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Reviews of the Canon Vixia HF10

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    consumerelectronicsnet.com

    By John Virata | March 14, 2008

    Review Summary: The Canon HF10 is an ultra compact camcorder that captures HD video in the AVCHD H.264 video file format. What makes the camcorder unique is the dual storage capabilities built into the camera. It doesn't use video tape or DVD disc or a hard disk; ...

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    mobilemag.com

    By Michael Kwan | March 12, 2008

    Review Summary: It seems like almost everyone has an HDTV these days, so it's only a matter of time before we're all rocking out to HD camcorders too. The Canon HV20 HDV camcorder was pretty cool when it was released, but recording that content onto DV is so last ...

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    By David Kender | March 11, 2008

    Review Summary: The Canon HF10 is among the most anticipated camcorders in recent years, due no doubt to the outstanding reception of its HDV predecessor, the HV20. There are several key differences, however. The CMOS chip is not the same as last year's Canon HD ...

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    By Alfredo Padilla | January 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The Canon Vixia HF10 is the solid state camcorder in Canon's current high definition consumer lineup, recording to removable SDHC memory cards and a non-removable 16GB internal flash memory. The HF10 shares a similar imaging system as the HG10 ...

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Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 2573B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3.2"
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD
  • 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 Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 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

  • Flash Memory 16 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 GB )
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1440
  • Media Type Flash card
  • Recording Speed LP, SP, XP, XP+

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.0
  • Focal Length 4.8 mm - 57 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.8 mm
  • Max focal length 57 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Features Built-in lens shield
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features 24p Cinema Mode, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • Software PIXELA Image Mixer, Drivers & Utilities

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

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Miscellaneous

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

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon BP-809
  • Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-809 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

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

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.9 in
  • Depth 5.1 in
  • Height 2.5 in
  • Weight 13.4 oz

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  • TP
  • PALM
  • BK

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