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Canon VIXIA HG10
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User Score (47)8.9
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Expert Score (23)8.0
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Design (4)9.6
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Value for money (5)9.7
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Features (4)9.2
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Ease of use (4)9.2
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The Canon HG10 gives its user the power of full high-definition video recording with its Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) format. This format uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video codec that allows more video recording time with less storage.
Other Features
The HG10 is equipped with other advanced technologies that give high-quality results. It captures 1920x1080 high definition video with its CMOS sensor that is designed and manufactured by Canon. Canon’s CMOS has high resolution and advanced color reproduction, and noise reduction technology allowing HG10 to produce brilliant results. Another feature is Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II, designed specifically to high-definition optical image quality both for still images and video recording. DIGIC DV II also improves color reproduction; continuous shooting of digital photographs, and helps lower power consumption for longer battery life. Another exclusive Canon innovation is its SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization System. It combines gyro-and image-sensor to give image stabilization through wider camera range and produce steady shots even when shooting at long focal length.
Manufacturer's Specs
Digital Video
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Power ConsumptionApprox. 3.6W-4.9W
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Image Sensor1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
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Total PixelsApprox. 2.96 Megapixels
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Effective PixelsMovies (HDD): Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080); Still Images (Card): 4:3 mode: Approx 2.76 Megapixels (1920 x 1440); 16:9 mode: 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) Still Recording Pixels: Approximately 3.1 Megapixels (2048 x 1536)
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Maximum recording timeXP+: 5 hours 30 minutes XP: 9 hours 30 minutes SP: 11 hours 30 minutes LP: 15 hours.
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LensZoom Ratio 10x Optical/200x Digital Focal Length 6.1-61mm Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm (HDD) Filter Size 43 mm
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Focusing SystemInstant AF, through the lens Manual focusing possible Manual Focus Assist Functions Magnifying, Peaking
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Manual ExposureYes
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Programmed AEAuto, Program, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
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Supported Playback Modes1080/60i, 1080/24F
The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. C…
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Canon HG10
Reviewer: Picture correct13 May 2008The Canon HG10 HD is a AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder with a Canon 10x HD Video lens. It features the Canon Full HD CMOS image sensor, Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus. The HG10 has 40 GB of internal hard disk drive space and can capture 3.1 megapixel photos to a miniSD card. Read more
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Reviewer: Camcorder Info09 August 2007
So what, in the end, did we think about Canon’s first HDD camcorder and their first AVCHD camcorder in our labs? Simply put, we are very impressed. Canon has taken the camcorder industry and made it theirs this year. It doesn’t try to compete with Sony on volume, which is a wise move. In its own words, Canon is quite conservative. It watches and waits to see what people want, then put all its technology into just a few models. The HV20 was absolutely the best HDV camc... Read more
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best value buy
Reviewer: review.buyzillion.com2 weeks ago- Overall 10
the camera is a good camera, i have a one year old dell dual core one point eight processor and the computer has a hard time playing the hd format in the software that came with it, that is the only downer so far, i can't really enjoy the viewing and editing process. other than that the canon name brand holds true to its value, the night recording however isn't great. infact, i recently watched the movie cloverfield, and i was laughing to myself thinking how the whole... Read more
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Worth the price
Reviewer: Keith, Newegg16 July 2008- Overall 10
You don't have to spent a lot of $$$ to be able to play/convert M2TS file formatted video. You can download the M2TS codec for free, just google 'm2ts codec' and look for fddshow or similar. I use Vista Ultimate - once I had the m2ts codec installed, I was able to use windows movie maker that was already included with Vista and converted the .m2ts video file to .wmv (option to .avi as well). Too easy. Read more
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Bad Choice if You Want to Make Movies
Reviewer: PoFolksPapers, Walmart05 June 2008- Overall 2
I purchased this camcorder about 6 months ago and was very excited about the HD feature. It takes beautiful videos, however, there is NO SOFTWARE anywhere on the planet Earth that supports the Canon HG10 AVCHD .2mts files. Therefore, you cannot (especially a novice) capture, edit, nor output video. This piece of junk, as far as I'm concerned, requires too much at this point to operate; a program to convert the format from .2mts to .wmv (or an easier to read format), a... Read more
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Another Impression Of HG 10
Reviewer: mad4mac, Epinions06 January 2008- Overall 8
As a new HG10 user agree in total with the review by f8ster. Very accurate. I am a Mac Power PC user (Mac Intel users can read .mts format) and was initially frustrated till I found Voltaic - http://mac1080hd.com/ which allows a conversion of the .mts files to Quicktime. Only downside is the files at almost four times larger than the .mts. Results are good though and editing easy in the regular Mac formats. Have tested a demo version of Sony Vegas on my PC and it mayb... Read more
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Canon HG10 High Definition Camcorder
Reviewer: store.apple.com04 November 2007The Canon HG10 AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive Camcorder delivers high-definition technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk. Read more
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Trying to get the best of both worlds
=== I second the Canon HG10 choice. I bought one and it's really a wonderful Camcoder.
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HG10 Standard Definition
I see that Canon HG10 only records in HD. But if I connect the camcorder to a SD television, can I see the video?
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Vegas 8 and Canon HG10?
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A Question?
Your choice of the Canon HG10 proves to be a good choice. Did you say that you used a plug in microphone rather than the built-in mic? The sound is excellent too.
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Sony KDS-50A3000 and Canon HG10 will it work?
have a Canon HG10 and I want to enjoy the video I take on a HDTV. I am interested in purchasing a Sony KDS-50A3000. According to the CNET review it fails for 1080i film resolution. Will my Canon HG10 work with this TV. What is a potential problem for having 1080i film resol...
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