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 top of the line offering for 2009, the Legria HF S10 Dual Flash Memory High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder, provides an impressive 8.59Mp CMOS sensor along with HD recording. This dynamic duo gives you excellent video and 8Mp still images with up to 12 hours of high definition recording to the built-in 32GB flash memory. If you run out of space there's also the SDHC expansion slot, which can hold another 12 hours of HD footage.
Flash memory keeps this camcorder light and compact while high definition gives you excellent image capture. But helping you make your video and stills even better would be the DIGIC DV III Image Processor along with the 10x HD Video Lens, 2.7" wide LCD and the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer.
The HF S10 gives the casual home movie maker Face Detection and Pre-record functions to ensure they always get the shot as well as more advanced features for the aspiring film-maker. Microphone and headphone terminals along with the Mini Advanced Accessory shoe help to capture high quality audio. In addition, 25p Cinema mode mode gives your footage a professional look and feel.
The HF S10 gives you quality and then some, no matter what your subject.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 8.59MP 1/2.6" CMOS |
| Lens |
Canon 10x HD Video lens Focal length=6.4-64mm F/Stop=1.8-3.0 |
| Zoom |
10x Optical 200x Digital |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | PAL |
| Format | MPEG4-AVC / H.264 |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 2 channels (AC-3 2 channels) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (lens shift) |
| Lux | 0.3 lux (Night mode) |
| Recording Media |
32GB Internal flash memory SDHC memory card (not included) |
| Recording Time |
32GB Internal Flash Memory (maximum) LP: 12 hours, 15 minutes SP: 9 hours, 35 minutes XP+: 5 hours, 45 minutes FXP: 4 hours, 10 minutes (allows 1920 x 1080 full HD recording MXP: 2 hours, 55 minutes (allows 1920 x 1080 full HD recording) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Multi-Angle Vivid widescreen color LCD (Approx 211,000 dots) |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | N/A |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, Exposure, White Balance |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Mini Advanced |
| Built-in Light/Flash | Flash - yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media | SDHC memory cards |
| Resolution |
16:9= Approx 6.01Mp (3264 x 1840) 4:3= Approx 8.02Mp (3264 x 2456) |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Output |
USB 2.0 Component Composite HDMI Mini 3.5mm 4 pole mini-jack (A/V output only) |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.8 x 2.7 x 5.4" (70 x 69 x 136mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (500g) |
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Comments about Canon Legria HF S10 Dual Flash Memory High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder:
I use the camcorder for a variety of typical amateur shoots. Both the video and picture output produced by this camcorder are sharp and rich in color. Everything about this camcorder surpassed my expectations. Hook this camcorder to a HDTV with a HDMI cable and get ready to be blown away.
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