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Canon Ultura Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Ultura Mini DV Camcorder
Canon Ultura Mini DV Camcorder
alaScore 72

10 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Canon Ultura Mini DV Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the price and image quality are generally positive. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the viewfinder and battery.

portability, usability, durability, image quality, price

battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Ultura Mini DV Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

For the price, can't beat it.

 

The Ultura is a great digital camcorder. I brought it with me to the Philippine islands in extreme hot weather. I've also taken in to the Sierras to capture some snowboarding videos. AND... took it to the trails for some mountain biking. In rainy,...

Easy to use. Tough. Compact.

None really.

Mar, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Got it? Keep it! But don't get it!

 

This really is a fine DV cam in a lot of ways. It's smallish, lightweight, and tough - I took it out on hikes, dogsleds, and skiing without taking as much care as perhaps one should - and it came through with flying colors.

Lightweight, compact, tough, optical stabilization

Ergonomically funky, better values out there

Feb, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I love my Ultura

 

The Ultura is a great Camcorder. The picture quality rivals regular TV cameras that they use on the news. It is amazingly clear. Everyone who watches my movies are amazed by the high quality of the picture. The picture stabilization works...

Great picture quality, affordable, easy to use, easy on batteries

tapes are hard to find

Oct, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Canon Ultura--Go get that camera!

 

I bought the Canon Ultura because, I was interested in digital quality, home editing and downloading my films onto my computer. This mini digital video camera allows me to accomplish all of that and more! I love the stabilizer feature. I'm usually not...

light weight, color monitor that flips up for in front of camera viewing.

the digital effects on low light iris setting is sometimes obvious.

Jul, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Can it REALLY be that easy?

 

A reasonable litmus test for any new video camera should be this: can I take it out of the box, slap a charged battery on it, put a tape in, and intuitively figure out how to use it within minutes? If not, I'll move on to the next model. There is...

Multi-function

Shorter battery life

Jul, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A sweet little camera

 

I purchased the Canon Ultura at the same time I purchased my Imac DV Special Edition (great computer by the way). The major selling point to me was the firewire connection, but from there the list grew. When I first got it, I couldn't wait to start...

Quality of picture and sound

Tapes a bit pricier than Hi8

May, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Point-and-shoot ease with little sacrifice in quality

 

The Canon Ultura is a MiniDV-format camcorder with a lot of nice features stuffed into the package. Since I have had some prior experience with video production, I was looking for something that would be acceptable for use in "serious" video...

Lightweight, easy to use, good for amateurs and experts alike

Limited battery life, VCR infrared link is troublesome

May, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Canon Ultura-The Way to Go!

 

I bought the Canon Ultura because I was looking for a camcorder that would allow me to take brilliant pictures which I could send via e-mail to my friends and family, and be small enough that I can carry it in a fanny pack. The Canon Ultura not only...

Outstanding stabilization, zoom, picture quality

Hard to see thru view finder in bright sun.

Feb, 2000
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Packed with features at a great price

 

This camera is AWESOME. It has almost everything you might want in a consumer DV camera.

Great features for a low price

Batteries are expensive, user cannot add sound to the second 12-bit audio track using the camera.

Dec, 1999
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

canon ultura

 

In regards to the Canon Ultura mini DV recorder. Anyone that is familiar with Canon products knows that Canon's optics are top of the line. The Ultura while being a low end mini dv product, doesn't fall short in any categories. I purchased the Ultura...

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Dec, 1999
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