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Canon VIXIA HF100
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Expert Score (5)8.6
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- fast focus, attractive and comfortable design, excellent video quality, optical lens stabilistion, great picture quality
- manual focus pretty useless, sdhc card, poor battery and lcd, poor battery life
Canon VIXIA HF100
Canon VIXIA HF100 measures (WxHxD) 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in (73x64x129mm) and weighs (not including lens and battery pack) 13.4 oz (380g). Canon VIXIA HF100 allows user to record AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format videos. The AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video codec, recording true 1080 High Definition resolution video and this format captures twice as much video using less storage.
The Canon VIXIA HF100 features a 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIG…
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Canon VIXIA HF100 measures (WxHxD) 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in (73x64x129mm) and weighs (not including lens and battery pack) 13.4 oz (380g). Canon VIXIA HF100 allows user to record AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format videos. The AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video codec, recording true 1080 High Definition resolution video and this format captures twice as much video using less storage.
The Canon VIXIA HF100 features a 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus, our 2.7" Wide screen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD and the Canon 12x HD video zoom lens. The Canon VIXIA HF100 is designed with a 1/3.2" 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor to capture 1920x1080 High Definition video. The Canon VIXIA HF100’s CMOS’s high color resolution and advanced color reproduction produce sharper and clearer images.
The Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor is designed specifically for HD and ensures optimal image quality. DIGIC DV II Image Processor uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction — for high definition images that are crystal clear. Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor features improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the VIXIA HF100. Users can shoot five (3.1 Megapixel) still images per second, and also helps to lower power consumption for longer battery life. This camcorder also allows users to choose various types of modes such as 24p Cinema Mode and 30p Progressive Mode. The 2.7"Multi-Angle Vivid Wide screen LCD on the Canon VIXIA HF100 allows user to see more of what the camcorder is recording. VIXIA HF100 Camcorder ships with a VIXIA HF100 Camcorder, BP-809 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover), CA-570 Compact Power Adapter, STV-250 N Stereo Video Cable, WL-D88 Wireless Controller, IFC-400PCU USB Cable, CTC-100/S Component Cable, Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh and Pixela ImageMixer™ 3SE Disc.
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Manufacturer's Specs
Digital Video
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Power Consumption4.0 w (SP mode)
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Image Sensor1/3.2" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
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Total PixelsApprox. 3.3 Megapixels
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Effective PixelsMovies: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920x1080) Still image: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920x1440)
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Maximum recording time8 GB SDHC Card LP (5 Mbps) 3 hours SP (7 Mbps) 2 hours 20 min XP+ (12 Mbps) 1 hour 25 min FXP (17 Mbps) 1 hour - Allows 1920x1080 Full HD Recording. Greater recording time is possible with a higher capacity SDHC memory card.
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LensZoom Ratio 12x Optical/200x Digital Focal Length f=4.8-57mm Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm Filter Size 37mm
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Focusing SystemInstant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
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Manual ExposureYes
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Programmed AEAuto, Program, Av, Tv, CINEMA, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
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Max Shutter Speed1/2000 1/500 (card)
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Reviewer: Reviewed.com27 June 2008
All told, the Canon HF100 is a great camcorder. Video quality is superior and the light body and easy to use interface should please most point-and-shooters. Be sure to stock up on a few SDHC cards before a long vacation. If you don’t trust yourself to plan ahead, check out the sister model, the Canon HF10, which comes equipped with 16GB of internal memory plus the card slot. Read more
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Reviewer: LAPTOP Magazine15 May 2008
- Overall 9
Lightweight and extremely versatile, the flash-based Canon Vixia HF100 is the future of high-definition camcorders. Read more
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Reviewer: Camcorder Info13 May 2008
For this reason, the Canon HF10 ($1099 MSRP) seems more reasonable. The step-up from the HF100, the HF10 includes 16GB on-board storage, which means you can rely on that when the cards fill up, or vice versa. There $200 price gap between models is not inconsiderable, however. Read more
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Canon Vixia HF100
Reviewer: Picture correct09 May 2008The HF100 Flash Memory camcorder features an SDHC memory card slot only. It features a newly designed genuine Canon 12x HD video lens, a robust canon 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor, a 3.1 Megapixel digital camera, and full HD lens-to-screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output). The HF100 will be available in April for $899. Read more
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Reviewer: Anonymous, PCNation3 days ago
- Overall 8
No Comment. Read more
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I use this to record my wedding....
Reviewer: Buyzillion.com3 weeks ago- Overall 8
After much research b/t different brands, I got this camcorder so I can have a friend record my wedding in High Def. I got these to go along with this camcorder: TIFFEN 37mm UV Protector Filter Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD These arrived in a few days and I open the box. It came with a remote, charger which plugs in to the back of the camcorder (not a separate charger), and the video cables so you can watch on your tv. 2 cables, 1 for hd and one for rca. I inserted the card,... Read more
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Reviewer: Tiger Direct17 October 2008
There are 7 programs which directly edit AVCHD format: Corel Video Studio X2 Pro Nero Vision (part of Nero 8 or Nero 9) Ulead MovieFactory 6 Plus Sony Vegas Pro 8.0c ArcSoft Total Media Extreme Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 Cyberlink Power Director 7 Plus TMPG Express 4.0 You need a fast dual core or quad core CPU to handle AVCHD smoothly. Read more
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Reviewer: Larry, CompUSA.com17 October 2008
- Overall 10
There are 7 programs which directly edit AVCHD format: Corel Video Studio X2 Pro Nero Vision (part of Nero 8 or Nero 9) Ulead MovieFactory 6 Plus Sony Vegas Pro 8.0c ArcSoft Total Media Extreme Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 Cyberlink Power Director 7 Plus TMPG Express 4.0 You need a fast dual core or quad core CPU to handle AVCHD smoothly. Read more
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Reviewer: AT8015, Rate it all!20 August 2008
- Overall 8
I have a Sony standard definition miniDV camcorder, and also bought the HF100 and the Sony CX12, both flash camcorders. I found the Canon to be the better value: good to great video and audio quality in good lighting conditions, better user interface, and standard SD cards will save you money and hassle vs. the Sony CX12. If you're not sensitive to a few hundred extra bucks (for the CX12 and overpriced Sony Memory Sticks), you get the following additional features: much... Read more
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