Canon MV830i user reviews
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David Scott 13 May 2006
Good: Quality of equipment, fits well in hand
Bad: Still camera is there for novelty only
Comment: Replaces my Canon Hi8 camcorder which looks enormous against this MV830i. A good camcorder especially now it is has been discounted - new models now out but preferred the look of this series more
Kelvin Smith 16 September 2005
Good: Great for true 16:9 widescreen recording, very good DVD-quality lens and DV for uploading to computer for editing to DVD.
Bad: Not great in low light conditions, doesn't comensate very well for camera shake, photos are too low quality for printing.
Comment: I've been using this for about eight months now and have found the difference from Hi-8 camcorders noticeable. It's very light and sleek and easy to use. I would recommend a tripod otherwise you'll need to rest on something or have a really steady hand.<br><br>
Watching the edited movie back on my 42-inch plasma (1024 x 768 pixels) doesn't show any flaws in the camera quality and looks as good as a top-quality DVD. While it's not a 3CCD camcorder for pros -- it's just 1CCD -- it's good enough for most for the £330 I paid. You will get it cheaper now.<br><br>
Editing on PC is easy and when you connect the DV to USB2 cable to the PC, it detects the device (Windows XP) and you're up and running. You can use any video editing application that supports DV input but make sure you can record to DVD or save as MPEG2 file for a keepsake on PC.<br><br>
I've gave this Canon 830i camcorder 8/10 because the pros outweigh the negatives on this camera for most. If you're very keen on getting the best results and have a bit of money spare, future-proof yourself with a 3CCD camcorder that gives pro broadcast results for about £550.