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Canon GL1 camcorder MiniDV is a great 3CCD camera.

Advantages: High quality, great features and low price
Disadvantages: DV port is touchy

This camera is the best camera I have ever owned although it's not without its quirks. The picture quality is fantastic, the colour picked up by the 3CCD sensor is amazing and true to life. When watching the video back is so crisp it's like reliving th ...

ckdsdigital 01.09.2011 · Read full review
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Film Like a Pro With This Fantastic HD Camcorder

Advantages: Records beautiful images, great range of features
Disadvantages: Expensive

When I decided to buy a new camcorder earlier this year I wanted to go all out and get something special. I had a series of family parties and other events lined up, and was keen to create a visual record for future entertainment. The Legria HF R16 co ...

victorias_books 04.08.2010 · Read full review
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Willing to spend £3700 to film a special event?

Advantages: Great for special events
Disadvantages: It is far too pricey.

Yet another item that lurks in my brother's electrical goods shop is the 'Canon Camcorder'. As most top quality items do, we get a nicely packaged item, with all the appropriate information, such as the instruction manual, which is overall very easy to fo ...

benraiben 21.04.2005 · Read full review
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Canon XL2

Advantages: Easy to use for beginner, built in 16:9 field of view
Disadvantages: Heavy in prolonged use (3.545Kg), quite short battery life

Canon suggests that the XL2 provides "unprecedented flexibility" for the digital camcorder user. So, how good is the XL2? Straight out of the box the camera seems impressive. The build quality is good and each camera component feels strong and well b ...

kollerto 20.04.2005 · Read full review
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Go PRO for less

Advantages: Interchageable lens system, 2xXLR inputs built in, adjustable viewfinder position
Disadvantages: Not good for low light performance, bulky when compared to consumer units, not HD

The Canon XL2 is the pro-sumer miniDV camcorder that is most often spotted on the sets of low budget and independent films. Not because it is a cheap option, but because for a fraction of the cost of a professional rig, you can deliver the same results. ...

gnipping 10.05.2007 · Read full review
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