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2015-09-17T21:00:00
Fortunately, I had the ability to see what this camcorder does prior to purchase. My friend is a professional news photographer and this is the product he uses. It's daytime quality is superior but lacks a little quality in low light situations. In low light conditions the highlighted areas appear to be blown out. However, this is something I would expect from a camcorder that is less expensive than other more professional Canon camcorders. The video stills are just as clear and vibrant as those taken with my Canon 7d camera. I do, however, wish it had a date time stamp. This would be very useful in my private investigations business. Overall, I am very happy with this product along with Adorama. Their website is easy to navigate and their delivery was extremely fast. I would recommend Adorama to anyone looking to purchase professional quality Photography equipment.
SHERRY K.
2014-07-17T21:00:00
This cam is very good for the money. The lens is very sharp, even compared with my 5d3 and L-lens. The 20x zoom is very long and useful and the rocker switch is smooth. Low light performance is outstanding, most likely because they didn't cram too many pixels. Image output when played on a large HD TV is very good. Size and form factor is excellent. Image stabilization is very good. Now the drawbacks, some of the menu items are hard to use for example, try switching to slow mow, well there are like 3 other factors that you have to know how to set first and they aren't obvious and you have to download the manual to figure it out. I would like to see more manual switches. There is way too much DOF, the only way to get significant background blur is to be super close and zoom in. Skin colors and WB both seem inaccurate, but not terrible. Sensor has a bad range between highlights and shadows and many images have bad, blown out backgrounds. Despite the listed cons, the pros easily outweigh them in my opinion. The form factor, long, sharp lens, with great image stabilization make this an excellent runs and gun or vacation type cam.
Craig
2014-05-26T21:00:00
The camera has drawbacks when utilizing it for private investigations and/or professional use. The camera does not have an embedded date. Therefore, you cannot remove the SD card and input it into your computer to be able to transfer the video with date timestamp. Which is a necessity in the law enforcement industry and/or private investigation industry. Also the causes extensive wear and tear on the camera itself by having to use it as a camera and VCR playback the video.
kendog
2013-09-02T21:00:00
Having been a Prosumer camcorder owner, I was amazed at how many similar features could be incorporated into such a small package. My other camcorder is a 3 chip model. Very little difference in quality of video. Small size is a plus many times when you don't want to appear "PROFESSIONAL".
AUDICE B.
2013-08-30T21:00:00
Great cam. That's the good part. Just got back from an adventure to Southeast Alaska,this is a temperate rain forest and although mostly good weather it was cloudy and misty a lot of the time. I did take some split nd filters as I planned on the cloud cover. The only bad thing was the fancy lens hood would not go on with the filters.I did have my Vixia 10 with me so I took the hood and lens cap from it. Now back in sunny Calif. the problem will be a polarizing filter won't fit. Great camera both Canon and I need to plan ahead.
GREGORY P.
2013-08-12T21:00:00
A versitle unit with good low light results.
PAUL D.
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High Definition
NTSC
AVCHD (complies with Ver. 2.0)/MPEG-4
1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro, RGB Primary Color Filter
Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Video: Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Photo: Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
5mbps: 12 hrs. 15 min./17mbps: 4 hrs. 10 min. / 24mbps: 2 hrs. 55 min./ 28mbps: 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min.
MP4, 32GB: 3Mbps: 22 hrs. 55 min. / 4Mbps: 17 hrs. 20 min. / 17Mbps: 4 hrs. 10 min. / 24Mbps: 2 hrs. 55 min./ 35Mbps: 2 hrs. 00 min.
20x Optical / 400x Digital
3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576 mm without Dynamic IS; 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)
Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
Hybrid AF (TTL-video detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF; Normal AF (TTL-video detection system); Face Priority AF; Face Only AF; Manual Focus
Available
Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Movie: 1/2000 sec.
20mm (wide end) /60cm (across the entire zooming range)
Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
AVCHD: 60i/PF30
MP4: 24P/30P
NTSC: AVCHD - 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P MP4 - 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P
Dynamic SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), Standard SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), and electronic stabilization
Following modes are available: Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
58mm
0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; approx. 100% field of view)
3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Composite (output)
AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital 2 Channel (AC3); 5.1 Channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)
Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
PIXELA Video Browser / Network Utility Disc Canon ImageBrowser EX Disc
Available; mini connector (output only)
3.5mm stereo mini jack
3.5mm 4-pole mini jack / 3.5mm stereo mini jack
23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C) 60% relative humidity
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)
(W x H x D) 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (not including lens hood) 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood)
Approx. 1.7 lb. / 765g (including grip belt) Approx. 2.0 lb. / 900g (including Battery BP-820, memory card (x1) and lens hood)
Canon added four new Vixia camcorders to its video lineup at the CES trade show, including three models with long-range 57x zoom lenses, two of which also feature Wi-Fi, and a tiny personal camcorder for action photography..
Prosumer Capability in much smaller pack
By AUDICE B.
Having been a Prosumer camcorder owner, I was amazed at how many similar features could be incorporated into such a small package. My other camcorder is a 3 chip model. Very little difference in quality of video. Small size is a plus many times when you don't want to appear "PROFESSIONAL".
Vixia hf g 30
By GREGORY P.
Great cam. That's the good part. Just got back from an adventure to Southeast Alaska,this is a temperate rain forest and although mostly good weather it was cloudy and misty a lot of the time. I did take some split nd filters as I planned on the cloud cover. The only bad thing was the fancy lens hood would not go on with the filters.I did have my Vixia 10 with me so I took the hood and lens cap from it. Now back in sunny Calif. the problem will be a polarizing filter won't fit. Great camera b...
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The flagship of Canon's VIXIA Series of consumer camcorders, the VIXIA HF G30 offers numerous professional-quality features, including a Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens and 8-Blade Circular Aperture for superb video quality and natural, beautiful background blur. And new Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization helps ensure your subjects are virtually blur-free. The HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor work in tandem to capture a large dynamic range and reduce noise. The new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor also enables recording in MP4 up to 35 Mbps and AVCHD up to 28 Mbps and even simultaneously with Dual Recording thanks to two high-capacity SDXC-compatible memory card slots. Slow- and Fast-Motion recording is available in MP4 format between 40% and 250% of the original speed.
Built-in Wi-Fi technology lets you share video files easily by sending them wirelessly to your PC or favorite social network using familiar internet browsers, smartphones or tablets. Remote control of key camcorder functions is also available via Wi-Fi functionality from a web browser. An optional accessory adds GPS location data to video files.
A 3.5-inch OLED Touch Panel Display helps ensure fast and easy camcorder control, while a tiltable electronic viewfinder and joystick streamline critical focus adjustment. Flexible image quality, control and display options make for intuitive, speedy and comfortable operation, no matter what your chosen shooting style.