Price range: £2,899.99 - £3,454.49
What is it: A state-of-the-art MiniDV camcorder from Canon
What we think: A distinctively designed MiniDV camcorder for advanced amateurs and pros
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 April 2005
Tags: canon, aspect, shares, ratio
We like:
State-of-the-art DV imagery and controls; 24P mode; interchangeable lenses; native 16:9 capture; compatible with most XL1 lenses and accessories
We don't like:
Strange ergonomics; stock lens is hard to focus manually and stock viewfinder doesn't help; no flip-out LCD monitor; more expensive than the competition
You might also need:
MiniDV cassettes; FireWire cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard
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May 18, 2005
Posted by: Little Tyke
"This Canon is definitely a big gun"
May 17, 2005
Posted by: Jah Womble
"A great camera for mini-movie makers"
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