Each still picture is recorded for approximately 6 seconds along with your own narration or surrounding sounds. Flexible LCD View Screen and Color Viewfinder The big 3.5” view screen makes it easier to compose sensational shots from any angle. It swivels and flips for maximum handling comfort and flexibility. It also tucks neatly away when bright shooting conditions make the eyecup viewfinder the preferred way to shoot. ProgramAuto Exposure Ensures great video results even in challenging shooting conditions. Select the program that matches your scene and the Optura Pi adjusts internal controls for perfect video every time. Choose from Easy Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow and Low Light. Portrait Sports Sand & Snow Spotlight SLR-Style FlashPhotography Attach a Canon E-TTL flash (220EX, 380EX or 550EX) to illuminate your subject when shooting still images in the Photo Mode. It’s just like flash photography with a Canon 35mm SLR camera. The intelligent flash works with the Optura Pi to ensure the proper exposure and overcome backlight situations and heavy shadows. With Speedlite Without Speedlite 1) Normal Movie Mode Select this recording mode when you choose to capture smooth, full motion video for playback on your TV. The Progressive Scan CCD and RGB Primary Color Filter achieve video quality worth watching again and again. Extended shooting time, Extended shooting time,Extended shooting time, a full range of features and effortl a full range of features and effortla full range of features and effortle ee PCM Digital Sound Optura Pi offers two digital audio modes to enhance the playback experience. The 16 bit mode produces the higher, CD equivalent, two- channel sound quality while the 12 bit mode records on two of four channels leaving two other channels free to dub extra sound at a later date. Analog Line-in Now it's possible to send an analog video signal from your TV, VCR or camcorder into the Optura Pi and record it onto DV. It’s great for making copies or preserving precious originals. A/V Insert andAudio Dubbing Use this feature to insert new scenes of video from your VCR or other camcorder on to a tape recorded in the SP mode. Using a recording made in the 12 bit audio mode you can also add stereo sound from another audio source or through the internal microphone or an external microphone such as the DM-50 Directional stereo microphone. One Touch Dubbing The Optura Pi includes an easy to use dubbing function for making great copies of your original recordings. You can even apply the Faders and Effects to your original recordings while copying to a tape in your VCR. Lithium Ion Power Lithium ion battery packs can be recharged at any time, so you will always be prepared for peak shooting performance, and never caught without power unexpectedly. Cut down on charging time with the high- capacity BP-522 battery pack’s* quick charging feature. When charged with the CR-560 charger kit*, the BP-522 gives 60 minutes of recording after only 15 minutes’ charging. *Optional Pictures simulated l Built-in Speaker l Photo Search/Date Search l Time Code/Date Code l LP mode (extends a 80 min. Mini DV tape to 120 min. or 60min. tape to 90 min.) l Superb Playback l Built-in charge Function l Composite S-Video Input/ Output l Self-Timer l Confirming/Warning Beeps l Zero Set Memory l World Clock l 16:9 Wide Screen TV Effect l Remote Control l Record Search & Review l LANC Terminal Digital Effects The Optura Pi includes a selection of digital effects for a more appealing look and greater imaging variety.* *When dubbing, the Multi-image Screen Effect is not available. Sepia 3 Multi-image Screen Divides your display screen into four, nine or sixteen pictures with the Image Capture feature. You can choose the speed at which the images are captured: Manual, Slow, Moderate, or Fast. Art 2 Effects Give variety to your images during recording by adding Art, Black and White, Sepia or Mosaic effects. MULTI IMAGE SCREEN 1 Faders Use the various faders to start or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Choose between Fade Trigger, Wipe, Scroll and Mosaic fades. Manual Controls In addition to being fully automatic, the Optura Pi offers manual control over focus, exposure, white balance and shutter speed. PCM Digital Sound Optura Pi offers two digital audio modes to enhance the playback experience. The 16 bit mode produces the higher, CD equivalent, two- channel sound quality while the 12 bit mode records on two of four channels leaving two other channels free to dub extra sound at a later date. Analog Line-in Now it's possible to send an analog video signal from your TV, VCR or camcorder into the Optura Pi and record it onto DV. It’s great for making copies or preserving precious originals. A/V Insert andAudio Dubbing Use this feature to insert new scenes of video from your VCR or other camcorder on to a tape recorded in the SP mode. Using a recording made in the 12 bit audio mode you can also add stereo so...