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2013-09-30T21:00:00
I was looking for a mid priced camcorder with good low light capabilitiy and after reading dozens of reviews decided to go with the canon vixia hf m500. I have been extremely pleased with the performance of this camera and I would highly recommend it for anyone shopping for a mid priced camcorder.This camcorder was my second purchase from Adorama and I have been very satisfied with all aspects of my purchases from them.Check the reviews out for yourself and I believe you will find this camcorder to be worthy of your consideration.
another b.
2013-04-29T21:00:00
Super impressed with the clarity of this camcorder. Great price. Easy to use.
Stevekonbass
2013-04-29T21:00:00
Clarity and definition fantastic. Great price. Once again Canon has made a great product and pleased this customer. See a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FnJGNGej80
Stevekonbass
2013-03-30T21:00:00
So far we love this camcorder. Very easy to use, great hd videos, great low level lighting. Captures fine detail. Good battery life for home videos.
Mr I.
2013-03-19T21:00:00
This is a good camcorder, loaded of good features, but unfortunately for a camcorder of such level, it's a shame not coming with an onboard memory.
EVANDER
2013-03-18T21:00:00
Used to record church events. Great lens and great HD picture quality. Limited zoom, but still good. HDMI output is great as is the onboard preview. Touch screen is much better than prior versions.
Derrick S.
2013-03-18T21:00:00
I have used this camcorder to record rugby matches, and I was so impressed that I bought one for myself,for video while I work as a nature photographer with a large format still camera. I'm impressed by the image quality, and I've only used it in the MP4 range--we need to down-load it for use by referee coaches. I'm sure I'm going to enjoy using my own Vixia for nature videos in HD.
Natureboy
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High Definition
NTSC
AVCHD/MPEG-4
1/3-inch HD CMOS PRO, RGB Primary Color Filter
Approx. 2.37 Megapixels
Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Recording times are based on one 64 GB SDXC Memory Card (not supplied).
LP (5Mbps): 24 hours 30 minutes
SP (7Mbps): 19 hours 10 minutes
XP+ (12Mbps): 11 hours 30 minutes
FXP (17Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 8 hours 20 minutes
MXP (24Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 5 hours 55 minutes
MP4: 4Mbps: 33 hours 55 minutes
9Mbps: 15 hours 25 minutes
10 Optical/200x Digital
6.1-61mm
35mm Film Equivalent:
Optical Zoom: 43.4-436mm (in both movies and photos)
Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0
TTL (Through The Lens) + Instant AF
Yes
Auto, Manual, Cinema Mode
Movie: 1/2000 sec.
Still Image: 1/500 sec.
When tele macro is in effect: 10 mm to infinity (wide end), 1 m to infinity (intermediate zooming range), 40 cm to infinity (tele end) When tele macro is not in effect: 10 mm to infinity (wide end), 1 m to infinity (entire zooming range)
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent
NTSC: 1.2 lx, 0.1 lx in Low Light Mode (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)
Optical System (Lens-shift system): Intelligent IS in Auto 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
43mm P0.75
3.0-inch Widescreen Color Touch Panel LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)
1 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported
Component (output), Composite (output)
AVCHD: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Mini Advanced Accessory shoe
Mini connector, CEC, x.v. Color supported
3.5 mm dia. stereo mini-jack
3.5 mm dia. 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
23deg. to 113deg. F, 60% relative humidity
32deg. to 104deg. F, 85% relative humidity (performance)
2.7 x 2.5 x 4.8 in / 68 x 64 x 121 mm (Not including the grip belt)
Approx. 10.9 oz. / 310g (Not including grip belt)
Approx. 12.9 oz. / 365g (Including BP-718, memory card and grip belt)
I believe you will find this camcorder to be worthy of your consideration.
By another b.
I was looking for a mid priced camcorder with good low light capabilitiy and after reading dozens of reviews decided to go with the canon vixia hf m500. I have been extremely pleased with the performance of this camera and I would highly recommend it for anyone shopping for a mid priced camcorder.This camcorder was my second purchase from Adorama and I have been very satisfied with all aspects of my purchases from them.Check the reviews out for yourself and I believe you will find this camcor...
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Awesome product!
By Mr I.
So far we love this camcorder. Very easy to use, great hd videos, great low level lighting. Captures fine detail. Good battery life for home videos.
Small and light with a sleek new design, the Canon VIXIA HF M500 camcorder's image quality is unsurpassed, thanks to the camcorder's newly designed, professional-level Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor. The high-sensitivity sensor provides outstanding resolution, better low-light performance and beautiful, natural detail in both shadow and highlight areas.
Intelligent IS and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization designed for the Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens make every scene clear and steady and new built-in features make it easy to give your videos added creativity. Operation is fun and simple with a Flat Touch Panel LCD you'll control with your fingertips. This camcorder has the flexibility you crave: enjoy the convenience of recording video in either AVCHD or MP4 format or to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.