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Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $999.99
Buy New: $691.46
You Save: $308.53 (31%)



New (26) Used (3) from $749.00

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 55 reviews
Sales Rank: 216

Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 12
Digital Zoom: 200
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 57
Minimum Focal Length: 4.8
Maximum Resolution: 2070000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 2.9 x 2.5
nv:Sensor: 3.3 Megapixels
Size: 1/3.2" CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution: 1920 x 1440
Movie Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Optical Zoom: 12x
Digital Zoom: 200x
Focal Length: f= 4.8 - 57 mm
Focus Mode: Instant AF
Focus Mode: Through the lens
Focus Mode: Manual focusing possible
LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches
LCD Pixels: 211,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Maximum Aperture: f 1.8 - 3.0
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec.
White Balance Control: Auto
White Balance Control: Daylight
White Balance Control: Cloudy
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: HF10
Model: HF10
UPC: 013803091991
EAN: 0013803091991
ASIN: B001144JQU

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Great camcorder - Internal memory of HF10 is a 'safer' choice   August 16, 2008
Sergio H. Guimaraes (Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This camcorder is simply great. Small, excellent video quality, and an extremely convenient storage. Like many other costumers, I was divided between the HF100 and HF10 models, but here is a definitive difference that, after two moths, made my choice the right one: I've lost a very important recording with a defective Transcend SDHC 16gb card when plugging it to my computer. So, first of all, I recommend buying cards from traditional brands, to avoid headaches. Second, as the HF10 has 16gb of internal memory, you're able to record to it and then copy the files to the SDHC card with the camera, before plugging it to the computer. With this simple procedure, the operation of transfering files to the computer becomes safer, as you have a backup.


4 out of 5 stars Vixia HF10 on motorcycle   August 15, 2008
J. Hjersman (Alliance, NE, USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

The Canon HF10 seemed a good choice for mounting on a motorcycle during a vacation trip due to the flash drive memory. Few moving parts, light weight, etc.. Someone else had said that he'd gotten this camcorder and tried a handlebar mount without success due to vehicle vibration. Therefore, I bought a tankmount, thinking it might be less susceptible to shakes. Plus, shooting through the windshield would provide it some protection from bugs and rocks. Unfortunately, this lovely little instrument is so light and my V-twin engine so enthusiastic that most of the video that I shot while the engine was running is blurred from irritatingly to horribly. Perhaps I should have contrived a body harness or helmet harness? The thing took wonderful stills, although it is so small and light that when zoomed in it is like trying to aim a small handgun. My previous camcorder was a full size VHS unit, so I wasn't expecting to have to concentrate on steady aim quite so much. Handheld videos came out well. The bundled software is not good at viewing the videos. The rendition it gives on my computer screen seems to be a rough approximation of the actual content. Perhaps it's my computer and not the software? The software is very limited, too. It won't let you copy video files from the computer to DVD. It only seems to allow direct copying from the camera to DVD. I haven't looked for better software yet. The included battery charger requires plugging in to the camcorder itself with the battery installed. It also allows operating the camcorder on external power. To charge batteries while using the camcorder with a spare battery requires an accessory charger.


5 out of 5 stars Very Nice Camcorder   August 6, 2008
Charles I. Cohen (Richmond, VA)
I purchased this camera about 2 months ago and my family has really enjoyed it. For a high-end general purpose home camcorder, I think the picture and sound quality are excellent. My friends have been very impressed when I plug the camera directly into my 40in. LCD HD television using the included component cable. Instead of worrying about HD DVDs, burners, players, etc., I just transfer the files to my computer, back them up on an external hard drive, and when I want to watch them I can transfer them back to the camcorder and plug it into the TV. The m2ts file format can be a bit tricky to work with, but there are free and/or inexpensive ways to convert to other file formats if necessary. Eventually I will probably make the leap to Blu-Ray for storage purposes when the prices come down.


4 out of 5 stars Nearly perfect   July 28, 2008
raynerts (Seattle, WA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've had this camera for about a month and have shot numerous short videos in a variety of situations using the Easy mode. I'm very pleased with the results thus far.

The good:
Video quality - I couldn't be happier with the overall results
Image stabilization works well
Zoom is smooth and can be done very slowly or very quickly
Handles low light really well (I was able to get the fireworks the neighbors were setting off at 10:30 at night)
Start up time - you're shooting after only 5 or 6 seconds when booting up cold, faster if it's in suspend mode (which ends after 10 minutes or so of disuse)
The camera's weight and size are remarkable
Solid construction

The okay:
Still images
Audio quality with built-in mic
Software support (I use Premiere Elements 4.0 which to date doesn't support the native AVCHD files - I have to downsample to DV-AVIs... but I'll still have the originals for when the software catches up)

The bad:
Battery life (with the default battery, though isn't a problem with the highly recommended extended-life battery)
Once card or internal capacity is reached, you have to manually switch the camera over to the other through the settings

Overall - totally worth the money (even with the bigger battery and a fat SDHC card). I know that I'm going to be able to enjoy the quality of the video I'm shooting for years to come.



4 out of 5 stars Great Toy!   July 28, 2008
Ajpartyconnection Gbr
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am more than happy with this camcorder - perfect picture and very easy to use!

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