Canon Optura 60

Canon Optura 60
alaScore 71

16 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money. The usability also gets good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Optura 60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Canon Optura 60

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of the Canon Optura 60 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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69% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Nice little Camcorder with lots of features

 

Nice little Camcorder with lots of features

Video Quality: 5 (16:9 on 42" plasma = approx DVD quality) Audio Quality: 3.5 (no complaints yet) Image Stabilizer: 3 Stills: 2 (would not use this for stills) Expandability: 5 Included Battery: 3 (will not out last a cassette) Features: 4 I chose this...

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Canon Optura 60 MiniDV Camcorder w/14x Optical Zoom

 

Nice little Camcorder with lots of features

Video Quality: 5 (16:9 on 42" plasma = approx DVD quality) Audio Quality: 3.5 (no complaints yet) Image Stabilizer: 3 Stills: 2 (would not use this for stills) Expandability: 5 Included Battery: 3 (will not out last a cassette) Features: 4 I chose...

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Canon Optura 60 MiniDV Camcorder w/14x Optical Zoom

 

Great little camera!

So, my main criteria for choosing a camera was compatibility with my iMac. I am a photographer, so I also like decent picture quality. Ease of operation is another plus. This camera meets all my specs. Set up was relatively simple. Attach the strap...

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Great little camera!

 

Great little camera!

So, my main criteria for choosing a camera was compatibility with my iMac. I am a photographer, so I also like decent picture quality. Ease of operation is another plus. This camera meets all my specs. Set up was relatively simple. Attach the strap and...

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Great little camera!

 

So, my main criteria for choosing a camera was compatibility with my iMac. I am a photographer, so I also like decent picture quality. Ease of operation is another plus. This camera meets all my specs.

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Poor reliability. Bad service

 

Poor reliability. Bad service

Do an internet search on "Canon remove cassette" before you buy. This is a well known problem with all the Canon digital camcorders. AND don't rely on the Canon warranty to fix it! They will try to blame it on something the consumer did. I got the...

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Canon Optura 60 MiniDV Camcorder w/14x Optical Zoom

 

Poor reliability. Bad service

Do an internet search on "Canon remove cassette" before you buy. This is a well known problem with all the Canon digital camcorders. AND don't rely on the Canon warranty to fix it! They will try to blame it on something the consumer did. I got the...

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Poor reliability. Bad service

 

Poor reliability. Bad service

Do an internet search on "Canon remove cassette" before you buy. This is a well known problem with all the Canon digital camcorders. AND don't rely on the Canon warranty to fix it! They will try to blame it on something the consumer did. I got the...

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Poor reliability. Bad service

 

Do an internet search on "Canon remove cassette" before you buy. This is a well known problem with all the Canon digital camcorders. AND don't rely on the Canon warranty to fix it! They will try to blame it on something the consumer did.

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Product Specifications

Take control and capture your video and photographic memories the way you want to remember them - all with a single camera. The Optura 60 combines extraordinary 2.2 Megapixel performance with advanced controls for your digital photography. The camcorder also lets you take as much or as little control over your video as you want with a wide range of automatic settings. With these advanced controls and automatic settings - along with an advanced, 9-point Auto Intelligent Autofocus - there are no limits to your creativity. You always get the shot you want. Not only that, the Optura 60 makes it easy for you to share your great shots. The camcorder connects with your computer effortlessly, letting you manage, stream and e-mail your memories for all to enjoy.

Audio Input

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

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Canon NB-2LH

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:5.2in
Height:3.2in
Weight:1.1lbs
Width:2.8in

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:Beach/snow / Fireworks / Foliage / Landscape / Night mode / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset

Flash Memory

Form Factor:MultiMediaCard
Storage Capacity:16MB

Header

Manufacturer:Canon
Model:60
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon Optura

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-3.0
Max Focal Length:64.4mm
Min Focal Length:4.6mm
Optical Zoom:14
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

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Video Format:MJPEG
Digital Zoom:280
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Low Sharpening / Neutral / Soft / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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