10 IntroductionEIntroducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10The OPTURA20 and OPTURA10incorporate a megapixel CCD, allowingrecording of high-resolution still imageson a memory card.Stabilizes your recordings even in longtelephoto shots.Allows recording even in dark places.The Night mode adjusts automatically tothe optimum shutter speed.With the OPTURA20’s Super Night mode(in CAMERA mode) and Low Light Plusmode (in CARD CAMERA mode), you cankeep on shooting without turning thelights on. The assist lamp (White LED)lights up to illuminate the subject.Just press the photo button to capturestill images like photographs.You can personalize your camcorder bycustomizing the start-up image andcamcorder sounds.Simply slide Canon’s VFL-1 Video FlashLight, DM-50 Directional StereoMicrophone or VL-3 Video Light into theaccessory shoe; the camcorder providespower and connections.Show your creativity by using the specialeffects and faders. The multi-imagescreen captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or16 sequences of still images.You can record images on a SD MemoryCard or MultiMediaCard. Imagesrecorded in Stitch Assist mode can bemerged into one panoramic scene withthe supplied software.You can print still images by connectingto a Canon printer with Direct Printfunction.Allows transfer of memory card data to acomputer with built-in USB port. You canorganize and edit images on yourcomputer using the supplied software.The DV terminal allows high-qualitytransfer with virtually no deterioration inquality of images. You can edit imagesby connecting the camcorder to a PCwith IEEE1394 terminal. Windows XPusers can use the supplied software toperform videoconference and filetransfer over the Internet*.* Windows Messenger 4.5 or higher required.Image Stabilizer16× Optical and320× Digital Zoom(Card: 15× Optical and 60× Digital Zoom)Megapixel CCDNight ModeSuper Night Mode andLow Light Plus Mode (OPTURA20)Still ImagesMy Camera SettingsAnalog Line-in Recording/Audio Dubbing/AV Insert EditingAdvanced Accessory ShoeDigital EffectsMemory CardDirect PrintUSB TerminalIEEE1394 DV Terminal