'Anyone who's used to MiniDV may find the results disappointing, but casual users may well feel that the convenience of straight-to-DVD recording more than compensates.'
'Designed to resemble a scaled-down SLR camera, the Canon PowerShot S1 IS brings together a lot of advanced features--including the ability to captures video at up to 640-by-480 pixels and 30 frames-per-second with 22-KHz 16-bit sound--for its $499 price tag.'
'the compact size, good looks and optically stabilized optics will please a fair number of telephoto buffs.'
'The considerable size and bulk of the PowerShot S1 make it a camera more suited for static, homebound situations.'
'Unfortunately, the Menu button is behind the LCD, which makes using the menus with the viewfinder--for when you need to save battery life--a little too awkward.'
'standard horizontal shape'
'average resolution'
'The Optura 60 provides a good degree of manual control, with aperture- and shutter-priority modes, plus a focus ring'
'the cluttered back panel makes some operations awkward'
'Its sophisticated, streamlined design makes it compact enough to carry anywhere'
'The manual microphone level control, which adjusts both sides of the built-in stereo microphone equally, can also adjust the accessory microphone level, if you have one plugged in'
'the zoom control is very small and it makes it hard to use.'
