Canon VIXIA HF S11 HD Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom – 2009 MODEL
- Dual Flash Memory: 64 GB internal flash drive & SDHC card slot
- Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
- Canon Exclusive: 1/2.6” 8.59 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
- Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Product Description
The VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder takes Cannon’s solid reputation for optical excellence, advanced image processing and technological innovation in high definition camcorders and brings it to the next level. The VIXIA HF S11 offers a large 64GB of internal memory, recording up to 24 hours, 30 minutes (LP mode), approximately 6 hours recording at the highest quality (MXP mode), and compatibility with removable SDHC cards. And the video and photos you record will be as brilliant as they can be – with the Canon Exclusive 8.59 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. What’s more, the VIXIA HF S11 allows you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bit rate in AVCHD format, fo… More >>
Canon VIXIA HF S11 HD Dual Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom – 2009 MODEL
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I’ve been in the market for a very good Camcorder and I am pretty serious about this one. However, the hinge needs to be a little stronger in my opinion since pushing the Wide/Tight Zoom feature may cause the camera itself to move when on a tripod. With this price a better battery and charger should be included. Also, I saw a remote function you can place on the tripod but very little is written as to how it works.
Rating: 1 / 5
So i can record 6 hours of hd with the built in 64 gigs. But wait……….the battery only last 93 minutes. That sucks and I would have bought the cheaper version. 93 minutes means I cant record 6 hours unless I buy more batteries which is stupid.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the first time I bought Conon Camcorder. I am a big fan of Canon camera. Over the years I have bought more than 10 canon cameras. After my SONY camcorder died, I decided to switch to Canon camcorder based on reviews.
I got this camcorder last October when it just come out. It costs me more than $1400. I have to say it is such a waste of money. I was so disappointed with the picture quality. It is just not clear. When you zoom it, everything is blurring. The pictures make me feel dizzy when I watch them on the computer or TV. I ordered it online without testing it because I trusted the reviews. It was a big mistake! Because of my busy schedule I forgot to return it right away. Now it is too late to return it. I end up had to buy another one (different brand) which costs a lot less and give me a better picture quality.
Rating: 1 / 5
This is the third camcorder I bought and I am finally happy with this one! The picture quality and clarity is great in a range of lighting. Everyone else has said so much I don’t feel like I need to rehash it all so I will keep to some general digital video stuff that I think is catching some people:
1. AVCHD is a high-compression codec, but it is tough to deal with for editing. (A codec is the algorithm, a small program per se, that shrinks the size of the video on disc. Without a codec, this camcorder would probably fill it’s video memory in 20 minutes. Codec is short for COder/DECoder).
You may have to convert the video before editing and the conversion can take a long time at HD quality. Adobe Premiere I know deals with AVCHD natively (and does so very well), Final Cut Pro will not. If you just want to playback then you’ll be fine. But, this is not like the old video tape camcorders, as far as popping it in a vcr and go. Playing back on your computer can be a challenge to setup for the layman. If you find this part difficult, then you may want to buy the canon DVD recorder accessory and it can convert from the camcorder directly onto DVD. Playing back from the camcorder to the TV is great and simple!
2. AVCHD requires a lot of horsepower. The camera is highly optimized to do just video, your computer is not. You may have to use one of the lower quality recording settings if you want to play back on your computer. (really! the camcorder beats the average desktop computer!) Fortunately, even the lower settings on this Canon provide good quality for most users (it’s still HD resolution, but a little color and clarity is lost.) Unless you are like me, you probably wont notice. I mostly record at second from the lowest, and I have a keen eye for bad video quality. Tip: I did a bunch of test videos at all the various quality levels, then played back on the computer to choose the best for me.
3. Oops! Make sure you don’t press that manual focus button! You probably wont notice on the LCD if you do until you play it back on your computer or TV! Even better, unless you plan on using manual focus, disable this button through the menus.
4. The wide-angle adapter lens is worth it IMO. But (typically) you can’t use zoom with a wide-angle lens adapter. (It all about the optical planes.) The extra lenses distort at zoom and the focus algorithm may also stop working. (I didn’t know this and at first thought I bought a crappy wide-angle lens.) Thus, you will be swapping the wide-angle lens depending on what you plan to record – not a big deal.
5. If you have audio/video sync issues on playback it is the playback codec. This is a problem with many codecs including AVCHD. Again, getting the computer properly setup can be a challenge. But once you do, you are golden from then on. (Google’s your friend.)
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the nicest camera HD I’ve had so far. great features and image quality, the only thing I would say is I thought it was slightly smaller when buying it.
Rating: 5 / 5