Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Aug 08 '00
Pros: clear sound, good storage, ease of use Cons: mic positioning, expensive
Summary: My father has had this camera and mini DVD from Canon for quite a while and I just recently decided to give it a try. I have indeed found many things about the Canon Elura Mini DVD that are to my liking; however, I have also noticed some shortcomings ... read more
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Oct 15 '01
Pros: Extremely portable, excellent low-light performance and picture quality, numerous features Cons: Subpar battery life, obtuse physical interface
Summary: Growing up, camcorders were horrendous, frightening beasts about the size of my father, boasting blinking lights and buttons in every corner...
Now, we’ve got sexy creatures about the size of my father’s palm that STILL boast blinking lights ... read more
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Jan 04 '01
Pros: Digital Video, Easy To Operate. Options and more options, Bells & Whistles Galore! Cons: Bells & Whistles Galore!
Summary: You don't have to be a guy to find certain electronic toys sexy. Okay--you over there--get your mind out of the gutter!! I recently purchased a new toy that even my wife seems to like. (Again?…grow up!)
After much personal turmoil, ... read more
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Dec 14 '00
Pros: versatile for lighted shots, very capable of high quality for a 1 chip camera Cons: mic operation is bad, battery time terrible
Summary: This is a great camera. I bought it about a month ago from a camera shop online in Jersey. I'm currently working on some small film projects but I have a few caveats.
Firstly though, this is a good camera. It isn't the Xl1 or Xl3, but it is ... read more
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Nov 19 '00
Pros: DV quality, compact, easy to use Cons: Still photos are limited resolution
Summary: The Canon Elura MiniDV camera is a great way to get into DV right now (Nov '00). I have been using a Sony Hi8 Camcorder for the last two years and was pleased with its performance, but was ready to switch from analog to full digital editing and ... read more
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Aug 29 '00
Pros: style, picture quality, format Cons: microphone placement, battery life
Summary: With all the hype about computer based movie editing, I figured it was time I started recording video in digital. My excuse came with the birth of a child.
I have been very pleased with Canon's Elura Mini DV recorder.
Picture: ... read more
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Jul 27 '00
Pros: Easy to use Cons: Monitor flexibility/brightness control
Summary: I was lent this device to assist in recording a wedding. I read through the manual twice and so was fairly knowledgeable as to what this camera could and could not do. The list is very short as to what it cannot do. The list of what it can do is ... read more
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Jul 25 '00
Pros: Image quality is as good as DVD, superb lighting, excellent editing options and PC connectivity, professional quality video in a tiny size Cons: Steep price ($1400 US MSRP)
Summary: Introduction
After over a month of research, I finally decided on the Canon Elura MiniDV Digital Camcorder to tape my family with. In my research, I planned on purchasing a device that would be used exclusively for personal usage, but that ... read more
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Jul 25 '00
Pros: great movies, easy to use, versatile Cons: mic position, low-res still pics
Summary: I purchased our Elura in Nov. 99, and it's been a great camera. However, if you're buying now you should look at either the Elura 2 or the Optura 2, or other newer cameras that address some of the minor irritations that I'll identify below.
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Jul 13 '00
Pros: Tiny. Great picture quality. Cons: Other cameras give same features much cheaper.
Summary: The Canon Elura does everything that is advertised, but at such a price! The reasons I selected it are:
- The shape fits my wife's hand. With her arthritis, this became the primary criterion.
- DV in and out.
- Tiny size.
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Jul 11 '00
Pros: Great versatility/durability Cons: Some like it hot, I don't.
Summary: This little camera is "The Bomb"!
The picture it gives is astounding. The stereo audio is fantastic.
The versatility it provides via the analog inputs is extremely efficient.
From home movies to independant productions, this ... read more
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May 14 '00
Pros: light, feature-packed, easy, slick Cons: expensive battery-sucker
Summary: (June update at bottom)
I happen to be reading Atlas Shrugged right now. One of the themes in that book is imagining what we might enjoy if man's innovative potential were truly unleashed. So far, the best Ayn Rand can come up with is a motor ... read more
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Apr 23 '00
Pros: 16:9 anamorphic, if you know what that means Cons: 16:9 hard to use without computer savy
Summary: Don't need no stinking manual or directions.
Just touch the menu button and it tells you what to do. Even a Doctor can figure it out.
Easy, great quality, durable(dropped it mountain climbing and it still works!!!, splashed it, ... read more
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Mar 21 '00
Pros: Good design, controls easy-to-use, progressive scan, optical stabilization Cons: No software or Firewire cable, door covering connectors not sealed
Summary: When I first pulled the Elura out of the box I was bewildered, maybe even disappointed. I had expected, naively, that a digital video camera would instantly turn me into a documentary filmmaker. One look at the various buttons, knobs and dials on this ... read more
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Jan 28 '00
Pros: Frame capture, DV, Small, Image stablization Cons: Small (more fragile)
Summary: Canon makes great DV cameras, they're biggest market is for the prosumer, such as the XL-1 and GL-1 (read my reviews on these 2 great camcorders). I also really admire Sony for the more entry level cameras, especially their D8 line (TR7000 read my ... read more
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