Canon's VIXIA HF-100 AVCHD Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder brings together compact design with the convenience of recording in HD to flash memory. Thanks to its small size, you can take this camera anywhere you go for recording family vacations or just capturing on-the-fly moments during your daily routine. Recording in high definition to flash memory cards opens up a whole new world of possibilities, making it quick and easy to upload stunning video and stills to your PC for emailing, printing or sharing on sites such as YouTube. And, in the event that you fill up the recording time on one card, just replace it with another that's small enough to fit your pocket, taking up no room at all.
Canon gave this camcorder a 3.3Mp 1/3.2" Full HD CMOS sensor that captures remarkably clear, rich and accurate images each and every time. And because it records in HD when you play the footage back on your widescreen HDTV you'll see the amazing picture quality in every scene. The HF-100 also features a 2.7" widescreen multi-angle vivid LCD, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, and a DIGIC DVII image processor for clear, rich video and stills. Canon's own 12x HD Video Zoom Lens has three preset zoom speeds for recording smooth shots and a Super Spectra Coating for reduction of flare and glare.
This camcorder gets even better with 24p recording, allowing you to obtain that film-look and 30p Progressive Mode for shooting action and for footage you plan on posting to the web. The Quick Start mode keeps your camera in sleep mode and brings it up and ready to record in less than a second with the touch of a button. All of these features and then some make the HF-100 an exceptional value.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/3.2" CMOS Sensor (RGB Primary Color Filter) |
| Lens |
12x HD Video Zoom Lens Focal Length=4.8-57mm f/stop=1.8-3.0 |
| Zoom |
12x Optical 200x Digital |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3 2 channel) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (lens shift) |
| Lux |
0.2 lux (Night) 3 lux (Program AE) |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC memory card (not included) |
| Recording Time |
SD/SDHC memory card 4GB: FXP: 30 minutes, LP: 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls |
White Balance Focus Exposure |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes - S Mini Advanced shoe |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Yes - flash Yes - video light |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media | SD/SDHC cards |
| Resolution | 2.76MP |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Mic input (3.5mm stereo minijack) |
| Output |
HDMI (mini, Type C) A/V (3.5mm minijack) out USB (2.0, mini-B) Component out |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1" (73 x 64 x 129mm) |
| Weight | 13.4 oz (380g) |