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Canon HF100 High Definition Camcorder - 12x Optical Zoom with 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: CE
Buy New: £469.99
New (10) from £469.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 741
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 12
Display Size: 2.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 7.2 x 6.4
MPN: 2709B006AA
Model: 2709B006AA
EAN: 8714574516196
ASIN: B0012B4XFO
Release Date: January 7, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/3.2" CMOS sensor 3.31 megapixels including 2.07 effective in video mode and 2.76 effective in photo mode RGB filter / Media - Recording to SD and SDHC card / Viewfinder - No / LCD Screen - 2.7" bright multi-angle LCD colour screen 211,000 pixels / Sensitivity (lux) - 0.2 and night mode / Optical Zoom - 12x / Digital Zoom - 200x / 40x / Image Stabiliser - Optical image stabiliser with large frequency range / Focus - Focusing distance: 10 m | | • | Photo Mode: Photo Mode - Photo mode for memory cards with built-in flash Normal and high speed continuous recording mode Automatic exposure bracketing AF zone selection Histogram Photo release / Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) - No / Memory Card - SD/HCSD / Supplied Media - - / Sound - 2-channel Dolby Digital (2-channel AC-3) / Webcam Function/ mini films - No | | • | Connectivity: Audio Output - Headphones socket / Audio Input - Microphone socket / Video Output - AV output Component video output HDMI output / Video Input - No / DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / Computer Interface - USB 2.0 and PictBridge / Wireless Function - No / Compatible Platforms - PC and Mac / Supplied Software - PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE | | • | Misc: Possible power supply - BP-809 lithium battery, BP-819 long-life battery / Accessories included - BP-809 lithium battery, charger / Weight (in grams) - 380 / Dimensions - 73 x 64 x 129 mm / Other Functions - Focal length: 4.8 ? 57.6 mm 35 mm equivalent in video mode: 42.9 ? 514.8 mm 35 mm equivalent in photo mode: 39.3 ? 471.6 mm Aperture: f/1.8 to f/3 Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 sec Slow shutter speed: 1/2 sec Self-timer: 2 or 10 seconds DIGIC DV II image processor Daylight corr |
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Product Description
Creative filmmakers who want maximum mobility and the chance to shoot 1080p Full HD footage in challenging new environments are going to love the HF100 from Canon! Underneath this camcorder?s stylish design, you?ll find a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon?s acclaimed HD Camera System, as well as a host of other exclusive technologies, such as a powerful DIGIC DV II processor and a 12x optical zoom, which provide the best possible performance and image quality. The HF100 offers the convenience of shooting straight to a memory card, extending its storage capabilities further, and it?s able to capture images of spectacular quality because it automatically selects the best brightness and exposure settings. The HF100 is equipped with a wide range optical image stabiliser and a hybrid autofocus system for maximum precision and speed, compensating for blur and camera shake and ensuring results are never anything less than perfect. The HF100 also has a full set of connectors and a number of accessories, including a built-in video lamp, a special photo mode with flash and an accessories hot shoe for adding extras. Thanks to its headphones socket, microphone input and HDMI connection, you?ll be able to try your hand at producing a film short, while its comprehensive software package, with programs like PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE, means you can organise, watch and edit videos. With the Canon HF100, you can even convert your films into other formats and admire your creations on an HD TV!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Absolutely astounded October 21, 2008
I had read the reviews, and decided that I needed a new camcorder as my 3CCD Sony is in storage, as is my old canon, and a spare Samsung. I have to say I was stunned by its compact size. But can it perform like a proper, big fat heavy camcorder? Oh my word it can! I have just seen the pictures on a standard 22" TV through a non-HD cable. It's fantastic. I just cannot imagine how good it will look on a proper HD television. I am just amazed as to how something this small can outperform everything before it. I am also amazed at the quality of the still frames. These are definitely acceptable for snapshots, or web based images. I am just delighted with the camcorder. I only have one small problem - I think that you need enormous computer power if you choose to edit the footage - I have a 1.8 Ghz CPU with 3 Gb RAM, but this doesn't seem anywhere near powerful enough.
 Caution (for film editing) September 23, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this for a film-making project (I work with teenagers). I read plenty of reviews and this seemed top of the line technology.
It's a great camera, looks and feels good.
However I have encountered a very big obstacle - I can't download any footage to my PC or laptops! The software the comes with this camcorder (Pixela) is buggy and no good for editing film. I have used Windows Movie Maker and Premier Elements before and got on fine with them. But as this camcorder stores files as AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) they are completely different to Mpegs or Mpeg2's. There is no software currently on the market to run and edit AVCHD into movies. Pinnacle claims to, but as a review of that product says - no, it doesn't!
All the shining reviews of this product are of people who burn the files directly to disc or use simple TV playback. So if you want a camera to shoot movies and edit them - wait for the software first!
Canon HF 100 High Def Camcorder September 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Canon HF 100 Camcorder.
Overview......
I have just bought this camcorder and find it excellent - good high definition video and 3 Meg Pix still camera. - Well built, good features - Highly Recommended.
Pros ..........
* Good Price, SDHC cards only (I bought a 16 Gig card SDHC Class 6 - loads cheaper than Sony flash memory),
* No recording moving parts (hard drive / tapes (less to go wrong)),
* Small size but fits palm of hand comfortably.
* Easy set up button works well, 37mm std lens screw to fit filters / lenses etc.,
* Still flash and video LED for low lighting.
Cons ..........
* Steady shot could be a bit better, low light is just about OK except for quite dark subjects - use built in LED and Flash - but this is not an expensive camera,
* Sound requires some care setting up.
* Manual settings require some menu navigation but is generally OK.
* AVCHD files take time to convert - same for all HD cameras. - not like old firewire / tape videos.
Advice .........
* Buy a proper wide angle lens 0.5 to get more into a scene - not a 0.45 lens which requires panning back to remove black outer ring making it pointless over the original lens.
* Third party batteries are cheap (25 for two 1400mah + home & car charger. They work fine but have no timed display on camera (just make sure they are fully charged).
* Mac users (even G5 machines) can connect via USB2, convert files using Toast Titanium (don't use 16:9 resolution - results in jumpy footage for fast movie scenes), to any required resolution (DVD quality or High Definition if your ready for blue ray and have the hard ware). Edit using imovie (I used v 6) and iDVD to add the titles.
* The camera is compact so a 0.5 wide angle lens casts a shadow from the flash and inbuilt video light onto the subject - so for the small time you need extra lighting either provide by some other means or don't use the lens.
* Consider a shotgun microphone for distant subject in noisy environment.
Another SD card plus is.... September 8, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
..if you drop your camera from a great height, accidently of course, your precious film moments can still be retrieved from the card.I'm talking from experience. I've just returned from holiday after dropping my Panasonic SD9 from the top of an amusement ride.I felt sick!! The camera was totally trashed but the card was intact and works fine. It was in America and only 6 days had passed so I bought a Canon HF100 as a replacement.I was after another SD9 as the additional charger and battery would have been useful but it was'nt available without travelling miles. The Canon does have a better build finish,even the battery is streamlined with the back of the camera.I have noticed the battery life to be shorter than the SD9 and the zoom slider is rather flimsy but overall its a quality product.Now just hope the insurance pays up for my stupid mistake.
Canon HF100 HD camcorder - excellent August 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I spent a long time researching which HD camcorder to buy. I looked at ones that record to hard disk but these have a major disadvantage in that you can not use them at high altitude / low pressure because the hard disc will fail. Not great if you want to film on a skiing holiday.
I therefore choose the SD card format (SDHC). These cards are cheap now, 8gb costing 15 to 20 and giving an hours recording on the highest / best quality setting (HF100).
I looked at professional / technical reviews and found Canons in general were rated over say Sony or Panasonic and HF100 had a great review. And yes I am very pleased.
Small, light weight, easy to use. Excellent picture quality. Make sure you buy a HDMI cable, mini one end, full size the other to plug into your HD tv. I found a cable for 10 and it does the job.
Still pictures are very good, and at 3mp and includes a fairly decent flash. Stills captured from film are also very good (wide screen only). The built in video light is very useful and a nice touch.
Haven't tried the software yet, but it says you will need a very powerful PC for editing. My 18mth old desk ain't up to the job so the manual says.
You will need a spare battery. The manual warns against buying non Canon ones as they won't charge on the Camcorder (you have to buy another charger I think) and the genuine ones are supposed to show minute by minute charge left. I went for a genuine additional battery. good but more expensive obviously.
So overall, highly recommended. Canon are doing 50 cash back as well. I looked at the HF10 model with built in 16gb memory, but two 8gb cards are a max of 40, paying another 150 for the HF10 over the HF100 didn't seem worthwhile.
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