Worth the upgrade I've been using a Canon Elura 2 for several years now, and have been amazed that it has taken so long to produce a better camcorder in the same small package. For a long time, the smallest camcorders have been bigger than the Elura 2. Finally, the Optura 600 is a worthwhile upgrade. Better video quality, better lens, better semi-pro features (exposure, etc.), full anamorphic 16:9, external mic input, and a great still camera mode.
I've always liked the smallest camcorder available o...
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/06/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (18 of 18) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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A great all-around camera/camcorder In wanting to replace my old (JVC GRDVM90U) camera/camcorder combo, I looked at the Canon Optura 600 and the Sony DCR-PC1000. Consumer Reports claimed high return/defect rates for JVC models, so I steered clear away from purchasing another JVC -- especially since my old camcorder exhibited many of the same issues multiple people have documented in the GRDVM90U's reviews. Besides wanting to stick with MiniDV (for my old tapes' sake), what was most important to me in a replacement camcorder was ...
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/15/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
95% (63 of 66) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great versatile camera! This is a great versatile camera. It takes fantastic video and fantastic stills. It's features are easy to use and convenient. It's size is perfect and I do not have a problem accessing all of the buttons with my hand throught the strap. I purchased this camera the first day it was available not waiting for anyone else's opinions or reviews and I am glad I did. A camera this small is a pleasure to take with me wherever I go.
[Canon Optura 4.3MP MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (600) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/20/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
94% (17 of 18) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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great video AND camera in a small package I purchased this video camera after looking at my old Sony Handycam (video 8!)CCD-F501 that looks like a cannon compared to this lil' pistol (awkward pun intended.) I finally decided that enough time had elapsed and it was time to get a decent camcorder. Around mid-December 2005 I was salivating at the recently released hard drive cameras but after some search found out that that was just the only innovation, the other features were just standard or less than par for the course, and for the kind...
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 02/06/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
93% (15 of 16) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Nice and Compact...but not for everyone I have used this camera only for a day or two. Picture quality is really good. The photo quality is great, almost as good as a stand alone digital camera.
This camera is ideal for someone with small hand size. Otherwise please try it before you buy. The hand strap can be VERY uncomfortable. I have already felt it on the first day of use.
Not a great feel to hold it. Other than that no major complaints so far.
Please do not buy the SC 2000 case from Canon. That case is way too b...
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 12/18/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
92% (25 of 27) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Maybe it's me??? I just got the 600 today. I was surprised at how small it really was. I thought that was cool except my hand is almost too big for it (I'm a big guy at 6'2). The ergonomica and the weird angle for the hand strap make it feel uncomforable.
The zoom button is right over the lens and hard to move with my fourth finger. My little finger keeps wanting to go in front of the lens... My thumb is uncomfortable pressing the record button. The photo button really needs to be pressed down to s...
[Canon Optura 4.3MP MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (600) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/13/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
79% (27 of 34) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Hold it properly
[Canon Optura 4.3MP MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (600) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 10/28/2005 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
68% (17 of 25) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Really great camera and camcorder I have owned this camera for a couple of weeks. I purchased it to videotape dance concerts, and I was ecstatic over the quality of the video I took at my university's recent annual concert. By manually adjusting the exposure, I was able to avoid the 'ghosting' that usually happens under the lights. I was worried about the low light capability, but the picture was stunning in a dark theater with stage lighting, even on darkly lit pieces. The widescreen capability made for a really beautiful s...
[Canon Optura 4.3MP MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (600) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/22/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
85% (6 of 7) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Awesome Hybrid!!! I just got the Optura 600 yesterday and am shocked at how small it really is, I saw videos and photos online, but it doesn't do it justice till you see it in person. I am a big guy 6'3", it has taken a little getting use to compared to my old mini dv camera which was quite a bit bigger. I adjusted the hand strap and now it fits comfortable in my hand and I also feel like it is more stable than the other camera which has a traditional hold. I can operate all of the buttons that i need while sh...
[Canon Optura 4.3MP MiniDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom (600) review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 03/02/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
100% (6 of 6) Users Found This Review Helpful |