The Canon HG10 AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive Camcorder delivers high definition technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk. Incorporating the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format, it puts superb image reproduction and advanced features at your fingertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder, which means you'll carry it everywhere you want to capture the special moments in your life in true HD.
Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HG10 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HG10 is the right choice in HDD camcorders.
The image is not bad on this recorder but it failed. the zoom mechanism made a "crunch" sound and now I can't zoom in or out and take my finder off the lever. As soona s i take my finger off it snaps back to zero zoom. So, its a hassle to try to hold the zoom factor in a particular position.
I wouldn't buy it again. There are just too many out there that are better and cheaper now.
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Review Date: July 29, 2010
Reviewer: Ssantiago,
Love the HD camcorder it was my 1st HD and I'm glad I want with it... Took it with me to Vages last summer and love the HD so real life looking.. The shipping was fast an safe, I was not to sure with spending that kind of money on amazon but I got it and love it. Thanks
Owned this camera for 2 years hundreds of hours of HD video!
Review Date: June 21, 2010
Reviewer: E. Rountree, Montclair, NJ USA
This Camera only has one flaw that I've found in the 2 years of shooting with it and that is in very loud concert environments (near loudspeakers) the vibration shuts down the hard drive for secounds at a time. Other then that the camera is great. Manual focus takes getting used to and sucks compared to traditional lens ring. For the price this camera is unmatched. I purchased the canon dm-50 microphone 2 aftermarket batteries a micro sd card (to store still photos)and also canon's wide angle lens. I use Corel software to edit, upload videos to you tube, and make DVDs. Would I buy this camera again? In a heart beat very very dependable and no tape hassles!
Good item
Review Date: June 9, 2010
Reviewer: hip, USA
A bit bulky, in a fair condition, some scratches since it is refurbished. But it definitely works.
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Review Date: February 16, 2010
Reviewer: Craig A. Glomstead,
I think the hg 10 is a great camcorder for anyone who is interested. I bought this for shooting videos with my friends and it works great for that. If you want a proffesional camera I suggest you buy something else, but if you want a good quality camera you can dork around with, than this is for you. The only three things I found wrong with it were that the editing software that comes with it is absolutely terrible. It was so bad I was forced to pay another forty dollars to buy a editing software that accually works. Another problem is that the picture quality for some odd reason, sucks at night or in any dark areas. If you are going to be using your camecorder in lowlight situations, than I suggest you buy another one because the hg10 doesnt even have a nightime setting, the only thing close to that is a light you can turn on and off, but the light only really works within 8 feet. The last issue I had with the hg10 is that the sound quality on the mic really sucks, espesialy in windy conditions which cause the mic to only pick up loud fumbling sounds. If you are going to be using the hg 10 outside, at distances greater than 10 ft or for recording music than I suggest you get an external mic, but If you are just taping indoors at close distances, I dont think you will need one. I bought the canon dm 50 and It works really great for the conditions I use it in. So far I am mildly pleased with the hg10 and It has been working pretty good for me so far.
US $379.00
Its ok, just ok