Canon Canon Optura 60

User Reviews for Canon Canon Optura 60

• Reviewed by: irvineharley

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  Strengths: Wow

  Weaknesses: Wow

  Overall Evaluation: Wow, why am I writing this review?I totally agree with other reviews.but I just found out 1 thing today.This digital camera feature of Optura 60 is superb.i just accidently tested this digital camera feature on my skin and totally shocked!!Its minimum close up distance is virtually "0". you can close and still get auto focused to an object. its totally a microscopic image with sharp focusing!if you already have this camcorder, please try close up macro photos to any object close as 1mm , it will still focus and take a good photo.wow... great lens!!! what a discovery.test it for yourself!!iam using myself a Digitar SLR with various expensive lenses but Ive never seen this kind of macro lens ever!
• Reviewed by: philscbx

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  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!