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Sony vs Canon

Jan 19, 2005 3:01AM PST

I'm looking to purchase a mini DV camcorder. I've been looking at three models, Sony DCRHC20 & DCRHC30 and Canon Elura 60. Any suggestions would be appreciated. After ready some messages I am leary about Sony.

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Canon Elura ALL THE WAY!!!
Jan 20, 2005 10:57PM PST

I have recently been wondering the same thing, which is better Sony's Mini-DV camcorders or the Canon Elura series? The answer is Canon works with photo imaging so they know how to make a better camcorder for a cheaper cost. Sony makes everything so its the jack-of-all-trades whereas Canon is the master-of-the-trade. I have read the reviews on Cnet and I am definately going to buy me a Canon Elura.

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not quite
Dec 12, 2005 12:37AM PST

Although canon does make the best lens's in the world,and i do agree sony tries to make everything under the sun ( some of which they have no business making) when it comes to camcorders Sony is the king. always has been the king and probably always will be. Just look at the broadcast world and you will see a good 90% of all camera's being Sony. Camcorders are one area that Sony are the masters of. The Elura is a good line no question, but Canon should stick to photo imaging, not video. Being good at photo imaging has really nothing to do with video cameras. two completly different areas. Head to head, go with the sony mini dv line, you won't regret it.

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Short of its HDV camera, Sony has nothing to compare
Dec 12, 2005 5:36AM PST

to the Canon XL2. Canon does quite nicely in video thank you. It is true that Sony video cameras are better than their still cameras. It remains to be seen which HDV camera is better.

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canon
Mar 21, 2005 2:16AM PST

you purchse canon camera

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Elura 65
Mar 26, 2005 4:20AM PST

I have been considering the Canon Elura 65 and plan to buy it after my return from a trip toward the end of April. You could read users review on this camcorder at http://www9.shopping.com/xPP-Camcorders.
Good Luck, htan