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Canon Optura 300
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The Canon Optura 300 is a palm-sized digital camcorder that produces good quality video and decent still images. If you own a computer with a Windows operating system, the Optura 300 can also transform itself into a webcam for video conferencing. Given its small size and light weight, however, it's doubtful that you will want to keep this camcorder in one place for too long.

Specifications

  • 1.23 megapixels (effective)
  • 10x optical zoom/200x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 2.5" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • electronic image stabilization
  • 1 lb

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  • 4 out of 5
A compact design that impinges upon Elura territory (CNET user - 11/17/03) No conclusion, but a first look at the Canon Optura... read more

Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
UPC 00013803032826
Release Date Nov 17, 2003

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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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