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Canon ES50 8mm Analog CamcorderWhen that great video opportunity arises, you may not have time to deal with focus, exposure and white balance. Fortunately, the ES50 can...
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When that great video opportunity arises, you may not have time to deal with focus, exposure and white balance. Fortunately, the ES50 can take care of all these details for you. Simply turn the camcorder on and you're ready to record. The ES50 top-quality Canon lens magnifies your creative possibilities. Its powerful optical zoom range covers everything from sweeping panoramas to action-grabbing telephoto shots. The high quality digital zoom increases the magnification to 500x - for even more dramatic results. ??With the ES50, fading light doesn't mean an end to the day's recording. Thanks to the built-in video light, you'll get clear, colorful images even in complete darkness! You don't have to worry about carrying and connecting any extra equipment.
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A good one to start with...
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Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use, good for beginners
Cons: No image stabilizer
The Bottom Line:
I recommend the Canon ES50 to beginners, since it is cheap and compact.
If you are afraid of plunking down mega bucks to get a first camcorder, try the Canon ES50. You can find it on sale for about $250 or less. (Also read, "disposable"!) It's compact size makes it easy to carry anywhere.
I use mine mainly for shooting wildlife, since my hobby is to go out and look for reptiles. I shot film of some black tailed deer at sunset in the shadows, and the picture came out crystal clear. I was also able to zoom in on some elephant seals clearly that were across a small bay.
It's easy to use, and I even let my 8 year old use it. I usually attach it to a tripod when I can, so I don't have to worry about someone jostling me when I am using it! If you are that concerned about the image stabilization, go with the ES55.
The only problems I have, are I can't find any of the accessories at a retail store, and the video light does drain the battery!
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