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Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

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From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in high definition camcorders.Now, with the light, compact Canon VIXIA HF100, you can have stunning AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format recording with the ease and numerous benefits of Flash Memory. It's used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones.Add to that the VIXIA HF100's Canon Exclusive features such as Canon's 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus, 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD and the Genuine Canon 12x HD video zoom lens and you have a Flash Memory camcorder that's hard to beat and unmistakably Canon.

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Product Details

Product Length:	5.1 inches
Product Width:	2.9 inches
Product Height:	2.5 inches
Product Weight:	0.84 pounds
Package Length:	7.8 inches
Package Width:	7.2 inches
Package Height:	6.2 inches
Package Weight:	2.95 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 236 reviews

Features

Capture high-definition video to flash memory
12x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode
2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
Simultaneous photo capture

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Wish it worked better in low light Feb 05, 2010
I love this camera for its portability and ease of use, but I just wish it had a better picture in low light. The picture looks pretty grainy when filming in low light - kind of disappointing as we bought it to record our first child. Most of children's early life shots are in low light! Overall, it's a great HD camera for the price.

Problematic Camera Dec 20, 2009
I've been a Canon user for many years. I've owned three Canon DSLR models, and been very pleased with them.

So upon needing to buy a video camera, I did my research, wanting an HD model that was completely Flash-memory based. And I was pleased to find Canon's HF100 was the best of the bunch.

I have not been disappointed in the image quality. But I've encountered two huge issues:

1) Soon after my 1-year warranty expired, the zoom switch on the camera started malfunctioning. If left alone, the camera will eventually start slowly zooming in without touching the switch. On one shoot where I left it recording on a tripod, it zoomed in and ruined the recording (of a once-in-a-lifetime baptism, nonetheless).

2) The software that ships with the camera is seventeen flavors of ugly. It is poorly-crafted, poorly-translated-from-Japanese crapware that is hideously difficult to use. BUT, because Canon records to a proprietary format, there's no way to get data off the camera without using the software.

As for the zoom switch, I am currently negotiating with Canon to see if they will honor the warranty even though it has expired. However, I had to send my 40D DSLR back to the shop when the shutter failed soon after its 1-year warranty expired, and Canon wouldn't budge on the repair costs. So this is two Canon products within a year that have failed on me. I take meticulous care of my equipment, and any hardware of this caliber should NOT fail as these have.

So, for what it's worth, I'm your cautionary tale.

I may be done with Canon. It may be time to switch to Nikon.

Beautiful Dec 08, 2009
This is a beautiful camera, great to use, smooth operation, great build quality, wonderful video and pictures...would recommend it to anyone, easy to use flash memory, buttons are well placed, screen is crisp, might want to get a second battery...

Just bought a used HF100 Dec 07, 2009
As my title says, I bought a used HF100 from a private seller.
He included in the deal:
* Canon WD-H37 II Wide Conversion Lens
* HF100 Remote control
* All the required cables + an HDMI cable for the HF100
* 3 extra Canon OEM batteries
* 16GB SD card
* Canon CG-800 Lithium Ion Battery Charger (not the charger with the cord)
* Hoodman HD-300 Video Camcorder Hood
Not a bad deal at all for a few bucks over $400!! And the HF100 performs like a champ. The previous owner took real good care of it. No blemishes at all on the HF100.
I've only had it a few days and I've shot some test vids. Converted the mts files using TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress. Results are very good, but takes a while for the conversion to complete.
I may have given the HF100 5 stars, but I've only had it a few days. I will reevaluate my rating when I have more experience using it. The only cons that I have now are less than desired battery life and the time it takes to convert the mts files... but I knew about the conversion requirements prior to purchasing. So no big deal. If you want true HD from a camcorder, you need to figure in the time required for the conversion process prior to purchasing a Canon HD camcorder. Be sure your PC's guts can handle that conversion process without hiccups. And for true HD to be viewed on your home video setup, be sure to have a BlueRay burner and player, and of course a TV that can view HiDef.
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After using this camcorder for almost a month, I've increased my original rating from 4-stars to 5-stars. I really like this camcorder. I've done indoor and outdoor videos and I've learned how to use this camcorder in the various lighting environments and get great results.

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Superb Camera Oct 13, 2009
I purchased this camera over a year ago for a trip to Jamaica. I also purchased a 16GB flash memory card to go with. This camera replaced a vhs-c compact recorder that I've had for years and finally went due to battery issues. I am an average user mainly taping my children and family significant events. For this purpose the camera is excellent, there are no tapes, dvds, cd's (did I say tapes?) that you need to purchase once you have initially bought flash memory. During our week in Jamaica the 16 GB card held everything I taped. I recorded at the highest quality setting for the duration. Also of note, I only had to charge the battery once during our vacation as well. So the negative comments on the battery I initially encountered during my research do not really apply to me (1 hour is plenty!). This camera has plenty of recording space and plenty of battery power for the average user. I agree with others though with respect to the low light quality, it is on par with my old vhs-c, no worse no better.

Nice compact design, again partly attributable to the flash memory storage.

I still need to locate some good software for editing, but honestly haven't done much with this. When clips are played back on my plasma, they are absolutely stunning, the audio quality has issues, but again I think this is a software and not a hardware issue. The camera is extremely easy to use and takes decent photo's as well. I have very few negative things to say about this purchase. Highly recommend it to those of you looking to eliminate the "middle man" with respect to recording media, and/or are looking to upgrade to HD in the camcorder relm.