High performance optical zoom lens
A simple solution for virtually any moviemaking situation, the MD101 features a powerful 30x optical zoom lens. Offering one of the highest zoom factors found on any camcorder at this level, the genuine Canon lens records video in stunning clarity - even when events happen at a distance. For higher magnification, activate the long-range 800x digital zoom.

True widescreen recording
Capture a bigger picture by recording true 16:9 widescreen movies. Use the 2.7" widescreen LCD to preview what you've recorded as it will appear on a wide TV. If you want to conserve battery power, monitor recording via the 0.35" 16:9 colour EVF (Electronic Viewfinder).

Easy to use
There's no need to be intimidated. The MD101 has been designed by Canon to make moviemaking simple. A one-push Easy mode lets even novices begin shooting straight away. More advanced features are selected using an intuitive Joystick controller, positioned on the frame of the LCD.

Convenient and compact
Feel completely at ease during recording thanks to the camcorder's lightweight and balanced body. The MD101 hides real power behind its deceptively simple design.

Microphone input
The MD101 incorporates an external mic input connection for those occasions when you need to capture superior quality sound. Simply plug in an external microphone and you'll have extra flexibility to control your audio recordings.

DIGIC DV
With DIGIC DV - Canon's innovative image processing technology - movies appear vivid and vibrant on the screen. Delivering uncompromised quality, DIGIC DV makes it possible to record lifelike images with beautifully resolved colours.

Product Specification

VIDEO SYSTEM
Video System MiniDV

CCD
Type 1/6" Interlaced
Total pixels 800,000 pixels
Effective pixels
4:3: 400,000 pixels
16:9, IS OFF:540,000 pixels
16:9, IS ON: 440,000 pixels
Filter Interlaced Color Correction

LENS
Optical Zoom 30x
Digital Zoom 800x / 90x (selectable)
Focal length 2.6 to 78mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
4:3: Approx 49.8 - 1494mm
16:9, IS OFF: Approx 40.8 - 1224mm
16:9, IS ON: Approx 45.3 - 1359mm
Maximum aperture f2.0 to f4.4
Minimum focusing distance 10mm
Image Stabilizer Electronic

IMAGE PROCESSOR
Image Processor DIGIC DV

LCD
Screen size 2.7" widescreen LCD
Pixels 112,000 pixels
Manual adjustment Brightness

VIEWFINDER
Screen size 0.35" widescreen colour LCD
Pixels 114,000 pixels

MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
Minimum Lux. 2 lux (in Night Mode)
Night Mode YES

FOCUS
Auto/Manual YES
Control Joystick operation

AE MODE
Program AE 10:
Easy, Program, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks

WHITE BALANCE
Type TTL
Auto YES
Set/Preset YES

SHUTTER SPEED
Maximum 1/2000th sec.
Slow 1/6th sec.

DIGITAL EFFECT
Fade Auto Fade , Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide
Effect Black & White, Sepia, Art, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror

IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
Image Effects Vivid, Neutral, Soft Skin Detail

STILL IMAGE
Capture image size NO
Continuous shooting mode NO
Auto Exposure Bracketing NO
Simultaneous Photo Recording NO
Selecting AF Frame Function NO
Histogram NO
Photo Button NO

SELF TIMER
Self timer NO

REC. REVIEW/REC. SEARCH
REC. review/REC. search YES

RECORDING MODE
LP mode YES

MEMORY CARD
Multi Media Card NO
Secure Digital Card NO
Movie Recording NO

AUDIO
System PCM Digital Stereo
16-bit 2ch (48kHz)
12-bit 4ch (32kHz)

TERMINAL
Headphone NO
Microphone YES
USB NO
DV YES
Direct Print NO
Analogue-in NO
AV YES
S-video NO
Component NO
HDMI NO
Built-in charger YES

ACCESSORY SHOE
Accessory shoe NO

QUICK START
Quick Start NO

BUILT-IN FLASH
Built-in Flash NO

PC CONNECTION KIT
Digital Video Solution Disk NO

WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Wireless controller NO

ANALOGUE DIGITAL CONVERTER
Analogue Digital Converter NO

BATTERY PACK
Type Lithium-Ion
Battery included in the kit BP-2L5
Long life Battery BP-2L14
Longer recording time- a) 5h

DIMENSIONS
W x H x D 57 x 92 x 119 mm
Weight 375g

a) using above optional long life BP