Product Details
Canon MV960 Digital Video Camera
Designed for ease of use, the compact MV960 is a Real Widescreen camcorder
featuring photo capture and DV/AV input. Its 25x optical zoom lens, DiG!C DV
signal processor and 800K pixel CCD deliver high quality video, perfect for
viewing on a wsidescreen TV.
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Canon's Legendary Optics
- Canon 2.6 - 65mm f/1.8-4.4 25x zoom lens equivalent to 49.8 - 1245mm in 35mm film format (4:3)
- 25x optical / 1000x digital zoom allows even distant subjects to be viewed in crisp and vivid detail
- Original Canon video lens design including double sided Aspherical element ensuring optimal colour balance and low distortion for truly lifelike pictures
- Built-in sliding lens cover conveniently protects lens
- New selectable zoom speed feature prevents jerky zooms, for professional style zooming
A Perfect Introduction to Video
- Image Stabilizer function eliminates hand held camera shake when using longer focal lengths
- Fold out colour 2.7" Widescreen LCD and colour viewfinder for recording and playback with brightness adjustment for improved visibility
- Dedicated button for quick and easy switching between 4:3 and 16:9 shooting
- Re-designed icon menu system and new joystick controlling playback, focus, exposure and menu options make operation easy
- New horizontal marker and centre indicator on the LCD to avoid shooting crooked video
- 10 recording modes for all kinds of shooting conditions including Easy, P (program), Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, and Fireworks
- Night Mode LED allows recording in even the darkest conditions
Advanced yet Simple to Use Features
- Real Widescreen recording mode for breathtaking image quality and wider picture when viewing on widescreen televisions, monitors or flat panels
- New letter-box video output to enjoy widescreen footage even on standard 4:3 TVs
- Complete range of 18 creative digital effects including digital faders and digital effects
- Progressive Photo Mode for capture to memory card at 1024 x 768 pixels
- Analogue line in/out function converts analogue video signal into digital, plus real time analogue-digital converter that does conversion on the fly without requiring the footage to be recorded to tape
DV line in/out function for lossless duplication and transfer to computers for non linear editing

Download Product Specifications Sheet (PDF)
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The MV960 is optimised for true 16:9 widescreen recording - from the high-resolution CCD to a 2.7" wide colour LCD screen with level marker and colour viewfinder. Shot in 16:9 mode, video is perfect for watching back on the latest widescreen TVs.
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Video can be shot in even the darkest condition thanks to the MV960's Night Mode LED.
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The MV960 employs Canon's powerful DIGIC DV imaging engine. DIGIC DV provides separate processing paths for both video and still images, making sure that colours are vivid and vibrant for each. Simultaneous video and photo shooting is also possible.
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A powerful 25x optical zoom, with image stabilization and variable zoom speeds, delivers the highest optical standards.
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With a new design improving balance and handling, the camcorder weighs just 380g and sports an eye-catching silver metallic finish.
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Canon MV960 Digital Video Camera – main features:
- Ready for true widescreen, with wide LCD and colour viewfinder
- 25x optical zoom
- Photo capture (SD card)
- DV and AV input
- Night Mode LED
- DIGIC DV
- Six button Easy shooting
- Compact and lightweight
- Built in, sliding lens cover
- Software supplied
Whats in the Box
Canon MV960 Digital Video Camera with the following items:
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MV960 camcorder
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Battery pack (BP-2L5)
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Compact power adapter
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AC cable
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Remote control
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Shoulder strap
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Stero cable
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Interface cable
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Digital video solution disk
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Product Specifications
Video system: |
Mini DV/PAL |
Image sensor type: |
1/6-inch interlaced CCD |
Scan type: |
Interlace Scan |
Pixels (Total / Effective): |
800,000 / 400,000 (4:3), 530,000 (16:9) |
LCD colour screen: |
2.7-inch / approx. 112,000 pixels |
Viewfinder: |
0.3-inch TFT colour / approx. 123,000 pixels |
Long Play mode: |
Yes |
Still image mode: |
Yes - on memory card 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 |
Image Stabilizer: |
Yes - Electronic Image Stabilizer |
Optical zoom: |
25x |
Digital zoom: |
Up to 100/800x (tape) |
16:9 Wide Screen Mode |
Yes - high resolution |
Lens focal length: |
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2.6 - 65mm (49.8 - 1245mm in 35mm format) in 4:3 |
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(41.0 - 1025mm in 35mm format) in 16:9 (IS off) |
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(43.6 - 1090mm in 35mm format) in 16:9 (IS on) |
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Maximum aperture: |
f/1.8 |
Minimum focusing distance: |
10mm (wide end); 1m (full zoom area) |
Filter size: |
N/A |
Autofocus: |
TTL-type AF, manually adjustable |
Recording programs: |
Easy, P (program), Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks |
Exposure metering: |
Centre-weighted average photometry / Whole area +128-segment photometry |
Shutter speeds: |
6 levels - 1/50 - 1/2,000 sec. plus 1/6 to 1/500 sec. in night mode |
Auto white balance: |
TTL 128 segments |
Minimum subject illumination: |
2 lux in night mode |
Maximum shutter speed: |
1/2,000 second |
Exposure compensation: |
Yes - ±11 steps correction is possible by moving joystick to the right or left |
Memory card recording: |
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Yes - JPEG 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 pixles; |
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Motion JPEG 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels 12.5 fps |
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Memory card compatibility: |
Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia card (MMC) |
DV terminal: |
Yes, input and output, 4-pin connector compatible with IEEE1394 |
Other terminals: |
USB 2.0 Full Speed terminal, AV terminal |
Digital effects: |
Yes - Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Colour Mask, Mirror (Tape only) |
Digital fades: |
Yes - Auto (black fade), Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide (Tape only) |
Multi-language Display: |
Yes - 4 languages selectable (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai) |
Record search / review: |
Yes |
Audio system: |
PCM Stereo 16/12 bit |
Wireless controller: |
Yes |
Accessory Shoe: |
N/A |
Direct Print / PictBridge : |
Yes - to BubbleJet Direct, CP Direct and PictBridge compatible printers |
Power supply: |
7.4 volts DC (battery); 8.4 volts DC (DC in) |
Operating temperature: |
0-40˚ C |
Dimensions (W x H x D): |
49 x 92 x 115mm (excluding protrusions) |
Weight: |
380g (body only) |
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