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Canon Vixia HFS100

Canon Vixia HFS100

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HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"good camera"
  • 1 out of 5
"Awful - looking to sell and move onto something else"
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Editors' Comments

Another entry in Canon's formidable VIXIA line, the HF S100 is an excellent camcorder with a range of unique features. A powerful, new 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image sensor and Canon's latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor allows you to take stunning HD video that stores directly to removable SDHC memory cards for easy sharing. Add to this a genuine... read more

Specifications

  • Canon 10x HD video lens
  • SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
  • 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording
  • 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
  • Built in 8.0 digital camera for stunning photos
  • HDMI port for easy HDTV connectivity
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Q: is this compatible with Mac OS X 2GB, and Imovie?
A: Here's a complete list of compatible camcorders: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014 . But the list is incomplete and is always being updated (but... read more
Q: what is the MSRP?
A: Curiously, Canon's press release is devoid of pricing information. But according to Amazon, it's coming in April 2009. So we... read more

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Open Questions for the HFS100

Q: How easy is it to bring the video you shoot with this camera int Final Cut Pro?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.46 out of 5

Average rating based on 52 total reviews: 4.46/5

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  • 5 out of 5
good camera (Christopher Acedillo - 7/1/09)

Pros:
-great quality especially outside
-very easy to control menus
-mac friendly (iMovie, Final Cut)
-very solid
-nice lens
-2 mics
-24mbps recordingread more

  • 1 out of 5
Awful - looking to sell and move onto something else (Cinca - 6/22/09)

This camera was expensive to begin with...but hey we don't mind spending the money if it's a great camera. As per other reviews, we thought... read more

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