Canon Optura 100MC MiniDV 1-Megapixal Digital Camcorder w/ Built-in Digital Still Mode & 8MB SD/ MMC

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Being a hybrid product means that one can successfully carry the workload of two. The Optura 100MC takes the concept of a hybrid to a whole new level. The perfect fusion of camcorder and still camera, the Optura 100MC successfully manages the task of both.Versatility and style is the backbone of the Optura 100MC. An extensive feature set and attention to detail make every shooting experience a sheer delight. Stunning video and razor sharp still images are flawlessly combined to produce a superior imaging tool. Now displaying your creation on screen or paper has the same impact: impressive.

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The biggest knock on the Optura Pi was its lack of a high-resolution digital still mode. Sure, it took pictures, but with a resolution of only 640 x 480. With the Optura 100MC, Canon has addressed this issue by including a 1.3-megapixel still-shot mode, and created an outstanding product. Most of the features that made the original so compelling have returned, including the progressive scan CCD (perfect for recording and analyzing that golf swing), and optical image stabilization.

The zoom lens is a beefy 10x, but using the digital zoom will push that number up to 200x. The LCD monitor is 2.5 inches, but the camcorder has taken a hearty step down in size itself, so those inches are well spent. The camcorder itself has joined the growing trend of vertically oriented design, making the Optura 100MC a true handheld model.

As with all DV camcorders, the Optura 100MC includes an IEEE 1394 port to transfer video footage for editing or dubbing. Additionally, the new Optura includes S-video and composite input and output ports, making it possible to archive all your old analog footage in the pristine DV format.

Also included in the kit are a battery, wireless remote, S-video cable, stereo video cable, and 8 MB MMC card.

Customer Reviews:

Optura 100 MC - Great video camera!.......2003-06-27

First of all, let me point out that I am not a camera buff, nor do I even know how to work a professional 35MM camera (with aperture, manual focus, etc...) I have always been a fan of technology and of opening the box and using the product without having to do much reading of the instructions. So, here's my review...

I've had this digital camcorder for about 6 months now. Previously, I had purchased a JVC digital camcorder. That one jammed up about a year and a half after I bought it and wouldn't accept video tapes anymore (I just recently got it to work again but I'm not sure for how long.) I knew of the Canon line of digital camcorders and owned a Advantix Elph camera so I trusted the brand name and bought the Optura. I was pleasantly surprised.

The camera takes great video, it could use a bit more light in dark situations so purchasing a light to mount on the top of the camera. I also purachased additional filters and lenses (wide angle and telescopic) but, to tell you the truth, nine times out of ten, I don't use them. As for taking pictures, the camera aspect is great at taking photos for storing on your computer or emailing, but the quality is just not good enough to print out, even at its higher quality level. The pixels can easily be seen and anyone would be able to tell it was a picture printed off your computer.

I purchased a longer lasting battery with the camera, and I highly recommend you do as well, because the battery they give you with the camera will only last about an hour and a half before needing to be recharged. I purchased a 4 hour battery for about [$$$] or less and it works great because I can always charge one while using the other.

In addition, a 128 MB card versus the card that comes with the camera would be a great purchase. The 128 card allows me to take up to 250 pictures at the higher quality level (I think abt 1 megapixel or so) before being filled up.

All in all, a great video camera but if you want to take stills, I recommend getting a real digital camera. Even without the camera functionality, I would buy this model again in a heartbeat. I was able to take great video of the birth of my first child and many other memorable moments since I got it!

best 1-ccd minidv.......2003-06-25

Owned Opyura100 for almost 1 year and very happy with it. Video quality is great and is very easy to use although standstill picture is only good for email. Optical stablizer worked very well. Recommend to anyone looking for small camcorder with excellent video quality.

Very Satisfied.......2003-05-04

I have used this camera in Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Prague,Florida and for a large number of school events over the last 6 months. I have used the video and still functions and am very happy with the product. I am clearly an unwrap, charge and shoot user. I refer to the directions only if necessary or I want an excuse not to work on my tax return. This was ready to go out of the box and, when I do take a moment to read the directions, I am able to make adjustments necessary for my shooting situations. While I have had very good luck with the video in all lighting situations, the auto flash for still pictures is actually not useful in places like old churches with very low lighting. I find myself preventing the deployment of the flash. While it is a bit bigger than the other mini-versions of the minidv's, it is a nice fit for larger hands and has not failed me yet.

Great Camera, Great Service.......2003-03-08

Hi,

I bought this camera just over a year ago and waited until now to write the review so I had plenty of time to use it. My background is definitely amateur, but I like movies that I take to be of good quality so I will actually watch them. I have not done any fooling around with the manual adjustments you can make on this camera, although just about everything can be adjusted. I leave it on autofocus and record in Easy Recording mode most of the time, occasionally shifting modes only for specific situations (low light, skiing, or athletics). The quality of the video this camera takes is amazing. I cannot stress that enough: You will be shocked at how crisp and colorful the video you take is. Like most camcorders, sound recording quality is not good when there is a lot of ambient noise (cocktail party for example) but for most things it is fine. Low-light performance is exceptional as far as I am concerned, but keep in mind that image quality is always better with more light. The still photo feature is great - pictures look fantastic integrated with your videos, and they even print pretty well at 3X5. They are certainly good enough to store on your PC. Sure, you can get a great digital camera for a lot less than what you will pay for this camcorder, but if you are like me and don't want to carry 2 cameras, this feature is great.

A couple thoughts:
1) I have not had any tape-eating problems
2) Twice soon after I bought the camera, the eject mechanism got stuck halfway. Both times some patience resolved the problem. This would be a problem if you needed to switch tapes quickly and it happened to you right then. Haven't had any problems with that for more than 8 months, though.
3) You will want to edit your home movies on your computer. Minimum requirements are something like P3 500 w/ 384 meg of RAM. You will also want a decent video card.

Last, I recently had a small problem with the camcorder that required me to send it back to Factory Service. Since it still basically worked and I was going on vacation, I sent it in after I got back from the vacation, 2 weeks after the warranty expired. Canon fixed the camera free of charge and had it back to me in under 2 weeks. Their support people were helpful, courteous, and valued me as a customer.

I recommend this camcorder to anyone who wants very high quality video but doesn't have the time or inclination to become an expert at all aspects of shooting video. I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat, and haven't seen anything else out there that comes close.

Great unit, get it while you still can.......2002-11-23

I bought my Optura 100MC earlier this year. I looked at the Sony models but went with this one instead mostly because of optical image stabilization (rather than electronic) as the more elegant technical solution (and presumably better quality too). Except for some extra built-in effects in the Sony, the top consumer models are pretty much the same between the two companies. The Canon unit was worth the investment and I've already produced a number of feature length homevideos. The range of accessories is great (I have a wide angle lens, a directional microphone and a videolight that plugs into the accessory shoe and is powered by the camera battery). If you're new to digital video, as I was, don't underestimate the long slippery slope of follow-up purchases that you will inevitably get sucked into (I got a new PC at 2.4GHz speed, 1GB RAM and 80+120GB storage, with DVD burning capability and Adobe Premiere editing software to do it "right"). I've run the camera for 6 months now (with approx. 20 hrs. of raw footage, translating into maybe 5 times as much in terms of "tape operation" time) without running into any real problems, and specifically: no tape eating. (To be transparent, I also try to avoid recording over existing material). Only glitch was that the screws of the hand strap inside the tape door came loose and had to be fastened (I used a Swiss knife) and secured (glue). I love this camera.

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Poor holy water on it and put a cross onto it.........2001-07-09

This had to have been made by some spawn of satan, how could Sega let this go into production? It's bulky and hard to use. Not a good buy at all.

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Waste of a lot money and a really lousy picture.......2003-07-09

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