No Regrets
Written: Mar 05 '05 (Updated Mar 05 '05)
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Pros: impeccable sound and video, no problems for 1.5 years, grandparents happy as clams
Cons: low light setting
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| hockeycrazy's Full Review: Canon Optura 20 Mini DV Camcorder |
I've been using this for 1.5 years and I'm very happy. It's the first and only digital video camera I've owned. I also use Pinnacle software to edit and create DVDs - I don't do any editing on the camera itself.
Menus are intuitive. Picture and sound are crystal clear. The shape/feel/weight are excellent - I think some video cameras are too small and lightweight and have awkward shapes. Battery life is excellent, but any video camera owner is crazy not to have a backup on hand.
The only problem I ever had was it once slightly ate a tape (I was able to salvage it), but it's possible I inserted the tape incorrectly somehow, because it never happened again. And I have never, not once, experienced any of the motor noise problems that other reviewers have mentioned.
Also, the low light setting is something I tried once, but the image was very grainy and appeared like it was in slow motion.
Bottom line: Both sets of grandparents live in other cities and depend on our homemade DVDs to see their grandkids grow up - They are in awe of the shots and clarity we get. Enough said.
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Amount Paid (US$): 725.00
Recommended for: Home and Families - Keep Memories of Family Vacations
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Member: Ian
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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