Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16 GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon VIXIA HF10 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 16 GB Internal Flash Memory and 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Vixia HF10 versus Panasonic HDC-SD5
Summary: 5 Stars
So I am a dad taking video of my family. I wanted the best HD camcorded possible. I originally purchased the Panasonic HDC-SD5. It has beautiful color AS LONG AS YOU ARE OUTSIDE WITH GOOD LIGHTING. Any video shot indoors are pixelated. In fact, even outside shadows pixelate - like if somebody is wearing a hat and their face is shaded. So I spent the money and purchased the Vixia HF10, then shot side-by-side video inside and outside for comparison. Figured I'd return the HF10 if it didn't give the results I wanted. Results: the HF10 is MUCH MUCH better quality in low light conditions like indoors. The Panasonic SD5 has slightly (but noticeable) more vibrant colors in well lit outdoor conditions. For me, the low light advantages of the HF10 far outweigh the perfect/vibrant colors of the SD5 outside. In fact, if I wasn't comparing two videos side-by-side I would not notice the more vibrant colors of the SD5.
I've benefited from the great user reviews here at amazon so wanted to give back. Hope it helps others when making their purchase decision. Now I have an $800 Panasonic "stand-by" video camera I guess :)
Customer Review: Perfect for now (2008)
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for Home/personal use HD (compact) camcorder, this camcorder definitely should be in your list, unless of course there are newer models out there. :)
I use this almost everyday.
Plus:
1. Easy transfer. I use iMac (Leopard and both iMovie and FCE).
2. Enough manual control, and they are all works
3. Great image quality.
4. Easy to use
5. compact and looked gorgeous.
Minus:
1. (of course) battery life
2. drifting focus on some condition, can be annoying if you are serious hobbyist, but this is the issue with all other similar camcorder out there, I've tried Sony/Panasonic/JVC.
Not yet proven (I have this for only a month now):
Durability
IMHO, this camera perfect for it purposes.
A step above in quality would be HDV.
If you have the budget and like the look and compactness of it then I highly recommend this camcorder.
If you use windows based, there are few program out there that work with AVCHD, and I'm pretty sure this issue will be a thing of the past in just a few months.
Customer Review: The best AVCHD camcorder, period!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read 4 EXCELLENT professional reviews (just google it to see them for yourself) on the HF10 before buying, I completely agree with what was said about this camcorder. It is simply amazing, in virtually every measure of performance! Beats ALL OTHER consumer AVCHD camcorders in the market including the more expensive Sony, Panasonic and JVC counterparts. It even outperforms CANON's own intimidating HV30 in real-world testing in terms of resolution, artifacting, low light performance.
My only complaint is that the HDMI output doesn't work with all 3 of my 720P HDTVs (whose manuals state that they accept 1080i signals). I think the TV has to have a native resolution of 1920 X 1080 in order to display the HF10's signals.
In short, this camcorder can't be beat, especially at this price.
Best,
Advanced Amateur
Customer Review: Excellent camera, great quality
Summary: 5 Stars
When shopping for a new camcorder to replace my old MiniDV camcorder, I was apprehensive about going the flash-based, tapeless route. Especially to a camcorder that compresses the footage as it is recorded.
I bit the bullet, however, and got the Canon Vixia HF10, and I'm incredibly satisfied with it.
The image quality is fantastic (a bit grainy in low light conditions), and the internal memory can hold up to two hours on the highest quality setting! I haven't needed to purchase an SD card yet!
It takes quite a bit of storage space on the computer, but if you're using something like iMovie for the Mac, it's so wonderful to have all of your footage at your fingertips, ready to publish on YouTube, MobileMe, your Apple TV, or burn to disc.
Great camera, and I love flash-based camcorders for shooting everyday stuff.
Customer Review: Great camcarder
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first HD Camcorder. Picture is really good and I like the HDAVC format. You can play the HDAVC directly on PS3, just plug the memory card into the PS3 USB port, it instantly recognized and you can play the video with HD quality picture. You can also use the come along software to create a DVD or Blueray DVD. I done with the regular DVD, although the format is not bluray, it is 16:9 and picture is quite good on my 40' LCD. I did not render the Bluray DVD option, I can imagine the quality should be way better. But why bother, I just plug my memory card into PS3 and the result is the same.
The only thing I regret was, I brought the HF10, I should have brought the HF100 which is identical without the internal memory. I used the external memory card all the time so the extra money I paid for the internal memory model is a null point.