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Reviews of the Canon Vixia HF S10

  • 8.0

    wired.com

    By Jackson Lynch | April 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Pure Digital's Flip has proven that it's possible to build a super-small flash memory camcorder and offer it up for fewer than two hundred bucks. But there are tradeoffs with going small and cheap, like optics and battery life. Canon takes a ...

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  • 9.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By David Elrich | April 21, 2009

    Review Summary: A handful of minor complaints couldn't keep us from falling in love with this outstanding shooter.

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  • No Rating

    tipa.com

    Review Summary: The Canon LEGRIA HF S10 is an HD camcorder that fuses professional-level imaging with the advantages of Dual Flash Memory. The LEGRIA HF S10 uses a combination of 8.0MP Full HD CMOS sensor, Canon HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom, and the DIGIC DV ...

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  • 9.0

    trustedreviews.com

    By James Morris | March 21, 2009

    Review Summary: The Canon LEGRIA HF S10 is pricey, but it's still a great camcorder.

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  • 10

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: Packed with pro-style features, Full HD and dual flash recording, could the HF S10 be the best high-def cam yet?

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 3568B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Total Pixels 8.59 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.6"
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.3 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-4
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
  • 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, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Features AF illuminator
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 8.59 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 6.01 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 8.02 megapixels
  • Face Detection Yes
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 32 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 GB )
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Flash card
  • Recording Speed LP, SP, XP, FXP, MXP, XP+

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.4 mm - 64 mm - F/1.8-3.0
  • Focal Length 6.4 mm - 64 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Min focal length 6.4 mm
  • Max focal length 64 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Features Built-in lens shield
  • Filter Size 58 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features Face detection, 24p Cinema Mode, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, Progressive scanning, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Battery pack, Compact power adapter, Wireless controller, Component cable, Stereo video cable, USB cable, Wrist strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Microphone, 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1, 1 x Component video cable, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon BP-807
  • Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-807 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.8 in
  • Depth 5.4 in
  • Height 2.7 in
  • Weight 15.9 oz

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