Canon HG10 Questions

Answered Questions for the Canon HG10

Q: Need help finding the right camcorder!

A: Sen, I can understand your frustration with the DC100, or any DVD based camcorder for... read more

Q: i am looking for a camcorder to record my high school son's tennis matches. which camcorders would be good. i am looking at sony hdr s11 or canon hg

A: I like the HG10. Very highly ranked and since it uses the same AVCHD encoding... read more

Q: Recommendations for a new camcorder

A: Funny you should ask, I recently tested and reviewed the HF100 for DHQ. It should... read more

Q: is it really worth the added expense of an HD camcorder, or is reg ok?

A: Well, I meant HD. Don't know why I wrote analog. LOL. I think it is. read more

Q: Will the Canon HG10 do a good job recording my son's soccer games (high school)

A: Absolutely. particularly in SPORTS mode which will choose higher speed shutters to not only give... read more

Q: when I go to edit, are sound and image separate? for the canon HG10

A: In your editor, look for an option that will unlink the audio track from the... read more

Q: does HG10 have an anti-shake program?

A: Yes. Optical Image Stabilization, which stabilizes the lens itself, rather than adjust the CCD on... read more

Q: For the purpose of making snowboard videos, both 3rd and 1st person perspectives, which HD recorder is best?

A: Well here's the thing. Although HD yields some pretty stunning imagery, the low light capability... read more

Q: High Def HDD, which one to buy???

A: I think your best bet at this time in hard drive based HD cameras is... read more

Q: Canon HG10 vs. Canon HV20

A: I would definitely go with the HV20. There have been a lot of problems with... read more

Q: If I go overseas do I need to take a laptop to download, so I can continue to use the camcorder?

A: There's that. But you may be able to offload them on say ... your ipod. read more

Q: Canon Hard Drive Camcorder

A: Well the good news is that you're entering into it at just the right time. read more

Q: How does the HG10 compare to the HV20 with respect to editing on the Mac PowerBook Pro w/IntelDuo? ;) Lynn

A: Both will perform similarly with the Mac Book. The main diffference being that the HV20... read more

Q: does it have a microphone/headphone jack

A: Yes it does. From Amazon:Advanced accessory shoe terminal Shoot video like the professionals do, with... read more

Q: I *think* the hg10 is the camera for our family. But I have two questions: regarding hdd necessity and video editing software.

A: I understand what you mean about the quality issues of iMovie 08. The sad part... read more

Q: I am looking to get a HDd camcorder in Jan. '08 & I'm debating btw the JVC GZ-HD7 & Sony SR8. Must be compat w/ FCP on G4, great stable mvg imgs. Fdbk

A: I'm afraid that you will have to upgrade your mac a bit in order to... read more

Q: What's not to like about the Canon HG10?

A: If you click on the actual "D," you'll see that what contributes to it's low... read more

Q: Can the HG10 be used without the HD feature and on a Mac?

A: The MAC can handle it. And I believe there's an HD plugin either available as... read more

Q: I am looking for advice on buying a camcorder and computer system, to handle family video taping.

A: Well that was my recommendation, Chris. GET A MAC. Which Mac? Well, the simple answer... read more

Q: Are there any key accessories that I would be wise to buy up front if I can get them in a package?

A: Well, it doesn't hurt to have an extra battery. You just have to be sure... read more

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Open Questions for the Canon HG10

Q: Can I burn the video to the computer and not lose resolution and clarity? I do not have a mac rather a Dell

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Q: What does it mean that my Canon HG10's LCD screen shows in pink with verticle lines evenly spaced across?

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Q: Need help to decide on the camcorder to buy

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Q: Canon HG10 and Adobe Premier?

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Q: I want to to which handy camera with hard disk and external microphone option is available

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Q: Average Guy Needs Advice

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Q: hi i want to buy a hard drive camcorder with a budget of 700 - 750 USD . Can you please recommend one preferably 3ccd.

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Q: Can the HG10 be used as a helmet cam or have a helmet cam plugged into it?

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Q: I have a powerbook G4 and want to use it with a Canon HD10

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Q: How can I get this AVCHD format changed to upload to You Tube?

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Q: how much is the battery back up in canon HG10

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Q: I have a powerbook G 4 without the intel processor I am running final cut pro the latest version and it will no read the hd files any suggestions

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Q: havent upgraded TV to HD, will that affect viewing video from HD camera?

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Q: which is better the SR1 or the gz-hd3

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Q: Can an HD HDD camcorder burn the video to regular DVD at standard quality so I can use my older DVD player

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Q: I am considering the Canon hg10 or the Sony HDR-SR7, Primarily because of the higher resolution stills. Do you recommend one as better.

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Q: hard disk over dvd

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