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Canon MD205 Digital MiniDV Camcorder (36 x Optical Zoom With 2.7" Widescreen Colour LCD) | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: CE
Buy New: £117.43
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 473
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 6.9 x 6.4
MPN: 2493B016AA
Model: 2493B016AA
EAN: 8714574514550
ASIN: B00127IMDW
Release Date: January 7, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/6" interlaced CCD sensor 800,000 pixels including 540,000 effective Interlaced colour correction filter / Media - MiniDV / Viewfinder - Large 0.35" colour LCD screen 114,000 pixels / LCD Screen - Large 0.35" colour LCD screen 112,000 pixels Manual brightness adjustment / Sensitivity (lux) - 1.6 Night mode / Optical Zoom - 32x / Digital Zoom - 2000x / Image Stabiliser - Electronic image stabiliser | | • | Focus - Manual and automatic focusing Minimum focusing distance: 10 mm | | • | Photo Mode: Photo Mode - No / Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) - No / Memory Card - No / Supplied Media - - / Sound - Digital PCM stereo sound 2-channel 16-bit (48 Khz) 4-channel 12-bit (32 Khz) / Webcam Function/ mini films - No | | • | Connectivity: Audio Output - No / Audio Input - Microphone input / Video Output - AV output / Video Input - No / DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) - Yes / Computer Interface - No / Wireless Function - No / Compatible Platforms - PC and Mac / Supplied Software - None | | • | Misc: Possible power supply - BP-2L5 / BP-2L14 lithium batteries / Accessories included - Mains adapter, BP-2L5 lithium battery / Weight (in grams) - 380 / Dimensions - 68 x 82 x 127 mm / Other Functions - Focal length: 2.6 - 83.2 mm Focal lengths equivalent to 35 mm: video: 40.5 - 1,676 mm Maximum focal ratio: f/20 to f/4.6 Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 secs Slow shutter speed: 1/6 secs 10-second self timer DIGIC DV image processor 10 AE programmes: easy, programme, portrait, sport |
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Product Description
Give your videos that extra edge with the MD205! This camcorder comes with a 32x optical zoom and the best of Canon?s technologies so you can capture your memories on camera. The MD205?s other features include an 800,000-pixel CCD sensor and a DIGIC DV processor for vibrant and beautiful colours, and an amazing 2.7? LCD screen. The MD205 is also equipped with a number of exposure programmes and several shooting modes to help you film footage just like a pro. Thanks to its 1.6 lux sensitivity, you can record bright images even in low lighting conditions. The MD205 can be hooked up to your computer via its DV connection for video editing.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent so far! October 21, 2008
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I bought this camcorder last week and have just used it to record a friend's wedding. It is my first camcorder so bear that in mind!
Hardware:
The camcorder fits my hand nicely after adjusting the strap, with the small number of controls in easy reach. Both the screen and viewfinder are bright and easy to use, my only gripe is that several of the controls are on the LCD screen surround, so you can't change them if you are using the viewfinder.
The zoom is very good and can be controlled smoothly while recording, personally I wouldn't recommend you zoom in too far without a tripod, the image stabilisation only compensates for a small amount of movement.
Image and Sound:
The sound quality is excellent with the built in stereo mic, it recorded both load string music and the ambient sounds at the reception with no distortion. It easily matches any recordings I have heard before with no hissing etc.
The image is good, but not excellent, when played back on a TV via the supplied AV lead the quality is maybe half way between VHS and DVD, fine for home use, but if you want broadcast quality I would look elsewhere.
Video Editing:
After buying a firewire card and cable (none supplied with camcorder) it was very easy to download the footage to Windows Movie Maker, just plugged the camcorder in and Windows XP recognised it. It downloads in real time, so approx 1 hour per tape, but that is due to the tape storage medium I guess.
Pros:
Excellent value
Excellent sound and good picture
Records in widescreen
Easy to use
External mic socket for recording interviews etc
Cons:
Supplied battery only lasted for 45 mins of footage (larger ones are available from canon or well known auction sites)
Some controls not available if using the viewfinder
No DV-in (can't send edited video from computer back to tape)
Summary:
A nicely built basic camcorder with excellent sound and good video. I would recommend this to somebody who is buying their first camcorder, and who wants it for home use. It is easy to use and has some more advanced features if you want to experiment. If you plan on doing a lot of recording you will want to buy a spare battery.
Excellent value for money in my opinion!
 Great little camcorder September 3, 2008
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
This is a great camcorder for the price. The 36x zoom is superb, and the image stabilisation works very well. It's pretty lightweight and will fit neatly into a coat pocket.
Image quality is not as good as more expensive models, but for filming family holidays etc it's perfectly adequate. My only slight gripe is I can't easily turn the date on for a few seconds at the beginning of filming like I used to be able to with my old 8mm Canon camcorder.
Quick start function is handy when you don't want to leave it running, but don't want to miss the action either.
Overall great value for money.
Features July 18, 2008
17 out of 59 found this review helpful
The following features are included only in Model MD235: audio dubbing, date search, remote sensor, wireless controller, zero set memory.
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