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   J. Shaffer
   May 7th, 2010 - 16:43

   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.
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   MARIA TERESA DIAS DIAZ DE EYZAGUIRRE
   May 7th, 2010 - 19:20

   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.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   Driven
   May 7th, 2010 - 19:46

   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.”
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   James
   May 7th, 2010 - 21:57

   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!
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   R. K. Tarpley
   May 7th, 2010 - 23:01

   I researched small camcorders for 3 months, July through September of 2002, to take for a week in London and three weeks in Scotland. I selected the Canon Optura 200 MC. It arrived in October and at 60 years of age, I practiced with it and it was easy to learn. We left on our trip in mid May of 2003. I took 1174 digital stills and 17 hours of mini DV tape in that month. The pictures I got were wonderful. I have received lots of compliments on the quality of both the stills and the video. I defy anyone to get better quality pictures with cameras that cost twice as much or more. I would not trade my camera for anything. When I finally am ready to purchase a camera in the future, I WILL buy another Canon.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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