Advantages: Great for special events. Disadvantages: Pricey!
...no tired arms!
The Canon XM2 digital camcorder is the ideal choice for recording broadcast or web content, making educational videos or registering an event like a wedding. A point worth raising is that the battery lasts for a fair while, and so makes it a lot more suitable for such events, just don't forget to charge up! The camcorder owns the ability of analogue inputs and outputs (S-video, composite video, L/R audio) - not just DV in/out - and ... ...However, although the Canon may have better audio, colour reproduction is less natural than that from the Sony TRV950 , which also offers better still images (plus a built-in flash), and is also kinder on the bank balance. So, after weighing up which of these final pointers you find the most important, you may have a rough idea if this is for you, or not as the case may be. Either way, there is no denying that this is an excellent product.
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benraiben 29.10.2004
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Advantages: Excellent lens quality, clear image, good colour reproduction, manual overrides, colour viewfinder Disadvantages: Not brilliant in low light, mic could be better, not HD
The Canon XM2 is the middle child of the camcorder world. Often sighted as too expensive by true amateur ‘point-and-shoot’ users, yet overlooked by the budding Spielberg who leap straight to it’s older brother the Canon XL2. So is this camera a stop gap in the pricing war, or are there other reasons to consider?
If you're looking to get high quality picture definition from your camcorder then nothing short of 3CCD will do, and the XM2 delivers. ... ...that the success of the Canon lens is well known in stills cameras. The only company to still make their own glass, even Sony have had to admit defeat and team up with Carl Zeiss to produce their latest range of camcorders in order to equal the Canon clarity and reproduction. I can’t reiterate strongly enough how brilliant this lens is. So much so that I will tell you that from the £1400 price tag, upon inquiring about a replacement glass for the ...
gnipping 10.05.2007
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Advantages: Lightweight, excellent picture quality, ease of use, hot-shoe for attachments Disadvantages: Manual isn't so helpful. Not so good with low-light conditions.
...decided to go for the Canon XM2.
My first thought on this camera is it's size and weight. It's small enough to pack into a rucksack, and it is light enough to be used and carried for a whole day without straining the users arms or hands.
I just couldn't wait to get my hands on this camera. I opted for a finance option as payment and as soon as I knew my forms had been recieved and ok'd I was jumping every time the doorbell went. I certainly wasn't ... ...it is to get the Canon lens replaced. There are many deals on the internet for filters, I suggest getting a set which contain a UV filter for basic lens protection, Polarised filter to remove glare as well as increasing light contrast and an FD filter for removing the yellow flourescent tint and increases colour saturation and bringing true colours to life.
I would also like to suggest purchasing an aluminium case from your local music store, one ...
alexscott 11.05.2006
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Advantages: Every Function you Could wish for! Disadvantages: Hard to find said functions!
...been stuck, one call to Canon and it's sorted. Their service is really worth it's weight in gold.
Overall, I'd say this is a great bit of kit, just don't expect to pull it out the box and know straight away how it works. You'll be able to record things without a problem, but to get it's full potential, read the manual and play with it till your happy! ...
tribal_tiger 01.04.2005
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Advantages: Value for money Disadvantages: Not good enough for commercial use
Overview:
I think this camera is a great all round choice for people who want a top range video camera without paying ridiculas prices. its about the cheapest you can go before you start to reduce in quality, its right on the border,
Right cam for you?
For instance; if you just want something to mess about with (mates and stuff):
not for you, get a cheaper hand cam for about £150
Trying to start up video making company:
probably not the best ... ...make high quality videos that will look great on portfolios while keeping some money in the bank.
better than you average camera with great manual focus,
£1300 - 1500 is probably a fair price to pay.
Features:
Av out (great for crane work)
DV firewire out (faster import)
Manual focus ring (simplicity with function)
fold out screen (good for awkward positions)
optional lense hood
microphone input (improoved sound is an option)
sound recording ...
the7animator 27.10.2008
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Advantages: Picture quality, interface/functionability, weight, size Disadvantages: Sound quality, can't charge and mains power simultaneously
...a problem with many videocameras.
Canon have concentrated on the lens and semi-professional, to professional functions on this camera and have not cluttered it with effects. It has many handy functions such as Zebra (which you can adjust the sensitivity on) which allows you to set your exposure to the right levels, preventing brilliant white. It also has all of your standard functions such as white balance (Manual and Auto), Exposure (Manual and ... ...XLR) or by buying a canon DM-50 microphone attachment. Neither of these can be done for less than £130 at present to the best of my knowledge.
With the camera you get standard accessories such as a remote control, battery pack, battery pack charger, mains connection, drivers and manual. The Mains connection is easy to damage as the lead comes out of the battery attachment upwards meaning it is constantly being bent over itself and can be damaged ...
isitahumanoid 26.02.2008
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Advantages: Great price. Great quality. Disadvantages: mic not to great when picking up speech
...precise autofocus and autoexposure and is relatively lighter than the sony. I also found the low light picture quality of the canon to be exceptional. I would recommend this camcorder to anyone looking for a semiprofessional MiniDVcam, unless u want changeble lenses, if so go in for the Canon DM-XL1s. ...
hackneyhacker862 10.03.2006
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Advantages: Small and therfore light camera with good lens and sharp image Disadvantages: Manual picture controls not on the outside if camera
To start with the Xm2 is a great bit of technology packed tightly into a neat package. It is easy to carry and is reasonable to operate handheld. The picture quality I find varies allot depending on what quality DV tape you use. Using Premium quality tapes gives allot better colour but either obtain a sharp crisp image. The lens could do with being detatchable even at that size as other lenses need to be placed over the top which leads to serious ... ...and right manual contols comes in handy all the time and was a great improvement over the previous model. They have also made advancements in the display so that that 16:9 aspect ratio can be guided. My main complaint with the camera is the manual controls. The XL series all have the gain, shutter speed, whitebalance and aperture on the outside of the camera as apposed to on screen. The shutter speed and exposure need to be on the outside of the ...
Mosizhill 09.06.2006
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Advantages: Great Picture Quality and range of picture adjustments for price. Disadvantages: Decent sound quality is hard to produce
considerably cheaper than other pro-sumer camcorders on the market the XM2 provides exellent picture quality and manual adjustment for its price. The Layout of the camera is logical and suits the needs of a consumer wanting to make quick and detail adjustmenst easily. The lense is fantastic and is a key aspect to the great picture quality. The downfalls of this camera are in its sound recording abilities: mic pick up range is limited and voices are ...
LukeOggy 13.04.2007
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Advantages: Excellent lens quality, clear image, good colour reproduction, manual overrides, colour viewfinder Disadvantages: Not brilliant in low light, mic could be better, not HD
The Canon XM2 is the middle child of the camcorder world. Often sighted as too expensive by true amateur %u2018point-and-shoot%u2019 users, yet overlooked by the budding Spielberg who leap straight to it%u2019s older brother the Canon XL2. So is this camera a stop gap in the pricing war, or are there other reasons to consider?
If you're looking to get high quality picture definition from your camcorder then nothing short of 3CCD will do, and the ... ...that the success of the Canon lens is well known in stills cameras. The only company to still make their own glass, even Sony have had to admit defeat and team up with Carl Zeiss to produce their latest range of camcorders in order to equal the Canon clarity and reproduction. I can%u2019t reiterate strongly enough how brilliant this lens is. So much so that I will tell you that from the £1400 price tag, upon inquiring about a replacement glass for ...
gnipping 10.05.2007
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Advantages: Excellent lens quality, clear image, good colour reproduction, manual overrides, colour viewfinder Disadvantages: Not brilliant in low light, mic could be better, not HD
The Canon XM2 is the middle child of the camcorder world. Often sighted as too expensive by true amateur ‘point-and-shoot’ users, yet overlooked by the budding Spielberg who leap straight to it’s older brother the Canon XL2. So is this camera a stop gap in the pricing war, or are there other reasons to consider?
If you're looking to get high quality picture definition from your camcorder then nothing short of 3CCD will do, and the XM2 delivers. ... ...that the success of the Canon lens is well known in stills cameras. The only company to still make their own glass, even Sony have had to admit defeat and team up with Carl Zeiss to produce their latest range of camcorders in order to equal the Canon clarity and reproduction. I can’t reiterate strongly enough how brilliant this lens is. So much so that I will tell you that from the £1400 price tag, upon inquiring about a replacement glass for the ...
gnipping 10.05.2007
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Features:
The Titanium Digital Optics multi-coated .45X lens is a professional grade, wide-angle converter that increases the angle of view by more than 100%, allowing the video or digital camera to take breathtaking ultra wide-angle shots.
This high-speed, fully automatic lens features multicoated optical glass, Day or Night Vision, Infrared Compatibility ... ...attaches easily and directly to any camera or camcorder.
Specifications:
Power: 0.45x time conversion factor of your current lens setting plus a Macro mode.
Optical System: Conversion type; mounts on front of existing lens.
Mounting System: Screw type in front of existing camera lens into the filter accessory threads.
Optics: Designed to maximize use day and night with coated optics to provide maximum image transmission with minimum distortion.
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sugus 25.07.2005
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