Advantages: Easy to use, Compact, Excellent Quality, PC Friendly, Lightweight, Economically Priced Disadvantages: Lack of included accessories, No external sound connections, No 'still picture' option
I chose the Canon MV800 as a trusted brand name and for the proven quality of its predecessors. Filming a series of 'live' concerts proved a doddle with this camcorder.
First things first though, I would recommend purchasing additional battery packs and tapes as the basic boxed version only comes with a small battery and NO standard mini dv tapes. I also purchased a tripod with standard fitting which works fine with this camcorder.
The MV800 has ... ...focus options along with digital effects. The great thing about this camera, however, is the point and shoot auto mode which will cover 99% of a beginner's requirements and really is as simple as turning the camera on and pressing the record button. The impressive zoom function is easy to operate and the small lcd screen shows clearly the amount of tape used, battery power, mode etc.
After shooting your footage, capturing to your PC couldn't be ...
tribeca737 28.12.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Canon MV 800
Advantages: Canon is very user friendly and simple menus. Disadvantages: Canon Concentrates only on userfriendliness sacrificing new features
...I carry in my pocket. Canon Cameras and Camcorders have always fascinated me. This review is not about any specific model of the camera, but Canon Camcorders in General. Canon Camcorders are simple to use and easy to learn camcorders. The instructions provided are very simple and a first time use of camcorders can easily work his way out with a Canon Camorder. The inscriptions on the camera are simple . To record/replay and download pictures and ... ...Many features on Canon Camcorders are generally special features on some other cameras and you pay extra for those features. Of course there are other Cam Corders that have features that are not in Canon. Canon tends to introduce new features with every new model that continiously improving. The prices are falling positively with the betterment of features. Due to its simplicity, first time users of canon get to grips with camcorder usage quite easily. ...
atbbiz 05.10.2005 (15.10.2005)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Canon MV 800
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