Canon MVX250i review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Jeff Dorgay

Reviewed on: 11 October 2004

Tags: Canon, Canon MVX250i, viewfinder, noise, budget

We like:

Lightweight; easy to use; decent battery life; can be used as a Webcam

We don't like:

Average video quality; limited software bundle

You might also need:

Spare battery; MiniDV cassettes

CNET UK judgement:

A good but undistinguished home-movie camcorder for people on a budget

Full review:

The Canon MVX250i is a good budget camcorder, but before you put your cash down on the counter, make sure you know what you want to accomplish as you may want to spend a bit more and jump to the next level.DesignThe Canon MVX250i looks very similar to to the rest of the company's MiniDV line. Weighing just 499g, it's very easy to carry around all day. If you wear baggy shorts, you can even fit it in your pocket. The controls are logically organised, and the tape loads into the compartment from the top, so you can switch tapes while the MVX250i is mounted on a tripod. Provided you don't use a tripod with a large platform, you might be able to access the SD card slot as well. Continue Reading...