Top Canon Vixia HF100 Camcorder Reviews

Cnet has a Canon Vixia HF100 review and wrote: "Though the HF100 incorporates a smaller, 1/3.2-inch 3.3-megapixel CMOS sensor than the HV30 and the CX7, the video still looks quite good: properly exposed, nicely saturated, and sharp."

Camcorder Summary:
The HF100 Flash Memory camcorder features an SDHC memory card slot only. It features a newly designed genuine Canon 12x HD video lens, a robust canon 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor, a 3.1 Megapixel digital camera, and full HD lens-to-screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output). The HF100 will be available in April for $899.

Canon Vixia HF100 News Release Summary:
Canon U.S.A. Introduces the Vixia family of high-definition camcorders for the ultimate consumer experience. Models include breakthrough use of dual flash memory, genuine canon optics, and other proprietary technologies, expanding consumers' recording options.

Lake Success, N.Y., January 7, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. proudly announces the Vixia family – a new lineup of consumer High-Definition camcorders embracing Canon optical and imaging technologies for superior image quality and flexibility – at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Booth #12606).

"We are very excited about our new Vixia family of camcorders, as well as being an innovator by offering Dual Flash Memory," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "Consumers are actively investing in HD televisions and they're discovering the value of capturing memories in HD. Whichever format consumers may prefer, including our revolutionary Dual Flash Memory, all Vixia camcorders share Genuine Canon Optics and a host of Canon technologies allowing precious moments to be preserved with unrivaled color and clarity."

Vixia Core Technologies

All Vixia camcorders feature Canon core technologies to create HD video that possesses the highest level of image quality – a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens incorporates over 70 years of optics experience in professional broadcast and photography; a Canon designed and manufactured HD CMOS Image Sensor for Full HD (1920 x 1080) image capture; the Canon-developed DIGIC DV II Image Processor for superior color and clarity; Instant AutoFocus for fast and accurate auto focusing, crucial for HD; and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, which corrects a wide range of camcorder vibration for virtually shake-free images.

Dual Flash Memory – The Ultimate Consumer Convenience

Canon's breakthrough use of Dual Flash Memory – the ability to record to an internal Flash drive as well as a removable SDHC memory card - allows consumers to experience a new level of performance, style and flexibility. Dual Flash Memory allows consumers to record video to the camcorder's internal Flash drive even if they do not have a memory card. When the internal Flash drive becomes full, footage can be easily transferred to an SDHC memory card and when it comes time to view their video, the card is simply placed into a memory card reader in a computer or HDTV for instant viewing. Furthermore, having a SDHC memory card slot allows for expandability, since greater capacity can be added in the future by purchasing additional cards.

Flash Memory boasts a number of advantages and end-user benefits for maximum convenience and flexibility. Since Flash Memory is a solid-state memory format and has no moving parts, the camcorder can be smaller, more compact and lighter than ever before, allowing it to be carried anywhere. Additionally, Flash Memory is a highly stable method of storage, and as a result, accidental jolts to the camcorder are significantly less likely to result in failure or data loss. Consumers will also enjoy the camcorder's low power consumption, which leads to longer battery time. Compared with other types of storage, Flash Memory camcorders are able to read and write data faster, so users can start recording faster and have immediate access to their recorded scenes.

Vixia HF100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder

Despite its compact size, the Vixia HF100 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is packed with advanced technology and a wealth of features to create stunning quality video. The HF100 Flash Memory camcorder features an SDHC memory card slot only. The SDHC slot provides future storage expandability. This camcorder also offers other sophisticated new features, including a newly designed Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens, a robust Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Full HD Lens-to-Screen (1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to capture, record and output).

In addition to 24p Cinema Mode, which allows users to mimic the look of Hollywood-style movies, the Vixia HF100 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers a new feature called 30p Progressive Mode. Canon's 30p Progressive Mode, once exclusive to pro-level camcorders, delivers clarity for fast action events, such as sports or news, and is the perfect frame rate for clips intended to be posted on the Web. A 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD offers a wide viewing angle, making it visible from any direction. It also offers an expanded color range to more accurately reflect what users will see later on their HDTV. The model uses an Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery, which indicate the remaining battery time down to the minute. Furthermore, the Vixia HF100 Dual Flash Memory camcorder offers a newly designed Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe, providing cable-free connectivity to an optional Canon microphone or video light. A microphone terminal with manual level control delivers additional audio flexibility and a fully functional 3.1 Megapixel digital camera is built right in, allowing consumers to capture high-quality still images with a wide selection of Advanced Photo features. Available in late April, the VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder will have an estimated retail price of $899.
 

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