Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Aug 10 '00
Pros: progressive scan, extensive manual controls, great picture
Cons: low-light grain!!, short battery life
Summary: This camera has really gotten a bad rap on the internet, and I think for the most part, it's unjustified. This is definitely a creative person's camera (not designed for family home movies). It doesn't have the silly bells and whistles that Sonys, JVCs, ... read more
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Feb 05 '01
Pros: SLR design, prog. scan CCD, Canon's quality optics, firewire, manual controls
Cons: Not good in low light,
Summary: Got this camera for a steal off an online auction site! Got it used, but good as new!
I researched A LOT for just the right DV camcorder.
I wanted:
-Progressive Scan CCD
-Manual focus
-Manual Aperture
-Manual Shutter
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Feb 05 '01
Pros: Near professional picture quality
Cons: Some kind of noise when you open or close the miniDV cartridge slot
Summary:
Features, is the last name of this machine, that provides a near professional picture quality, and let you jump in the wonderful world of Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott and their folks.
This Canon Optura Pi is a pretty-easy-to-use, ... read more
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Jan 25 '01
Pros: It takes terrific movies and photos
Cons: It's bigger than a deck of cards
Summary: Though I don't even think it's made anymore (I myself picked one up from an out-of-state camera store, and had to go to great length to obtain it), this is probably one of the best consumer-grade DV camcorders around right now. I've been using it for ... read more
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Sep 05 '00
Pros: Price. Clarity.
Cons: Weight. Mediocre photos.
Summary: I purchased this camera based upon a friend's recommendation. He has had it for almost two years and loves it. He paid over $2,000 for it. I paid $820 from Abe's of Maine over the telephone (I would also recommend them).
I realize that Canon ... read more
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Jun 15 '00
Pros: Excellent image and ergonomics, very good price now
Cons: Some warranty service required, still not perfect
Summary: This camcorder has performed well for me for over 18 months now. I am very happy with the design and function of the camera. It fits my hands well and allows me to achieve three contact points just as if I was using an SLR. The quality of the image comes ... read more
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Apr 23 '00
Pros: Build quality, features
Cons: fiddly setting of minor functions
Summary: I bought the Optura as a result of my earlier experience with regular Canon cameras. I was not disappointed.
The Optura doesn't look like a camcorder and that is where it scored in the ergonomics section. It fits the palm perfectly with all ... read more
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Jul 13 '99
Pros: Excellent Versatility and Reliability
Cons: Initial High Price
Summary:
Canon was the first off the mark in developing a consumer digital video camera doubling as a "still" camera with user selectable options such as shutter speed, aperture settings, depth of field, etc.
Maximum resolution ... read more
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