Canon Elura 100 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by Nick Hyacinthe
Published on Jan 7, 2006 6:00 PM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion


Audio
Audio is captured with a stereo microphone that rests underneath the lens on the front of the camcorder. The consumer can choose between 12 bit and 16 bit audio within the general menu system under Camera Set Up. A Microphone In port on top of the Elura 100 provides the option of recording audio with an external microphone. This petite camcorder does not have an accessory shoe, which means users will have to find an external bracket to hook the microphone to.

VCR Mode
Users of the Elura 100 can view their recorded images by turning the light gray mode dial to the playback icon. The joystick allows for quick and easy navigation through the captured footage. This is an improvement from the petite navigation buttons that were buried underneath the LCD in past years. Users had to fumble with the camcorder to achieve simple tasks (forward, rewind, etc.) Through the menu one can choose to view the image in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. One feature that is small in significance but equally appreciated is the volume control functions. You can adjust the levels on the speaker that sits atop the lens barrel.

Ports
This model’s ports are scattered throughout its thin frame. The USB and FireWire ports are found underneath the LCD; while the Microphone In and AV ports sit on top of the camcorder. The SD card slot dwells beneath a gray port cover on the edge of the camcorder’s right side.







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