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Digital Video Cameras / Camcorders

Canon MD225

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Canon MD225 3.50

Explain star rating

RRP

$399.00

Review Date

Friday, 23rd of May, 2008

Features

Digital Video Camera Type : Mini DV

Optical Zoom : 40x

What's Hot

External microphone jack, 42x optical zoom, adequate performance for the asking price

What's Not

No USB/FireWire cables, MiniDV format is falling from favour

The Final Word

The MD225 is a decent MiniDV camcorder that will give entry-level users little to complain about. The lack of a still image mode and memory card slot may put off some users, but at this price it remains a reasonable option.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera Features

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Optical Zoom

40x

Digital Video

Video speed (fps)

Digital Video Camera Type

Mini DV

CCD Quantity

CCD Size

1/6in

CCD Pixels

800,000

Night Shot Mode

Yes

Digital Still Shot Mode

Display

Display Technology

LCD

Screen size

2.7 in

General

Available Colours

Silver Black

Length (mm)

127

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

440

Warranty (Months)

Video speed (fps)

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

AV Output, Microphone Jack

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