11th of March 2010
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom specifications:
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom Description:
Canon has a well known and highly regarded repute for optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological novelty, built on our legendary photographic and broadcast TV lenses. Depending on that experience, we bring the new in high meaning camcorders. The Canon VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory camcorder is one such example.
The VIXIA HF200 delivers smart video and still photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 megapixel CMOS image sensor and the new variant of our advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. It’s super lightweight our smallest and lightest HD camcorder, and brings the ease and convenience of Flash Memory. This technology, the same used in advanced laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, lets the VIXIA HF200 to record up to six hours of crisp, high meaning video LP Mode to a removable SDHC card. You have expanded available recording space and more flexibility in file move and playback.
What is more, the VIXIA HF200 lets you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bitrate in AVCHD format, for the highest quality image. The VIXIA HF200’s Canon Exclusive features like the real Canon 15x HD video lens, real Canon Face Detection capability, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and a host of new control and creative alternatives makes our Flash Memory camcorder unmistakably Canon.
Canon VIXIA HF200 Camcorder
Record HD Video straight to Removable SDHC Memory Card
Catch remaining high meaning video straight to a removable SDHC Memory Card with the VIXIA HF200. It is easy and convenient you may be able to then remove the card and place it into your computer or HDTV’s card reader slot for direct looking at. You may also use higher capacity memory cards to more increase the video storage of your VIXIA HF200. It is a fast and simple way to share your memories.
The benefits of Flash Memory go beyond the added recording time. You will also appreciate the fast answer time, because it does not have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF200 starts recording video faster than you have ever seen before. Also, when you review your footage, it’ll come up more quickly also.
Another plus is the VIXIA HF200’s low power intake rate, allowing your battery to last longer. It is just what you need so you do not miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say “I do.”
While we surely hope you keep your VIXIA HF200 securely in your hand while shooting, if it happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you will be happy to know that Flash Memory makes your camcorder more shock tolerant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss caused by damage to your recording media or the moving parts found in other camcorders.
1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class four or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class two or higher card is suggested. As well, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are suggested. No specific limitations apply for still pictures.
Ultra Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
Making the technology and features of the VIXIA HF200 more remarkable is its compact size and lightweight design. Measuring only 2.8″ large, 2.4″ high and 4.9″ deep, and weighing in at only 12.0 ounces, it combines significant video storage capacity on removable SDHC Memory Cards and advanced features in a small, convenient to carry body. You’ll find more places than ever to use your VIXIA HF200 because it is so easy to have with you more of the time.
Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens
For over 70 years Canon was producing exceptional photographic lenses that are synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Because of real Canon Optics, every Canon broadcast lens, 35mm film camera, digital camera and camcorder assures smart optical quality and the VIXIA HF200 is no exemption.
The VIXIA HF200 comes with an remaining High meaning video lens a real Canon 15x HD Video Lens. It is the lens you have to record long shots of your child on the soccer field, large shots of beautiful landscapes, and everything in between. And because it comes with four zoom speeds, three pre set and one variable, you generally get smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots.
Super Spectra covering technology results in pictures with minimal flare and ghosting. Plus, the new lens’ aspheric design decreases aberration and increases resolution, making sure crisp, sharp video enhancing the HD image quality. Also, a gradation neutral density ND system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations.
Canon Exclusive: 3.89 megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
The VIXIA HF200 captures 1920 x 1080 High meaning video through its Canon intended and made 3.89 megapixel HD CMOS image sensor, alike to the CMOS image sensors in Canon’s EOS Series Digital SLR cameras.
The VIXIA HF200’s sophisticated CMOS image sensor gives high color resolution and advanced color reproduction for smart results. It’s also distinctive in featuring Canon’s proprietary sound reduction technologies for crisp, sharp pictures. Low sound technology also means that in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible, with minimal sound or another aberrations. It is the ideal sensor for HD.
The VIXIA HF200 uses an RGB main Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green and blue color parts. This results in vibrant pictures with deep, rich, correct color and natural looking tones alike to what you’d get from 3CCD camcorders. Also, the Bayer Placement Pattern delivers sharp, high meaning pictures with true to life color reproduction. As an added benefit, the CMOS sensor gives remaining image catch in low light conditions.
Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor
DIGIC DV III is Canon’s most advanced HD image processor ever, helping to deliver improved image quality, true color production for both video and photos, and a sophisticated sound reduction system for exceptional low light performance. It’s also the high speed engine which powers a range of new Canon technologies as well as real Canon Face Detection and a new Advanced Auto contact system.
Plus, the Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor lets uninterrupted shooting of digital photos with the VIXIA HF200. You may also enjoy faster processing of your pictures to your memory card 1.4x normal card, 2.5x Hi Speed card. Also, it assists lower power intake for longer battery life.
1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
The Canon VIXIA HF200 not only captures pictures in Full HD, but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 also, so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Your memories are preserved in stunning clearness, and prepared for playback on your HDTV. With the advanced codec in the VIXIA HF200, you may also record at the highest AVCHD bitrate of 24Mbps.
A Class four or higher SDHC memory card is needed. For other recording formats, a Class two or higher card is suggested. As well, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are suggested. No specific limitations apply for still pictures.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD matched players otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.
24Mbps Recording
The 24Mbps recording capability of the VIXIA HF200 gives you the highest quality AVCHD video possible. You will see improved detail, better gradations of tones and improved reproduction of moving subjects. Video shot by the VIXIA HF200 of fast moving sporting events, multi color butterflies on a variegated leaf or the shading of a smart sunset will be extraordinary.
Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
The high resolution pictures of High meaning video demand a steady hand. It is easier to get those clear, steady pictures with the VIXIA HF200, thanks to Canon’s groundbreaking SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It combines gyro and image sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Many image stabilization systems correct one kind of camera motion or vibration better than another. But Canon’s SuperRange OIS corrects for a large range of camcorder motion: the fast vibration you’d experience while recording from a moving car, the medium speed motion of hand held recording, and the slower motion of body sway. No matter what you are recording and how you are recording it, the VIXIA HF200’s stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly. SuperRange OIS also delivers steady pictures when shooting at long focal lengths. SuperRange OIS in action.
Also, optical stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in image quality something that can not be said for electronic image stabilization. And image stabilization is not just for video, you may be able to use it for taking sharper, clearer digital photographs with your VIXIA HF200. Thanks to Canon’s specialty, it is easy to eliminate one of the telltale signs of amateur video and photography.
Canon Exclusive: Instant AF Auto Focus
Another important objective when shooting in High meaning is attaining a sharp concentrate. The VIXIA HF200 camcorder features Canon’s revolutionary Instant AF focusing system which offers a dramatic improvement in auto concentrate speed and accuracy compared to conventional auto concentrate systems. The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in mix with Canon’s auto concentrate system, to help considerably decrease the time it takes to find concentrate, in low light conditions. This system achieves concentrate instantaneously, decreasing concentrate “hunting.” The benefits of Instant AF are particularly seen in high light and night shooting situations. With Instant AF, it is possible to catch fast, correct focusing, when following a moving subject.
And because a properly focused subject is more important than ever with HD, the VIXIA HF200 includes concentrate help. This helps in capturing your subject in razor sharp concentrate. It works by allowing a 2x magnification of your subject when you start recording, this help is automatically cancelled. This is a feature usually found in professional broadcast quality cameras.
Canon Exclusive: real Canon Face Detection
The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in Canon High meaning camcorders. Up to 35 faces may be detected automatically, and nine detection frames may be displayed at one time. Real Canon Face Detection assures razor sharp concentrate and natural, correct contact of the chosen subjects.
The system is in fact so intelligent that it’ll recognize faces that are turned downwards or sideways. Also, a particular face can be selected as the major subject for uninterrupted tracking. This feature may be used to search for clips featuring that particular subject’s face. In search and playback, use of the Face Index will display frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. The selected face may be linked as a timeline to more recognize footage containing that subject.
Advanced Auto contact System
The VIXIA HF200 has an Advanced AE System intended to offer the most correct contact settings in a large range of lighting conditions. This improved Auto contact, with real Canon Face Detection and DIGIC DV III, captures an extended dynamic range, optimizing light to avoid overexposure, while preserving precious shadow detail.
24p theater Mode
24p theater Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to accomplish a professional “film look.” You may change the camcorder’s frame catch rate to 24p recorded at 60i, which gives the look of the same frame rate as movie film. Also, you may be able to use the VIXIA HF200’s theater setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For extra flexibility, these settings may be used together or independently. Normal mode and theater mode
30p Progressive Mode
You could otherwise have to look to professional video cameras to have the sophisticated tool at your command. Also to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may decide to set the VIXIA HF200 to catch video in 30p 30 progressive frames, recorded to 60i, which is especially useful for footage to be used on the Internet. Also, this setting gives improved quality to still pictures captured after recording. It is also excellent for action shots and sports. 60i and 30p
Canon Exclusive: 2.7 inch Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
The 2.7 inch Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the VIXIA HF200 allows you to see more of what your camcorder is recording. Using a hard coat Anti Reflection surface and improved color reproduction, the scene in the viewfinder is a more correct indication of what you are capturing in the camcorder. An added benefit of this Canon Exclusive is the wider range of looking at angle possible with this LCD screen. With less glare and deeper contrasts, groups of people can gather around it and see the image displayed more obviously than ever before.
Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
Another pro level feature of the VIXIA HF200 is the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe on the camcorder. At about half the size of Canon’s Advanced Accessory shoe, this feature lets you to attach available Canon optional accessories, like the VL 5 accessory video light or DM 100 directional stereo microphone. Using the correct accessories can largely improve the production values of the video you shoot.
Video Snapshot Mode
The Video Snapshot Mode of the VIXIA HF200 will let you shoot short movie clips in the same way you have shot snapshots with your still camera. Simply catch a series of 4 second video clips, blend in one of ten supplied music tracks, or your beloved background music, and create an entertaining movie that will hold everyone’s attention. It is the perfect way to document your vacation or a family milestone. Video Snapshot mode
Superb Shooting Control
Dual Shot Dual ShotCapture video and photos without switching modes, which saves you time and helps you avoid the chance of a missed shot.
Variable Zoom Speed Control Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot. But with the VIXIA HF200’s zoom control, you simply choose one of the four zoom speeds three pre set, one variable for smooth, steady, professional looking zooms.
Level and Grid Markers With the Level Marker feature, it is easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking video. Line any horizontal lines in your shot like the horizon to the marker and you may be able to make sure your camcorder is level.
The VIXIA HF200’s Grid Marker feature allows you to compose your shot precisely, as indicated by the grid on your LCD screen. You may be able to decide from two different colors for the grid. This assures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is.
Quick Start Never miss a quickly unfolding shot again. When the VIXIA HF200 is in Camera Mode and the LCD panel is closed, it’s placed in standby mode. When the action starts, open the LCD panel and you will begin recording in less than one second. You will also help extend your battery life as in comparison to leaving the camcorder in regular recording mode.
Pre record The Pre record feature places your VIXIA HF200 in a stand by “pre roll” mode. When you press the shooting button while in Pre record, the VIXIA HF20 automatically records three seconds of the action which occurred previous to your pressing of the button. With Pre record, it’ll be easier than ever to catch the moment when the bat hits the ball at the start of that home run. Pre record mode
Low Light Performance many of the most magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long after the sun has set. You will not miss any of them, thanks to the VIXIA HF200’s mini video light. The light allows you to shoot subjects in color, in low light, up to 4.9 feet away. If it is a shot of a sleeping baby, or a group of friends on a candle lit terrace at night, the VIXIA HF200 captures all the times you want to record.
Manual Audio Level Control To make your videos sound as good as they look, the VIXIA HF200 offers a fitted audio meter and manual audio level modification. You will be able to tell at a glance if the sound you are hearing is being recorded the way you want it and a simple control lets you to change the audio level if it is not.
Improved Menu User Interface For greater easy use, the VIXIA HF200 features a modified control button with cross motion action. It is an intuitive design enabling you to push up, down, left or entitlement to decide the menu choice you wish.
DVD Burner Compatible You may also easily burn DVDs of the video shot with your VIXIA HF200 as it’s matched with Canon’s DW 100 DVD Burner. A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and with the click of some buttons your videos will be burned to an AVCHD disc for play in a matched DVD player.
Intelligent Lithium ion Battery
The Intelligent Lithium ion battery which powers the VIXIA HF200 is a big advance. It not only more precisely tracks left over battery life, it also gives a display in minutes left over. It’ll let you to better plan your shooting, so you will not be caught out with a battery that goes from “half” to “empty.” Thanks to the long recording time capability of the VIXIA HF200, you will be able to take full benefit of it and not miss any of the action you want to catch.
Built in 3.3 megapixel Digital Camera
The VIXIA HF200 isn’t only a superb camcorder, but also a great 3.3 megapixel digital camera delivering high quality still photos. With many advanced photo features, rivaling other state of the art digital cameras, and recording to an SDHC memory card, you get the best in both video and photos. An example? The VIXIA HF200 boasts concurrent Photo Shooting, allowing you to catch crisp 3.0 megapixel photos and video simultaneously.
The same Canon exclusive CMOS image sensor that assures sharp, vivid HD video also gives you smart digital photographs. Like the CMOS image sensors in Canon’s EOS Series digital SLR cameras, the VIXIA HF200’s image sensor results in remaining digital photographs. It gives a resolution of 3.1 megapixels for sharp, crisp still pictures.
Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor features improved uninterrupted shooting of digital photographs with the VIXIA HF200. You may also enjoy faster processing of your pictures to your memory card 1.4x normal card, 2.5x Hi Speed card.
Focus Features Auto Intelligent Auto concentrate AiAF assures sharp pictures and gives creative flexibility. When your subject is not in the center of the frame, the VIXIA HF200’s 9 point AiAF will automatically choose from nine metering frames on the screen to help bring pictures into sharp concentrate.
Auto contact Modes Like any good digital still camera, the VIXIA HF200 allows you to decide from a range of contact modes. Auto mode automatically sets the contact, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV aperture priority mode allows you to control depth of field by letting you decide the aperture. TV shutter priority mode allows you to choose the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P program mode, the camcorder changes camera settings automatically.
Program AE Mode Your life happens everywhere, so the VIXIA HF200 gives you settings that automatically result in the best contact settings for different conditions and different subjects.
Portrait mode assures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background in your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is intended to get you great shots after the sun goes down. Snow and Beach modes reimburse for bright surroundings and give you the correct contact on your subject. Sunset mode results in vibrant, exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to catch properly. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight literally and you want to be sure the contact is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records smart pictures of another tough subject the holiday fireworks display.
Simultaneous Photo Recording With the VIXIA HF200, you may be able to record HD video and catch a 2 megapixel photo to a memory card at the same time. Simply press the photo button and you have got an e mail prepared digital photo to share with friends and family.
Histogram Display For the advanced digital photographer, the VIXIA HF200 comes with a Histogram Display a feature found in Canon’s line of digital SLR cameras. The display lets you to see the light info of your still pictures, so you may be able to change your exposures as you shoot.
Level and Grid Markers With the Level Marker feature, it is easy to keep your camera level for more professional looking photographs. Line any horizontal lines in your shot like the horizon to the marker and you may be able to make sure your camcorder is level.
The VIXIA HF200’s Grid Marker feature allows you to compose your shot precisely, as indicated by the grid on your LCD screen. You may be able to decide from two different colors for the grid. This assures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is. Still catch from Flash Memory
The versatile VIXIA HF200 allows you to catch a still image from an already recorded movie. While playing the movie in your camcorder, simply press the photo button to catch a 1920 x 1080 still frame onto an SDHC card or to fitted Memory. Also, the VIXIA HF200 lets you to catch 30 photos from one second of video. Now, better photos filled with action and expressions are easy to grab, print, post and share.
Built in Flash Your VIXIA HF200’s fitted flash allows you to catch superb photos indoors and in low light conditions. The VIXIA HF200 includes red eye reduction.
Share Your Photos Your VIXIA HF200 comes with features that make it easy to share your still photos.
Print/Share Print/Share turns your VIXIA HF200 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand. Simply connect your camcorder straight to choose Canon printers or any PictBridge compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with a simple touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your VIXIA HF200 without going through a computer.
Print/Share also makes it simple to move your still pictures to your computer. Simply connect your VIXIA HF200 and your computer, press the Print/Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer.
DVD Burner Compatible You may also easily burn DVDs of your still photos taken with your VIXIA HF200 as it’s matched with Canon’s DW 100 DVD Burner . A one cable connection is all it takes to send the files across and, with the click of some buttons, your photos are prepared to share with all.
Discs recorded in 24Mbps can not be played using the DW 100.
HDMI Terminal
With the VIXIA HF200, sharing your High meaning video on your HD TV is simpler than ever. Only a single cable connects your camcorder to your TV for the highest quality playback video and audio. The newest HDMI variant 1.3 adds support for x.V. Color, an extended color space which closely matches the range of the human eye. This enables richer, more correct color to be displayed on today’s new HDTVs. Also, the VIXIA HF200 supports CEC Consumer Electronics Control, which lets many HDMI devices connected to your HDTV to be controlled by a single remote control for simple operation.
Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
The VIXIA HF200 lets you to improve the quality of your audio by using the optional accessory Canon DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone which attaches to the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe to catch better sound and headphones to monitor the audio as you hear it. You may also attach an external microphone through the 3.5mm microphone terminal. Manual control of audio levels also allows you to set the exact balance you need for the situation. Your videos will sound as good as they look.
Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
The Canon VIXIA HF200 High meaning Camcorder is bundled with a powerful software suite, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE . You may be able to easily perform a range of functions, as well as AVCHD Editing in which you may be able to trim, reorder, and add scenes, also as add music, titles, and transitions. This software also lets you to play your AVCHD movies on your computer and will also let you share copies of your movie with friends and family through Flash Memory to hard drive copying. Move and store your movie onto your computer’s hard drive with the software and easily change your High meaning video to Standard meaning video also.
This software will also help you in converting video to the optimum resolution for transmission over the Internet.
With the Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Disc, you may be able to burn your edited video onto either full size AVCHD DVDs, which play in AVCHD matched Blu ray disc players for the full home theater experience, or onto Standard meaning DVDs. And to complement the VIXIA HF200’s Video Snapshot feature, a music CD containing royalty free soundtracks is provided.
The bundled application is matched with Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Additional Features The fitted Electronic Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Turn your camcorder on and the lens cover automatically opens. Turn it off, and the cover closes. USB 2.0 Hi Speed Terminal for ultra fast move of movies and photos. Matched Optional Accessories available as well as the large Converter WD H37II, Tele Converter TL H37, Video Flash Light VFL 2 and High Capacity Battery Pack BP 827. Wireless Remote Control allows you to operate your VIXIA HF200 from a distance, so you do not must be left out of the picture. One Year Parts and Labor restricted Warranty gives protection long after other manufacturers’ warranties expire. What’s in the Box VIXIA HF200 Camcorder Battery Pack BP 809 Compact Power Adapter CA 570 Wireless Controller WL D88 part Cable CTC 100/S Stereo Video Cable STV 250N USB Interface Cable IFC 400PCU Wrist Strap Digital Video Solution Disk Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software Music CD
Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom Reviews:
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151 of 155 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars
Have it, luv it,
April 22, 2009
By ,Pelagic N Calif See all my reviews
The video quality is superb, as is easy use. Here are some hints and things I noticed. The battery out of the box won’t power on the camera and needs many minutes of charge to show 0. You may be able to operate the camera from the charger but the battery isn’t being charged, says the manual.
There are two 1920×1080 picture quality modes: MXP at 24 mbps and FXP at 17 mbps and three at 1440×1080: XP+, SP and LP, at 12, seven and five mbs, in that order. I believe it defaults to LP out of the box, which is 1440×1080 at seven mbps. I propose you choose FXP to get true 1920×1080 resolution. Upping to 24 mbps may be a smart idea only if you’re going to do many of post editing I can not see an improvement over FXP. Recording times with a 16GB card are 1:25, 2:05, 2:50, 4:45 and 6:05, in that order.
When the camera is OFF, pressing the DISP button on the camera body will show battery capacity in minutes and . Pressing DISP when ON turns the LCD to max light. IOW, you may be able to set the LCD light for normal indoor use with the menu and instantly set it bright for outdoor use. Useful.
The CINE mode looks to digitally soften the image, there may many color change but I did not notice it from the shots I took in a park. The PF30 and PF24 rates show a jerkiness when panning as you could expect from a lower frame rate. I think these rates are simulated because all recording is done at 60i. As an example when I played PF24 stepping one frame at a time I saw the same image for three steps, then the next. The “3 steps” differs with both PF24 and PF30. OTOH, PF24 is useful in low light situations as it permits the HF200 slow the shutter speed down to 1/6 sec.
Previous Canon users will find the menu system easy and familiar, alike to their still cameras. The joystick is “big” and has a positive, certain feedback feel to it. Menu navigation looks easier and clearer than earlier Canons I have used. There’s a big Font choice. Good!
The Power On button is deep in a groove that makes it not likely to accidentally turn on. But with your right hand in the nice grip you must use the left to press it On my fingers do not reach. No loss, you need the other hand to open the LCD panel anyway. The zoom lever on top is a center finger control. The bordering Photo button is for a trained index finger. Record, at the back, is thumb operated. You may also use an LCD panel button to Record.
The fast Start feature means you may be able to close the LCD to save power runs at 1/3 normal and be prepared to shoot in about one sec after opening it. Note, if you close the LCD panel while recording it’ll continue to record so slamming it shut doesn’t stop the shot.
The still photo features are quite amazing. The resolution is three megapixels, but a good 3mp! you may be able to shoot continuously at three or five frames/sec. And you may be able to shoot at the same fast frame rates with flash! The flash is really a high power white LED, not a xenon tube. There’s a separate warm white LED for video that works OK to 5 6 feet.
There are the common auto white balance, auto contact, instant concentrate features and so on that you may read about above. There is face detection for correct concentrate. They all work well. I like the Vivid color setting for most all shooting video and photo. It’s a slight pump in saturation that assists if you primarily view using your laptop LCD. Instant AutoFocus is aptly named. There’s a pretty big IAF sensor beside the lens for this function. The 15x zoom, a 1st for me, is completely useful all the way out. Remarkable.
Battery life BP 809 takes a certain second place to 16GB storage. I just checked and it indicates 100, 94 minutes. But you may be able to of course purchase bigger batteries. I use the smaller BP 808 battery from my FS100 SD video cam as a backup. With the fast Start feature can be turned off power can be used between shots and this will usually use more juice that real recording. Figure three to five times battery vs video: one hour of video needs 3+ hours of battery cap. Unless you purchase a charger you have to charge in the camera. Only one sample so far, but it seemed to take a bit more than an hour to charge from 0.
The supplied Pixela software is minimal. You may be able to add up to 99 shots into an M3TS file. It may be played on video players like Popcorn Hour and the WD HD TV player. I have both and strongly recommend the $99 WD over the $230 PCH. The PCH can connect to Internet servers, its major assert to fame. These players may also play the MTS format directly copied from the SD card but there’s a 1 2 sec delay between each shot. Pixela allows you to pick and chose shots, trim a given shot, and add titles and audio. I do not know how to get past the 99 shot bound with Pixela I made about 170 shots in the park yesterday.
All in all, I luves it.
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85 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars
Nice little beast but poor software,
May 24, 2009
By ,Chimel Seattle, WA USA See all my reviews
Great camcorder, but get a bigger battery like the BP 827, the default one makes a nice backup.
The software provided sucks, and you must figure out by yourself which program does what: The major interface can upload videos, but not play or edit them, as it does for photos. It also creates a clutter of Start menu shortcuts in Windows that you do not need since these programs are called by the major program, ZoomBrowser. About the Pixela video editing software provided, well, let us just say that it is better forgotten.
Only 15 music tracks in wave format are provided to use as soundtrack.
There is a Canon online photo storage offer that you most likely do not need if you already have a blog or email provider.
The good thing is that the AVCHD format of this camcorder is supported by Windows Media Player eleven at least on my Vista final machine. Not sure if it is native to Windows or if it came with other software I installed. The MTS file extension wasn’t supported, though, you have to add it: Open a MTS file from Windows Explorer, decide “Select an installed program”, choose Windows Media Player and the checkbox to remember it.
Transferring the videos using the software provided is cumbersome cantbearsome really: You need both the USB and power cables, and clicking your way through some screens on the camcorder before the move can start. I could start the photo move from either the camcorder or the computer, but only from the computer for videos.
My suggestion: do not install any of the software, it is easier to just copy the files from a card reader to your hard disk using Windows Explorer. You may be able to get a multi 23 in 1 card reader for about $20, get rid of this useless floppy drive, and add a front USB port to your PC!
The camcorder in this offer doesn’t ship with any card, you have to purchase one individually. 16GB is good enough for medium quality. If you need higher quality or uninterrupted shooting, you may want to most likely get two cards, like a 32GB card for long capacity and a smaller one as a backup while uploading the videos from the 1st card. Transcend SDHC Class six cards are from a good brand at decent prices.
One more thing: This camcorder is small and light, and its true HD resolution means that it’s hard to shoot without making jumpy videos, you have to hold it with two hands or more. The fitted stabilizer can only help so far, and won’t save you from the butterfly effect: A wing beat on the other side of the planet WILL shake your video. On the other hand, nobody can see the difference if you shot your video drunk or sober, so enjoy the beer. I found a tripod useful when shooting from a static place is OK, any should do because the camcorder is so light.
If you need a bag, the Lowepro Edit 110 is just the right size and fits the camcorder with the biggest battery, another battery, the power adapter, the remote and as many SDHC cards as you need. The camcorder manual also fits in, but it is a pity it is so thick, as it will include three languages English, French, Spanish. There are 23 languages on the camcorder’s menus. Cables will not fit. BTW, the camcorder ships without a HDMI cable, you have to get your if you have a AVCHD compatible TV and you want to playback on TV directly from the camcorder. Not needed if your TV has a card reader or is connected to your computer.
Lastly, check your computer rig, you may need another big disk 1 2 TB to store these videos, and more than one if you have to keep the original AVCHD videos for post production: DVD backups just will not do for this kind of files. If you do not have to keep the AVCHD files, burning DVDs is the best way to archive your movies. Just remember that in HD, DVDs are greatly compressed meaning losing many of the quality of your original AVCHD files. $13 will get you a basic USB IDE/SATA external adapter, a cheap way to use out of date hard disks to archive your videos.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars
The best HD camcorder under $600,
August 30, 2009
By ,Katie Moter See all my reviews
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I need a HD camcorder for my new born baby, but with a restricted budget. So I compared canon HF200, Sony CX100 and Panasonic TM20R since they’re all in sub 600 range. I tried all of them in local stores and settled with canon HF200, though it is a bit costly than cx100 and TM20R.
The sensor of HF200 is the biggest one among these three, one /4″ 1/5″ for CX100, 1/6″ for TM20R. It guaranteed best resolution, 2.99 Megapixels 2.3 M for cx100, 1.14M for TM20R and in my experience bigger sensor also helps reduce the sound in black environment. Indeed, minimal illumination condition for HF200 is 0.4 lux, much better than thre other two. I took a couple of sample shots in local stores and the picture from HF200 for black environment is satisfactory. Sony cx100 is barely satisfactory and Panasonic TM20R is total crap, not as good as my webcam.
After I bought HF200, I never regretted! The video quality is just superb. For the 1920×1080 quality videos, it has two modes: MXP24Mbps and FXP17Mbps. To be honest I can not tell the quality difference between these two. I guess unless you’re gonna do big editing, FXP is good enough for daily handling. So on a 16GB sd memory card, I can record 135 minutes 1080p HD video.
The still image shot quality is quite good too, and it is powered by the 15x optical lens35mm equivalent: 39.5 592.5mm. It gives you a useful telephoto camera and the image stabilization works well on the long concentrate end too. Last weekend with this camera, I easily took many nice pictures of two bears far far away from me. Most of other HD camcorders only have 10x lens.
All the button and menu are well intended. It is easy to use and I do not have to read the manual. LCD panel is in good size too.
Canon Face Detection is a nice feature. The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in Canon High meaning camcorders. Up to 35 faces may be detected automatically, and nine detection frames may be displayed at one time. Face Detection assures razor sharp concentrate and natural, correct contact of the chosen subjects.
Okay, let me also talk about many cons. 1st, like one of the other reviewer said, the software coming with it sucks! It can only edit the original format from the camcorder and output to same format instead of other more liked formats. Thanks god the newest windows media player support the video files directly from the camcorder. You may be able to just use the usb cable or pop the sd memory card into a card reader and copy all the .Mts file into your computer and rename them into .M2ts, then by double clicking it windows media player opens it now. But, windows movie maker can not handle them, and you may be able to upload .M2ts file to youtube.Com but the sound of the video will be cut off after a couple of seconds. If you want to edit your videos and share your videos, most likely you need purchase a converting software like total video converter
One thing I forgot to talk about, Its twin brother canon HF20 has exactly all the same configuration as HF200 except with 32GB interal memory. But HF20 is nearly 200 bucks costly than HF200. Now the SD memory card is so cheap. I propose you to purchase HF200 with a 16GB or 32GB SD card. Just do not forget to use class four or up SD card.
To summarize, in general it is the best entry level HD camcorder. With the price drop alert subscription from pricetrace.Com, I got it from for only $560.5. It’s worth every penny.
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May 1, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Usually has a limited availability, and when i found it, wasnt exactly the cheapest
May 2, 2009 at 9:51 pm
How long is the warranty?
May 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Circuit city had the best price before, buy it there
May 4, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Where can i find a coupon for canon vixia hf200 valid in Seattle
May 5, 2009 at 0:56 pm
Review pretty much sums it up, great deal
May 6, 2009 at 2:21 pm
It’s one of the better camcorders out there. Good Pricing.
May 7, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Has been reviewed more on Circuit city site, check it there
May 8, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Those are mostly specs, but is there a review?
May 9, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Compare canon vixia prices here or on ebay, is my best guess
May 10, 2009 at 10:46 pm
None of the stores in Las Vegas had it in stock so i had to buy it from ebay
May 11, 2009 at 9:53 pm
i buy it at Frye Electronics store that had a lowest price, but usually online deals are better
May 12, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet
May 13, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I saw Ebay has it for sale
May 14, 2009 at 8:25 pm
So far the best offer for canon vixia can usually be found at an online dealer
May 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm
price of canon vixia is a great deal for camcorders
May 16, 2009 at 0:23 pm
Looked for coupon sites
May 17, 2009 at 11:55 pm
You break you buy
May 18, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Closeout prices aren’t a better deal so no point in waiting, buy it now.
May 19, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I did try Costco, no deals worth mentioning
May 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Couldnt find any canon vixia hf200 deals in Los Angeles