Typical price: £290
What is it: MiniDV camcorder
What we think: A capable and affordable MiniDV camcorder that's not as good value as the step-down MV800
Canon MV830i Full Specification
General
| Recording media | MiniDV |
|---|---|
| Number of CCDs | 1 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 51x94x130 mm |
| Weight | 431 g |
| Included cables | A/V cable, USB cable |
| Included accessories | Camcorder shoulder strap |
Main Features
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Shooting programs | Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Super night mode |
| Digital scene transition | Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Corner wipe, Window wipe, Fade trigger |
| White balance | Presets, Automatic |
| White balance presets | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Exposure modes | Program, Automatic |
| Min illumination | 2 lux |
| Analogue video format | NTSC |
Lens System
| Focal length | 2.8-56mm |
|---|---|
| Aperture | F/1.6 |
| Focus | Manual, Automatic |
| Optical zoom | 20 x |
| Digital zoom | 400 x |
| Image stabiliser | Electronic |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder colour support | Colour |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD display - TFT active matrix |
| Display form factor | Rotating |
| Display size | 61 mm |
| Display resolution | 112000 pixels |
Audio Input
| Audio input type | Microphone |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Built-in |
| Microphone mode | Stereo |
| Microphone technology | Electret condenser |
Connectivity
| Composite video/audio | 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) |
|---|---|
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
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