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Canon Optura 40 Camcorder

Canon Optura 40 Camcorder
alaScore 76

42 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Canon Optura 40 Camcorder. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The usability and image quality are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the zoom. Many are negative about the reliability.

portability, image quality, usability, price, design

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Optura 40 Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon Optura 40 Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Canon Optura 40 Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and price. The usability and image quality also get good feedback. Many are negative about the zoom and reliability.

portability, image quality, usability, price, design

reliability, zoom

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robert Ellis (pcworld.com)

Canon Optura 40

 

Hot-shoe ; Manual audio control ; True 16:9 mode ; Good still quality ; Focus ring on lens ; Menus are easy to navigate ; Best video quality ; Color night mode ; Headphone and mike jacks

None significant

Oct, 2004

Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

 

The Optura 40 features many of the same features as the Optura 30. The imagers of these two camcorders are identical as are many of the manual features. With a slightly better zoom as well as the addition of manual audio control, the Optura 40 enjoys a...

Focus ring, - Ports, - Still resolution, - Hot shoe

Low light performance

Oct, 2004

Expert review by : Alex Burack (camcorderinfo.com)

Canon Optura 40 Camcorder Review - Canon MiniDV Camcorders

 

The Canon Optura 40 is equipped with just over 1.2 effective megapixels for video and 2 effective megapixels for still images. On the surface, there are only minimal differences between Canon's Optura 30 and the new Canon Optura 40, which has an...

Jul, 2004

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Canon Optura 40

 

The Canon Optura 40 is a Mini DV camcorder with a 14x Optical Zoom.

Enjoy stunning video and photosThe secret behind the Optura 30 and Canon Optura 40 camcorders' incredible video and photos is Canon's DIGIC DV technology. Since videos and photos have different color requirements, DIGIC DV uses special color...

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very Good Camcorder

 

I spent many hours searching the web and visiting stores to find a decent camcorder I would be happy with. I'm guessing the large size of the CCD in the Optura contributes the most to the high quality video. Shooting outdoors, the quality of video and ...

video quality, manual controls, feel

video light, night mode

Mar, 2005

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camcorder with plenty of options.

 

I have been shooting professional video for several years and wanted to get a camera for my wife. This is an excellent consumer camera. Light weight, easy to use and takes an excellent quality shot. It comes with the basic battery and if you want more ...

Small, light weight, multiple settings, excellent zoom and quality shot

Tape got caught when I didn't rewind or roll the tape before ejecting

Feb, 2005

Consumer review (nextag.com)

Great camcorder for a good price

 
Jan, 2005

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Top Notch for It's Class

 

You cannot expect the world of a mini-DV for under $1,000. This is not my first camcorder, and I've learned there are really only a few things that really matter: COLOR, score: excellent I liked the color of the Optura 40 compared with some others I ...

Great color- Great resolution- Excellent all around features

Slows down in dim light- Buy another battery

Nov, 2004

Consumer review (nextag.com)

Excellent camcorder with room to grow

 
Aug, 2004

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Terrific video and digital photos with Optura 40

 

Normally I do a lot of research before purchasing a durable good but in this case I was rushed for time. We were vacationing in Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Yosemite and San Francisco. My brother-in-law said he had a video camera but it was an older model ...

Excellent day video and digital photo quality, colors are amazing

Grainy in low light, short battery life

Jul, 2004
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