated SD Memory Card
SDC-8M capacities*
• CB-2LT Battery Charger
• CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter
• Wireless Controller WL-D77
• S-150 S-video Cable
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• SDC-8M SD Memory Card
• Software/USB Cable
USB terminal (USB 2.0 compliant)
DV terminal input/output
A/V terminal input/output
Special 4-pin connector (conforms to IEEE 1394)
φ3.5 mm minijack
Audio input:
-10 dBV/at least 40 kohms, unbalanced
-10 dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms, unbalanced
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
output:
Video:
S-video terminal input/output
Operating temperature range
Dimensions
1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
32-104º F (O-40º C)
2 x 4 3
13 3
/
8
x 3 1
oz (380 g)
/
2
inch (55 x 111 x 89 mm)
Weight
/
8
Pictures simulated
Errors and omissions excepted. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Subject to change without notice.
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