Canon DM-XM2 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, 100x Digital zoom) | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: CE
Buy New: £1,964.64
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New (6) Used (3) from £1,099.00
Seller: Amazon.co.uk
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 27,878
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Aperture: 1.6
Maximum Focal Length: 84
Minimum Focal Length: 4.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 18 x 9.3 x 8.7
MPN: 7921A011AA
Model: 7921A011AA
EAN: 5051749502923
ASIN: B00006JN07
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 An outstanding prosumer MiniDV camcorder January 20, 2003
127 out of 130 found this review helpful
Ever since the digital revolution began i have been waiting for a camcorder like this one. The previous model by canon(DM-XL1s) was good but this on is absolutely stupendous and even though i believe that digital camcorders can get better than this, at this point of time , there are very few prosumer camcorders that can beat this particular model in this price range. The DM-XM2 is a professional 3ccd camcorder meant for the budding filmaker or semiprofessional and not for the average home user unless u are a home user who can afford this baby. This cam has excellent colur fidelity and the image quality is beautiful. Throw in with that extensive manual control, a fabulous 20x optical zoom, canons reliable optics, 2 channel audio control and a very light body that makes making professional quality movies a painless task. The flip out LCD is large and very clear, the EVF is clear and helps in getting a clear idea whether ur subject is in focus and the zoom switch is a dream to operate(smooth and very controllable). The still capapbility is also commendable but it cannot be compared to that of a dedicated digital camera. There are however a few negative points that i have come across but not significant enough to shadow this marvel. Firstly the included battery is a weak one and you had better buy a higher capacity battery. The included mic is not unidirectional and tends to pick up too much of surrounding noise so be ready to spring for a better mic, also i miss a manual zoom control as can be found on the sony vx2000(the closest competitor to this camera). Overall i find this a better camera than the Sony VX2000 because it costs less, gives u better optical zoom range, and according to me has a more precise autofocus and autoexposure and is relatively lighter than the sony. I also found the low light picture quality of the canon to be exceptional. I would recommend this camcorder to anyone looking for a semiprofessional MiniDVcam, unless u want changeble lenses, if so go in for the Canon DM-XL1s.
Canon Triumph May 7, 2003
P V Bartholomew
84 out of 88 found this review helpful
I started a few years ago with the Canon XM1, and was taken with its simplicity of operation, and its outstanding results. When the XL1s came out I bought that too, based on my happy experiences with the XM1. Though I use the XL1s much of the time on production shoots, I have a new 'baby' with the XM2. This camera is a 'no nonsense' high performance tool with almost no vices. It is capable of doing about 95% of the work I do with the XL1s, and as a number 2 unit to my XL1s, it has relegated my old trusty XM1 to the 'back up box' (not that has since been needed). The XM2 has to be the best 'under £2000' camera buy I have ever made. The XM2 is noticably sharper, more stable and even easier to use than the XM1.
 Firewire Problems with this camcorder April 29, 2009
Mrs. Sarah C. Wilkes
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am an indie film maker and I was warned about firewire problems with this camcorder. Overall, I would rate this as a great camcorder 5*. However, I wished now that I had heeded the warnings as the computer board that links to both the USB port and the firewire is faulty and now needs replacing. The cost I hear you ask? I cool £600. That's circa half the price of the camcorder. I have only used the camera on and off for two years. This is a well documented problem.
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