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Top Canon HR10 HD Camcorder Reviews
Cnet has a review on the
Canon HR10 HD and said: "the HR10's video looked quite good:
sharp and saturated with reasonable contrast."
Camcorder Summary:
The Canon HR10 HD is a very compact camcorder that combines AVCHD DVD
format with a Full HD 1920 x 1080 CMOS (1/2.7-inch) image
sensor. To aid with high quality recording the HR10 has Canon's
Instant AF System and Super Range Optical Image stabilization. Additional features include 10x optical zoom, the DIGIC DV II HD
Image Processor, 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display, and the option
of capturing 3.1 megapixel images to a miniSD card (2-megapixel
in dual record mode).
Canon HR10 HD News Release Summary:
Canon’s New HR10 HD Camcorder Combines Full 1080 High Definition
Image Quality with the Convenience of Recording to DVD.
Canon Enters AVCHD DVD Camcorder Arena with the World's Smallest
Contender, Packing a Potent Mix of Advanced Features to Help
Users Easily and Comfortably Shoot HD Movies Direct To DVD
Lake Success, N.Y., May 7, 2007 – Creating High Definition (HD)
home movies is now super-simple with the introduction of the
HR10 High Definition Camcorder from Canon U.S.A., Inc. This
Canon HD camcorder calls on the Company's optical heritage,
proprietary CMOS image sensor and HD expertise to help users
effortlessly create and share High Definition movies on
convenient DVD discs.
Consumers who are looking for the ideal camcorder to interface
with the ever-expanding home entertainment environment and
provide more High Definition content, need to look no further.
The Canon HR10 HD Camcorder offers the benefits of top-notch
broadcast quality lenses and photographic heritage by providing
users with a Genuine Canon 10x optical zoom lens, a Full HD 1920
x 1080 CMOS image sensor and the AVCHD video format. The HR10 HD
Camcorder also helps users obtain the sharpest High Definition
video possible, with the assistance of Canon's exclusive Instant
AF focus system and Super Range Optical Image Stabilization to
help provide "rock solid" images at any focal length.
The Canon HR10 HD Camcorder features the ability to capture
three megapixel still images, the new Multi-Angle Vivid LCD and
the look and feel of film with the 24p Cine Mode. The smooth
curves of the Camcorder fit snugly into the user's grasp,
allowing for easy, smooth, one-handed operation of nearly every
function of the camcorder.
"Research shows that consumers are looking for the convenience
of DVD, as well as high-quality HD video when choosing a
camcorder. With the introduction of the Canon HR10 High
Definition Camcorder, we provide consumers with a better way to
record and preserve their memories in High Definition," said
Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of
the Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Canon HR10 HD
Camcorder enhances our offerings to the home theater aficionado,
who demands nothing but the best in image quality, expands our
product portfolio and strengthens our market leadership."
The Easiest Way to HD...
Consumers should not be fooled by the small stature of the Canon
HR10 High Definition Camcorder. Even though the HR10 Camcorder
may be dwarfed by a wide-screen HDTV, the handheld camcorder
holds its own among high-end home theatre hardware, including
towering surround-sound speakers, Blu-ray players and game
consoles. Through the use of the ultra-efficient Advanced Video
Codec High Definition (AVCHD), the Canon HR10 High Definition
Camcorder records 1080 HD video to conventional 3-inch (8cm) DVD
discs. The AVCHD codec allows HD video to be captured in a
variety of compression rates, using less storage space, and
recorded to DVD discs, including high-capacity dual-layer discs
for longer recording time. This allows consumers to play back
their footage on many AVCHD compatible DVD players, including
most Blu-ray disc players.
Through a single cable, the HR10 HD Camcorder can connect
directly to the latest High Definition televisions through the
all-digital HDMI interface for convenient playback of High
Definition video on HDTVs.
While it is true that the image quality from the HR10 HD
Camcorder can be described as stunning, the camcorder includes
many advanced features to help users make their videos even more
impressive. The Canon HR10 High Definition Camcorder's 24p Cine
Mode enables aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional
"film-look" by changing the camcorder's frame rate to 24p, which
provides the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, the
Canon HR10 Camcorder's Cine setting changes the color and tonal
characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a theatrical film.
For added flexibility, these settings can be used together or
independently. Users will also be able to shoot with confidence
knowing that they have the support of Canon's Instant AF System
and Super Range Optical Image stabilization.
Canon HD Optical Technology
Focus is a critical component when shooting in High Definition,
which Canon addresses with the potent one-two punch of a
powerful 10x optical zoom lens with aspherical elements and
coatings that reduce flare and ghosting, as well as the
revolutionary Instant AF focusing system for sharp focus of
moving subjects. The Instant AF system uses an external sensor,
to help users achieve crisp focus, even in extreme bright or low
light conditions.
Canon's Super Range Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps
correct camera shake during hand-held filming or when the camera
is in motion. Canon's OIS is even more beneficial while zoomed
in on a subject when even subtle camera movement can rattle an
image. In addition, the OIS system is operational when shooting
still images, which helps to produce sharp and blur-free
pictures when photographing as well.
Canon's Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) and DIGIC DV
II HD Image Processor
Designed, developed and manufactured by Canon, the 1/2.7-inch
CMOS image sensor, similar to the EOS line of digital SLR
cameras, acquires image information at a resolution of 1920 x
1080, producing life-like High Definition movies and photos.
Additionally, Canon's Full HD CMOS Sensor features on-chip noise
reduction technology, to help ensure the signals from each pixel
are as pure as possible, with minimal "noise" or other image
distortion even in dimly lit scenes. What's more, the CMOS
sensor incorporates an RGB Primary Color Filter with a Bayer
placement to help deliver sharp, High Definition images in true
vibrant, accurate color.
Canon's proprietary DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor, is the
brains behind the HR10 High Definition Camcorder recognizing the
different color requirements of video and photos for optimal
image quality. The DIGIC DV II processor's improved color
reproduction and noise reduction is what powers the HR10 High
Definition Camcorder's ability to capture stunning imagery in
low light, bright light and difficult-to-shoot situations.
Get the Big Picture with the New Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
The enhanced 2.7-inch widescreen LCD screen of the HR10 High
Definition Camcorder makes it easier than ever before for users
to compose their videos and pictures, thanks to a variety of
enhancements. The crisp LCD screen is viewable from up to 135
degrees at any angle and offers the widest color gamut on any
Canon consumer camcorder to date. The screen is also treated
with a new glare-resistant coating that helps display colors
faithfully with minimal darkening or distortion for easy viewing
in various light conditions. This is especially useful when
shooting a scene such as a wedding reception, where users can
view every detail of an ornate wedding dress and the subtle
contrast on a black tuxedo directly on the camcorder's LCD
during shooting.
Life does not wait for the camcorder to power up, which is why
the HR10 HD Camcorder utilizes Canon's "Quick Start" feature.
Quick Start allows the camera to go from standby mode to
shooting in a fraction of a second, helping to ensure that those
special moments are not missed.
Adding to the professional look of the High Definition video
captured by the Canon HR10 HD Camcorder is the Smooth Zoom Speed
Control. Canon's Smooth Zoom Speed Control provides users with a
choice of three pre-set zoom speeds to help control the pace of
the zoom no matter how hard the user may press the zoom lever.
Furthermore, the Canon HR10 HD Camcorder provides an
easy-to-read level marker or grid superimposed over the
camcorder's 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display.
Advanced Photo Features for Still Pictures
As a digital still camera, the HR10 HD Camcorder excels with all
of Canon's best digital camera features. Users can accurately
focus their shots with nine-point autofocus and then take
vibrant 3.1 megapixel images to a miniSD card. While shooting
video, users can capture two-megapixel photos to the card, or
extract two-megapixel images later from the video itself,
providing users with a second chance to snap that once in a
lifetime image.
Available in August, the Canon HR10 HD Camcorder will have an
estimated selling price of $1199.*
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on
the 2006 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent
company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of
technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2006**, with
global revenues of $31.8 billion. To keep apprised of the latest
news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed
by visiting the press release section of www.usa.canon.com.
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