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Canon Optura Xi

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.
  • 4.5 out of 5
"Great Value . . . But still a little lacking"
  • 4 out of 5
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Editors' Comments

The Canon Optura Xi is a feature-packed digital camcorder with a large 3.5" LCD screen. Though it offers all the features of the compact Canon Optura 300, the Xi also has a few extra advanced features, including a manual focus ring and an 11x optical zoom. At 1.6 lbs, however, it is 50% heavier than the Optura 300. read more

Specifications

  • 1.23 megapixels (effective)
  • 11x optical zoom/220x digital zoom
  • Mini DV format
  • 3.5" LCD
  • auto and manual focus
  • electronic image stabilization
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Open Questions for the Xi

Q: Canon Optura X LCD display is not working, Did i do something wrong or what?
1 point for best answer - 2 replies
Q: my camera is not showing up on my PC. Do i need an instalation software?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.3 out of 5

Average rating based on 45 total reviews: 4.3/5

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  • 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... read more
  • 4 out of 5
Canon Optura Xi (Toni Erchak - 2/8/07)

Knew I didn't want bottom load because of difficulty changing tapes on tripod and planned to use for handheld,but it is not good ergonomically. The... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Decent camcorder, but... ( - 6/2/06)

definitely not my favorite. Biggest con is having to remove from tripod to change tapes. Not worth the trouble. Also not as user friendly or... read more

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  • 4.4 out of 5
The Optura Xi is a solid camcorder with great still performance and great video performance as well as outstanding manual control (CamcorderInfo.com - 11/18/03)

The Canon Optura Xi gets high marks for both its video and still-picture quality, thought its low-light performance draws a complaint. If low light performance is important, than the Panasonic PV-DV953 is a better choice. read original review

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