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Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $899.99
Buy New: $759.99
You Save: $140.00 (16%)
New (8) Used (6) Refurbished (1) from $579.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  227 reviews
Sales Rank: 412
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 57
Minimum Focal Length: 4.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 2.9 x 2.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HF100
Model: HF100
UPC: 013803092004
EAN: 0013803092004
ASIN: B00114162K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Capture high-definition video to flash memory | | • | 12x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer | | • | 24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode | | • | 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD | | • | Simultaneous photo capture |
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Product Description
Now that you've upgraded your TV to an HDTV widescreen, doesn't it make sense to consider a Hi-Def Camcorder? The Canon VIXIA HF100 captures videos at 1920x1080 for true 1080i display. There are no tapes or discs to concern yourself with. It has an SD SDHC slot for video storage. So let your videos fill your new TV screen. Use the VIXIA from Canon. DIGIC DV II Image Processor SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Instant AF (Auto Focus) 2.7 Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD Superb Shooting Control 24p Cinema Mode / 30p Progressive Mode Stunning Digital Photography Focusing System - Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible Auto and Manual exposure modes; Programmed AE - Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINEMA, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks Recording Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card (not supplied) Audio - Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch) HDMI Terminal Type C 480i/480p/1080I Format Supported Microphone Terminal - 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack Mini HDMI Terminal and Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in (73x64x129mm); Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 13.4 oz (380g)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 222 more reviews...
 Great camera June 19, 2009
The picture is excellent and the camera is easy to use. Video editing is a cinch using Final Cut Express. The only negative thing I could say about this camera is that the battery life is pretty short so you'll have to buy a spare if you plan on recording for an extended period without being near a recharging outlet. Canon BP-827 Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Vixia HG 20/21, HF11/10 & 100 Camcorders is the battery it should have came with though it sticks out a little more in the back. Still I'm happy with the purchase and have no regrets.
Pretty good camcorder June 12, 2009
Had mine over a year now. Relatively easy to use; this was my first camcorder, and having both the "easy" automatic feature, plus manual controls for adjusting lighting types, etc is nice.
Only complaints I have: lousy software included with it. Not easy to use, low on features. Editing in particular is so painful I've given up on it.
Battery dies too fast; even the upgraded battery doesn't last all that long. Keep several spares or get a cigarette lighter adapter or seperate AC plug-in charger (the installed battery can be charged only if in the camera, which is a problem if you're using it at the time).
Another minor quirk is that when you download the videos to a computer, it gives them filenames that are useless and too long. It also puts the videos in folders based upon date of filming, not date of download. Sometimes this is useful if you don't remember the date of filming, other times it's just a hassle to change it, especially on many videos.
Still, all in all, I'm very happy with the camcorder.
 Excellent camera, with a few quirks June 6, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for a bit over 6 months now, and have to say it is a very impressive piece of technology. Small, lightweight, yet still feature-rich and a strong performer in full-HD. I take videos of my dogs, car, sporting events, weddings, everything and am always impressed with the video when I play it back on my HDTV. It's a great camera that you can carry in your pocket and take near-semi-pro level video (in good light). In medium to low light, I feel that its performance is as good or better than the competition.
Overall my favorite features are:
1) Plethora of video settings. You can select decreased resolution for the less important stuff, you can select 3 framerates to adjust the feel, you can change the white balance, the aperture, shutter speed, etc. etc... Overall, I like the "Cinema" setting for indoor settings the best, and outdoors "P" mode on "Vivid" really makes the colors pop.
2) The zoom is strong, and has a well-matched image stabilization system to match. The image stabilization is not as strong as on some other cameras, but I feel it is a good compromise between shaky video and sloppy panning. I feel the 12X zoom is enough for most situations, but a 2x tele attachment is available for the so-inclined (although I would recommend a tripod to go with it). Video and focus is sharp at all zoom levels, showing off the quality Canon optics. As with all cameras don't bother trying the digital zoom. EVER.
3)I love the size of the camera. It's definitely small enough to carry in your pocket or stuff in some extra space in your backpack, and the video it takes makes you wonder if a larger more professional-level camera is behind the video.
4) The styling and ergonomics of the camera are comfortable, and well thought out. It's hard to wedge a lot of buttons on a small camera, so most of the camera's features are available through internal menus, which I'm fine with. It's a sleek looking camera, and one people can be jealous of.
5) I like the available accessories for the camera, making it possible to customize the camera to your needs rather than buy a camera that fits all needs. Need more zoom? You can by a 2X telephoto attachment. More wide angle? There's a wide angle lens too. More battery life? There are many capacity options available. Want more microphone sesitivity? There's an advanced one you can mount to the hotshoe. More light? There's a hotshoe light available too. As an added plus, there are also a lot of aftermarket 37mm filters available. Overall, you have some flexibility in customizing the camera to your shooting style.
That being said, it has certain limitations that you have to be aware of when shooting:
1) Battery life is not great with the included battery. Expect around 1 hour and 20 minutes of recording before it's time to change. To combat this, I bought a Canon BP-827 Battery (2670 mAh) which is three times the storage of the included Canon BP-809 battery (870 mAh). The larger battery does stick out the back and somewhat ruin the look of the camera, but the extra capacity is worth the pain. With the two batteries, I get a total of around 5 hours of recording time, which matches the memory I have (40Gb of SD cards are good for about 5 hours at maximum resolution/quality settings). The memory cards I use are Sandisk Ultra II 16GB, they work great.
2) The autofocus can be slow and inaccurate, especially in medium to low light. I may be asking too much, but I feel like the autofocus takes a long time to decide to work. I have found that in medium to low-light situations it is best to turn the I.AF mode off, since it only really works in bright light. In medium to low light, the camera will try to use the I.AF sensor for a couple seconds before resorting to "cruder" methods, leaving you with fuzzy video until the AF catches up. Even then, I often find the camera will automatically focus on the incorrect subject unless you subject is direcly in the middle of the screen, a minus for "artistic" framing.
3) I wish this camera had a wider-angle lens. For anyone doing lots of indoor shooting, I would recommend the Canon WD-H37 II Wide Converter Lens for HD camcorders. While its a bit pricey, you will be able to get much more of the room in every shot, making the video feel more "expansive" in its coverage.
Excellent for sports May 30, 2009
I bought the Canon HF100 Flash memory and I'm very happy with it. I use it for my son's track & field and cross country events and my daughter's soccer and basketball. I don't yet have an HDTV, but hooked it up to a 50" HDTV using an separately purchased HDMI cable and the color an images are stunning. Wow! I'm glad I got the flash memory rather than the hard drive as I run around at times trying to capture some good footage. I purchased the Canon | BP-827 | Battery Pack for 4-hrs. of usage and use the original battery (1-hr) as a backup. I also got 2 Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card with Compact Card Reader. They have capacity for 2-hrs each of high def video; plenty of space, and the card reader helps for plugging into a PC USB port since my memory slot does not read the high capacity SD cards. To connect directly to HDTV you'll need a separately purchased mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. Get the cable for $11 at MonoPrice.com; it works great. I had bought a Tripp Lite Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable (6 feet) and it had a very poor connector and did not work. Overall excellent camera with these extras.
Awesome HD video May 16, 2009
This camera takes great video, is light and compact. controls are easy to use. SD chips are the way to go for storage. Can't say enough about it. Had a Sony HD prior (lost in Florida) that didn't compare. I am going to order a spare battery just in case - probably one of the cheap non-Canon ones.
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