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Summary: Analisis frio
Review: He investigado mucho antes de decidir y puedo afirmar que para el usuario común como yo, Canon es la que ofrecer mejor información de sus productos a través de Internet y ello me permite afirmar que la Optura 200 MC es el modelo compacto adecuado para quienes quieran tener una cámara de calidad.
Posiblemente haya camáras mas completas, pero siempre mi problema ha sido la molestia de estar cargando un bulto.
Este modelo equilibra la alta calidad en un tamaño muy compacto: alta resolución (1.3 MMpixels), Autoflash incorporado, filmación nocturna, exposición automática, estabilizador de imagen y facilidades de multimedia.Es decir que con este equipo cualquier principiante puede parecer un experto y como ocupa poco espacio, a menudo voy a poder llevarla conmigo sin molestias y así registrar los momentos mas importantes.
El precio es algo mayor que otras, pero una cámara de video digital es algo que no se compra con frecuencia sino que esta compra dura muchos años y vale la pena que sea buena.
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Summary: Versatility the best feature of the 200mc
Review: I am actually a huge fan of Canon optics. When I first started searching for a DV camcorder, I looked at Canons. Then I realized that Canon does not know how to make a quality camcorder. The ZR series (all of them) suffer from tremendously bad audio, and the MC200 is a worse model than the MC100. Actually the MC100 was probably the best DV camera that Canon ever made, and it just so happens to be the one that is discontinued. Since I am so fond of Canon photo equiptment, I wrote this review hoping that Canon would hear it's consumers cries, and fix thier awful camcorder problems.
Do yourself a favor and stick with a Sony or Panasonic. They each offer solid audio, video, and features.
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Summary: Terrible Value
Review: I am actually a huge fan of Canon optics. When I first started searching for a DV camcorder, I looked at Canons. Then I realized that Canon does not know how to make a quality camcorder. The ZR series (all of them) suffer from tremendously bad audio, and the MC200 is a worse model than the MC100. Actually the MC100 was probably the best DV camera that Canon ever made, and it just so happens to be the one that is discontinued. Since I am so fond of Canon photo equiptment, I wrote this review hoping that Canon would hear it's consumers cries, and fix thier awful camcorder problems.
Do yourself a favor and stick with a Sony or Panasonic. They each offer solid audio, video, and features.
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Summary: I wonder if Canon fixed the "tape eating problem?"
Review: I am considering the Optura 200MC and I was looking for reviews of the camera, and found only two so far on Amazon. So I went to the reviews of the Optura 100MC, the earlier model, and found many more reviews. Most of them were glowingly positive reviews and had many good things to say about the camera. That's great. What got my attention was a string of reported problems with rewinding the tape. This is a major problem even if it exists in only 30% of the cameras. My problem is that many of the reviews mention what I consider a "deal breaking" problem. The Optura 100MC eats tapes! It may be a great camera, but if it will eat my tapes, (and Murphy says it will only eat the really important tapes, like the birth of my child!), then what good is it? So now my question is this; has anyone experienced the same problem with the Optura 200MC, or has Canon "fixed" the problem? Please let us know by posting a follow up review. Here is a reprint of a review that sums things up on the Optura 100MC: "Caution - Tape Eating Problem, November 3, 2001
Reviewer: John Fallisgaard from Seattle, WA USA
I have owned the Optura 100MC for a few weeks now and in general (with one exception) I am pleased with it. However, I suspect there might be a design defect with this camera. I have had two of these now which have had to be returned (I am awaiting my third) due to the tape getting stretched or broken by the mechanism. It happens during a prolonged rewind. Not every time, but all it takes is once and the tape is ruined, particularly on these cameras which have a time code stamp. If the time code is lost, the camera stops and you get a "REMOVE TAPE" warning. Thus as soon as the tape is munged, you cannot rewind past it. I have called Canon on this and they repeatedly have said that I am the only customer who has complained of this problem. That would be fine if not for other bulletin boards where I am starting to hear about the same problem. I have read about 6 other people who have had the same experience, so so much for me being an isolated instance. I think there is a design defect here which canon is not admitting to yet. I would wait to consider this camera until canon comes clean and guarantees they have fixed this problem."
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Summary: Versatility the best feature of the 200mc
Review: I had doubts about the 200MC based on complaints about the changes from the 100MC. In the end I chose the 200MC because it suits my purpose. My subjects are usually outdoor/action and I was especially interested in the Progressive photo aspect along with video.
Some may be disapointed with the departure of the built-in accessory shoe in favor of the built in flash and if you are shooting a lot of indoor video and don't care about the photo aspect this could be a big issue for you.
This camcorder is pretty versatile. it is easy to mix images and video between media (tape or card) the USB port in addion to the DV and video connectors make it very easy to fire off a print, e-mail attachment or develop a full-blown video production via computer or VCR. I had no problems moving images and footage to my mac. (It comes with the usb cable but not the firewire cable, be warned.)
There are compromises in all this clever versatility however. Don't expect brilliant photographic quality - there is noise but it is handy for getting just the right action shot without the bizarre distortion that sometimes appears in digicamera shots.
I am new to video so have little to compare there but optimal quality seems to depend on selection of settings used which may mean actually reading the manual and experimenting. It did perform better than expected however on the dusky end of a snowy day with light colored moving subjects which would probably be a test for any camcorder. Low light, night , and supernight make good exposure adjustments but lose on movement. Better to get the bracket and light for any serious low-light action footage.
It is light weight , may feel too small to someone with larger-size hands.
Video Conferencing is another possibility with this camera apparently.
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Summary: Great DV camcorder, excellent image quality
Review: I have had this camera for over a month now, and have been using it in a variety of conditions, from candle-lit Christmas dinners to scenic outdoor settings, some of which from a moving vehicle. The Optura 200MC has been holding up quite well and pleasantly surprised me in many ways. The sharp and clear video is very impressive, even under less than optimal lighting conditions such as typical indoor settings. Although the image becomes somewhat grainy when lighting conditions deteriorate, remember that no camera performs well with poor lighting. The camera's automatic settings do an excellent job most of the times but fortunately the Optura leaves you with plenty of manual control to experiment and enjoy creative freedom. I was also impressed with the still image quality, especially for a camcorder. Mind you, many dedicated digital still cameras will take better pictures but I really appreciate the convenience of being able to take both high quality videos and decent stills, and only have to carry one compact machine. The sound from the built-in mic is good and comparable to other camcorders. As with most other up-rights, the mic tends to pick up some motor noise when filming in very quiet environments, but creating some "white background noise" such as a radio or TV playing softly, or adding an external mic should alleviate this problem. I really like the way the Optura 200MC feels in my hand, not in the least because of the comfortable grip belt which can angle to accommodate your grip on the camera. It definitely lacks the awkward feel so many other up-right camcorders possess. The camera is neither too heavy to hold it up for a long time, or too light to keep it stable. Buttons for manual functions (such as exposure, focus) are located on the back of the camera, which makes them easy to locate while recording. The camera body is made of magnesium except for a few plastic covers, and seems well built. Is there anything I didn't like? Well the Optura 200MC isn't cheap for starters, and I wish the powerful white LED to illuminate your objects could be turned on in any shooting mode to add that last little bit of manual control, but then I'm being pretty picky. Personally I don't really miss the accessory shoe on the Optura 200MC, as adding accessories to a small camera such as the Optura makes it too bulky for my taste. Also note that many video lights have a limited reach and just turning on an extra lamp when filming inside usually gives a much better result, not to mention less drain on your battery! Overall, I have been very happy with this camera, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality digital camcorder.
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Summary: Unfair Reviews
Review: I have ordered this camera but never actually used it so I can't say anything about how well it performs. This camera deserves a better rating than what other people have given it because some of them haven't even used it and have given it 1 star. From all the professional reviews I have read this has proven to be a great camera, I have been reasearching digital camcorders for months and this is a great pick, and for this price range it is the best!
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Summary: Amazon.com reviews do this great camera no justice
Review: I have tried several other DV camcorders (e.g. Sony DCR-PC101, Sony DCR-TRV27, Canon Elura 40MC) but finally settled for the Canon Optura 200MC because of superior picture quality, manual options, and handling. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the Sony's are bad camcorders but for starters, their picture, albeit sharp, seems too saturated in color (reds almost look magenta, whites have a blueish tint to them). Low-light sensitivity with the Optura is also better than for instance the Sony DCR-PC101. I also prefer to have a full control of the camera's options. The Sony's for instance don't allow you to set the camera's shutter speed, which then can only be manipulated via workarounds. Another reason why I liked the Optura better is that to me, it just feels more comfortable to hold. A final point of consideration is the 12-month warranty from Canon versus the 3-month warranty from Sony. Sure you can buy extended warranty but to me is an indication of Sony's eroding quality. This has already been evident in other Sony products I have bought before (e.g. Wega TV with blue streaks, DVD player which skips with even a tiny scratch on a disc, which my PC's DVD player has no problems with). I really don't understand the negative reviews this camcorder has gotten on Amazon.com, and since none of the negative reviews are clear about what they think is wrong with the Optura, they provide little value to the potential buyer. I suggest you try the Optura yourself and compare it the other models out there. Between the DV camcorders I have tested, I wholeheartedly recommend the Optura 200MC and think it's the best DV camcorder in its class.
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Summary: Outstanding Quality
Review: I just got this camcorder after lots of reasearch. Unlike what other people on here said, it is a great camera. The quality is awesome and the audio quality is also very good. It doesn't have an accessory shoe which is disappointing but you can buy an adapter from canon that attaches to the bottom. I have also taken some great stills with it and made a VCD slide show with them, many of the people I showed it to thought the pictures were from a 3MP camera. Overall this camera is great and I am very happy with my choice, plus it is now at a much better price. I definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: No better value for the buck
Review: I purchased this camera a week ago around [$$$]. There were other electronic stores advertising this camera for around [$$$]. The next closest deal I found for a camera of this size, with 1.3 megapixel still picture and mini dv technology was around [$$$]. This camera is a steal! I've had it for a week and what caught my attention initially was the quality of the construction. This camera is solid. The controls are well laid out and anything you need is at your fingertips. I have tested the still picture and mpeg to memory card features. Downloading the images and mpegs to the computer was as easy as easy could be. Although I haven't printed any stills yet, I was surpised by the superior picture quality as it showed up on the monitor. The mpegs are a little weak, but if you need superior video on your computer, buy a firewall cable. It's not included, but at this price you should have plenty of money left over for accessories. Of the two negative reviews of this product, one refers to it's high price tag, no longer a factor at over [%] off. The other isn't even reviewing this camera. The only negative I can find is I wish they included a dv camera to computer focus regarding the video in the same way they include instructions and features for the memory card. I.E. I wish they included the firewire. I know, WAAAAAAAAAA. This camera is two cameras in one, and two compact cameras at that. If you want to take pictures and videos of travel or everyday life but don't want to be bogged down by two cameras or bulkier cameras, this is the one for you.
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