Canon VIXIA HF100 16GB Flash Memory Camcorder
Canon - 2708B001Release Date: Feb 2008
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 an... Read More cell phones.Add to that the VIXIA HF100's Canon Exclusive features such as our own 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus, our 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. Minimize
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Number of Reviews: 18Positive Reviews: 94%
Negative Reviews: 6%
Positive Review
Reviewed by: TakaSaurus on 27-Apr-08
Strengths: Out-specs the current competition (Sony HDR-CX7, Panasonic HDC-SD9) for a reasonable price. Packs pretty much has everything you can ask for in a digital camcorder this size.
Weaknesses: Slightly expensive especially compared to the competing Panasonic HDC-SD9.
Summary: I waited quite a long time for a 1080p digital camcorder that was compact, lightweight, used flash memory, and had good video quality -- I've finally found it. There's been 1080p digital camcorders for a while now, but I've always had a specific gripe about all the previous models. Competing flash-based models such as the Panasonic HDC-SD9 & Sony HDR-CX7 were compact and light, but didn't deliver very good video quality. Those that used HDDs or Blu-ray discs had better video quality, but were bulkier and heavier.In my opinion, Canon finally hit a homerun with the HF100. I would also recommend the HF100 over the HF10 since the difference in price of the HF10 doesn't justify the 16GB of built-in storage; 16GB of flash can be easily purchased for
Positive Review
Reviewed by: philsailer on 25-Apr-08
Strengths: Small, HD, flash-based, great image quality.
Weaknesses: HD file format may be tough to deal with. Low-light is not great (but never is). Hot-shoe is non-standard.
Summary: This is a great little camera that records full HD on SDHC cards. I am shooting a lot more video of my family with this camera now since I know I can easily download the results onto my hard drive (rather than from Mini DV tapes). No moving [storage] parts (e.g., magnetic hard drive, tape drive) means great battery life. On the down-side.. The compressed HD file format requires significant computing power to replay or edit on a PC; and I'm having trouble finding a light for this camera, due to the proprietary hot-shoe.
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Reviewed by: homemax on 22-Apr-08
Strengths: Compact size; light weight; excellent feedbacks; AVCHD technology
Weaknesses: no view finder
Summary: This camcorder has comfortable weight and size which makes snap shooting more convenient and enjoyable. The SD slot can keep pace with whatever new memory technology brings to the world and make the future upgrade feasible.