Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder

Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder
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9 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the battery. The value for money is also appreciated.

value for money, battery

On average, users rate this product 82/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder

 

a great dv camcorder

I've owned the ultura since late January and so far have been completely satisfied with it.. is has a great range of features and turns out incredible quality footage. I also bought a DV Capture card for my computer, and the ultura allows for easy...

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Great with Digital Computer

 

I hooked up this camera to my iMac DV, connected it to the Firewire conneciton, turned on the computer and everything worked great the first time out. I was able to create, edit, and produce a Web film in less than a day.

I hooked up this camera to my iMac DV, connected it to the Firewire conneciton, turned on the computer and everything worked great the first time out. I was able to create, edit, and produce a Web film in less than a day.

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a great dv camcorder

 

I've owned the ultura since late January and so far have been completely satisfied with it.. is has a great range of features and turns out incredible quality footage. I also bought a DV Capture card for my computer, and the ultura allows for easy...

I've owned the ultura since late January and so far have been completely satisfied with it.. is has a great range of features and turns out incredible quality footage. I also bought a DV Capture card for my computer, and the ultura allows for easy...

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No problems

 

We went into the store prepared to buy the sony TR 103 and ended up with this canon. It is alot smaller than the sony and the lens is supposed to be better. One thing about these camcorders is to get the smallest one you can afford because it is so...

We went into the store prepared to buy the sony TR 103 and ended up with this canon. It is alot smaller than the sony and the lens is supposed to be better. One thing about these camcorders is to get the smallest one you can afford because it is so...

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Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder

 

Works fine, but battery discharges fast while in camera

This works great for me! The only problem is that if you leave the battery inside, it'll discharge even with the power off.Doesn't have all the top of the line features, but the price is great. The zoom could have been better, but I don't have any...

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Works fine, but battery discharges fast while in camera

 

This works great for me! The only problem is that if you leave the battery inside, it'll discharge even with the power off.

This works great for me! The only problem is that if you leave the battery inside, it'll discharge even with the power off. Doesn't have all the top of the line features, but the price is great. The zoom could have been better, but I don't have any...

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Problem After 2 Weeks!

 

Problem After 2 Weeks!

My new Canon Ultura's audio isn't working after owning it only 2 weeks! Monday I'll be driving 100 miles to the nearest authorized Canon repair place. I just hope they can repair it before I go on vacation. Plus, the zoom is fairly useless past...

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Canon Ultura Digital Camcorder

 

Problem After 2 Weeks!

My new Canon Ultura's audio isn't working after owning it only 2 weeks! Monday I'll be driving 100 miles to the nearest authorized Canon repair place. I just hope they can repair it before I go on vacation. Plus, the zoom is fairly useless past...

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Problem After 2 Weeks!

 

Problem After 2 Weeks!

My new Canon Ultura's audio isn't working after owning it only 2 weeks! Monday I'll be driving 100 miles to the nearest authorized Canon repair place. I just hope they can repair it before I go on vacation. Plus, the zoom is fairly useless past 64X....

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Product Specifications

The Canon Ultura digital video camcorder combines video and still camera functions. It designed for users who want to experience digital video at a nominal cost without sacrificing quality features or performance. The Ultura features several of Canon's trademark technologies such as a powerful 16X Optical Zoom Lens coupled with Optical Image Stabilization for superior image quality and stable recordings. It also features the company's built-in Automatic Editing Function which allows users to quickly and easily turn a collection of original shots into edited stories thereby increasing the level of entertainment during playback.The Ultura is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394, for digital transfer of video and audio outputs. It takes just a single optional IEEE 1394 digital cable to edit, copy and record your video virtually free from generation loss in image and sound quality.

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

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.3in
Height:3.9in
Weight:1.5lbs
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:Night mode / Portrait mode / Sand & snow / Sports mode / Spotlight

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Canon
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon Ultura

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.6
Max Focal Length:62.4mm
Min Focal Length:3.9mm
Optical Zoom:16
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Metallic silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:360Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:390Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.4 mm ( 1/4 ) / 6.4 mm ( 1/4" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

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

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Zoom:320
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode / Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Art / Black & White / Sepia / Strobe / Wipe
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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