Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
List Price: $1,299.00
Details
- Features Canon's SuperRange visual image stabilizer
- Report up to 45 hours of High Definition video to a 120 GB hard disk outing
- Veritable Canon 12x High Definition video lens
Description
The Canon HG21 AVCHD Laborious Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Delimitation, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the fantastic ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture astonishing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps talent, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the outspread 120 GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now memorial up to 45 hours of video onto the internal hard disk coerce so there's no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG21 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon's private DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood pictures with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon's select Photo Grabbing function to arrest still images from previously recorded video. If online video reorganization and sharing interests you, the HG21's 30p mode provides the perfect frame dress down for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects. The HG21 offers the matchless combination of Canon's exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a inclusive range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that's critical when shooting in HD, a built-in video gentle to easily shoot in dark settings, and the Canon exclusive 2.7-inch Multi-position Vivid LCD Screen to view from various angles with true go red in the face representation and contrast. The HG21 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compressed, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you've give up to expect from Canon.Customer Reviews
Loyal camera! Easy to use, great picture!This is a Cyclopean camcorder! Its easy to use, compact, great picture quality. It's two-dimensional enough to carry in your coat pocket and it's light weight. If you are wanting to bolt vids of ballgames, vacations, birthday parties, family events, this is surely the camera to use. I ordered the Canon BP-82 battery and thePro Series CAMCORDER Haulage Bag and it all fits well together.
Checkout Low ignition test of HF11 with the same CMOS sensor size
Look for Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3I74H4G99VMB0 @ Everyone complaining about how poor this camcorder fares in a low-be discovered condition should take a look at this test I conducted with the Canon Vixia HF11. Keep in mind that the HF11 and the HG21 both have the same specifications except that the HG21 has a 120GB HD, (which I be enamoured of little about cause the 16GB class 6 flash mem. card will transfer the videos files to the PC HD faster than the built-in HD on the camera) and a viewfinder (the ranking reason I've returned the HF11). Before I got the HF11, I specifically looked for reviews (mostly videos) of the low-expose performance of the camcorder and almost nearly everyone that had the video tests mentioned the Show mode as the best mode to use in a low-light condition.
Though, I'm still waiting for the HG21 to report in in the mail but I can bet my last buck that if I ran the test today using the same settings I acclimatized for HF11 test, the outcome would be the same. Bottom line is, try the Cinema Mode and see for yourselves. By the way, someone posted a ladylike low-light condition video that they claim they shot in the Program AE manner. I didn't try that but it's worth the shot. I did tested other frame and bit rates on youtube; search man0war777 (zero between man and war). Amicable!
PS: I only rated this camera (even though) I haven't tested it only because I can't post this review without doing so. Therefore, my comments are only based on the Canon Vixia HF11. . .at best try the Cinema Mode and see the difference. Good luck y'all!
Wonderful Camera under $1500!!!
I am a immature aspiring director, and am in the process of buying a lot of my own equipment for shooting videos to be a party to in film festivals. I have to tell you, what I've seen of the HG-21's sheer spitting image to price ratio has completely floored me. I've shot on many DV cameras that tariff hundreds of dollars more than this one, but none of them can hold a candle to this camera's picture! When it came to buying my own private camera, I'm glad I went with this one: a camera that proves size isn't everything when you're talking about calibre of a camcorder.
I would like to address some of the complaints I don't agree with. Firstly, battery-operated life isn't amazing, but I wouldn't expect it to be. Almost every camera I've ever shot on has had the same battery-operated life as this camera: about an hour and a half for the small battery and over three hours for the big battery. Don't expect to have just one battery and be able to capture everything you'd like to arrest for the next few days. Get extra batteries like you should do for ANY camera you buy, and you'll be fine (and yes, extravagance on the canon batteries and charger as third party batteries can possibly hurt the camera and won't rebuke you how long you have left to shoot with them, and being able to charge one battery while shooting on another is Darned helpful). Also, about the graininess in low light... I shot a rainstorm at evensong with only lightning and a streetlamp across the street lighting the scene and had almost zero graininess that I could see when replaying it on my chiefly high def 1080p TV via an HDMI cable, and I have a very discerning eye... empower me! If you are getting graininess or artifacting in your picture, chances are you need to suck up to with your camera settings before you go blaming the camera itself. In short, READ the handbook and KNOW your camera inside and out and I guarantee you that this camera is hands down the largest before you move up to the near $2000 price range.
Now, I did give this camera four stars because there are a few things that madden me about it. At the top of the list is the STUPID mini-shoe that is not "advanced," but just a persuade to make you buy your shotgun and video light from cannon so it'll fit the thing. The ruling to include this shoe, to me, is simply to ensure you give more money to canon and NOT to give you an "advanced" camera auxiliary. By the way, canon only offers one video light and shotgun that fit this mini-shoe and both are very overpriced in my perception. I bought an (also very overpriced) adapter to make a universal shoe mount, and this gave me many more options. I intimate you do the same. It's better to overpay for an adapter than to overpay for a shotgun mic and video elucidate. Oh, and don't expect to be able to use the viewfinder on this camera. It doesn't swivel and is more industry that it's worth. Stick with the LCD screen and you'll be fine (though it will wear on your battery faster).
Other than that, it's proper little annoyances with the camera. It is small, so expect quite a bit of camera quake when you try to freehand it, even with the built in shot stabilizing tech. The camera is barely too light for shot stabilization to really be able to do its job well. My suggestion: either learn to end your breathing and heartbeat for rock-steady hands or invest in a tripod/monopod. In good faith, it's a good idea to have at least one of these anyway, so it's not that big of a deal. Also, I don't know why this camera didn't emerge b be published included with a camera strap, but it doesn't. So, go out and splurge on a $15 camera strap and get the cushiest most shocking strap you can find. Your shoulder or neck will thank you for it. Finally, if you are going to in the clear this camera up to your high def TV, note that the HDMI connection in the camera is a MINI-HDMI, not a full appraise HDMI. So, keep that in mind when buying a cable to hook the two together. Don't have an HDMI input for your TV? It's okay, the camera comes packaged with composite and gear out lines so the camera can hook up to almost any TV!
In short, for a young aspiring superintendent like myself who has the want for quality but not the money for it, this is an excellent middle of the course camera. It has just enough features to make sure I don't feel little in what I would like to do (manual focus, auto-exposure, manual mic point adjustment, 12 hour shooting space at the highest mark picture, manual white balance, A HEADPHONE JACK - something obviously hard to find in small models like this one) as well as a rocking picture that beats every camera I've EVER at once on hands down, but is still affordable.
My suggestion: BUY IT!! Read the manual to acquaint yourself with the menus (they can be a bit indistinct until you master them), then just play with it to see what options work best under what situation. I think you'll be very happy you bought this camera and took the time to skipper it. I love it!!
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I'm extraordinarily happy with the purchase of my Canon Vixia HG21 120 GB camcorder. Very good clarity, perceptive and lots of features. For some serious shooting, would recommend an extra pair for freestyle.
The camcorder looks perfect with smooth and curvy edges. 100% true product and the best part is the price. Awesome deal. Shipping was direct and received within mentioned time frame.
Would highly recommend this seller.
I like it
I'm well tickled pink with my camera, the only problem is I don't have enough time to really use it. But I'm looking forward to the many photo/video shots to happen.
