WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.
Canon's VIXIA HF-10 AVCHD 16GB Dual Flash Memory/SDHC Memory 'PAL' 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. Record in high definition to the 16GB internal flash memory for up to 6 hours in LP mode. Should you need more recording space using removable SDHC 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.
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-10 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 25p Progressive Mode for recording action and sports 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-10 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 | PAL |
| Format |
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Still: JPEG |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3 2 channel) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (lens shift) |
| Lux | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Line In Recording | No |
| A/V Dubbing | No |
| Tape Loading | N/A |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls |
White Balance Focus Exposure Aperture Shutter Priority Program AE Modes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes - S Mini Advanced shoe |
| Fade Resistance | Auto Fade, Wipe |
| Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Art |
| 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 |
| Output |
HDMI (Type C) A/V (mini) out Hi-speed 2.0 USB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1" (73 x 64 x 129mm) |
| Weight | 13.4 oz (380g) |
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Comments about Canon VIXIA HF-10 AVCHD 16GB Dual Flash Memory/SDHC Memory 'PAL' Camcorder:
What an awesome Camcorder ! I was looking for something to replace my old Sony Digital8 system, but had heard that early AVCHD systems were lacking in quality - well, not any longer ! This Canon is compact, lightweight, and capable of some incredibly high quality shots. It's very easy to use (I haven't needed to use the 'easy' mode at all) and recordings transfer quickly to the PC for editing if required. The 'videos' (do people still call them that ? ) are nicely crisp and sharp, and this unit handles low level indoor lighting (such as in a school hall or auditorium) with ease. I can't make any improvement suggestions to this camcorder, other than to suggest buyers grab an extra battery to extend the short standard battery life (this camcorder doesn't have a viewfinder and so must use the LCD screen for filming) and if you intend filming in tight indoors places (such as that shot of the birthday cake being blown out) then you're going to need a wide angle lense adapter. Overall rating = 2 Thumbs Up !
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