Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder
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Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
The Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder is a 1920 x 1080 high def cam with 32GB of internal memory. In addition to the built-in memory, the HF M41 also boasts 2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots. With this much space it's possible to record up to 2TB of files to memory cards alone.
Whether you record to the internal memory or removable cards, the camera's 1/3" CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC DV III image processor work together to provide stunningly detailed, life-like images that look great on your HDTV. Of course, these two don't work alone; the HF M41 also employs a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens, optical image stabilization, a 0.24" color viewfinder, and a 3.0" touch panel LCD, among other necessities. Designed with advanced use in mind, the camcorder also features headphone and microphone terminals. These connections make it possible to capture high quality audio to go along with your movies. In addition to using an external mic for audio, the HF M41 also features an enhanced internal microphone. You'll have the choice of 4 different recording directions, including monaural, stereo, wide, and synced with zoom. This feature also allows for adjustment between low, mid-range, and high frequencies. For those times when you feel like letting the camera do the work, the HF M41 has a number of user-friendly shooting controls that make for uncomplicated shooting. Face detection, Instant AF, Smart Auto, and a bevy of others all take the guess work out of recording, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about settings. Other important features of the HF M41 include Photo Grab, for taking still images from already shot video, 24p and 30p frame modes for cinematic and Internet-friendly videos, along with Cinema-Look filters. A number of other options give you the tools necessary for capturing memories that will last a lifetime.- Flash Memory
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The VIXIA HF M41 allows you to record up to 12 hours of clear high definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or to two SDXC compatible memory cards. With Relay Recording, the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the next available SD memory card when the memory becomes full. No need then to worry about running out of recording time during a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime shot. With SDXC memory card compatibility, you'll have card storage capacity from more than 32GB up to 2TB and ultra-fast data transfer speeds
You'll also have the flexibility of copying video from your VIXIA HF M41's internal drive to the removable SD memory cards. That makes it easy to insert the card into your computer or HDTV's card reader and view your recorded footage immediately
The advantages of flash memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because there are no moving parts in the recording process. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF M41 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review, you'll have quick access to your footage
- Low Power Consumption
- Another plus is the VIXIA HF M41's low power consumption rate, allowing your battery to last longer. It's just what you need so you don't miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say "I do"
- Shock-Resistant
- While we certainly hope you keep your VIXIA HF M41 securely in your hand while shooting, if it happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you'll be happy to know that flash memory makes your camcorder more shock-resistant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss if you accidentally drop your camcorder
- Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor
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Incorporating a proven technology in Canon's professional level camcorders, HD CMOS Pro is a 1/3" 2.07MP image sensor which delivers outstanding video resolution, superb low-light performance and a wide dynamic range. Unlike image sensors found in competitive consumer camcorders, HD CMOS Pro uses fewer pixels, which are significantly larger (61 percent) and more sensitive, resulting in optimized video performance
Since the effective number of pixels of HD CMOS Pro is equal to 1920 x 1080 (2.07MP), resizing is eliminated, allowing Full HD video to be captured and recorded with professional precision
Because each individual pixel is larger and more sensitive, each is capable of capturing more light, allowing high quality video to be achieved even in dimly lit conditions. The sensitivity of HD CMOS Pro is approximately 25% better than the HD CMOS sensor in the 2010 VIXIA HF S series
Using the wide dynamic range, a larger pixel area also allows more light to be stored, resulting in 280% improvement in dynamic range for exceptional reproduction of both highlights and shadows. Skin tones are captured in a finer gradation, and stable gamma and Auto Exposure control is also achieved resulting in a more 'lifelike' image
- Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
- A Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens delivers unsurpassed image quality, and provides smooth and professional looking background images thanks to its sophisticated 6-blade iris effect. Combined with the Canon Exclusive HD CMOS Pro image sensor, it captures video with stunning resolution, superb low-light performance, and a wide dynamic range
- Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides stunningly realistic color and sophisticated noise reduction for exceptional low-light performance. It is also the high-speed engine that powers a variety of Canon technologies including Smart Auto, Touch & Track, Genuine Canon Face Detection, and Cinema-Look Filters
- 24Mbps Recording
- You will also find that enhanced lifelike tone and detail are captured thanks to 24Mbps Recording, which offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD. The VIXIA HF M41 not only captures images in HD, but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 as well, so you get HD from lens to screen
- Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Powered IS
- The VIXIA HF M41 features Canon's proprietary Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization which provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted shaking which is common when walking. Together with the latest development, Powered IS, you'll find an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. Powered IS can be engaged by pressing or holding the Powered IS button on the touch panel LCD
- Instant AF
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A critical objective when shooting in high definition is achieving the sharpest focus possible. The VIXIA HF M41 camcorder features Canon's revolutionary Instant AF focusing system which offers a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy, compared to traditional auto focus systems. The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon's auto focus system, to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus, even in low light conditions. This system achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus "hunting." This is especially beneficial in high brightness or night shooting situations. In addition, with Instant AF it's possible to capture fast, accurate focusing even when following a moving subject.
To further enhance focusing capability, the VIXIA HF M41 also features Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by providing a 2x magnification of your subject, which is automatically cancelled when you start recording. This is a feature normally found in professional broadcast-quality cameras
- 3.0" Touch Panel LCD Screen
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See exceptional detail with a sharp 230,000 dot screen delivering brilliant color together with touch panel control for faster and easier menu navigation. You also have Touch & Track, which allows you to get precise focus and exposure on any subject - whether it's people, pets, vehicles, or any moving object, by selecting your choice right on the Touch Panel LCD.
You'll also be able to use the Touch Panel for Touch Decoration. This feature lets you superimpose select decorations onto the images on your LCD and then records the images complete with the additions. You may add animation effects, hand written and stamp messages or insert a still image to give your video a truly individual look.
For your convenience, the VIXIA HF M41 is also equipped with a viewfinder for use in shooting when very bright outdoor light conditions may make it difficult to see the LCD display
- Smart Auto
- Smart Auto makes shooting great video easier than ever before. Using the power of Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor, the VIXIA HF M41 intelligently detects and analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance, and movement, then automatically selects the best settings for the scene. Whether you are capturing a sunset, a day at the beach, or a fast-paced soccer game, Smart Auto delivers exceptional accuracy, raising your video to the next level
- Tele Macro
- Among the 38 scenes available in Smart Auto, a standout is Tele Macro. Tele Macro automatically zooms the lens of the camcorder to the telephoto end, setting the minimum object distance to approximately 1.3 feet (from 3.3 feet). This gives you the opportunity to shoot spectacular close-ups with the dramatic look of a shallow depth of field.
- Touch & Track
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Touch & Track delivers precise tracking of the focus and exposure on any subject - people, pets, vehicles - any moving object. Simply select your point of interest on the touch panel LCD, and you will have your subject in sharp focus, regardless of where in the frame it moves during the shot - and, the exposure will be perfectly adjusted for subject and conditions. Touch & Track is the default setting. You can also choose to adjust focus or exposure independently by turning off Touch & Track, and turning on Touch Focus or Touch Exposure
Touch Focus allows the user to pinpoint a specific area to focus on. This function is similar to the Push AF feature found in professional camcorders, but can target a subject anywhere in the frame.
Touch Exposure enables exposure to be locked or compensated for the area touched by the user
- Genuine Canon Face Detection
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The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in the VIXIA HF M41 camcorder. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked, 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time.
The system is in fact so smart that it will recognize faces turned downwards or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This feature can be used to search for clips featuring that specific subject's face. In search and playback, use of the Face Index will display frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. The selected face can be linked as a timeline to further identify footage containing that subject
- Advanced Video Snapshot
- Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips - or select your favorite clips while in playback mode - and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyone's attention. This version of Advanced Video Snapshot allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie, and playback can be controlled from that source
- HD-to-SD Downconversion
- HD-to-SD Downconversion allows you to convert recorded high definition video to standard definition files while safely preserving the original HD video. These standard definition files make it even more convenient to edit or share video online. The video can be transferred to your computer via traditional methods - i.e. USB connection, card slot - or wirelessly to sharing sites with an Eye-Fi SD memory card
- Eye-Fi SD Memory Card
- The VIXIA HF M41 is compatible with the Eye-Fi SD Memory Card. It's possible to wirelessly transfer your video and photos to your computer, or upload them directly to online sharing sites in a few simple steps. Insert an Eye-Fi SD Memory Card into the SD card slot on the camcorder, configure your computer to select the target site (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Shutterfly, Flickr) and you're ready to share your standard definition files with family, friends, and the world! 1
- Photo Grab
- The versatile VIXIA HF M41 even lets you capture a photo from an already recorded movie. While playing the movie in your camcorder, simply press the LCD to capture a 1920 x 1080 photo onto an SD card or to the internal memory. Additionally, the VIXIA HF M41 allows you to capture 30 photos from one second of video
- 24p & 30p Frame Modes
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24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional "film-look." You can change the camcorder's frame capture rate to 24p (recorded at 60i), which provides the appearance of the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, you can use the VIXIA HF M41's Cine setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For added flexibility, these settings can be used together or independently.
You would normally have to look to professional video cameras in order to have a sophisticated tool like 30p Progressive Mode at your command. In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may choose to set the VIXIA HF M41 to capture video in 30p, (30 progressive frames, recorded at 60i) which is particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. Excellent for action and sports shots, this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after recording
- Cinema-Look Filters
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Other cinematic looks can be had through the use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of nine varied built-in adjustable filters which give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image's quality. The looks can be previewed in the LCD display while shooting. Choose from:
- Cinema Standard: Tones down highlights slightly, boosts shadows slightly and adds warmth for a cinematic look
- Cool: Adds a bluish tint for cool, futuristic-looking scenes
- Dramatic B/W: Creates bold B/W movies with high contrast and grain
- Dream: Adds a magical look (soft focus) for dream-like scenes
- Memory: Adds a faded, misty look to create flashback scenes
- Nostalgic: Recreates the look of old '70s TV programs
- Old Movie: Gives movies the aged look of old cinema
- Sepia: Uses a sepia tint for an antique, faded look
- Vivid: Accentuates primary colors for a bright, cheerful look
- Terminals
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To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the VIXIA HF M41, you'll find a range of terminals to extend the capabilities of your camcorder. A supplied HDMI cable offers easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV. The HDMI Terminal also supports CEC and x.v.Color.
Through a menu selection, 1080i video is converted to 1080p and can be output through the camcorder's HDMI terminal. The 1080p output offers smooth reproduction of fast action, such as sports.
The Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe allows you to attach optional Canon accessories, such as the VL-5 video light, DM-100 directional stereo microphone, RA-V1 remote control adapter, or SM-V1 5.1 channel surround microphone.
The built-in microphone terminal with manual audio level control and the headphone terminal provide exceptional audio flexibility.
Canon's new optional WM-V1 wireless microphone allows you to record high-quality audio without a hard connection from up to 164 feet away (50m). This feature is, ideal for wedding or graduation ceremonies, documenting meetings and recitals
- Audio
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The VIXIA HF M41 offers an enhanced internal microphone to capture high-quality audio. The microphone's direction can be adjusted four different ways to match your needs and taste. Choose from:
- Monaural: Single point direction
- Normal (stereo)
- Wide: Provides a more enhanced, separated stereo effect than normal
- Synced with Zoom: Directionality is adjusted to match the zoom position
In addition, the frequency response characteristics of the microphone can be adjusted between low, mid-range and high frequencies.
- Normal: Provides a balance throughout all frequencies
- Low-range emphasis: Excellent for recording live music with impact
- Attenuate low frequencies: Reduces ambient noise and the sound of traffic outdoors, such as wind, cars, etc.
- Mid-range emphasis: Ideal for capturing people's voices
- Low and high range emphasis: Record live music with balanced lows and highs
The built-in microphone terminal with manual audio level control and the headphone terminal provide exceptional audio flexibility.
Canon's new optional WM-V1 wireless microphone allows you to record high-quality audio without wires from up to 164 feet away (50m), ideal for ceremonies and recitals.
For the ultimate home theater experience, 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to capture audio quality that matches the stunning realism of your high definition video. The sound is captured from all directions (five different pickup sensors) so your home movies will look and sound more lifelike than ever before.
- Optional SM-V1 5.1 channel surround microphone is required
- Compatible with Optional WP-V3 Waterproof Case
- Take full advantage of the brilliant clarity and drama of HD video in the beauty of the underwater world with your VIXIA HF M41 thanks to the optional Canon WP-V3 Waterproof Case. Compact, light and custom designed especially for the VIXIA HF M41, it is waterproof to 130ft (40m). It has direct control buttons for record start/stop, telephoto and wide zoom, photo capture and preview, to let you make the most of the VIXIA HF M41's capability
- Story Creator
- Story Creator assists you in the process of creating an organized and sophisticated video. Choose one of five different themes - Travel, Kids & Pets, Party, Ceremony, and Blog - and the camcorder provides a list of suggested scenes to shoot. After capturing your video, Story Creator helps you categorize and rate your scenes, making it easy to review, select and playback your favorites
- Auto Gain Control Limit
- Auto Gain Control Limit allows you to set the maximum gain limit for the image sensor's sensitivity. With this function, brightness and noise can be balanced as required, and image quality can be maximized in low light situations
- Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery
- Intelligent lithium-ion battery accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute, so you won't run out of power when you need it most
- Pixela Video Browser Software
- Pixela Video Browser software is bundled with the VIXIA HF M41. You can easily perform a variety of functions, including AVCHD Editing in which you can trim, reorder, and combine scenes, as well as add music, titles, and transitions. This software also allows you to play your AVCHD movies on your computer and will let you share copies of your movie with friends and family through flash memory to hard drive copying. Transfer and store your movie onto your computer's hard drive with the software and easily convert your high definition video to standard definition video as well. Pixela Video Browser will also assist you in converting video to the optimum resolution for transmission over the Internet
| Optics | |
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| Sensor | 2.37 Megapixel 1/3" CMOS |
| Lens |
6.1 - 61 mm f/1.8 - 3.0 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Digital: 200x |
| Filter Size | 43 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media |
Internal Flash Memory 32GB SD/SDHC, SDXC 1 Please Note:Camcorder equipped with 2 memory card slots close |
| Recording Time |
Internal Flash Memory 32GB: MXP: 2 hours, 55 minutes; FXP: 4 hours, 10 minutes; SP: 9 hours, 35 minutes; LP: 12 hours, 15 minutes SD 2GB: MXP: 10 minutes; FXP: 15 minutes; XP+: 20 minutes; SP: 35 minutes; LP: 45 minutes 8GB: MXP: 40 minutes; FXP: 1 hour; XP+: 1 hour, 25 minutes; SP: 2 hours, 20 minutes; LP: 3 hours 16GB: MXP: 1 hour, 25 minutes; FXP: 2 hours, 5 minutes; XP+: 2 hours, 50 minutes; SP: 4 hours, 45 minutes; LP: 6 hours, 5 minutes 32GB: MXP: 2 hours, 55 minutes; FXP: 4 hours, 10 minutes; XP+: 5 hours, 45 minutes; SP: 9 hours, 35 minutes; LP: 12 hours, 15 minutes 64GB: MXP: 5 hours, 55 minutes; FXP: 8 hours, 20 minutes; XP+: 11 hours, 30 minutes; SP: 19 hours, 10 minutes; LP: 24 hours, 30 minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i (60 fps) |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 2.07 Megapixel |
| Audio Format | 2-Channel Stereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Touchscreen |
Yes
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Please Note:0.24" color viewfinder close |
| Features | |
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| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lux |
0.1 (Low Light mode, 1/2 second shutter speed) 1.5 (Auto Slow Shutter on, 1/30 second shutter speed) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - No Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe | Mini Hot |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
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| Inputs | 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini |
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 1x HDMI C (Mini) 1x Component Video (out) 1x Composite Video (out) 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| General | |
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| System Requirements |
Windows
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| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.9 x 2.8 x 5.2" / 7.37 x 7.11 x 13.21 cm |
| Weight | 12.7 oz / 360 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (87)
- Easy to use (83)
- Good in low light (78)
- Image stabilization (75)
- Zoom range/performance (66)
Cons
- Limited zoom (13)
- Complicated to operate (7)
- Poor still image (7)
Best Uses
- Home movies (79)
- Travel (63)
- HD shooting (55)
- Low light (53)
- Weddings (43)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (45), Enthusiast (34), Semi-pro (22), Pro videographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (91), Yes (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Performance and Value
I just received this camera, and so far it has been what I was hoping for in my first video camera. I bought it primarily for the arrival of my first child coming in ...Read complete review
I just received this camera, and so far it has been what I was hoping for in my first video camera. I bought it primarily for the arrival of my first child coming in 2 months, and I think it will be really good for family videos. The video quality is really good, and the low-light performance is better than most of the cameras I have seen in this price range.
The M41's design is really sleek, and it fits well in your hands. I looked into buying the Canon S21, or the new S30, but when I tried one out in the store, it was really bulky and plastic feeling. This camera has a more slid feel to it, but not too large.
I have been trying out comparing Auto mode of this camera versus Manual mode. I have been recording at maximum (MXP - 24 Mbps) quality, and everything looks good. I don't know much about editing the files yet, but I have currently been using iMovie 11, and when I import the default .MTS file into iMovie, it converts it to a Quicktime interchangeable format that balloons the file size. I recorded a short 35 second clip yesterday that ended up being 105 MB, but when I brought it into iMovie, the source file was right under 500 MB!
Overall, I have been very pleased so far with the camera. But, it is still new, and I am still new to HD video cameras. My two main complaints for this camera are that, one, the video flip-out screen is not as high-quality as I would like, and two, the touch-screen is not as responsive as I would like. The main video screen is not 920K pixels like a lot of higher-end cameras, so it doesn't look as detailed, though it is only a minor complaint. As other reviews have stated, the menu system is the same from last year, and though I don't mind it all that much, the touch screen does not feel overly responsive. In the day and age of quick and responsive touch-screen smartphones, this feels a little strange.
I would, however, buy this camera again!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but flaws
Excellent low light video. Fast focus and powered IS. 50% or more telephoto shows significant and distracting vignetting if a blue sky is in the video. Canon service indicates "performing normal&qu...Read complete review
Excellent low light video. Fast focus and powered IS. 50% or more telephoto shows significant and distracting vignetting if a blue sky is in the video. Canon service indicates "performing normal"...hmmm. Also, LCD touch screen is annoying and not nearly as responsive as a smart phone..miss the toggle button on my R10. Touch to track focus and exposure are excellent, but the touch screen is tedious for everything else. Also, the screen is very shiny and hard to see in bright light. Minor issues..includes a 1/2 size battery leaving a hole in the back of the camera. In-depth manual (really needed) is only the CD. No wide angle without using a heavy, bulky lens adapter. A few changes would have made this model into a great camera.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Haven't tried all uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
This camcorder is great in low lighting, the sound quality is very good. WE could hear several conversations taking place while recording!!!
The battery lasted the entire time we opened Christmas presents and filmed during the larger family gathering in the afternoon and the battery still wasn't dead. I was actually quite surprised,I thought I was going to have to buy a back up battery but I don't think I will. The only drawback so far is that the zoom is only 10x and some others have more. The picture quality was quite satisfactory. The 32GB of internal memory is double what the panasonic had that I was looking at. I have bought a 16GB external card to store video when we are travelling just in case the 32 GB isn't enough when we are travelling.
I can't wait to try it out on our next couple of trips (Mexico and Costa Rica)
What a difference between the size of this one and the one one we had about 10 years ago. The canon is easier to carry and quite light. To top it off the price was right for our family budget.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
GREAT QUALITY OF PICTURE
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Did a lot of shopping for this camera and got a great price at B&H. Camcorder fits well in the hand. The touch screen does take a little bit to get used too. Has a lot of great options and I'm looking forward to using it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
This is a really nice camcorder. I took it with me on my trip to Yellowstone National Park during the winter and it did everything I asked of it. It worked well at temperatures below zero. We had two morning in the -20 range. The quality of still images was great also. If I had recommend anything it would be better zoom capability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Complicated To Operate
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Picked this up for [$] before Christmas. Great video quality for a [$] camera. The touchscreen is mediocre, (it's no iPad) but gets the job done.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
This camcorder is perfect for my family. It is very easy to use. The software is a little tricky, but hardly something to complain about.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
good camcorder
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Easy to use, Great Quality, and Decent Battery Life.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
This camera has good HD features at a good price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
basic household video great clarity wish it was easier to learn all the features
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Sound
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Wide Angle
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
I bought it mainly to use indoors and low light performance needed to be good. This camcorder is very good in low light.
However, quickly found that this is not made for indoors unless you have a huge room. The widest lens is not wide enough for indoors unless used with external wide angle adapter.
Also, found that 10x zoom is not enough in some outdoor situations.
Low light is excellent and I've read that some users liked it so much they bought wide angle lens to use indoors and close distance.
It's great camcorder if you can live with it's limitations or buy additional accessories depending upon shooting situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- A little light and flimsy
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
This camera is amazing. My previous camcorder was a Hi-8 camcorder so this is quite a step up from what I was using before. The price was great [$] after an instant manufacturer rebate. You can't beat that for an HD camcorder with 32GB of built in memory. The construction is a little flimsy with the plastic body but I just adjusted my case to make it fit snug so it should be o.k.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
We love the camera. Video is rich and color-accurate, battery life is plenty (although we did purchase a high-capacity 2nd battery), and the unit is relatively easy to use. We purchased the M41 model for the EVF... the screen works fine in most lighting situations, but in bright sun, particularly in snow conditions, having the EVF is a huge benefit.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
We bought this camera for our daughter and she is loving it. Great memory,video quality and easy to use. We bought an additional longer life battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Easy to capture quality video in low light.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Complicated Menus
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Great looking pictures, smooth auto operations, touch screen menus take some getting used too, but once set, it's easy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
If you've ever used a camcorder or camera without a viewfinder, you know how important a feature one is...unless you never shoot in bright sun. There's nothing more frustrating than having to "guess" what you are shooting. The M41 also has great low-light performance, and it's small and compact. It's even capable of 5.1 audio, although you have to buy a $200+ Canon microphone to enable it.
All in all, the only con I know of is that the HD is not 1080p, it's 1080i. Picture and color are beautiful nonetheless.
Certainly, the best HD buy on the market...to improve on it, you would have to spend another $500-600.
And...BH has the best price anywhere!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor Touch Screen
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
Canon used a large pixel full HD sensor in they camcorder series and the low-light footage is better than the rest as a result. The dynamic range is also better than similarly priced camcorders- which is very important.
It's only drawbacks are it's use of touch-screen which isn't as good as Sony's implementation- it's sensitivity is off when using fingers but very good when using a soft pointed object. It also features a very small capacity battery pack- I suggest picking up a spare or higher capacity battery. It also features membrane type buttons which are not tactile in feel and feel like a cheap way of adding buttons. It only has a 10X zoom- because the glass is of high quality- so keep this in mind.
This camcorder is constantly receiving high praise in reviews because of the HD Cmos Pro sensor which is similar to the MUCH more expensive Pro models Canon has out---- this is a sleeper camcorder- simply the best in it's class and at twice the cost would still be great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
-I use this device to transmit my church services on-line thru the internet.
-The image quality i great, zoom is ok and it is very easy to use that to transmit your event thru the internet as well as teradek cubes.
- The only single point that I did not like was about the battery that comes with the camera. I thought it was more efficient, have greater mean duration when in use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HF M41 Flash Memory Camcorder:
I use this camcorder mostly for home movies. Picture quality is amazing even in low light. Easy to use and HDMI plugin options plugs right into my HDTV. Remote feature is great allows me to operate the playback from my couch. I would highly recommend this product to anyone interested on purchasing a camcorder for home. This camcorder already had 32 GB built in and also has options to install 2 more SDHC cards. Please get the extended warranty which is better than the manufactures warranty.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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