Canon MD205

23 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (13)
Usability (12)
Image quality (6)
Zoom (6)
Build quality (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the build quality and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated.

portability, usability, image quality, zoom, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon MD205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Canon MD205

alaTest has collected and analysed 20 user reviews of the Canon MD205 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

value for money, portability, usability, zoom, image quality

90% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Peter Coupe (amazon.co.uk)

Good for an amateur piece of kit.

I bought this camcorder a little while ago to use as a small note taking camera for film ideas, and to gather material for drawing and painting.

I bought this camcorder a little while ago to use as a small note taking camera for film ideas, and to gather material for drawing and painting. It is very easy to use and delivers very good results for its size. It really does fit into the palm of...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Peter Coupe (amazon.co.uk)

Good for an amateur piece of kit.

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: GES "GES" (amazon.co.uk)

Canon Camcorder

Great kit - lightweight and easy to use. Great features. Would lilke longer battery life, but that is a common request for many of today's gadgets! Would recommend this camcorder.

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: GES (amazon.co.uk)

Canon Camcorder

Great kit - lightweight and easy to use. Great features. Would lilke longer battery life, but that is a common request for many of today's gadgets! Would recommend this camcorder.

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Bob Adams (amazon.co.uk)

Canon rewind problem

Before buying any Canon miniDV camcorder check the internet for Canon rewind problems.

Before buying any Canon miniDV camcorder check the internet for Canon rewind problems. \n \nI've just started to suffer this on my MV530i and have discovered that the same problem occurs on other Canon camcorders including the GL2. \n \nAfter recording...

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review by: Bob Adams (amazon.co.uk)

Canon rewind problem

Before buying any Canon miniDV camcorder check the internet for Canon rewind problems. I've just started to suffer this on my MV530i and have discovered that the same problem occurs on other Canon camcorders including the GL2. After recording a tape...

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mr. W. B. Simpson (amazon.co.uk)

md205

After trying a compact video camera I decided to plump for this tape machine. I was advised that this would give me the quality and flexibility I was looking for.

After trying a compact video camera I decided to plump for this tape machine. I was advised that this would give me the quality and flexibility I was looking for. \nI have not been disappointed. It handles well, gives a good, sharp picture and easy...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mr. W. B. Simpson (amazon.co.uk)

md205

After trying a compact video camera I decided to plump for this tape machine. I was advised that this would give me the quality and flexibility I was looking for. I have not been disappointed. It handles well, gives a good, sharp picture and easy...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mr. N. J. Davis (amazon.co.uk)