Latest reviews about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Allmine says "My Digital Camcorder has great memories you can look back on." about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Allmine — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:14:32 GMT

Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

This item has been very useful in my lifetime. I have a family of 5 and there is always times to use the digital camcorder. It is great to look back on all the good memories of when my kids were once babies. They grow up so fast and without my camcorder I would not remember half of the events that we once did. It is also a great item because you can take snapshots as well as video. I love my digital camcorder and I would purchase another one just like it. It is easy to carry around because it is small and that is another reason I love it. I would recommend this item to anyone. I give it a 5 star rating!

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amsathya25 says "Not bad for the price" about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

amsathya25 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:35:11 GMT

Strengths: Size is very small, shutter speed is fast, cutom modes are perfect, love the looks, love the locations of the buttons, MiniDV, both Firewire and USB cable ports. Supports both Mac and Windows.
Weaknesses: tight accessories (no bag, etc.), low res images
Summary: I want to tell you guys that this camcorder is perfect for people who crave small camcorders yet they are on a budget. This camcorder has a lot of modes to choose from. The shutter speed is fast. The general key locations are right at your finger tips. Though some people complain that the motor sound can be heard, but I couldn't hear it in movies that I took. I even tryed recording movies in the SD Media card and tryed to take a MiniDV cassette. Nothing was heard.

The only thing I was disappointed was the lack of accessories included with Elura 50. The images were low res. (But still good for web view only.) Also, there is no light coming from the camcorder so, I had to buy an external camcorder mountable light source. Except...

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luv69radar says "The perfect handheld camera. Small and easy to operate." about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

luv69radar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:13:12 GMT

This little camera is the perfect camera for those active parents who have children. As your children grow older the doing such amazing things, and what better way to remember those than by recording everyone of them. From crawling to first steps, t-ball, baseball, softball, peewee football to high school football, band concerts, marching band fests, parades, and any other school functions they may do during every phase of school. I forgot to put in that other favorite which I wish I would of had this camera for and that would be their first day of school, to capture their expressions and feelings on the important first day. Now i am better prepared as I wait to have 4 of my children finish their high school days and 1 start and finish her college career to becoming an adult the grandparent stage where I can capture all those moments and more that I have already mentioned....

charlesbing says "recommended" about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

charlesbing — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:43:56 GMT

For a consumer who needs 8mm/Hi8/digial 8 functionality, the TRV460 is an obvious choice. But for the consumer who is looking to venture into the MiniDV format (overall smaller camcorder/tape size), the GR-D33 might be a good stepping stone camcorder. The GR-D33 promises to have good video and low light performance, so the slight upgrade investment may be worth it. Making the transition has its pros and cons, the pros being, if you own an older Digital8 camcorder with a DV in/out port, you have the option of digitally copying your older tapes to the newer format. MiniDV tapes are more expensive, and this is something to consider when considering the transition. However, the cost has been lowered considerably over the years, and if last years trend is ever repeated (dropping the TRV line from 5 models to 2) Digital8 may soon be a thing of the past....

bearly says "I have been extremely happy with this camcorder!" about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

bearly — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:55:03 GMT

I research everything soooooo much before I buy. I look at Consumer Reports and every on and off line service that I can. I always love a product that is easy to use because I am not a technical person. I want all the features and that is what this camcorder gives me. I read nothing but good things about it and the brand has always been very reliable for me. When I got it home, I was able to set it up and use it with all the features I wanted with no problem at all....

karen43 says "canon is the best product for your money" about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

karen43 — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:51:10 GMT

If you are looking to buy this product for your self or a loved one you can not go wrong with this gem.Christmas is almost here and I know what your thinking its to small ,but for a small cam with a small price every one on your list would be so happy with your choice of gift,and just think of all the memroies that will be saved all year long...

Matt says "Good camcorder with some reliability issues" about Canon - Elura 50 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Matt — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:45:22 GMT

We bought this after owning a similar JVC camcorder. It has dutifully performed its role. We have not used it very much. I now see that it is selling on Amazon used for $159. I think we paid about $500 for it at the time.

I don't have much to compare it to, but the image and sound quality seemed passable. I was never able to get it to upload video to my computer, but I think that may be my fault.

Recently it broke. The tape would not eject and the camcorder was unusable. It quickly became clear that Amazon or J&R were not going to service it for me. I went to Canon's web site and filled out their repair form but had no confidence that my efforts would result in a successful outcome. Much to my surprise and delight, Canon fixed the camera and sent it back in full working order in one week.

So, if you are considering the purchase of a Canon camcorder or the Canon Elura 50 in particular, this is very good news. I give Canon an A+ for servicing an 3+ year old product....

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