Canon VIXIA HF R50 1080p Full HD Camcorder, 3.28MP, 8GB Internal Flash, 57x Advanced/32x Optical Zoom, 3.0" Capacitive Touch Panel, USB, Smart AUTO

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LUIS T : Is this Made in China,If not,from where? Thanks.RENE M : Yes the one I received was made in China. It is a nice little camera regardless. Too bad I bought it when there was no instant rebate on it though.
Shopper : does the camera have an external microphone input?ANDREW R : From the tech specs: "Microphone Terminal = 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack"
darrel a : how many hours of memory for this camera?ANDREW R : Memory for this camera is rated by size in gigabytes, not time. This particular model is equipped with 8GB internal memory.

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2019-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

This is the best camera ever

I got this camera I so happy that I got it it has good quality and can shot at 1080p 60fps and the only thing I don't like about is the mic I would get a better mic if I was you

Christopher574

2018-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal Clear

This camera gives very clear pictures and videos. I’m in love with This camera!!

Jdjfnfbbdndnf

2016-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Durability, quality video and user friendly

Bought 10 of these for my high school video class. 3 years later, 8 still going strong. These are used daily by 160 students. Very durable.

c g.

2016-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible features in a small durable package

I have had this gem for a little over half a year and can't think of any thing negative to say about it other than that it sometimes has issues with inexpensive mini SD carriers. Having researched extensively I can assure you that you will not find another model by any manufacturer with this many features for this investment. I have found it to be quite durable as I use it extensively to video my son's high school band playing at athletic events. Mounted to a solid tripod it will produce results competitive with others many times the price.

Liberty M.

2016-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Troubles

I've had HF R50 for about a year. Haven't used it all that much, but when I did it was not all that great, vary hard to see screen in direct sun light and controls are not easy to use. Now it will not play back, tried every thing in controls. No use. This is a BAD choice in cameras. My last canon video camera lasted over 10 years. Now this is my last Canon camera...

Bat

2016-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceeded Expectations

Surpassed expectations. Compact, lightweight, extremely easy to use, playback video quality better than any of my previous cameras. Cool feature is the ability to quickly transfer internal video to an SD card....which we hand off to coaches for game reviews.

Mikhail

2015-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Disappointed

This camera is not user friendly when uploading videos. It comes with no instruction manual, must go online to get. Salesman that sold it to me said just plug into computer and it's all automatic.

Ellie

2015-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Loaded with features

I was having problems with camera motor noise when recording with the camera's built in mics. I called Canon tech support and learned that if I used an external mic, the noise would go away. The key is that the external mic has to HAVE ITS OWN POWER SOURCE (i.e battery. I bought the Polson PLM-10 mic and it made the improvement in my sound quality. I'm right handed and I found the left handed LCD panel was a little awkward to navigate. That's a small adjustment for me to make. The WiFi control is a nice feature to have. There is a few second delay when using the Pixlea Camera control with my iPad, but its minor.

17 W.

2015-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Hello, This is a great Camera, do not think that just because people give it a bad review that it is a bad camera. I have read the bad reviews on this camera and 100% of the time the bad reviews are due to the user being lazy and not wanting to learn how to use the device. When i first started using the camera i had issues too until i read the directions. Great camera, good features and great quality. I would recommend this camera.

Jkey

2014-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Cannot transfer videos

Have owned Canon VIXIA HF R50 for two weeks. Each time I record a video and attempt to transfer it to PC, it fails. I am following instructions. My only solution is to attempt to return this camcorder because my purpose is to record and replay on computer. Otherwise camcorder is useless to me.

VPR

2014-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works For Me

I cannot speak to the Wi-Fi features as I had no interest in using them. Computer connectivity is not an issue since I added a SD card for storage and just remove that for uploading files to my PC. That all said, the images are bright and crisp. I shot over 70 minutes worth of video and then watched them on the camera. After all that the battery still said it had over 20 minutes of usage left. The setup and menus are fairly easy to navigate. I have never owned such a device and I was shooting good looking videos in short order. From my research all such devices suffer the same problem: windy conditions make the audio recording poor at times if you are standing more than about 6 feet away. Mine was on a tripod recording me in front of it and when the wind gusted, the recorded sound suffered. I have since bought a clip on microphone with a 20 foot cord and that problem is solved. When recording while holding, the camera's microphone worked well no matter how much wind was blowing. It all comes down to what you plan to use it for. ;-) No matter what, the image quality is great and that was the main purpose of my purchase. It is light in weight and at first I thought is might be broken out of the box since there was a rattling coming from inside. It might be the coming from the lens cover's two plastic pieces - it is hard to tell. In any case, the camera works flawlessly. As it says in the title, this camera works for me.

None

2014-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

good company, bad camera

Networking features are not useful. Ergonomics are not good.

Russ

2014-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Can't connect

I bought this camera specifically for the ability to connect when I am not home and to use my Android phone to control the camera. Problem is, after DAYS of trying, the APP still can't recognize the camera. I've followed the directions 100% and it still isn't working. I am going to return the camera if these features can't be used the way they were designed.

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Canon HF R50 Specifications

  • Standard Definition or High Definition

    High Definition

  • Television System

    NTSC

  • Video Recording system

    AVCHD/MPEG-4

  • Image Sensor

    1/4.85-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 3.28 Megapixels

  • Effective Pixels

    Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
    Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)

  • Maximum recording Time: AVCHD

    8 GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD:
    LP (1440 x 1080) 3 hours 00 minutes
    FXP (1920 x 1080) 1 hours 00 minutes
    MXP (1920 x 1080) 40 minutes
    NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080) 35 minutes

  • Maximum recording Time: MP4

    8 GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4:
    4Mbps (1280 x 720): 4 hrs. 20 min.
    17Mbps (1920 x 1080): 1 hr. 00 min.
    24Mbps (1920 x 1080): 40 min.
    35Mbps (1920 x 1080): 30 min.

  • Lens: Zoom Ratio

    57x Advanced / 32x Optical / 1140x Digital

  • Lens: Focal Length

    2.8-89.6mm
    Optical Zoom: 38.5-1232mm / Advanced Zoom Off: 38.5-1232mm / Advanced Zoom On: 32.5-1853mm

  • Lens: Zoom Speed

    Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds; Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5

  • Focusing System

    TTL (through The lens)

  • Manual Exposure

    Available

  • Programmed AE

    Smart Auto, Manual Mode, Cinema Mode, Baby Mode

  • Max Shutter Speed

    Movie: 1/2000 sec.
    Still Image: 1/500 sec.

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    Auto mode: 10mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end
    All other modes: 10mm (WIDE end), 1m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens). However, approx. 50cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end)

  • White Balance

    Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual

  • Frame Rate

    NTSC:
    AVCHD: 60i/PF30/60P
    MP4: 24P/30P/60P

  • Minimum Illumination

    NTSC: 5 lux
    Low Light mode: 0.4 lux

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical System (Lens-shift system) + electronic stabilization
    Intelligent IS in Auto/Baby mode:
    Dynamic IS (default)
    Powered IS
    Macro IS
    Tripod Mode
    IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in Manual/Cinema Mode:
    Standard IS
    IS Off

  • Filter Diameter

    Not Supported

  • Viewfinder

    Not Available

  • LCD Screen

    3.0" Capacitive Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)

  • Recording Media

    Built-in 8 GB memory and 1 additional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot

  • USB Terminal

    mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported

  • Video Terminal

    Composite (output)

  • Audio

    AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
    MP4 Satisfied: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
    Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz

  • Accessory Shoe

    Not Available

  • Supplied Video Editing Software

    Not Available

  • HDMI Terminal

    Available; Mini connector (output only)

  • Microphone Terminal

    3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack

  • AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal

    3.5mm diameter 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)

  • Operating Temperature range

    23deg. to 113deg.F (-5deg. to 45deg.C); 60% relative humidity / 32deg. to 104deg.F (0deg. to 40deg.C); 85% relative humidity (performance)

  • Dimensions

    2.1 x 2.2 x 4.6" / 53 x 55 x 116mm (Not including grip belt)

  • Weight

    Approx. 8.3oz / 235.3g (Body, not including grip belt)
    Approx. 10.1oz /286.3g (Including Battery BP-718, memory card and grip belt)

  • UPC Code

    013803239027

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About Canon HF R50

FEATURED REVIEWS

Durability, quality video and user friendly

By c g.

Bought 10 of these for my high school video class. 3 years later, 8 still going strong. These are used daily by 160 students. Very durable.

Great Camera

By Jkey

Hello, This is a great Camera, do not think that just because people give it a bad review that it is a bad camera. I have read the bad reviews on this camera and 100% of the time the bad reviews are due to the user being lazy and not wanting to learn how to use the device. When i first started using the camera i had issues too until i read the directions. Great camera, good features and great quality. I would recommend this camera.

With built-in Wi-Fi and amazing image quality, the compact Canon VIXIA HF R50 makes it easy to connect to friends, family and the world by sharing vivid Full HD video of special occasions and everyday fun. The camcorder's huge 57x Advanced Zoom gets you the shot you want from virtually anywhere without interrupting the scene and with the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer video is clear and steady, even at the long end of the zoom and when you shoot while walking.

Stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video from the 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor preserves your memories with lifelike detail and natural color. You can capture up to 3 hours of video on the 8GB internal flash drive, or record directly to a convenient SD memory card for even more storage capacity.

Built-in Wi-Fi is now easier than ever to use: share recorded video or live stream on your Android or iOS device and even control the camcorder remotely with the new CameraAccess plus app. And now with the optional new Camera Pan Table you can remotely monitor a wide 200deg. area on your device via Wi-Fi, whether you're in another room or on the road. Moving subjects are captured with smooth, blur-free precision thanks to 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps). Dual Recording lets you record in both formats simultaneously and built-in downconversion creates easy-to-share MP4 files for the web.

An improved Baby Mode gives parents easy, organized ways to capture the daily growth and development of up to three children. Just pick up and shoot: the mode automatically ensures the best quality for the given shooting situation. With an intuitive interface and 3.0" capacitive touch panel LCD, operating the VIXIA HF R50 camcorder is a snap and with a high capacity battery pack, you won't miss an important moment.

Canon HF R50 Features

  • You won't miss any of the action when shooting video with the VIXIA HF R50 camcorder and its impressive 57x Advanced Zoom range. Long-range shooting allows you to create videos with dynamic variety and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting
  • Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady
  • The VIXIA HF R50 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor to capture your memories in true 1920 x 1080 resolution. HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light
  • Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light. On-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame
  • The VIXIA HF R50 incorporates the latest and most advanced Canon HD Image Processor, the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, for exceptional imaging performance. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures more light, for brighter, noise-free images even in dark scenes
  • The camcorder's internal 8GB Flash Drive holds up to 3 hours of crisp, high-definition video safely and securely. With no moving parts, flash memory technology is perfectly able to withstand camcorder jolts or drops
  • 1080/60p recording captures twice the amount of information as 60i and with images captured at a rate of 60 frames per second, diagonal noise is eliminated so even fast moving subjects show up crisply with motion and patterns clearly recorded
  • Built-in Wi-Fi technology on the VIXIA HF R50 lets you share your HD video with friends and family anytime, anywhere. Connect with compatible home networks, wireless hotspots and iOS mobile devices using the free Canon Movie Uploader app
  • Stream video from your camcorder wherever you are - at home, at the office or away on vacation - with the improved Live Streaming on the VIXIA HF R50 camcorder
  • With the new CameraAccess plus app, you can use your smartphone or tablet to monitor babies and pets, capture wildlife videos remotely without disturbing the scene, create perfect self-videos and lots more, anywhere you're wirelessly connected
  • Compatible with an exciting new optional accessory that you can control with your mobile device - Camera Pan Table CT-V1. With your Wi-Fi enabled camcorder mounted on the Camera Pan Table CT-V1, you can remotely monitor a viewing range of approximately 200 degrees with your smart device
  • Dual Recording and built-in transcoding ensure that no matter how you decide to use the video you've recorded, you'll have the right format available
  • Using the power of the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, the VIXIA HF R50 camcorder can simultaneously record video to internal memory in AVCHD format and to an SD card in MP4 format
  • The VIXIA HF R50 features a 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD screen, making shooting and other operations easy. Simply open the panel and the power is on. The display is clear and vivid and just as with your smartphone or tablet, a gentle touch activates intuitive functions
  • Easy-to-use user interface makes your shooting experience simpler and more fun. The Home button is on the menu screen and provides quick access to all functions. Clear explanations for key settings pop up when selecting shooting modes and recording formats
  • When you're shooting in Baby Mode, the camcorder's Pre-Record (Pre REC) function is always on. This places the camcorder in a stand-by "pre-roll" mode, where it continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button
  • The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot for long periods, but features intelligent technology that accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute, for extra insurance that you'll never miss an important shooting opportunity
  • Audio Scene Select offers five modes that automatically optimize settings based on the recording situation, making it easy to record realistic, immersive audio in a range of situations
  • Smart AUTO lets you capture clear, bright, well-focused video while the camcorder takes care of all the details. The system recognizes 38 shooting situations based on numerous factors, then automatically chooses the optimal settings for the situation
  • The VIXIA HF R50 allows you to create cinematic looks with the use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of seven varied built-in adjustable filters, which give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image's quality
  • Video Snapshot on the VIXIA HF R50 allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie and playback can be controlled from that source
  • The VIXIA HF R50 camcorder's sophisticated shooting mode options offer superior creativity and functionality. 24p Cinema Mode gives your video a film-like feel, making it look as if it were shot at the same frame rate as movie film, with a frame capture rate of 24p recorded at 60i

What's in the box:

  • Canon VIXIA HF R50 1080p Full HD Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-718
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-110
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
  • Mini-HDMI Cable HTC-100
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty