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


Conclusion
The Elura 100 is the sole survivor of the Elura series. It has placed more emphasis on convenience and ease of use, and regressed in imager specs. Canon’s gamble is that the chic design, user-friendly joystick navigation system, and shiny new coating will appeal to you more than the need for great performance.

But this model’s navigation system is only easy in comparison’s to last year’s cumbersome design. Trimming the imager size and lowering the still resolution will most likely produce images that are not up to par with images from last year’s camcorders. Even though this model’s imager specs are not comparable to last year, the camcorder admittedly provides a bigger imager than its competitors. Both Panasonic and Sony’s entry level camcorders offer the standard 1/6-inch CCD with 680K gross pixels, while Canon has a 1/5” CCD with 1.3 gross MP. Budget-minded consumers will gravitate towards this camcorder. While the $399 price tag is the strongest selling point in this rapidly dwindling series, one must ask whether it is wise to invest in a camcorder that the manufacturer seems so ready to turn its back on.



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