Canon Canon Optura 60

Reviewed by: philscbx

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: All around a decent unit - I could almost leave the Canon G5 camera home.In daylight - You will love it. Snap shots on the memory card, or even mini movie clips to memory card.

Weaknesses: Low light can be an issue with any digital imaging system - so plan ahead and turn some lights on.

Overall Evaluation: I stopped at National Camera Mpls the day before my flight took me to Sweden and most of Europe. I made sure to have an extra battery and tapes and a couple 1gb SD cards. Filming in Holland or anywhere in Europe isn't the safest thing in the streets while doing it on a bicycle, but everyone wants a copy. Trains as well. Your clipping along at 95 mph in most trains, and they are very smooth. So capture the moment.I strongly suggest a tripod or a heavy duty window mount, or at least a mono-pod. Try to make Your video as fun as possible using the Zoom as you leave the port on board ship. Because sunsets at sea are beyond words. I mentioned mini film clips to memory card - One minute clips are fine for some things - The smaller format to card - 320 by 240 is great for a quick email of some of the action by simply inserting card into the laptop. Canon's software for editing works great to edit film clips quickly.I've been on tour for 6 months in Europe and it's with me almost every day. Tapes and memory cards are easy to find even in Sweden.I wouldn't chance it on finding a backup battery quickly. The built in mic really is sensitive - I'd like to try a wired mic or maybe they'll come up with a blue tooth unit. Typically the one holding the camera makes the most noise.I have also during this venture have purchased Canon's printers - i990 - the Pixma 5500, and 5200R. Very Nice to work with. Studio Quality Images.Have Fun!