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


Still Features
The Elura 100 can capture stills at a maximum resolution of 1152 x 864 onto an SD/MMC card. The Eluras of CES past were able to capture stills at higher resolutions. This model offers greater still resolutions than other camcorders in the same price range. The Panasonic PV-GS59 and the Sony equivalent the DCR-HC36 captures still at the standard 640 x 480 still resolution on their respective media. Canon has decided to omit an SD card or MMC card slot with its low-end camcorders.

While the Elura 100 is lacking certain attributes from its parent models, it has acquired some new features as well. A new Motor Drive mode has been installed in this camcorder that allows it to capture up to 5 stills per second. The camcorder has a bracketing mode that takes 3 pictures, all with slight changes in exposure. The same manual control options are offered in both video and still mode.








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