Canon MVX35i User manual

MVX35i Digital Video Camera
The compact multimedia DV camera for high-quality video and stills.

EXPERIENCE THE CANON DIFFERENCE
With Canon, the moment you watch video footage or hold a print in your hand,
the difference is clear. That’s because only Canon combines four features to
achieve premium-quality video and photos: Genuine Canon Optics, a Megapixel
CCD Image Sensor, DiG!C DV Imaging Sensor and a handy Print/Share button.
This unleashes the full digital imaging power of your Canon camera, ensuring a
superior level of clarity, colour, and excellence in video and photos.
HIGH-QUALITY MOVIES AND SUPERB
2.0 MEGAPIXEL STILL IMAGES
The robust 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor delivers superior performance
and images with stunning quality. Enjoy footage with finer detail and resolution,
or print and share great photos. Photos are recorded to an SD Memory Card at
1632 x 1224 pixels.
ENJOY TOP IMAGE QUALITY, IN BOTH VIDEO AND STILLS
The MVX35i’s DiG!C DV Image Processor achieves outstanding
video and photo performance. Since video and photos have
different colour requirements, DiG!C DV utilises two different
colour techniques, which maximise video quality on TV screens
and still image quality for printing or computer monitors.
MVX35i Digital Video Camera
CCD
Video recording
Still image recording
Memory Card
DV Tape
DiG!C DV Signal Processing 1x zoom 5x zoom 10x zoom
MAKE COMPOSITION AND VIEWING EVEN EASIER
Use the high-resolution 211,000 pixel 2.5" colour LCD screen to compose shots with ease – high or low angle
shooting becomes a breeze. Alternatively, use the colour viewfinder in bright light or to conserve power. Once
you’ve finished recording, the LCD screen makes viewing of your footage comfortable and crystal clear.
VIBRANT AND ACCURATE COLOUR
The MVX35i utilises an RGB Primary Colour Filter, which
separates the light passing through into individual red, green
and blue colour components (the same colour filtration used in
professional 3CCD cameras). This gives richer, more vibrant and
more accurate colour reproduction.
FILM ROCK-STEADY FOOTAGE
Canon’s innovative Image Stabilizer system instantly compensates
for camera shake created when shooting hand-held, full telephoto,
or on-the-move footage. In Canon’s digital video cameras, Image
Stabilizer technology is particularly effective while panning and
zooming, making videos look steady and natural.
GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION WITH CANON GENUINE OPTICS
The key to achieving quality digital video footage lies in the optics
used to capture them. Canon has a long-standing reputation for
producing high-quality, professional optics. Canon’s expertise in
designing and crafting precision lenses for photography and broadcast
TV lenses goes into every camera lens that is produced. The MVX35i’s
optical zoom (10x) delivers superb definition and contrast, while the
digital zoom (200x) reveals details too small to see with the naked eye.
Canon’s RGB Primary
Colour Filter
Other’s Complementary
Colour Filter
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16:9 Widescreen Mode 4:3 Normal Mode Black & White Sepia Mosaic
PRINT AND SHARE – SHOW OFF YOUR IMAGES QUICKLY AND EASILY
Print or download photos directly from
the MVX35i, with just a single touch of a
button. Simply connect the camera to one
of the Canon CP Photo printers, a Canon
Bubble Jet Direct Photo printer, or any
PictBridge compatible printer and press the Print/Share button
on the camera to print. Or connect your camera to your
computer and with a single push you can download and share
photos with friends and family.
ENJOY THE FEATURES OF A DIGITAL STILL CAMERA WITH
FULL PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTROL
The MVX35i offers selectable Focusing Points for bringing
off-centre subjects into sharp focus. Its Continuous
Shooting mode enables rapid fire shooting – up to 3 frames
per second (1632 x 1224) or up to 5 frames per second
(1280 x 960; 640 x 480). Simultaneous Photo Recording
lets you capture email-ready digital photos (640 x 480)
while you record video. With the press of a button, Auto
Exposure Bracketing lets you shoot three photos – normal,
underexposed and overexposed. The built-in flash with
Red-Eye Reduction is perfect for taking photos at night,
indoors, or filling in shadows.
RECORD SHORT MOVIE CLIPS DIRECTLY
TO MEMORY CARD
The MVX35i is both SD Memory Card and
MultimediaCard compatible. This allows you
to record movie clips in MPEG-4 format to the
card. These mini-movies are ideal for attaching to an email
or posting on the web. When using an SD Memory Card, you
can record video for the full length of the card.
SHOOT WIDESCREEN FOOTAGE
To match today’s popular widescreen TVs, the MVX35i can record high-resolution 16:9 video.
Unlike systems which simply record a vertically stretched picture, the MVX35i uses the full width
of the CCD, retaining image
quality and providing a
larger horizontal angle of
view at the wide end.
SHOOT WITH EASE IN ANY CONDITIONS
USING AUTO EXPOSURE MODES
Auto mode is all you need, most of the time. But, for complex photographic
situations, the Canon MVX35i has pre-programmed Auto Exposure modes
such as: Sport, Portrait, Spotlight, and Surf/Sand & Snow.
ENJOY GREATER CONTROL OVER CREATIVITY
The fully-automatic functionality of the MVX35i DV camera provides exceptional ease of use for first-time users.
For more experienced users, manual controls such as Manual Focus, Exposure, White Balance and Shutter
Speed allow you to push creativity and enhance results even further.
THE RIGHT ILLUMINATION FOR ANY
SHOOTING SITUATION
When in Night mode, the MVX35i automatically
adjusts exposure and film sensitivity settings
to bring more light into
poorly lit environments,
as well as retain colour.
In Super Night mode, it
automatically adds light
to a dark scene using a
high brightness LED light
(Mini Video Light) on the
front of the camera. In Night+ mode, this LED
light can be turned off and on manually. A Mini
Video Light, which is approximately 4x brighter
than a conventional white LED, allows you to
shoot up to 1.5 metres away in total darkness. It
can be switched on in any Program mode. For
shooting close-up subjects (less than 30cm away),
the supplied Ring Light Adaptor provides even
illumination and prevents shadows.
GIVE YOUR MOVIES A CREATIVE EDGE
For a creative touch, a more appealing look, or greater
imaging variety, switch on one of 18 digital effects such
as: Faders, Art, Black & White Picture, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball,
Cube, Wave, Colour Mask, and Mirror.
Direct print without a computer
Surf/Sand & Snow Auto Exposure mode

WD-H30.5 VL-10Li
TL-H30.5
MOVIES WITH SUPERIOR SOUND AND MANUAL AUDIO CONTROL
The MVX35i offers two digital audio modes: 12 and 16-bit. 16-bit mode offers high-quality, CD-equivalent stereo
sound, while 12-bit records four channels. A new function removes noise associated with strong wind, without
any loss of audio quality. The MVX35i also comes with Manual Audio Control that allows you to adjust the audio
level manually and monitor audio levels via the viewfinder and LCD screen.
EASY TRANSFER OF FOOTAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER
Once you’ve captured your images or your short movie clip, transferring them to your computer is easy. For fast
and convenient download of footage from an SD memory card to a computer, use the in-built USB 2.0 Hi-speed
terminal and the software provided. For high-speed transfer of video to a DV-compatible computer, use the
IEEE1394-compliant DV terminal or the USB 2.0 Hi-speed terminal*. This allows you to edit scenes and create
your very own high-quality movies.
*With Windows XP and Microsoft Movie Maker 2
CONVERT ANALOGUE INTO DIGITAL
Send an analogue video signal from a TV, VCR or a DV camera into any
MVX35i camera and you can record it onto a DV tape. Alternatively,
convert the analogue signal into a digital signal, for direct transfer to
digital video devices or computers equipped with a DV terminal.
MAKE YOUR OWN HOME MOVIES
With the included VideoPresenter software, you can create professional
looking home movies quickly and easily with audio, titles, effect and
transitions using a DV equipped PC with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000.
USE YOUR CAMERA AS A WEBCAM
Use your Canon DV camera as a sophisticated webcam
for live Internet Video Chatting using the supplied Canon
DV Messenger2 software. All you need is Microsoft®
Windows® XP Messenger and a USB or IEEE1394 terminal.
You can control the zoom and focus,
preview thumbnails, transfer photos
and control the video playback of a
remote DV camera or your own
– all from your computer.
INCLUDED KIT COMPONENTS
Battery Pack NB-2LH, Ring Light Adaptor, Compact Power Adaptor CA-570, AC Cable, Wireless Controller
WL-D84, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, Interface Cable IFC-300PCU, SD Memory Card SDC-8M.
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
The MVX35i Kit includes the following software for
image management:
 ZoomBrowser EX (Windows®) and ImageBrowser
(Macintosh®) – Lets you download, browse, archive,
and retouch photos easily.
 DV Messenger2 – Lets you use your Canon DV
Camera as a sophisticated webcam with Microsoft®
Windows® through an IEEE1394 cable.
 VideoPresenter – Allows you to create professional-
looking home movies quickly and easily using a DV
equipped PC with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Wide Converter WD-H30.5, Tele Converter TL-H30.5 and Filter Set
FS-30.5U, Battery Packs NB-2L and BP-2L14, Battery Chargers CB-2LT,
CB-2LE, Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2, Video Light VL-10Li (BP-900
series battery pack, charger and SA-1 Adaptor Bracket required),
Soft Carrying Cases SC-2000 and SC-200, DV Cable CV-150F, CV-250F,
Wrist Strap WS-20, Shoulder Straps SS-600 and SS-650.
Easy-to-use VideoPresenter software
DV Messenger allows you to link up with another
Canon DV camera user anywhere in the world
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All data based on Canon’s Standard Testing Methods. Subject to change without notice.
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MAXIMUM SHUTTER SPEED
1/2,000 second
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Yes – ±11 levels, indicated by a number (EXP lock ±0) in the viewfinder
MEMORY CARD RECORDING
Yes – Still: JPEG  1632 x 1224, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 dots in Super Fine, Fine and
Normal
Video: MPEG-4  352 x 288, 176 x 144 12.5 frames/sec
NUMBER OF RECORDED IMAGES (when using SDC-8M)
Still: from 3 – 84
Video: from 2 – 6 minutes (48KB – 16KB/sec)
MEMORY CARD COMPATIBILITY
MultimediaCard (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD)
DV TERMINAL
Yes – input and output, 4-pin connector compatible with IEEE 1394
OTHER TERMINALS
Microphone input, Headphone output, S terminal, AV terminal,
USB 2.0 Hi-speed terminal, DC input
DIGITAL EFFECTS
Yes – Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Colour Mask, Mirror
(B&W only in card recording mode)
DIGITAL FADES
Yes – Auto (black fade), Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide
RECORD SEARCH/REVIEW
Yes
AUDIO SYSTEM
PCM Stereo 16/12 bit
WIRELESS CONTROLLER
WL-D84
ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE
No
LED LIGHT
Yes
DIRECT PRINT CAPABILITY
Yes – to Canon CP Card Photo printers, selected Canon Bubble Jet Direct Photo printers
and PictBridge compatible printers
POWER SUPPLY
7.4 volts DC (battery), 8.4 volts DC (DC in)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0-40˚ C, 85% humidity
DIMENSIONS ( W x H x D)
53 x 107 x 101mm
WEIGHT
470g (body only)
OPERATING PLATFORMS
PC: Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP
MAC: Mac OS 9 or later
VIDEO SYSTEM
Mini DV/PAL
IMAGE SENSOR TYPE
1/3.4-inch interlaced CCD
SCAN TYPE
Interlace Scan
PIXELS (TOTAL/EFFECTIVE)
2,200,000/2,000,000 (on card); 1,770,000 (on tape)
LCD COLOUR SCREEN
2.5-inch/approx. 211,000 pixels
VIEWFINDER
0.33-inch TFT/approx. 113,000 pixels (colour)
LONG PLAY MODE
Yes
STILL IMAGE MODE
Yes (on tape and card)
IMAGE STABILIZER
Yes – Electronic Image Stabilizer
OPTICAL ZOOM
10x (on tape and card)
DIGITAL ZOOM
200x (on tape), 40x (on card)
LENS FOCAL LENGTH
4.7 – 47mm (40.7 – 407mm in 35mm format) on tape
4.7 – 47mm (38.3 – 383mm in 35mm format) on card
MAXIMUM APERTURE
f/1.8 (on tape and card)
MINIMUM FOCUSING DISTANCE
10mm (wide end) on tape and card
FILTER SIZE
30.5mm P0.5
AUTOFOCUS
TTL-type AF, manually adjustable
RECORDING PROGRAMS
Full Auto, Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Surf/Sand & Snow, Low Light, Night, Night+
and Super Night mode
EXPOSURE METERING
Centre-bottom-weighted average and whole area average metering and 128-segment
evaluative photometry (on tape); whole area average metering and 128-segment
evaluative photometry (on card)
SHUTTER SPEEDS
8 levels – 1/50 – 1/2,000 sec. plus 1/12.5 sec in Low Light mode and 1/2-1/500 sec. in Night,
Night+ and Super Night mode (on tape); 3 levels – 1/50 – 1/250 sec. plus 1/12.5 sec. in
Low Light mode and 1/2-1/250 sec. in Night, Night+ and Super Night mode (on card)
AUTO WHITE BALANCE
TTL 128-segments
MINIMUM LUX
0.9 lux in Night mode
MVX35i Digital Video Camera Specifications