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Canon Elura 20MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Color Viewfinder & SD Card
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(4.0 out of 5)
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Great for outdoors in the daytime
(2 out of 5) by Smokey Joe on Nov 27, 2004 (Chicago)This camera has very poor video quality in "regular" (ie. in a person's home) indoor lighting. I have had this camera for 2 years and have taken video in different houses, churches, and attractions and they all look dark and GRAINY (even with the low-light setting on). It may be OK in an arena type setting with a higher level of lighting than a home but I do 90% of my filming indoors (birthdays, holidays, etc).
The camera is very small which is great and makes it easy to carry without feeling like a "tourist". The construction feels solid. It has analog and firewire inputs/outputs which are useful.
The only other complaints are that the microphone is on top and I think it would pick up the sound of what I'm taping (rather than me talking) if it was placed on the front of the camera. The other complaint is that the battery life is only about 45 minutes but for the small size I guess you have to have trade-offs.
In summary, if you are mostly filming outdoors and can carry an extra battery = get this camera. If you are mostly filming indoors - STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA!!!
The camera is very small which is great and makes it easy to carry without feeling like a "tourist". The construction feels solid. It has analog and firewire inputs/outputs which are useful.
The only other complaints are that the microphone is on top and I think it would pick up the sound of what I'm taping (rather than me talking) if it was placed on the front of the camera. The other complaint is that the battery life is only about 45 minutes but for the small size I guess you have to have trade-offs.
In summary, if you are mostly filming outdoors and can carry an extra battery = get this camera. If you are mostly filming indoors - STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA!!!