Canon VIXIA HF S11 HD Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon VIXIA HF S11 HD Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Customer Review: Canon HF S11
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased three of this video camaras a month ago for making videos of live jazz performances. I make sound recordings separately and put video and sound together when I edit.
Goods: The picture quality, viewed by 52" LCD TV and by HD projector, is very satisfactory, although the camera does not make shallow focal depth of professional cameras. Noises are reduced compared to similar models I purchased a couple of years ago, although I have not made quantitative comparisons. 62 GB of internal flash memory is large enough for recording typically 2 hours long stages. The optical image stabilizer works well and compensates shakes due to a little too light weight of this camera.
Bads: The battery lasts only one hour. Canon should sell battery packs like the ones they sell for their SLRs. Microphones on this camera make very low quality sound. External mic. should be used if one wants nornal/better sound quality.
Other thoughts: This camera chops the video data into 2 GB files when videoed continuously for a long time. I think this is a good idea, considering rather long data transfer time to computers. But, this requires a little too much work to put several files from a few cameras together.
The prices at mail order stores in Japan ( on Jan. 2, 2010 ) is $720 at current exchange rate of $1 = 92 yen. This is a half the price offered here.
Customer Review: battery sucks
Summary: 4 Stars
So i can record 6 hours of hd with the built in 64 gigs. But battery only last 93 minutes. That sucks and I would have bought the cheaper version. 93 minutes means I cant record 6 hours unless I buy more batteries which is stupid.Customer Review: Very Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the first time I bought Conon Camcorder. I am a big fan of Canon camera. Over the years I have bought more than 10 canon cameras. After my SONY camcorder died, I decided to switch to Canon camcorder based on reviews.
I got this camcorder last October when it just come out. It costs me more than $1400. I have to say it is such a waste of money. I was so disappointed with the picture quality. It is just not clear. When you zoom it, everything is blurring. The pictures make me feel dizzy when I watch them on the computer or TV. I ordered it online without testing it because I trusted the reviews. It was a big mistake! Because of my busy schedule I forgot to return it right away. Now it is too late to return it. I end up had to buy another one (different brand) which costs a lot less and give me a better picture quality.
Customer Review: Hinge for viewfinder
Summary: 1 Stars
I've been in the market for a very good Camcorder and I am pretty serious about this one. However, the hinge needs to be a little stronger in my opinion since pushing the Wide/Tight Zoom feature may cause the camera itself to move when on a tripod. With this price a better battery and charger should be included. Also, I saw a remote function you can place on the tripod but very little is written as to how it works.