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Camcorder Review:
Canon Elura 100 Mini DV (page 2)

TECH SPECS


Imaging Device: 1/5" CCD
Pixels: 1,330K Gross, 750K (16:9), 690K (4:3) Effective
Recording Media: Mini DV
Analog Video I/O: Composite
Digital Video I/O: FireWire
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Accessory Shoe: No
White Balance: Manual, Auto, Indoor, Outdoor
Still Image Mode: SD memory card or Tape
Low Light Capability: Night Program AE Mode
Headphone Jack: No, AV Jack only
Microphone Input: Yes, 1/8" stereo
LCD: Color 2.7" 123K
Lens Type: Fixed 3-60mm
Viewfinder: Color .33" 113K
Aperture: f1.8
Exposure: Manual, Auto, Program AE
Filter Diameter: 27mm
Progressive Shutter Mode: No
Shutter Speed: Program AE only
Optical Zoom: 20X
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Remote: Yes

STRENGTHS

  • Compact
  • Microphone input
  • Ease of use

WEAKNESSES

  • Limited battery options
  • No accessory shoe
  • No manual shutter speed

SUMMARY


The Canon Elura 100 is a simple, lightweight and handy little machine capable of making it through your casual shooting paces and lifestyle.

Mark Montgomery is Videomaker's technical editor.

$379
Canon USA
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
(800) 833-6687
www.canondv.com

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