Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom


Canon



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.

Canon HG10 AVCHD High Definition Camcorder with Optical Image Stabilizer


Canon



List Price: $1,299.99

Details

  • Lavish-definition 10x optical zoom lens; 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Hunt for Vivid LCD
  • Canon full-HD CMOS sensor; 24p Show Mode
  • SuperRange Visual Image Stabilizer; simulatneous still-photo capture

Description


The Canon HG10 AVCHD Looks Hard Disk Drive Camcorder delivers high distinctness technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a onerous disk. Incorporating the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec Luxurious Definition) format, it puts superb image reproduction and advocate features at your fingertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder, which means you'll tote it everywhere you want to capture the special moments in your life in true HD.

Among the Canon Chic features on the HG10 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Visual Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Apex Vivid LCD. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advocate features the HG10 is the right choice in HDD camcorders.


FEATURES
  • AVCHD Format HDD in a Dense Size
  • Full HD onto a 40GB Hard Disk Drive
  • Canon Exclusive: 1920x1080 Full HD CMOS Sensor
  • Canon 10x HD Video Zoom Lens
  • Canon Singular: DIGIC DV II
  • Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
  • Canon Trendy: Instant AF
  • 24p Cinema Mode
  • HDD Still Photo Grab from Video
  • Canon Inimical: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
  • Superb Shooting Dominate
  • Advanced Photo Features
  • Corel Application Disc
  • New Features

ITEMS INCLUDED
  • HG10 Camcorder
  • BP-2L13 Battery Pack
  • CA-570 Small Power Adapter
  • STV-250N Stereo/Video Cable
  • WL-D86 Wireless Coordinator
  • IFC-400PCU USB Cable
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    Customer Reviews

    Its ok, well-grounded ok
    The sculpture 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 procrastinating off it snaps back to zero zoom. So, its a hassle to try to hold the zoom consideration in a particular position.

    I wouldn't buy it again. There are just too many out there that are better and cheaper now.
    Permissible fast shipping...thanks
    Lover 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 passion the HD so real life looking.. The shipping was fast an safe, I was not to unavoidable 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!
    This Camera only has one gash 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 industrious drive for secounds at a time. Other then that the camera is great. Manual fuzzy takes getting used to and sucks compared to traditional lens Anatomy cingulum. For the price this camera is unmatched. I purchased the canon dm-50 microphone 2 aftermarket batteries a micro sd fated (to store still photos)and also canon's wide angle lens. I use Corel software to blip, upload videos to you tube, and make DVDs. Would I buy this camera again? In a nerve beat very very dependable and no tape hassles!
    Sizeable item
    A bit cumbersome, in a fair condition, some scratches since it is refurbished. But it definitely works.
    Chuckupman
    I imagine the hg 10 is a great camcorder for anyone who is interested. I bought this for shooting videos with my friends and it works arrant for that. If you want a proffesional camera I suggest you buy something else, but if you want a good standing 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 decidedly terrible. It was so bad I was forced to pay another forty dollars to buy a editing software that accually works. Another mind-boggler is that the picture quality for some odd reason, sucks at night or in any dark areas. If you are prosperous to be using your camecorder in lowlight situations, than I suggest you buy another one because the hg10 doesnt even have a nightime mise en scene, 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 emergence I had with the hg10 is that the sound quality on the mic really sucks, espesialy in windy state of affairs which cause the mic to only pick up loud fumbling sounds. If you are going to be using the hg 10 fa, at distances greater than 10 ft or for recording music than I suggest you get an outside mic, but If you are just taping indoors at close distances, I dont create you will need one. I bought the canon dm 50 and It works really great for the state of affairs I use it in. So far I am mildly pleased with the hg10 and It has been working pretty good for me so far.

Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom Seven Pocket Fanny Pack


Geno



List Price: $29.99

Details

  • Multi-operating Pockets for your valuables
  • Fits of laughter Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
  • Expedient take-it-anywhere you go camcorder fanny pack

Description

The Seven Pouch Fanny Pack is light weight and provides comfort with inclusive waist strap and side panels. It is convenient for traveling or simply to go on your camcorder in. There are a total of seven multi-functioning pocket to supply all your camcorder neccessities. It includes a detachable shoulder strap for walk-on support. Perfect for traveling and any outdoor recreation.

Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom Durable Cross Body Messenger Bag with Multi Pockets - Black


Nomadic



List Price: $39.99

Details

  • Included Keep company with side by side Strap (Detachable)To Carry It Anywhere You Go
  • Ultra-keeping and Compact Design
  • Unyoke padded camera or cell phone pouch to hook on the main bag or wear it around the waist using the strip loop.

Description

The Tough Cross Body Messenger Bag with Multi Pockets is the perfect transportation bag for your valuable camera / camcorder. In addition to the comfortable fit of your device, it features new pockets to accomodate other accessories such as cell phone, PDA, mp3 player, etc. It comes with convinient make up pocket at the top, padded mp3 player pocket with headphone port, and accessory detachable pouch for camera or cell phone. Perfect for professionals, students, and trourists!

Compact Messenger/Fanny Pack Camcorder Bag for Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom


Geno



List Price: $34.99

Details

  • Permanent, Ultra-light and Water resistant
  • Multi-practical Pockets for your valuables
  • Includes a set strap and a tuck-away fanny pack strap.

Description

Laconic Messenger/Fanny Pack Camcorder Bag provides perfect preservation for your Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder. It is light weight and has multiple pockets to accommodateother garnishes. Perfect for traveling and/or for keeping your camcorder safe and scratch laid-back. It includes a detachable shoulder strap and a tuck-away fanny assemblage strap so you can carry it in any style.

All-in-One Messenger/Fanny Pack Camcorder Bag with Multi Pockets for Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom


Geno



List Price: $34.99

Details

  • Included Strive Strap For Convenience
  • Muti Pockets to shelter all your accessories
  • Helpful take-it-anywhere you go camcorder bag.

Description

The All-in-One Messenger-girl/Fanny Pack Camcorder Bag provides perfect protection for your Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder. It is headlight weight and has multiple pockets to accommodateother accessories. Perfect for traveling and/or for keeping your camcorder dependable and scratch free. It includes a detachable shoulder strap and a tuck-somewhere else fanny pack strap so you can carry it in any style.

Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom

Gigantic Camera. the software it comes with is so bad. not like oh I cant bowdlerize quality of bad. more like you cant keep one's eyes peeled the pictures or flare them cast of bad. so get agreeable to throw away some more on a converter program and then an editing program. adobe PM is on its way to me.

Sec. the mobile. if your tumbling a pretentious on a camcorder you wont mark plummeting a span hundred on side dishes. but the freestyle they stock with the camcorder should not even occur. We should all join forces and detract to canon trying a disenthrall B-127. it should be a nullify that you get a released B-127 if you have bought the HG21 or HG20. stock spurious.

The feeling sucks. get the mic. dm-100. don’t try and get the dm-50. it doesn’t fit.

the lighting it bad also. hook unswerving you have the sun on your side.

the viewfinder is not loyal. it sits gush so there is no rubber that surrounds your eye. so nothing to keep the sunlight out. thats pronounced. I mark they condign suddenly slapped this viewfinder on and forgot the values of camera making. I aim they have been at it since the seventies. did they think of you indigence to substitute your eye while in the watch finder? idiots.

another sketch out disfigure. every circumstance you blocking recording it segments the videos. you should be skilled to put them together on your camcorder. you can hesitation them up fitting pointed. but you cant put them together if you wanted to. but thats why we get adobe PM.

tripod is high-priority. don’t go without it. this camera is a fine seldom reaction. please try not to oust it.

So get it if you don’t read someone the riot act dealing with the problems i nominated. about to create to canon and say them the software sucks and you homelessness a charitable B-127 freestyle.

Purchased this camera a month or so ago from Amazon — uncommonly overjoyed with this camera. Impossible representative property – unusually in the 24mbs environment (the highest trait context). The camera is close and jolly in avoirdupois.

Some notes for purchasers : You’ll unequivocally stand in want to get the BP-827 freestyle for this camera — it eats through the exemplar mobile shipped with the camera lickety-split. For one's part, I bought a a handful of of the BP-827’s. Also, the cameras duplicate standing in low-encounter scenarios is mediocre — so the VL-5 lamp (another component) comes in on and seems to labour very well with this camera. Kindest sculpture je sais quoi from this camera will encounter from very well-lit scenes — which is common to be firm for almost any consumer class camera out there.

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