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Reviews of the Canon HR10

  • 10

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: Those looking for a portable model that can be carried around in the pocket and whipped out in an instant will find the weight a problem. But for the more serious enthusiast, the heavier chassis makes it easier to hold the cam steady when shooting ...

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  • 7.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    Review Summary: The Canon HR10 is a decent enough DVD camera, offering impressive high-def visuals at a relatively affordable price. However, there are several competing models on the market which offer a superior performance.

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  • 8.0

    trustedreviews.com

    Review Summary: Although the HR10 continues the high video-quality theme of the HV20 and HG10, it's not quite in the same league. Aside from the lack of enthusiast features, what really lets it down is the DVD recording format itself. The limited storage has always ...

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  • 8.0

    photoreview.com.au

    By Margaret Brown | December 1, 2007

    Review Summary: Video quality from the test camcorder was similar to the recordings we made with the HG10 and HV20. Pictures were sharp and detailed with elevated saturation and contrast. These qualities were duplicated in still shots from the camera and confirmed by ...

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  • 8.0

    camuser.co.uk

    Review Summary: An impressive selection of features and a generally very good picture and sound performance make the £600 price tag something of a surprise.

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 2075B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.2 lux
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.96 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.76 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-R DL (8 cm)
  • Recording Speed LP, SP, XP, XP+

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0
  • Focal Length 6.1 mm - 61 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 6.1 mm
  • Max focal length 61 mm
  • Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Additional Features Direct print, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter
  • Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories DVD-R disc

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x miniSD

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable, Component video cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon BP-214
  • Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-214 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.6 in
  • Depth 5.2 in
  • Height 3.7 in
  • Weight 1.2 lbs

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • TP
  • SD
  • BK

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