Typical price: £240
What is it: Novice-friendly MiniDV camcorder
What we think: Keep the lights on, and it will make your home-moviemaking dreams a colourful reality
Compare the Canon MV800
Canon MV800 compared to all other camcorders
 Canon MV800 |
 Canon XH A1 |
 Canon XH G1 |
 Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 |
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| Review date | 2 May 05 | 7 Jun 07 | 30 Oct 07 | 4 Apr 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.7
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8.9
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8.9
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8.0
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| Price range | £240 | |||
| Review summary | If you're looking for a competent, compact MiniDV camcorder, this is it -- but smart buyers will find better value in Canon's more expensive options Read full review |
Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers Read full review |
Canon's XH G1 includes the same technology as the pricier XL H1, but uses an interchangeable lens and a version of the H1's JackPack to drive down the cost. It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with a hard-to-beat price for what it offers Read full review |
A great high-definition camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touchscreen interface Read full review |
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