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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
Editorial Review:
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!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Absolutely astounded 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.... more info
Caution (for film editing) 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... more info
Canon HF 100 High Def Camcorder 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... more info
Another SD card plus is.... ..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... more info
