Canon Optura 30 Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the design and zoom are on the whole positive. The resolution and value for money also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive comments about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Optura 30 Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Canon Optura 30

 

CCDType: Single CCD, Video Recording Format: DV Tape

Decent video. Full feature set. Manual focus ring provides lots of control. Intelligent hot shoe. Top-loading cassette design allows for changing tapes while using a tripod. Built-in flash. Impressive still-image capture ability.

No AF assist lamp, no audio gain control, no headlight.

A solid camcorder that shoots good video, with many features aimed at enthusiasts, who will, however wish the unit had an AF assist lamp, LED lights, and audio gain control.

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Canon Optura 30 Camcorder Review - Canon MiniDV Camcorders

 

With just over 1.2 million effective pixels for video and 2 million effective pixels for still images, the Canon Optura 30 Mini DV camcorder produces a crisp, vivid image for a camera priced at just US$899. The Optura 30 contains a 2.2 Megapixel...

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Canon Optura 30

 

The Canon Optura 30 is a Mini DV camcorder with a 12x Optical Zoom.

Whether shooting up-close or from a distance, the Canon Optura 30 delivers video and photos with exceptional definition and contrast, making every shot you take a potential award-winner. Featuring Genuine Canon Optics, the Optura 30 combines a powerful...

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Amazon review summary for the Canon Optura 30 Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Canon Optura 30 Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good image quality, but DV tapes are a hassle!

 

Good image quality, but DV tapes are a hassle!

I'm writing this review five years after my original purchase, to give feedback on my experiences with this camera over the past half-decade. To start off with, this is a really powerful camcorder that I still regularly use to this day, although there...

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works good

 

Does what you ask reasonably well.

Does what you ask reasonably well. I got this product because it met four requirements. Uses same battery as two of my still cameras. Has genuine optical stabilization (I need this for technical reasons), has a reasonably long zoom range with decent...

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works good

 

Does what you ask reasonably well.

Does what you ask reasonably well. I got this product because it met four requirements. Uses same battery as two of my still cameras. Has genuine optical stabilization (I need this for technical reasons), has a reasonably long zoom range with decent...

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Very good camera if you have a lot of light

 

We have owned this camera for over a year and our feelings are mixed:

We have owned this camera for over a year and our feelings are mixed: For outdoor filming, this camera is outstanding. The color and picture quality are top notch. Unfortunately, indoor filming is very poor (even during the daytime with all of...

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Canon Optura 30 MiniDV Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

 

Very good camera if you have a lot of light

We have owned this camera for over a year and our feelings are mixed: For outdoor filming, this camera is outstanding. The color and picture quality are top notch. Unfortunately, indoor filming is very poor (even during the daytime with all of our...

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Very good camera if you have a lot of light

 

We have owned this camera for over a year and our feelings are mixed:

We have owned this camera for over a year and our feelings are mixed: For outdoor filming, this camera is outstanding. The color and picture quality are top notch. Unfortunately, indoor filming is very poor (even during the daytime with all of our...

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Product Specifications

Canon's new OPTURA 30 Megapixel camcorders unite the world of video and photography like never before. Featuring DV Photo Plus, Canon's one-of-a-kind system for achieving premium image quality, and fueled by a 2.2 Megapixel CCD image sensor, they capture video and photos with stunning clarity. An RGB Primary Color Filter adds dynamic realism, making colors come alive. Experience the ultimate in picture quality, while still enjoying unbeatable style and performance. Imagine a camcorder, digital camera, and webcam seamlessly combined, and fitting in the palm of your hand. Compromise is a thing of the past; the OPTURA 30 delivers the best of both worlds, giving you the freedom to capture exceptional quality video and breathtaking photos.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5.3in
Height:3.2in
Weight:1.3lbs
Width:3in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Low light / Night mode / Portrait mode / Sand & snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Stitch assist

Flash Memory

Form Factor:SD Memory Card
Storage Capacity:8MB

Header

Manufacturer:Canon
Model:30
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon Optura

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-3.0
Max Focal Length:57.6mm
Min Focal Length:4.8mm
Optical Zoom:12
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:1.23Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:2.2Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/3.4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):7.5 mm ( 1/3.4 ) / 7.5 mm ( 1/3.4" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Scene Transition:Beam / Black fader / Corner wipe / Fade trigger / Flip / Jump / Puzzle / Tide / Window wipe / Zigzag/Beam / Black fader / Corner wipe / Fade trigger / Flip / Jump / Puzzle / Tide / Wipe fader / Zigzag
Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:240
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode/Digital photo mode / Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Art / Ball / Black & White / Color Mask / Cube / Mirror / Mosaic / Sepia / Wave
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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