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It has recently seemed to be out of stock at most retailers. (Online as well)
I don't know if it is discontinued or not, but people are having a hard time finding them.
It seems to have gotten great reviews. Very good performance in good light and low light.
The only thing that it gets knocked for is its poor handling. It is a matchbox camcorder and is very awkward to hold.
As an alternative, you may consider the Sony HC96.
I am looking to buy a miniDV camcorder for personal/vacation use. The canon optura 600 seemed to be a good choice. However, I am VERY concerned because none of my local stores carry it, it doesn't rank in any of the ''top pick'' lists, I haven't found any recent reviews on it with current comments from buyers. (I only found a few of the original reviews from when it was first released.)
I liked that it took great stills; it seemed to be a good solid camcorder that took great video and stills and performed well in low light.
However, am I missing something?? Can anyone tell me if its a good purchase decision??? No one seems to know about it. I was wondering if they're coming out with a new model to replace it or if there have been problems with this model? I hear all about the new eluras and the new ZR models, but nothing about the optura 600.
Any optura 600 owners out there??? If so, i'd love to hear from you....
Buy? Pass?? Other recommendations instead?
Please help.
thanks!

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