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First Look: Canon HF10

Friday April 11, 2008
Written by Daniel Long
Tags: Canon | HF10
AUD
$1699
Price at time of review.
Canon are only the second manufacturer in the Australian market to provide a flash based video camera (Panasonic is the other). Daniel Long gives his first impressions.
Canon VIXIA HF S10 (32 GB) Flash Media, AVC Camcorder

Flash Media, AVC, 32 GB, NTSC, 10x Optical Zoom, 0.99 lb.

The VIXIA HF S10 delivers brilliant video and photos through Canon’s exclusive 8.59 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and image processor, DIGIC DV III. It combines lightweight, compact size and the ease and convenience of Flash Memory. This technology, the same used in laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, allows the VIXIA HF S10 to record to both its large 32GB internal memory, for up to 12 hours of crisp, high definition video, as well as to a removable SDHC card. You have extended available recording space and more flexibility in file transfer and playback.

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Canon Hf10 (16 GB) Flash Media Camcorder

Flash Media, 16 GB, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 2.76 Megapixels Still Shots, 12x Optical Zoom, 0.84 lb.

With the light, compact Canon VIXIA HF10, you can have stunning AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format recording with the ease and numerous benefits of Flash Memory.

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Price: $1162 - $1299
Canon Legria HF200 AVC Camcorder

AVC, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 2.07 Megapixels Still Shots, 15x Optical Zoom, 12 lb.

The VIXIA HF200 delivers brilliant video and still photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and the latest version of our advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. It is ultra lightweight - our smallest and lightest HD camcorder, and brings the ease and convenience of Flash Memory. This technology, the same used in advanced laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, allows the VIXIA HF200 to record up to 6 hours of crisp, high definition video (LP Mode) to a removable SDHC card. You have extended available recording space and more flexibility in file transfer and playback.

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Price: $820 - $1238
Canon HF21 HD HDD and Memory Card Camcorder High Definition Flash Media

High Definition, Flash Media, 1 x CCD, Up to 2.99 Megapixels Still Shots, 15x Optical Zoom, 0.75 lb., Battery life: Up to 1.75 Hou...

The LEGRIA HF21 with dual-flash memory delivers an enormous 64GB of internal memory, enough for over 24 hours of continuous recording.

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Canon VIXIA HF20 High Definition Flash Media Camcorder

High Definition, Flash Media, NTSC, 15x Optical Zoom, 0.75 lb.

anon has a well-known and highly-regarded reputation for optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation, built on our legendary photographic and broadcast television lenses. Based on that experience, we bring the latest in high definition camcorders.The Canon VIXIA HF20 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is one such example.

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Canon Legria HFS11 HD High Definition AVCHD Camcorder

High Definition, AVCHD, NTSC / PAL, Up to 8.02 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 0.99 lb.

Canon's Legria HF S11 is ideal for anyone looking for advanced shooting features in an ultra-compact camcorder. With a 64 GB memory, a Full HD recording mode and an 8.59-megapixel CMOS sensor, the HF S11 has certainly made a big impact on the camcorder market. This Legria camcorder contains some of the most innovative digital camcorder technologies around. For starters, it has a dual flash memory, which includes a 64 GB built-in storage capacity and the possibility to insert an SDHC memory card for extra space. This dual flash memory is more reliable and more stable than regular hard drive systems, guaranteeing images turn out life-like - no matter the recording conditions! And that's not all! The HF-S11 boasts a CMOS sensor for capturing those memorable moments in Full HD, with resolutions that go all the way up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. There's even an HDMi socket for transferring and enjoying video footage on an HD TV. Another of the Legria HFS11's strong selling points is its optical image stabiliser. The

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Canon HFS100 High Definition Blu-ray, AVC Camcorder

High Definition, Blu-ray, AVC, NTSC, Up to 8.02 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.1 lb.

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Comments: 3
Thoughts on this article? Add a comment below.
xaviergisz
Jun 22, 2008 4:35 PM
Three small complaints about this camera:
-I found removing the SD card was very difficult (actually requires tweezers or something similar).
-a HDMI-mini cable is not provided.
-I haven't got the editing software provided with the camera to work (this may be because my computer needs an upgrade).

Otherwise a nice little camera


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First Look: Canon HF10?
Canon are only the second manufacturer in the Australian market to provide a flash based video camera (Panasonic is the other). Daniel Long gives his first impressions.

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geller
Jun 23, 2008 12:55 PM
That's the flash card camera right? What's the storage capacity like? I'm curious about moving to flash - can you get 2 hours of video without swapping cards?
RockyOne
Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM
Sorry xav... Can't agree on card prob.. Just tried mine.. As per most SDHC & other ones, just press card into slot lightly and it pops right out, so even those who shamefully, chew their nails (not implying you do) can grab the card easily. Re HDMI cables, many of us won't even use one, so why bundling it in at an added cost? We just slot the card into a card reader (cheap as old boots now, thanks to China) and load up into our edit software, Final Cut Pro/Express, iMovie etc.. Hope you enjoy your adventure with this beautiful little cam.\:d/
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