The compact design of the MV5 model has been achieved through the use of advanced new components combining a brand new 10x zoom lens with 1/6-inch type 800,000-pixel CCD capability, a newly developed camera signal processing LSI and compact battery. The ultra small size of this camcorder provides excellent mobility while the advanced digital technology delivers outstanding quality out put for digital editing.
By making use of improved design Canon has delivered a sophisticated and slim digital camcorder. By lowering the shoulder to accommodate the LCD and utilising a compact battery, the MV5 series feels smaller than previous models. The advanced LCD monitor is also easier and more fun to use because of bit map displays that can be understood intuitively. Incorporating high quality metal in major components these camcorders are set to stun users with their cool feel and comfortable operation.
In the MV5, Canon has utilised digital camera technology and know-how to improve still image reproduction. Colour signal processing has been corrected on the premise that image recorded on tape will be viewed on a TV monitor and that images recorded on the memory card will be printed out or viewed on a PC. By making separate signal processing possible for both movies and still images the parameters for image quality adjustments have been substantially extended.
In addition to the conventional digital effects, the MV5 offers a variety of digital effects such as those available with PC editing. Now users have more opportunity to show their creativity with the 9 new digital effects (flip, tide, puzzle, etc.) as well as a range of colour tones from sepia to black and white and multi image screen. As all (DV, AV, LANC, USB, MIC, DC and S video) terminals are located on the camera body, the new MV5 has no need for a docking unit as with previous models.
The MV5 also has an Audio dubbing feature, which allows the user to add new sound to the original recorded sound or replace original sound in images onto a pre-recorded tape.
By selecting the shooting modes that best suits the scene, the MV5i adjusts internal controls to create the perfect video each time. Mode choices are Auto, Sports, Portrait, Sand and Snow, and Low Light as well as the new Night Mode.
Another exciting feature in the MV5 is Night Mode, which makes it possible to create high quality images no matter what the lighting conditions are. This is achieved by linear control of the shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the surroundings resulting in high image quality.
The new MV5 is bundled with the award winning editing software Pinnacle Studio 7SE, which enables the easy creation of movies.
A Wide-converter WD-28, a Tele-converter TL-28 and new Filter set FS-28U has been newly designed for the MV5 series of camcorders. These accessories further expand the superb quality and high image resolution of movie as well as still picture shooting performance.
