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Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder
Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV CamcorderCanon Optura 100MC Mini DV CamcorderCanon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder
alaScore 74

36 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and design. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. The memory and zoom get less positive comments, and there are some mixed comments about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Canon Optura 100MC Mini DV Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and design. The image quality and portability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the durability and size. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon Optura 100MC Camcorder Review - Canon MiniDV Camcorders

 

One of the best original MiniDV camcorders was the Canon Optura. This camcorder went against the mold with an SLR type body which consumers either hated or loved. Canon has continued the tradition of the original Optura with the Optura 100MC; quality...

Dec, 2001
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Expert review by : Joe McCleskey (videomaker.com)

Canon Optura 100 MC

 

A great digital video/still camera, if you can afford it.

Compact, stylish, ergonomic design, Superb image quality, Full range of manual controls

Tape ejects from bottom, Expensive

The 1.3-megapixel resolution that Canon opted for has become a sort of bottom line for digital still photographers, because at this resolution, standard-sized 4x6-inch still prints look quite good. The 100MC's automatic flip-up flash feature is nice,...

Mar, 2002
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon Optura 100MC Digital Camcorder

 

Today we introduce the new Canon digital camera company is an exception, with good still image shooting functions can be used to shoot up to 1.3 million pixel resolution of the still image. Canon USA Unveils the Canon digital camera Optura100 MC, this...

Powerful! ! Value enjoy

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Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon Optura 100 MC $ $ $

 

Canon Digital Camera Optura 100MC. "MC" means that there is a memory card-Optura can shoot 1,300,000 pixel static digital photos, of course, most of the work of their own photography or recording with MiniDV. Product picture The same as a lot of other...

Static pictures were taken good effect ; random configuration rich ; excellent optical image stabili

Slow zoom ; the effect of bad low-light video ; slow memory card reader ; Vertical airframe design ; m

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Canon Suck do not buy anything from them.

 

I bought this product after my MV300i had gone over a month out of warrenty and my tape transport started to snarl tapes, But this was a known problem with Canon. I decided to look round for another Camcorder with a better Spec and everyone was juming ...

The Camera was great while it worked

No after Sales Service worth talking about

Oct, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very nice, solid feeling digital camera

 

I have owned this camera since Christmas 2002 and I have found it to be very easy to use and to replay video.

Small to carry around with very good picture quality

No external battery charger, mic picks up camera person easily

Feb, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great buy for the money, Sony-beater

 

Optical image stabilization, 1-megapixel photo, good control layout, great color balance

Bottom loading tape, some artifacts in photo stills

Jul, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Awoooga!

 

GREAT Quality, Compact Design, Excellent Still Quality

Somewhat Uncomfortable and Pricey

May, 2002
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