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Canon Optura 300 camcorder
Canon Optura 300
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/19/13 11:04:09
 
 
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• Standard Definition • Mini DV • CCD Optical Sensor • Electronic Image Stabilizer • 1.23 Mpix Video Resolution • LCD Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (6)
 
Canon Optura 300 Overview & User Reviews - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
Lightweight and compact; fits well in the hand; well-placed controls; quality snapshots; autofocus-assist lamp for shooting photos in dim light....Clumsy manual focus; short battery life; limited manual control; no infrared night mode; poorly placed...The Optura 300 is so compact that you could slip it into your pocket, spend all day shooting in New York City, and never feel weighed down...Only...
Published
Jan 26, 2011
 
 
Camcorders : Electronics : Canon Optura 300 MiniDV Camcorder
The picture on the screen is bright, crisp and accurate, thanks to the 1440x234 resolution, 300:1...The Optura 300 makes having the best of everything a reality...
Published
Jan 7, 2002
 
 
Canon Releases Two New Sub $300 Hi8 Camcorders - News - CamcorderInfo.com
Canon has released two new Hi8 Camocrders that break the $300 barrier...The ES8400V has the same features as the ES75 but it also includes a 2.5 in...
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USER REVIEWS (10)
 
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(4.1 out of 5)
Average rating
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4.1/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Canon Optura 300 MiniDV Camcorder
"allows a good deal of manual control..."

"as with most canon products, the printed manual is very good..."

"high price, especially compared to sony's pc-105 and panasonic's gs-70..."

Average rating
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4.2/5
Canon Optura 300 Overview & User Reviews - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
"Menu not bad Bad video a bit washed out a pixely..."

"I would recommend the Sony DCR-PC1000 smaller & 3 CCD better low light..."

"Good idea to check selector flip switch BEFORE y Excellent picture & video quality Strap for stabilization while shooting is in ackward place Easy to handle, neat, clean look and great feel..."

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4.2/5
Canon Optura 300 MiniDV Camcorder : Electronics : Shop here for Electronics Clothing...
"The old 8mm required a good-sized camera bag that was a pain to lug around places like Disney World..."

"The still photos are OK, I wouldn't recommend getting this camera to replace a camcorder AND digital camera, you won't be satisfied..."

"Not good if the light is less - Red eye reduction does not seem to work well for still pictures - In the video, the sound recording seem to pick up wind and other noises..."

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- Canon Digital Camcorder - OPTURA300 at Abt
To deliver superior video and photo quality, the Optura 300 uses a powerful 2.0 Megapixel CCD...In addition to achieving higher resolution, the Optura 300's 2.0 Megapixel CCD integrates an RGB Primary Color Filter which separates light passing through the lens into individual red, green, and blue color components, similar to professional 3CCD camcorders...As a result,...
Canon Optura 300-excellent!!! at DVinfo.net
Guys- I just gotta tell you how pleased I am with the Canon Optura 300....although it looks exactly like an Elura 50- it's an entirely different...
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Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Reviews
Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Camcorders - The Optura 300 makes having the best of everything a reality. Offering unparalleled expertise in video and ...
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4.3/5
Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Camcorder Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
"crystal clear videos, -makes great snapshot photos, -durable, -bright LCD/viewfinder, -smooth zoom control -miniature dials/buttons that are initially difficult to master, -short battery life with supplied battery Summary: I finally made the purchased of a digital camcorder -- the Canon Optura 300..."

"I wanted a small digital camcorder that would give good digital video that would..."

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4.5/5
Canon Optura 300 Mini Dv Camcorder : Customer Review & Rating : Shopzilla
"Ultra-compact size, clear picture and sound Very short battery life, Backup battery cover falls off..."

"This is one compact number!! The picture is crystal clear on the viewfinder, pretty good when hooked up to our tv, suppose you need a high definition or d..."

"IMHO, low-light performance is typical with indoors shooting (depends on lighting or course), and for me it determines how much I'll use it..."

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Canon Optura 300 Digital Camcorder - Canon Camcorders Reviews and Prices at PriceGrabber
"The status quo is, from my point of view i have the dilema to find the perfect digital gatdget: - Photo cams trying to have it all: Stengths: Size, weight, still photos quality Weaknesses: Not enough zoom; Not enough storage; No image stabilization; Bad low-light performance in video..."

"Size, weight, battery life, still photo quality I think that we (non video perfectioninsts) all have the idea that..."

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PRICES (11)
 
Amazon.com: Canon Optura 300 MiniDV Camcorder: Camera & Photo
From the Manufacturer The Optura 300 makes having the best of everything a reality. Offering unparalleled expertise in video and digital photography, it puts cutting ...
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Canon Optura 300 Mini DV digital camcorder at Crutchfield.com
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Canon Optura 300 prices and availability - CNET Shopper
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Canon U.S.A. : Windows Vista : Optura 300
The Optura 300 makes having the best of everything a reality. Offering unparalleled expertise in video and digital photography, it puts cutting ...
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