Best Canon Digital Camcorders With Composite (Video) Input

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Canon Legria HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder

$870.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DV,High Definition, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Recording System: NTSC, With Color Viewfinder

2 RECOMMENDED by 1 people for OVERALL

Canon DC21 DVD Camcorder

$249.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., With Color Viewfinder, With Still Shot Capability

3 RECOMMENDED by 24 people for OVERALL

Canon VIXIA HV40 DV Camcorder

$943.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DV,High Definition, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Input Interfaces: Composite (Video),Audio (RCA), Memory Card Type: MiniSD

4 RECOMMENDED by 0 people for OVERALL

Canon Optura 40 Camcorder

$3,499.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Output Interfaces: Composite (Video),Audio (RCA),S-Video, Recording Speed: SP,LP

5 RECOMMENDED by 249 people for OVERALL

Canon GL2 Mini DV

$2,069.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
i've been using this camera for mostly short outdoor videos and skateboarding so far, can't wait to try it out on the snow.
from "Jon, www.bhphotovideo.com
it has great picture quality and sound quality, especially for such a relatively inexpensive camera.
from www.vanns.com
i recommend this camcorder above all the other triple ccd's for value and ease of use.
from www.vanns.com
i'm in heaven and am seriously considering picking up a 2nd gl2...i give it a 5 all the way around since even though it is not cheap, its picture rivals cameras costing 10x its price and that to me
from arsbill, www.shopping.com
it is a great value!

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Positives: Excellent Display, Excellent Sound Quality, , Recording Format: Mini DV

Canon Optura 50 Mini DV

$566.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.overstock.com
and the outdoor shots are really good."
from www.pricegrabber.com
i took some test recording on a sunny day.
from www.overstock.com
and the outdoor shots are really good.
from www.overstock.com
best of all we are so happy with the price.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
looking for the "right" camera for my budget.

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Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.2 lb., Output Interfaces: S-Video,Composite (Video),Audio (RCA),USB 2.0,FireWire / DV / i.Link,Headphones Jack

Canon ZR60 Mini DV

$202.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.2 lb., Recording Speed: SP,LP

Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

$1,300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.datavis.com
summary: i had demo different hd camcorders and this hd camcorder is a great value when compared to it's competitors.
from TomS from Felton,CA, www.circuitcity.com
this camcorder is great and it fit my budget.
from www.datavis.com
the camcorder looks like it is just another $400 cheapie.
from TomS from Felton,CA, www.circuitcity.com
this camcorder has the best resolution in sun light conditions.
from www.datavis.com
the canon hv10 had initially caught my attention due to a great price (under $500 refurb) on that model but after doing some research, i found too many things i did not like about it so continued

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Positives: Good Value, Great Video Quality, Good Display, Recording Format: HDV

Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

$1,500.00 Est. at Amazon

from nereid, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: the only affordable optically stabilized dv with the form factor i prefer for uw housings
from www.amazon.com
its 3ccds give it the best color representation of the three by far, however it needs a considerable amount of light to make a difference - better suited to budget-minded professionals who ensure
from www.amazon.com
this cameras amazing one of the best canon has to offer (for the price anyways) this camera has great zoom features not to mention it takes great pictures which is half the reason i bought it.
from www.amazon.com
3-chip camcorders are big, heavy, and expensive.
from shopping.yahoo.com
but, under normal shooting conditions (outdoors, normally lit room, etc.) you really can't beat it.

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Positives: , Great Display, Good Value, Recording Format: Mini DV

Canon HV10 Mini DV

$1,200.00 Est. at Amazon

from JimP from Chicago area, www.circuitcity.com
its tiny size combined with its awesome 1080i video and very capable photo abilities make it a very good value.
from www.buydig.com
summary: canon hv10 is the cheapest, smallest hdv camcorder to date.
from Tom from Florence, Ky, www.circuitcity.com
i bought 6 of those tapes for $19, so it is very inexpensive to buy the media for thiscamera.
from mcmoyer from Dallas, www.circuitcity.com
my home videos no longer sicken the viewers :) the picture is excellent in daylight.
from www.buydig.com
summary: i'm not really a canon fan, but every time i ponder a video/still camera purchase, i always compare sony models and have not been disappointed with canon products so far.

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Positives: Excellent Video Quality, , Excellent Value, Recording Format: Mini DV,Flash Media

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: .9 lb.,0.9 lb., Recording Speed: LP,SP

Canon Elura 70 Mini DV

$999.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in.,2.50 in., Weight1: 1.10 lb., With Color Viewfinder

Canon Optura 60 Mini DV

$900.00 Est. at Amazon

from ladywriter, www.shopping.com
pros: many neat features, good value for its price, and portable.
from www.amazon.com
the video quality is excellent and it is very easy to copy your still shots and videos using usb 2.0 or firewire to your windows xp pc.
from www.amazon.com
overall, excellent value in a market where each new model year of camcorders seems to be reducing feature and functionality.

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Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.2 lb., With Color Viewfinder

Canon Elura 60 Mini DV

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Great value for your money, lot of great and excellent features, clear and crisp picture, very good audio quality, zoom is better than any sony camcorders.

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Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1.1 lb., With Color Viewfinder

Canon Optura 400 Mini DV

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Mini DV, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in., Weight1: 1 lb., Recording Speed: SP,LP

Canon DM-XL2 Mini DV Camcorder

$3,300.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
just remember you will eventually need a good travel case,a wind screen, extra batteries, a heavy-duty professional tripod and additional lenses to complete your experience.
from www.amazon.com
i have used the camera on sets and on outdoor documentary sports shoots.
from "Jamal.f", www.bhphotovideo.com
best product for the price!
from www.amazon.com
you can buy a camera for 1/3 of the price that does not show this "feature" - therefore its canons problem.
from www.amazon.com
he states the xl2 is too heavy and doesn't achieve the same calibre results as the cheaper panasonic camcorder.