Canon Elura 50 Mini DV Camcorder

Whether your travels take you to lush tropic rainforests, white sandy beaches, or busy marketplaces brimming with local color, Canons Elura 50 camcorder is the one item that will never be left home. Its extreme portability means it travels wherever you do, so youll never miss an opportunity. Superior picture quality allows you to relive all the sights and sounds of your trip just as you remembered them, with rich, vibrant color and crisp detail, without even leaving your living room. Although vacations cant last a lifetime, the Elura 50 guarantees a journey back anytime you choose Minimize

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Manufacturer: Canon

Product MPN
MPN	ELURA50PAL
Key Features
Camcorder Type	Digital
Recording Format	Mini DV
Recording System	NTSC
Sensor Quantity	1
Memory Still Resolution	0.79 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Weight	0.84 lb.
CCD
Sensor Quantity	1
Sensor Size	1/6"
Number of Pixels	680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
Display Type	With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size	2 in.
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	400x
Lens Focal Length	2.5 - 25 mm
Filter Diameter	28 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed	SP • LP
Image Stabilizer	With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination	100 Lux
Low Lux	2.4 Lux
Audio
Audio Format	12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type	SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution	0.79 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size	1024 x 768
MPEG Movie Mode	Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces	S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces	S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type	External/Optional
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life	1.33 Hours
Dimensions
Width	1.88 in.
Depth	3.38 in.
Height	4.13 in.
Weight	0.84 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Canon Elura
Included Accessories	2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap
UPC	013803027440

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By: crabbydaddy
Aug 15, 2006

Canon Elura 50 What more can you ask for?

Author's Rating:

Pros: great picture quality, variety of features, extremely easy to use, cheap, SIZE!

Cons: small LCD screen, reliability, doesn't preform good in low light

Bottom Line:
This camera has great picture. I dare you to find a camera today like it with all the features the canon elura 50 has and it's small portable size! Read More

By: j6chan
Jun 20, 2003

Form factor make it perfect for average user

Author's Rating:

Pros: Compact, Stylish, Ease of Use, Price

Cons: Battery Life, Digital Still Resolution (320x240), SD Card size (8MB)

Bottom Line:
Size and reasonable video quality make it the perfect companion for any event Read More

By: studcity
Aug 16, 2004

ELURA 50 - GREAT MULTIPURPOSE MINI DV CAM

Author's Rating:

Pros: Compact, Sturdy, Feature-rich, Great Video Quality, 10++ Cool Facter

Cons: Still Cam

Bottom Line:
Great for casual or first-time users looking for all the bells and whistles without the $1,000 price tag. Read More

By: magicvent
Mar 16, 2006

Is Canon getting a bad rap?

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Pros: well engineered, well made

Cons: it's fussy if not maintained properly

Bottom Line:
Read the manual and do what it says! Read More

By: bballerdean
Jul 21, 2003

GREAT CAMERA - Short Battery Life

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Pros: Really small, take it anywhere, the mini DV tapes can record 1 hour!, view screen

Cons: Very short battery life, view screen is very small.

Bottom Line:
Small & lightweight but bad battery life. Read More

By: canonusa
Jun 17, 2005

Important Information regarding the Elura 50

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Pros: n/a

Cons: n/a

By: dennisa
Apr 5, 2004

Excellent-but does not tolerate humidity

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Pros: Excellent features, east to use, compact

Cons: still photos (1 megapixel), does not tolerate humidity

By: valeski
Jun 5, 2003

totable video recording

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Pros: small size, fits well in hand, stylish, standard tape format.

Cons: easy to lose lens cover, un-intuitive menus, poor microphone placement.

Bottom Line:
A solid, full featured camcorder you can take almost anywhere. The Elura 50's profile, the standard MiniDV format, and Canon's solid reputation, make it a strong palmcorder choice. Read More

By: pdesai
Jul 14, 2005