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from StateCollege, PA on 2/3/2010
Comments about Canon Canon VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom, 300x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Color LCD Display:
the only thing i was wondering was that there is no plastic screen protect film came with it... But it's not a big deal.
from Detroit on 1/10/2010
Comments about Canon Canon VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom, 300x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Color LCD Display:
Quality of the picture is excellent, easy to operate. overall I am impressed with the product.
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from Jamaica, NY on 7/22/2009
Comments about Canon Canon VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom, 300x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Color LCD Display:
The Vixia HF200 is a great little HD camcorder. I bought it for simple event recording. I initially had the standard-def Canon FS200, but figured I'd upgrade to an HD cam without having to pay too much more. I would've preferred the Canon HFS100 instead for the higher pixel count, but I honestly couldn't justify paying an extra $300 dollars for what I need it for.
Some pros over the FS200:
- HD footage (better than standard-definition)
- External battery compartment, which allows you to purchase a battery with more juice (battery on FS200 is stored inside the camcorder)
Some cons (in general):
- Canon's "Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe" means you have to buy a shoe adapter if you want to use your existing standard size mount (e.g. external mic or light). However, external mics and lights are available for Canon's mini shoe.
- Footage records to .MTS format, which requires an extra step to convert so that your video editor can read it. I really wish Canon would have chosen either .avi or .mpeg.
- No focus ring (this is a consumer camera, so I'm stating this as a general con and not a complaint).
All in all, this is a great buy for the money, as long as you aren't planning on shooting a full-length movie. The comfort of recording to SD cards means the end of the "tape-switch scramble" when filming 1-hour+ long events on just 1 camera. Just pop in a 16GB card (approx. $30 these days) and you're set.
[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Minneapolis, MN on 6/11/2009
Comments about Canon Canon VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom, 300x Digital Zoom, 2.7" Color LCD Display:
Great all around!