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Canon Optura 600

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder

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Canon HF10 (16 GB) Flash Media Camcorder

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Product Description
With the Optura 600, you finally have a camcorder with the sophistication and performance to match your lifestyle and exceed your expectations. The Optura 600 delivers a superior level of... More
With the Optura 600, you finally have a camcorder with the sophistication and performance to match your lifestyle and exceed your expectations. The Optura 600 delivers a superior level of performance in a luxurious, upright sculpted design. And, with its 4.3 Megapixel image sensor, advanced photo features, and Superior Canon Optics, you get incredible video and photos. It's a versatile performer for those with a truly versatile lifestyle. Less
With the light, compact Canon VIXIA HF10, you can have stunning AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format recording with the ease and numerous benefits of Flash Memory.
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital -
HDD Size - 16 GB
Recording Media   Mini DV Flash Media
Optical Zoom   10x 12x
Weight 0.9 lb. 0.84 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/2.8" 1/3.2"
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Number of Pixels   4290K pixels 3300K pixels
Sensor Quantity   1 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 12x
Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm 4.8 - 57 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 34 mm 37 mm
Digital Zoom   200x 200x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP SP • LP • XP+
Low Lux   0.6 Lux -
Image Stabilizer   Digital Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   - Without Night Shot
Recommended Illumination   100 Lux -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   - 1920 x 1080
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1.23 Megapixels 2.76 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC) SD Card • Built-In Memory • SDHC Card
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode Without MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size   1280 x 960 1920 x 1440
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional External/Optional
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB 2.0 • HDMI
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium -
Battery Life   Up to 1.08 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.9 lb. 0.84 lb.
Depth 4 in. 5.1 in.
Height 4 in. 2.5 in.
Width 2 in. 2.9 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon Optura Canon HF
UPC 718908999059 4960999573328
Release Date September, 2005 April, 2008
Product ID 26617154 50583136
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control Software • USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Stereo Video Cable
Product MPN   
MPN OPTURA600 2573B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon Optura 600
Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon HF10 (16 GB) Flash Media Camcorder
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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 3 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

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Small & Compact - Great for Family VIdeo's

bytreihing Dec 24, 2005
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, 4.3meg Digital Camera, 16.9 Widescreen Video
Cons Longer Battery Life, Larger Hand Strap, Simplified Owners Manual
Recommended it? Yes

After several weeks of MiniDV camcorder research, I purchased the Canon Optura 600. I compared this camcorder to the Sony PC1000 and the Sony DCR-HC90 and the Optura 600 was a hands down winner.

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Quality Video and Portability

bymadmonk301 Dec 8, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality Video, Low Light Performance is amazing, Crispness, Automatic Mode for quick...
Cons Viewfinder (if you are a viewfinder enthusiast)
Recommended it? Yes

I have to be honest with you, I am a bit of a quality freak when it comes to video...Searching and searching for the longest time to find something that would offer me the clearest crisp video that I could "stick in my pocket". I have always found the matchbook camcorder to be the most portable, I... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.8
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Good Memory Support (3)
  • Compact (2)
  • Image Stabilization (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Simple Controls (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Beach (3)
  • Special Events (3)
  • Home Movies (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Editing (1)
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Consumer Reviews

53

A Wonderful HD Camcorder & Decent Still Camera...If You Catch A Sale

bytruegenius Mar 30, 2009
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Crisp, beautiful HD video; decent still photos; uses easily removable and inexpensive SD...
Cons Joystick control not intuitive at first; expensive if not on sale.
Recommended it? Yes

Approximately two years ago I wrote a review of one of what I thought was one of the better mini DVD camcorders out there by Sony.  It turns out I was pretty much right - it was just that the technology was a bit of a letdown.  The form factor in the Sony unit was great and everything about it was... Read full review »

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Wonderful HD Video Quality

byhunterjody Aug 24, 2010
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Video, Sound and Picture quality
Cons Battery Life, Joystick Navigation
Recommended it? Yes

I have been the proud owner of this camcorder for over 2 years now.  Canon has since replaced this camera with the HF11 so I will write this review with the intent to help those who may be in the used market such as eBay and will be sure to talk about the reliability of the camera thus far... Read full review »

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