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Canon Optura 30 camcorder
Canon Optura 30
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/18/13 04:13:41
 
 
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What are the key features?
 
 
• Standard Definition • Mini DV • CCD Optical Sensor • Electronic Image Stabilizer • 1.23 Mpix Video Resolution • LCD Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (4)
 
Published
Oct 12, 2004
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Canon Optura 30 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Decent video...Full feature set...Manual focus ring provides lots of control...Intelligent hot shoe...Top-loading cassette design allows for changing tapes...No AF assist lamp, no audio gain control, no headlight....The Canon Optura 30 is a solid performer with many features aimed at enthusiasts...Compact and solid with good ergonomics, it delivers good video and better still-image...
Canon Optura 30 Overview & User Reviews - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews - page...
I really like the Canon Optura 30's video quality...Everyone who saw my test footage remarked on how good the color looked...The lens worked extremely well overall, most notably under high-contrast lighting...Under all but the dimmest conditions, the Optura 30 produced low-noise videos with very few color artifacts...
Canon Optura 40 vs. Elura 70 Comparison, Pt. 1
The Canon Optura 40 and 30 models share the same chassis and nearly the same body design as the Canon Elura 70, 65 and 60 models. The primary differences between ...
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USER REVIEWS (8)
 
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28 user reviews
 
(3.8 out of 5)
Average rating
from 7
reviews
3.7/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Canon Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
"Good feel and Features saves it from a 2 star rating..."

"While I prefered the feel and overall features of the Optura, the low light is so bad on the Optura, that I ended up selecting the Elura 70..."

"Overall, the Elura has better video performance for less money..."

Average rating
from 5
reviews
4.0/5
Canon Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom : Electronics : Shop here for...
"Field of view is also quite small - recommend using a wide angle lense..."

"We also recommend trying out any camera in person in an average lighted room, not an overlighted show room..."

"The Blues were great, greens good, reds a tad off, yellows a tad off but overall the 1.3 MP sensor and color filter do a superb job, I could not ask for more from a non 3 CCD camera..."

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Average rating
from 3
reviews
5.0/5
Canon Optura 30 Mini DV Camcorder Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
"Video quality, manual controls, still images, overall design and handling, decent image stabilization LCD hard to see in sunlight, mediocre low light performance, short battery life..."

"I bought this camera with the intention of making short movies..."

"Compact, superb Canon optics, feature-packed, great overall performance A little on the pricey side, non-standard lens size Summary: After my Sharp..."

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Canon Optura Xi Digital Camcorders. 5/5 (4 Reviews) Write a review ... but takes the frame per second down from 30 to 8 (a guess based on experience) ...
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Average rating
from 13
reviews
3.8/5
Canon Optura 30 Overview & User Reviews - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews - page...
"2 megapixel good for still shots, affordable camera for everything it offers..."

"After 2 days, its back in the box, being returned! For the money I spent, I can stick with a camera that dosen't feel good in my hand..."

"If you haven’t read any other reviews yet they all say the same thing and it is true wi Nice size, loads of features, high still picture quality some buttons flimsy, in bad places..."

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PRICES (9)
 
Amazon.com: Canon Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical ...
Whether shooting up-close or from a distance, the Optura 30 delivers video and photos with exceptional definition and contrast, making every shot you take a potential ...
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Canon Optura 30 Digital Camcorder - 2.5" LCD - CCD - Compare ...
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Canon U.S.A. : Windows Vista : Optura 30
Compromise is a thing of the past. Now you can hold a seamlessly integrated camcorder, digital camera and webcam in the palm of your hand. Canon's Optura 30 Digital ...
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cannot download video from canon optura 30 - Microsoft Community
There are no drivers for the Canon Optura 30 on the Canon site. Windows 7 does not recognize the camera on 1393. Any suggestions? And why has Microsoft ...
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