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Canon Elura 50

Canon Elura 50

  • 1 out of 5
"Don't buy this camera !!!"
  • 1 out of 5
"Last time I buy Canon"
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Q: How do I fix condensation and ejecting problems?
A: Well, leave it on for awhile. Let the camera heat up. Hopefully, that will cause the condensation to evaporate. Also... read more

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The portable Canon Elura 50 is a good choice for the traveling moviemaker. While it may be a good choice for the casual shooter, recurrent complaints about the Elura 50's poor low-light video quality may deter more experienced buyers. read more

Specifications

  • 0.63 megapixels (effective)
  • 10x optical zoom/400x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 2" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • electronic image stabilization
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Average rating based on 111 total reviews: 2.54/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Don't buy this camera !!! (Lionel Tucker - 8/4/08)

We've had it fixed 4 times and still doesn't work when you need it. There were many missed moments that will never be repeated... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Last time I buy Canon (Dont Buy Canon - 7/9/07)

What a waste of money. I don't have words to describe my frustration.
When I called customer service the respose I got was 'we can't... read more

  • 1 out of 5
do you have problems with loading/removing cassettes? (Shelly Coffman - 5/16/07)

I am an investigator with the law firm of David P. Meyer & Associates Co., LPA. Our firm has been researching a potential class action... read more

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  • 3.7 out of 5
This well-constructed and -designed camcorder fits into a coat pocket (CNET - 9/12/03)

The Canon Elura 50 gets an enthusiastic review for packing useful features into a portable and lightweight body, but its poor low-light performance reduces its overall score. read original review

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