Canon Optura Pi Mini DV Digital Camcorder

After doing a lot of research and handling a lot of digital camcorders, I decided the Optura Pi fit my needs best of all. I'm expecting my first child soon and I expect to be shooting lots of home movies and making video clips to share on the web. ...

I am new to this review scene and I am not a creative writer, but I can give you some quick points in a summary that can help with your buying.

I purchased the PAL version of this camcorder, the Canon MVi30 in Hong Kong. I bought this camcorder in Aug 2000, so I have been using it for a while.

Hello video enthusiasts! Wanted to share my experiences with you regarding camcorders. Whether you are buying your first unit, or are replacing an older one, this should help. First let me tell you that I have not purchased a camcorder since 1986 (I...

Funny how price and make is all it takes for people to qualify their choices but if you film for capturing those treasured moments or simply for the love of the medium this palmcorder will satisfy your needs.

I purchased this camera after returning a JVC mini DV model GR-DVL805U camcorder.

A month ago I decided to purchase a DV camcorder for the purpose of recording business presentations and placing them on the web. After many hours of research I decided that the following criteria were essential:

I have had to return two Optura PI cameras due to playback problems. Both cameras experienced video and audio distortion when playing back dubbed tapes from either a VCR or DC50 Video Capture Card. Also some of the recordings from the same camera...