Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 3569B001AA
Color: Black
Product features:
- Record crisp HD video directly to a removable SDHC memory card
- Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
- Built-in 8.0-megapixel digital camera delivers stunning quality photos
- HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV
- Canon BP-819 Lithium Ion Battery Pack for HF10, HF100 HF S & HF M Camcorders (Retail Packaging)
- Canon SC2000 Soft Carrying Case for select Canon Camcorders
- Canon DW-100 DVD Burner for Canon Hard Drive and Flash Memory Based Camcorders
- Canon HTC-100 Mini-HDMI Cable for Canon HD Camcorders
- Pinnacle Studio HD V14 [OLD VERSION]
Digital camera reviews of Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Digital camera Review: A Disappointing Purchase
Summary: 2 Stars
This is my 4th camcorder purchase (in ~20 yrs), and the 2nd which records a digital signal. Overall, it is the fastest to respond, the cleanest and brightest in full daylight, and somewhat portable. There are negatives however, which had I known before, I wouldn't have purchased this camera. These are:
1 - Very very poor low and existing light image quality - terribly noisy!
(I haven't experimented much with manual mode to find a workaround.)
2 - Poor dynamic range, i.e. whites washed out and blacks muddled with noise
3 - A very reflective screen. In daylight, in certain reflecting angles, it is impossible to see anything but your own face reflecting back to you. When this happens, I can't even see the small red/green dot to see if in recording or standby mode!
4 - Uses the AVCHD format, the nature of which which is fraught with processing hurdles... meaning $$ to solve. Mo tape storage either.
5 - No optical viewfinder, which coupled with the reflective screen (no. 3 above), makes some outdoor situations near impossible.
6 - No output format other than 1920x1080. A 720 or an SD output would have been usable. (Note: There is a component output available at 480i. This doesn't help me tho.)
7 - Neither the SD card or the battery can be changed while this camera is attached to a tripod (and in my case even to the tripod plate.)
8 - The Canon wide angle lens blocks ~1/3rd of the light output from the small built-in light on this model. The external mount is not a standard mount, so my existing Canon external lights are not compatible. (I knew this going in tho.)
10- The built-in flash burns the skin of faces etc.
11- The ergonomics need much improvement (too long to get into in this review.)
That's it.
P.S. Hate being so negative, since I own several other Canon digital cameras (still cameras) which produce technically great shots.
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Summary of Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Canon's top-of-the-line, new VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory camcorder gives you everything you expect from Canon. It has a powerful, new 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image sensor plus Canon's latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor. Add a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and the highest bit rate in AVCHD, and you've got a camcorder that delivers spectacularly realistic HD video and photos. You can record to removable SDHC memory cards for quick and easy sharing, also enjoy fast, silent start-up and operation. The Canon VIXIA HF S100 camcorder lets you shoot like a pro with assist functions including new zebra patterns, color peaking, a Custom Key and Dial, and shooting modes, including 24p Cinema Mode for video that looks like a big-screen movie. The VIXIA HF S100 incorporates some of Canon's most exciting new functions, including Genuine Canon Face Detection for perfect focus and exposure, even with faces looking down or sideways, Pre-Record that captures video 3 seconds before you press the record button, and the new Video Snapshot Mode for saving your memories as a series of 4-second video clips set to music. Shoot extraordinary video and photos with the VIXIA HF S100. Canon USA 1-year limited warranty included.Camcorders
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