Canon Digital Video Camcorder MD255 Video System CCD Recording Medium Max Recording Time Type Total pixels Effective Pixels: Movie Effective Pixels: Still Filter Advanced Zoom Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal length 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Maximum aperture Minimum focusing distance Image Stabilizer Filter diameter Wide Attachment Image Processor Screen size Pixels Manual adjustment Multi image screen Screen size Pixels Minimum Lux. Night Mode Super Night Mode Auto/Manual Control Manual Focus Assist Program AE MiniDV 120 mins1 1/6" Interlaced CCD 1.07 megapixel 710,000 pixels 800,000 pixels Interlaced Color Correction 45x 37x 2000x 2.6 - 96.2mm MOVIE: 41.7-1877mm STILLS: 41.5 - 1536 mm f2.0 to f5.2 10mm Electronic N/A NO DIGIC DV 2.7" widescreen colour LCD 112,000 pixels Brightness NO 0.35" widescreen colour LCD 114,000 pixels Approx. 1.7 lux (Night Mode) YES NO YES/YES Joystick operation (manual mode) NO 10 Easy, Program, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks NO TTL YES YES (Daylight, Tungsten) NO 1/2000th sec. 1/6th sec. Auto Fade , Wipe Black & White, Sepia, Art, Mosaic Vivid, Neutral, Soft Skin Detail NO NO 1152 x 864, 640 x 480 NO NO NO YES NO NO 10 sec 2 sec with wireless remote YES/YES YES NO NO NO NO YES YES SD / SDHC NO NO PCM Digital Stereo (Tape): 16-bit 2ch (48kHz) 12-bit 4ch (32kHz, simultaneous 4 channel recording not possible) NO YES NO NO USB 2.0 Full Speed YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES NO LCD Video Light NO YES (v28) NO NO YES YES (multiangle remote control) NO Lithium-Ion NO BP-2L5 BP-2L14 Approx 4hrs 30mins 68 x 82 x 127 mm 390g

Image Processor LCD

Viewfinder Minimum illumination

AE Mode

Backlight Compensation White balance
Shutter speed Digital Effect Image Quality Adjustment Custom Key Still Image
Self timer REC. review/REC. search Recording mode
Backlight Compensation Type Auto Set/Preset Lock Maximum Slow Fade Effect Image Effects Custom Functions Custom Key Capture image size Continuous shooting mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Simultaneous Photo Recording Selecting AF Frame Function Histogram Photo Button Self timer REC. review/REC. search LP mode Extended Recording mode (ELP mode) Progressive shooting mode CINE image mode Still image Date Multi Media Card Secure Digital Card Movie Recording Internal Data Transfer System

Search Memory Card

Terminal
Quick Start Accessory shoe Built-in Video light Built-in Flash PC Connection kit
Wireless controller Analogue Digital Converter Battery Pack

Dimensions

Manual Rec. level control Audio Dubbing Headphone Microphone USB DV Direct Print Analogue-in AV S-video Component HDMI LANC HD-SDI / SD-SDI output Timecode I/O (switchable) Gen lock input Built-in charger Quick Start Accessory shoe Built-in Video light Built-in Flash Digital Video Solution Disk DV Network Solution Disk Application software USB cable Wireless controller Analogue Digital Converter Type Intelligent Battery System Battery included in the kit Long life Battery Longer recording time 2 WxHxD Weight
Disclaimers 1: LP recording mode 2: using EVF and optional long life BP 3: Advanced Zoom ON, 16:9 recording mode, wide end Specifications are subject to change without notice

Press release

EMBARGO: 07 January, 2008, 09:00 CET
Powerful Advanced Zoom introduced across new MiniDV line up
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Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 07 January, 2008: Canon launches the new MD200 series a range of accessible MiniDV camcorders that introduce Canons new, powerful Advanced Zoom. Advanced Zoom combines the quality of a genuine Canon video lens with the power of the DIGIC DV processor, 1 resulting in zoom ranges that extend as high as 45x magnification. 2 Each camcorder offers true widescreen recording, easy and intuitive operation, and the advantage of Canons Quick Start feature. With a number of models on offer, the MD200 series caters for a wide variety of needs from Megapixel CCD recording to camcorders that feature a microphone input connection. The new MD200 series camcorders bring affordable, high quality home moviemaking to even more consumers, said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. Easy to use and small enough to take anywhere, this new range of MiniDV models is the perfect way for anyone to catch the moviemaking bug. The top-of-the-range MD255 features: Canons new Advanced Zoom, offering up to 45x magnification Megapixel video recording and still photography features
See Technologies Explained 45x zoom for widescreen recording.
DIGIC DV image processor for superb colour reproduction
True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system Quick Start power up the camcorder in less than one second New LCD Video Light for filming close-up in poorly lit environments New multiangle remote control for extra shooting flexibility Easy shooting mode offers genuine point and shoot recording
The new MD235 features: Canons new Advanced Zoom, offering up to 45x magnification Megapixel CCD recording and DIGIC DV image processor o DIGIC DV image processor for superb colour reproduction
True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system Microphone input connection Quick Start power up the camcorder in less than one second New LCD Video Light for filming close-up in poorly lit environments New multiangle remote control for extra shooting flexibility Easy shooting mode offers genuine point and shoot recording
The new MD215 / MD216 features: Canons new Advanced Zoom, offering up to 41x magnification True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system o DIGIC DV image processor for superb colour reproduction
Quick Start power up the camcorder in less than one second New LCD Video Light for filming close-up in poorly lit environments New multiangle remote control for extra shooting flexibility Easy shooting mode offers genuine point and shoot recording
The new MD205 features: Canons new Advanced Zoom, offering up to 36x magnification True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system o DIGIC DV image processor for superb colour reproduction
Microphone input connection Quick Start power up the camcorder in less than one second New LCD Video Light for filming close-up in poorly lit environments New multiangle remote control for extra shooting flexibility Easy shooting mode offers genuine point and shoot recording

Advanced Zoom Advanced Zoom is an innovation that provides users with the ability to capture distant events such as a concert or a school sports day in amazing clarity. Combining the quality of a genuine Canon lens with the processing power of the unique DIGIC DV image processor, enhanced zoom capability is possible without compromising image quality. True Widescreen Nearly every television set sold today offers true widescreen playback but not every camcorder does. However, all MD200 series camcorders benefit from Canons True Wide High Resolution 16:9 recording system. Allowing anyone to capture stunning, panoramic movie footage, each camcorder also incorporates a widescreen 2.7 LCD the ideal way to preview movies in the correct dimensions. Right down to the widescreen EVF (Electronic Viewfinder), each model is geared for true widescreen. Complete package: stills and video The MD255 is a complete imaging package: as well as recording high quality video via its Megapixel CCD, the camcorder captures digital photographs to SD or SDHC (High Capacity) memory cards. Via the camcorders USB 2.0 Hi Speed connection, photos can be either printed directly on a PictBridge compatible printer or transferred to a computer. To manage images, a Canon Software Solution Disk is provided.
Easy to use With a compact, sculpted shape, each camcorder in the range is designed for perfect shooting comfort. The one-push Easy shooting mode automatically takes control of all key settings, allowing novice users to begin shooting immediately. For more control over advanced settings, a Joystick at the edge of the LCD screen can be used to navigate onscreen menus. New LCD video light New to Canon camcorders in 2008, the 2.7 LCD can also be used as a video light when turned to face forwards. This allows close-up subjects to be captured in poor lighting conditions. Microphone input Great movies always deserve a great soundtrack. But sometimes audio capture can prove to be a problem especially in environments where there is excessive background noise, such as a school play or a busy conference hall. A microphone
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input connection allows users to attach an external microphone to the camcorder, giving more control over sound. Full control from anywhere in the room Unlike traditional remotes that can only be used when standing in front of the lens, Canons new multiangle remote control allows users to operate the camcorder from almost any angle an additional sensor on the LCD screen simply needs to be directed towards the users position. Quick Start While most camcorders take several seconds to power up after being switched on, Quick Start powers up the camcorder almost instantly. With one push of the dedicated Quick Start button, the camcorder rests in Standby mode, conserving battery power. With one more push of the button, the camcorder is ready to record in less than one second. Quick Start allows users to capture precious memories that they might otherwise miss a childs first steps, for instance, or a matchwinning goal. Ends

About Canon Consumer Imaging (CCI), Canon Europe Canon Europe is a subsidiary of Canon Inc., founded in Japan in 1937. CCI is a leading provider of digital products for the home and the office, including: photo, video, ink jet and laser printers, All-in-One devices, projectors, scanners and fax machines. Canons corporate philosophy is kyosei, a Japanese concept that focuses on living and working together for the common good. As an environmentally aware organisation Canon is a Conservation Partner of the WWF. Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com

Model Comparison

MD255 Image sensor 1/6 CCD (approx 1.07MP) MD235 1/6 CCD (approx 1.07MP) MD215/216/205 1/6 CCD (approx. 800,000 pixels) 41x (MD215, MD216)* 36x (MD205)* Yes No
Advanced Zoom (16:9 / 4:3)

45x / 46x

Mic. input Still photography (SD/SDHC/MMC) USB (2.0 Hi Speed) Multiangle remote control Software Solution Disk supplied

No Yes

Yes No
* Advanced zoom not available in 4:3 mode on these models

Additional Information

Supplied software and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY The MD255 is supplied with Canon ZoomBrowser (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh) software for easy image download, storage and retrieval, as well as management of image layout and printing. Camcorder ownership also entitles the purchaser to register for 100MB storage space on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online gallery where images can be stored in albums and shared to selected friends and family 4.
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is not available in all European countries. Please see www.cig.canoneurope.com for available countries.

Technologies Explained

DIGIC DV DIGIC DV is a digital signal processor that is unique to Canon camcorders. As a core Canon technology it provides split path processing of separate video and photo signals in the camcorder. Video and still images have different colour requirements, so DIGIC DV processes the signals individually, maximizing each for output. DIGIC DV processing delivers rich and vibrant colours that are faithful to the original shooting subject, whether seen on a television screen or printed out as a photograph.