The Canon Optura 600 camcorder has all the tools needed to take great digital photos. For accurate exposure, the model lets the user choose the metering and scene mode that's right for the subject or select Auto Exposure Bracketing to ensure they always get the right shot. By combining the 4.3 megapixel CCD image sensor with Superior Canon Optics, a DIGIC DV Image Processor and Print & Share, the Canon Optura 600 takes full advantage of Canon's DV Photo Plus system.

The Selectable nine-point AiAF (Auto Intelligent Auto Focus) helps keep the subject in sharp focus and such photo-centric features as Continuous Shooting Mode, Image Effects, and Built-in Flash with Red-Eye Reduction provide the essentials for great digital photography. Simultaneous Photo Recording even allows the user to capture still images while shooting video. For fast and easy one-touch printing of photos virtually anywhere, users connect to any Canon PIXMA, Selphy or CP series photo printer, or any PictBridge enabled printer and simply press the Canon Optura 600 camcorder's Print & Share button and they're good to go. The button can also be used for one-touch downloading of images to a computer. The camcorder features an SD Memory Card slot as well as a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Terminal for speedy transfers of high-res images.

Brilliant Digital Video in a Classic Design

The smallest* 4.3 megapixel camcorder on the market, the Canon Optura 600 model delivers excellent video performance in a luxurious, upright sculpted design. Inspired by the beauty and elegance of a gemstone, the camcorder's darkly polished exterior gives it a timeless, elegant look.

For optimum performance, Canon's High Resolution 16:9 Widescreen TV Mode image processing system uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing a big picture in true 16:9 widescreen so no one and nothing is left unseen. Superior Canon Optics including a 10x Optical Zoom Lens/200x Digital Zoom in the Canon Optura 600 camcorder ensures that video and photos are clear and rich with color and detail. Canon's expertise in designing lenses for photography and broadcast television goes into all the camcorders Canon makes. To help shoot rock-steady video, the camcorder has a built-in high-quality image stabilizer.

The Canon Optura 600 camcorder also features Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV image processor, which processes video and photos differently for exceptional color and clarity for both. A simple Program Auto Exposure Mode dial allows the user to choose between a variety of shooting modes and a Built-in Video Light helps with shooting in low-light conditions. Additional features include manual audio control, microphone and headphone terminals and a new Easy Menu system.

The Canon Optura 600 Mini-DV camcorder will be available in September for an estimated selling price of $1,099.**