Canon Elura 100

Since Canon only released one camcorder in the Elura series this year to replace the entire line (of three models from last year), one has to wonder if its not just the Eluras nearing extinction, but Canon MiniDV camcorders themselves. This camcorder is thinner than last year’s models. Unfortunately, Canon also scaled back the size of the CCD, as well as its still resolution capabilities. These losses will undoubtedly affect the Elura 100’s performance. Still, it’s not all bad news. The most significant improvement is an easy navigable menu system rather than a slew of external buttons cluttering the frame. But will this lone camcorder sufficiently represent for the whole Elura title?