Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

We are videotaping our church services each week. Using the external microphone input to connect our sound craft audio mixer directly into the camera. I like that the audio is mixed with both the external input and the external cam mic, so we can pick up the choir and congregation. I'm getting used to the touch screen. A little hard to use for zoom, but I'll master it. Lots of settings to teach other users, but sharing helps me retain the knowledge.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I'd been looking into getting a camera for a while. This one perfectly matched my needs. It's small and light; super easy for taking to events and catching the grandkids being adorable. So far, I've just got to test it around the house, but everyone in the family finds it really easy to use. The HDMI hook up is going to come in nice when trying to share video. I'm excited to test it out properly at my daughters college graduation soon!!

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I produce an independant music video show. We use this mainly as a secondary camera angle for interviews and occationally for concert footage. It works really well as an inexpensive backup camera. good quality picture if you've got nice bright lighting, especially outdoors. Not as good picture in lower light situations. The on-camera mic surprised me at how good it is. Filmed close to the speakers at a Rock concert and it had better audio than our more expensive camera.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Very user friendly and easy to operate. Works well in low light conditions.. So far no complaint. Is very easy to travel with because of it's size and weight. Would recommend it especially for travel and leisure use.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I liked the product. The cost-benefit ratio was good. I recommend.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Camera worked good --- Picture, Beautiful...
But formates would not allow download to Facebook, Youtube, or even my computer.
In process of exchanging for R-40.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

The camera gets a 5 star rating.It takes great pic's,not bad in low light.I am having problem getting Vista Home to read acvhd & mp4 format.windows Media & Moviemaker isn't compatable with these formats.Only owned for 2 wks,still trying to find a fix.I would like to save pic's to disc.Use to video grandson's sports

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I use this camcorder for school projects. It offers full HD resolution in a small package, while giving the users far more control than they would get with a smartphone video camera.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I never would have thought that this camcorder being so small could perform beautifully and easy to use. I totally recommend this camcorder, I assure you will not be disappointed

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

We currently own 40 of these cameras for use in a student check out pool.

This is one of the few cameras at this price point that includes both a microphone input and a headphone output-essential for use with external microphones.

Image quality and low light performance are in line with the price. Not fantastic, but given a well lit environment, it does just fine.

With the large BP-727 battery pack the camera will record continuously for approximately 3 hours. The included factory battery is so small and short lived as to be pretty much useless. A larger battery is a must have.

It records AVCHD H.264 codec files with a .MTS extension. This is usable by -most- video editing software packages capable of seeing solid state media cameras - iMovie, Final Cut X, and Premiere all talk to the camera.

It is also capable of recording MP4 codec files, which Canon characterizes as "ideal for web upload, playback on a computer or smartphone." The MP4 recording time is ONLY 30 minutes. The camera will cease recording once the 30 minute limit is reached. The record button must be pressed again to continue recording. It's confounding that longer MP4s cannot be recorded. AVCHD will record continuously until the memory card fills up or the battery becomes discharged.

I wish the wide angle side of the zoom were wider.

Overall, I recommend these cameras. They perform well, are pretty easy to use once set up (lots of menu items), and offer good features and performance for the price.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

It's no good in even moderately low light and the HD mode shows jaggies and artifacts much worse than I expected. Wind noise ruins outdoors audio and the LCD screen disappears in bright sunlight even at a high brightness setting. I know it was cheap and it does work but don't expect much from this model. I have owned other camcorders and digital cameras.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I take video, of grandson in drum line shows, from the stands. The hdvideo is outstanding and the sound is very good. I put the sd card in my computer and burn it to a dvd in hd that will only play on a blu ray player, however if you want to burn it to so it will play on a none blu ray play you can use ms movie maker to burn to a regular dvd. I did buy an extra battery and ac charger that chargers outside the camera and from my car from B&H for only [$]. Another great price

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

*Unless you are going to only view your videos on HDTV (not save them), "always" record in mp4 (not AVCHD), as the files are smaller and it is more easy to convert them to any file format using freeware*Don't waste your time using the Canon CD's for software conversion. *Good product for average/casual user*Budget friendly*Suggest you purchase 2-3 year breakage warranty as ALL camcorders are somewhat flimsy...I like Canon.*Get 2 low cost BP727 batteries as the BP 718 is poor

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I'm a video production teacher at Jamestown High School in Jamestown, NY. I puchased a couple of the VIXIA HF R300 camcorders for my class. I found these camcorders to be very durable to use, especially working with my high school students. My students and I love the touch screen feature. An overall great quality HD image as we import into i-Movie for editing. I gave it this Cannon a Five for the style, ease of use, quality of image and durability. Thanks.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

My only complaint about this camera is it's barrel is not threaded to accept a lens or filter...But I fixed that! watch this video to learn how i did it for less[$] This does not modify the camera and will not violate the warranty.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I was looking for a relatively inexpensive HD camera with a mini input for microphone and headphone output. This camera works great. I'm impressed with the ease of use and the video quality. It's very small but the stabilization control really helps get quality, stable video.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

The battery that comes with this camera is a joke. b&h can give you a good price on a better battery. Non Canon batteries will not display the battery time remaining.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

A friend and I have recently got into making short films. This camera is perfect for anyone on a tight budget, but wants the most bang for their buck. The image stabilization is amazing for my mid-20's "arthritic" hands. The battery life is not the best, but lasts long enough to shoot several shots if you put into standby mode in between. Using a Zoom H1 with this camera is perfect! Crystal clear audio quality! I bought this camera as well as a Barska Accu-grip (pistol grip) and I love it! Has the look and feel of a Super8 and really fit my budget as a college student! Thank you B & H!

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Although I have worked as a professional photographer for 30 years, I've never had an interest in video other than watching one occasionally. Now that my grandchildren are involved in sports, I decided to record these future Olympic champions.Simplicity in use was the number one issue for me. I don't need yet another gadget that requires a post graduate degree to use it. This camera is about as simple as it gets.I bought this camcorder after seeing it in use by a friend. And I wanted a model that recorded in mp4. Mp4 is almost a universal format that can be viewed by people with either a Mac or PC.With iMovie on Mac or Windows Movie Maker on Windows it is childishly easy to make a DVD that will play in common devices for television, i.e DVD players and Blue Ray players. Software does come with the camera, but I don't like it. Be aware that it only woks on Windows PC anyway. Mp4 makes it possible to upload your video to YouTube, share with friends using a free online storage site or simply burn them to a CD or DVD.The only downside I've seen so far is a lousy battery. You won't get much (20 minutes) from the Canon battery. You can however buy an aftermarket battery that will give you up to an hour recording time. This cost only about $ suggest investing in an SD flash card as well. There is built in memory, but using a flash card makes the whole experience much easier. All through this using the KISS principle makes for hassle free video production.I like the camera and would recommend it based on price and what I have written. In my research I found nothing that I would want more than this.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Bought this to downsize my travel/vacation equipment. I like the size of the camera. Video taken in daylight is superb. You will have to get used to viewing images on a screen rather than a view finder. This can be used as a great cut away camera with additional lightning for weddings and events. The poor in low light is a subjective rating at best. Even the most expensive cameras work best with additional auxiliary lighting.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

We are videotaping our church services each week. Using the external microphone input to connect our sound craft audio mixer directly into the camera. I like that the audio is mixed with both the external input and the external cam mic, so we can pick up the choir and congregation. I'm getting used to the touch screen. A little hard to use for zoom, but I'll master it. Lots of settings to teach other users, but sharing helps me retain the knowledge.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I'd been looking into getting a camera for a while. This one perfectly matched my needs. It's small and light; super easy for taking to events and catching the grandkids being adorable. So far, I've just got to test it around the house, but everyone in the family finds it really easy to use. The HDMI hook up is going to come in nice when trying to share video. I'm excited to test it out properly at my daughters college graduation soon!!

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I produce an independant music video show. We use this mainly as a secondary camera angle for interviews and occationally for concert footage. It works really well as an inexpensive backup camera. good quality picture if you've got nice bright lighting, especially outdoors. Not as good picture in lower light situations. The on-camera mic surprised me at how good it is. Filmed close to the speakers at a Rock concert and it had better audio than our more expensive camera.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Very user friendly and easy to operate. Works well in low light conditions.. So far no complaint. Is very easy to travel with because of it's size and weight. Would recommend it especially for travel and leisure use.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I liked the product. The cost-benefit ratio was good. I recommend.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Camera worked good --- Picture, Beautiful...
But formates would not allow download to Facebook, Youtube, or even my computer.
In process of exchanging for R-40.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

The camera gets a 5 star rating.It takes great pic's,not bad in low light.I am having problem getting Vista Home to read acvhd & mp4 format.windows Media & Moviemaker isn't compatable with these formats.Only owned for 2 wks,still trying to find a fix.I would like to save pic's to disc.Use to video grandson's sports

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I use this camcorder for school projects. It offers full HD resolution in a small package, while giving the users far more control than they would get with a smartphone video camera.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I never would have thought that this camcorder being so small could perform beautifully and easy to use. I totally recommend this camcorder, I assure you will not be disappointed

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

We currently own 40 of these cameras for use in a student check out pool.

This is one of the few cameras at this price point that includes both a microphone input and a headphone output-essential for use with external microphones.

Image quality and low light performance are in line with the price. Not fantastic, but given a well lit environment, it does just fine.

With the large BP-727 battery pack the camera will record continuously for approximately 3 hours. The included factory battery is so small and short lived as to be pretty much useless. A larger battery is a must have.

It records AVCHD H.264 codec files with a .MTS extension. This is usable by -most- video editing software packages capable of seeing solid state media cameras - iMovie, Final Cut X, and Premiere all talk to the camera.

It is also capable of recording MP4 codec files, which Canon characterizes as "ideal for web upload, playback on a computer or smartphone." The MP4 recording time is ONLY 30 minutes. The camera will cease recording once the 30 minute limit is reached. The record button must be pressed again to continue recording. It's confounding that longer MP4s cannot be recorded. AVCHD will record continuously until the memory card fills up or the battery becomes discharged.

I wish the wide angle side of the zoom were wider.

Overall, I recommend these cameras. They perform well, are pretty easy to use once set up (lots of menu items), and offer good features and performance for the price.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

It's no good in even moderately low light and the HD mode shows jaggies and artifacts much worse than I expected. Wind noise ruins outdoors audio and the LCD screen disappears in bright sunlight even at a high brightness setting. I know it was cheap and it does work but don't expect much from this model. I have owned other camcorders and digital cameras.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I take video, of grandson in drum line shows, from the stands. The hdvideo is outstanding and the sound is very good. I put the sd card in my computer and burn it to a dvd in hd that will only play on a blu ray player, however if you want to burn it to so it will play on a none blu ray play you can use ms movie maker to burn to a regular dvd. I did buy an extra battery and ac charger that chargers outside the camera and from my car from B&H for only [$]. Another great price

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

*Unless you are going to only view your videos on HDTV (not save them), "always" record in mp4 (not AVCHD), as the files are smaller and it is more easy to convert them to any file format using freeware*Don't waste your time using the Canon CD's for software conversion. *Good product for average/casual user*Budget friendly*Suggest you purchase 2-3 year breakage warranty as ALL camcorders are somewhat flimsy...I like Canon.*Get 2 low cost BP727 batteries as the BP 718 is poor

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I'm a video production teacher at Jamestown High School in Jamestown, NY. I puchased a couple of the VIXIA HF R300 camcorders for my class. I found these camcorders to be very durable to use, especially working with my high school students. My students and I love the touch screen feature. An overall great quality HD image as we import into i-Movie for editing. I gave it this Cannon a Five for the style, ease of use, quality of image and durability. Thanks.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

My only complaint about this camera is it's barrel is not threaded to accept a lens or filter...But I fixed that! watch this video to learn how i did it for less[$] This does not modify the camera and will not violate the warranty.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

I was looking for a relatively inexpensive HD camera with a mini input for microphone and headphone output. This camera works great. I'm impressed with the ease of use and the video quality. It's very small but the stabilization control really helps get quality, stable video.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

The battery that comes with this camera is a joke. b&h can give you a good price on a better battery. Non Canon batteries will not display the battery time remaining.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

A friend and I have recently got into making short films. This camera is perfect for anyone on a tight budget, but wants the most bang for their buck. The image stabilization is amazing for my mid-20's "arthritic" hands. The battery life is not the best, but lasts long enough to shoot several shots if you put into standby mode in between. Using a Zoom H1 with this camera is perfect! Crystal clear audio quality! I bought this camera as well as a Barska Accu-grip (pistol grip) and I love it! Has the look and feel of a Super8 and really fit my budget as a college student! Thank you B & H!

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Although I have worked as a professional photographer for 30 years, I've never had an interest in video other than watching one occasionally. Now that my grandchildren are involved in sports, I decided to record these future Olympic champions.Simplicity in use was the number one issue for me. I don't need yet another gadget that requires a post graduate degree to use it. This camera is about as simple as it gets.I bought this camcorder after seeing it in use by a friend. And I wanted a model that recorded in mp4. Mp4 is almost a universal format that can be viewed by people with either a Mac or PC.With iMovie on Mac or Windows Movie Maker on Windows it is childishly easy to make a DVD that will play in common devices for television, i.e DVD players and Blue Ray players. Software does come with the camera, but I don't like it. Be aware that it only woks on Windows PC anyway. Mp4 makes it possible to upload your video to YouTube, share with friends using a free online storage site or simply burn them to a CD or DVD.The only downside I've seen so far is a lousy battery. You won't get much (20 minutes) from the Canon battery. You can however buy an aftermarket battery that will give you up to an hour recording time. This cost only about $ suggest investing in an SD flash card as well. There is built in memory, but using a flash card makes the whole experience much easier. All through this using the KISS principle makes for hassle free video production.I like the camera and would recommend it based on price and what I have written. In my research I found nothing that I would want more than this.

Comments about Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Camcorder:

Bought this to downsize my travel/vacation equipment. I like the size of the camera. Video taken in daylight is superb. You will have to get used to viewing images on a screen rather than a view finder. This can be used as a great cut away camera with additional lightning for weddings and events. The poor in low light is a subjective rating at best. Even the most expensive cameras work best with additional auxiliary lighting.