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Canon Elura 50 Ultra Compact MiniDV Camcorder with 2"LCD and Memory Capability
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My first videocam
(4 out of 5) by Amazon Customer on Jan 22, 2004 (Rio Rancho, NM USA)Although I wish that I had waited for this good price, I am very happy to have bought the Elura 50. The documentation is good, though book length and I have been learning as I go along and am enjoying my education. I wish that there was an "English only" operations manual so that it would be smaller for carrying along in my camera case.
There is still a little hesitantency in using the camera which will get better as I get braver and take more movies. I still have to get it set up with my computer to edit and transfer and plan to do so soon.
There is still a little hesitantency in using the camera which will get better as I get braver and take more movies. I still have to get it set up with my computer to edit and transfer and plan to do so soon.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Important Information regarding the Elura 50
(5 out of 5) by Canon USA, Inc. on Jun 7, 2005 (New York, USA)Please be advised that Canon U.S.A., Inc. has posted information on the web regarding the Elura 40MC and Elura 50 camcorders. This information relates to the "Remove the Cassette" message being displayed on the camcorder's LCD screen.
This information can be accessed by visiting Canon's on-line support at the following URL:
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&keycode=2112&fcategoryid=227&modelid=9037
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This information can be accessed by visiting Canon's on-line support at the following URL:
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&keycode=2112&fcategoryid=227&modelid=9037
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The "EJECT CASSETTE" Error - just a matter of time...
(1 out of 5) by William H. Coffin on Apr 9, 2005 (Berkeley, CA USA)I originally gave this machine a moderately favorable review. But after very light usage (about 4 weeks of total vacation time) I started getting the "EJECT CASSETTE" error. From what I see here and on cnet, it's clear that Canon tape transport mechanisms have serious engineering issues. I would not buy another Canon machine.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
DO NOT BUY CANON ELURAS
(1 out of 5) by Rodrigo M. Pereira on Dec 20, 2004 (Ithaca, NY, USA)This line of cameras have a structural design flaw. After approximately one year of use, your camera refuses to accept any tape, and the tape compartment does not close. This happens regardless of how often you use your camera or how gently you treat it. Canon refuses to acknowledge that their Elura line is flawed, but just do an online search of the reviews about the Eluras 40, 50, 60, 65 and 70. You will see that there is a bunch of people out there with the same problems. Some are even considering a collective lawsuit against Canon. I read the bad reviews and decided to spend $500 on a Canon. Lost my money and my camera (one week after the expiration of the warranty the camera broke). I took my chances. Will you take yours?
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The Haze Clears From My Eyes
(5 out of 5) by Amazon Customer on Mar 6, 2004This camcorder is great! It met all of my expectations that I had when I was in the market to buy one. The picture quality is very good but I mostly have been using it for video, and that, my friend, is perfect! So all in all I really do like this camcorder and it is highly recomended.