Typical price: £660
What is it: MiniDV camcorder with optical image stabilisation
What we think: Canon's feature-packed camcorder shoots very good daylight footage, but has reason to be scared of the dark
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 June 2005
Tags: Canon, Canon MVX45i, wireless, prints, recording
We like:
Manual focus ring; cameralike mode wheel; shutter- and aperture-priority modes available for video; optical image stabilisation; excellent LCD and microphone; takes decent snapshots
We don't like:
Poor low-light video quality; microphone picks up motor noise
You might also need:
Spare battery; lots of light
CNET UK judgement:
Canon's feature-packed camcorder shoots very good daylight footage, but has reason to be scared of the dark
Full review:
Canon hopes its MVX45i will attract buyers who want more than an entry-level camcorder can provide: more resolution, more manual controls, more features and better overall image quality. In most respects, the MVX45i delivers all those advantages, though not without compromises. Continue Reading...
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