Note: this camcorder was first sold in
Nov 2003.
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Canon Optura Xi
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HQ Grade: F
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camcorder is ranked
- 133rd of 133 in Mainstream Camcorders (#1 is Sony DCR-SX40)
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Canon Xi Reviews
- 4.5 out of 5
Great Value . . . But still a little lacking
( - 1/31/05) Overall, I would say this is a great camcorder. I find the controls to be simple and intuitive. However, for a camera in this price range I would have expected better low light capabilities. Indoor scenes are a bit grainy and when panning from a light source to a darker area, shutter speed drops and the picture becomes noticeably choppy. Outdoor shots are sharp and smooth. I like the onboard stereo microphones. I chose this camera over its little brother the Optura 300 for the optical stabilization. On high zoom it works very well. Connectivity options are numerous: RCA A/V, USB and digital firewire. I installed a firewire card in my PC for the ability to connect at higher transfer speeds. However, playback on a PC is a bit of a chore as you have to load some codecs to play the MPEG-4 format.
