Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $749.99
Buy New: $505.00
as of 11/24/2009 19:41 CST details
You Save: $244.99 (33%)
New (29) Used (4) from $501.99
Seller: Sezar1979
Rating:  89 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 15
Digital Zoom: 20
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Maximum Focal Length: 61.5
Minimum Focal Length: 4.1
Maximum Resolution: 2990000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 2.8 x 4.9
nv:Sensor: 1/4 Color CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution: 2304 x 1296
Movie Resolution: 2304 x 1296
Recording Definition: High Definition
Storage Media: SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media Type: Memory Card
Flash Memory Card: SD/SDHC
Compressed Format: JPEG
Movie File Format: AVCHD
Optical Zoom: 15x
Digital Zoom: 300x
Focal Length: f= 4.1 - 61.5mm
Focus Mode: Instant AF
Focus Mode: Face-Priority AF
Focus Mode: Through the lens
Optical Viewfinder: 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid widescreen color LCD
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 3536B001AA
Model: 3536B001AA
UPC: 013803109689
EAN: 0013803109689
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Record crisp HD video directly to a removable SDHC memory card | | • | Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer | | • | 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode | | • | Dual Shot for capturing both video and photos with ease | | • | HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV |
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Product Description
Canons new VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory camcorder packs
tons of excitement and high-quality imaging power into its
small, lightweight body. Capture vividly colored, realistically
detailed high definition video and photos with a Genuine
Canon 15x HD Video Lens, SuperRange Optical Image
Stabilizer, 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and
Canons latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor. With the VIXIA
HF200, youll enjoy the convenience of recording to removable
SDHC memory cards.Youll also love shooting with the userfriendly
layout, and the ability to switch seamlessly between
shooting video and photos. The Canon VIXIA HF200 is packed
with innovative new features like Pre-Record that captures the
action 3 seconds before you press the record button, so you
never miss a memorable moment, Video Snapshot Mode that
lets you set 4-second video vignettes to music, and Genuine
Canon Face Detection that perfectly focuses and exposes
selected faces--even if theyre looking down or to the side.
All this in one compact camcorder! Canon USA 1-year limited
warranty included.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 89
Interesting Little Beast November 24, 2009
Robert F. Reynolds (Middletown, CT)
Without a doubt, this camera is well put together for its price tag.
Pros:
Amongst the things that I like are: design, good stability for it's size, easy to find controls and features, convenient mini joy stick for fast scrolling and navigation, clean and sharp LCD screen .
When it comes to performance, I was pretty impressed with this little monster as well, since it offers many different recording options and frame rates, pretty much you can mix and match features and still come out with a high quality picture.
Cons:
Talking about features, the CINEMAMODE option grabbed my attention when I first saw this camera, however, my idea of CINEMAMODE differs quite a bit from Canon's interpretation of such. For some odd reason I allowed my self to believe that this option would provide a true LIKE-FILM LOOK, as you would get when you change the lens in your camera, sadly I was wrong. Instead, I this option creates pale video, almost as pale as the one my 10 year old sony mini-dv cam creates, and this regardless of light conditions.
Software and added features? Expect none. I was very surprised with the trashy software that Canon provided for this camera. Seriously, it would've been less insulting to the customer if Canon didn't provide software at all... Bad Canon, Very Bad!!!
Since all videos are produced in MTS format, your best bet is getting a hefty memory card where you can store all your work and/or inserted directly to your computer (making the assumption that your computer has a memory card entrance). Also if you want to edit, not many editing products out there edit avchd/mts, so make sure your software does support this format.
Although the build in microphone is pretty decent, I wanted to attach my Rode shotgun mic for better sound capture, but wait, I had nothing to mount it on! Canon once again skimped out on us and did not include a MINI ADVANCED SHOE so you can attaché your mic, or lights... why? And to make matters worst, they don't sell the adapter, you either need to get a mic sold by canon that can attach to the camera or a light, not both. Eventually I was able to find a place that actually sells this adapter for $50 dollars a piece, overpriced if you ask me but at lest now I can attach anything I want on the camera.
Finally, no built in memory.
In a nutshell
This camera is pretty decent, don't regret getting it, if you have minimal creativity, you can make wonderful projects with this bad boy. A few negatives as mentioned, but overall is a good cam and certainly priced low for what it offers.
 A tale of 2 camcorders November 22, 2009
P. Wieselquist (Boston, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm no videographer by any stretch, just looking for a good quality HD cam for family events. I've no complaints about the usability, menus, battery, file format, or anything else. It's all fine. I just want the best possible video quality without going broke.
Outdoors and under optimal lighting, the footage from the HF200 looks spectacular.
Indoors under less than optimal lighting, the quality is just not acceptable. It's inferior to even many SD cameras costing way less.
I fear that HD video takes CPU resources to encode/compress the footage, and there's less money left over to put into the optics and sensor. I'm now questioning whether my $500 be better spent on crystal clear SD versus grainy & noisy HD.
I absolutely love the outdoor footage I've taken so far. But with so many events indoors (parties, holidays), this camera just won't cut it.
 speechless November 22, 2009
SRINIVAS JADUGALA
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I insert battery into camcorder it displayed message "unable to communicate with battery" I called up Amazon helpline requested for replacement, I have received new package and returned old item. After using couple of days, again it is displaying message as "unable to communicate with battery".
Not ready for prime time... November 22, 2009
Wayne Mah (Huntngton Beach, CA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought the HF200 because of Canon's reputation and highly spec'd features. I wanted to capture several upcoming one time events, events that aren't repeatable. Did test recordings to get acquainted with operation and quality of recordings.
Started recording the event. About halfway through, Buffer Overflow message flashed on the display and the camera locked up with the Access light flashing. The HF200 wouldn't respond to any of the buttons including the power off. Access light just kept flashing. The Access light finally stopped flashing when the battery was depleted. (I didn't remove the battery just in case the camera was really writing to the SDHC flash memory.) Everything on the SDHC card was trashed. No recovery possible. With the old tape storage technology, if the camera electronics died, at least you'd have the recordings up to the point of failure. So much for advancing technology.
1 star because I can't give it a 0 star. Without RELIABILITY, sll the functions/features are worthless. My advice... Always carry a backup.
 EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT TRANSACTION - SO FAR (INITIAL REVIEW TO BE UPDATED) November 20, 2009
Queen Creek Cattle Company (Queen Creek, AZ)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The seller of this Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Camcorder was AMAZON, LLC. I placed my order on Amazon.com on November 18, 2009, selecting the 'free Super Saver Shipping'. I received the camcorder on November 20th (two days!!) and am very pleased with this - considering come reviewers alleging long wait times for delivery.
The professionally packaged shipment I received contained: the camcorder (a given), wireless controller, compact power adapter (TO CHARGE THE BATTERY), AC cable, battery pack, component cable, stereo video cable, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), wrist strap (attached), and a fairly large and thorough instruction manual. I received the Kingston 8 GB SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/8GBET FREE with this camcorder. I also purchased the 3 Year Service Plan for Electronics for an additional $59.99.
I was concerned the camera would be too small, but I feel it is a perfect size (in a woman's hands) - even for a larger cowboy's hand. The size will make it easier to take video around the ranch - and on horseback.
The quality appears excellent - not at all like the 'cheap, flimsy' appearance of the JVC Everio camcorders. I'm now charging the battery and once I've tried the camcorder, I'll update this review. Thus far, this transaction has been exceptionally excellent.
To quote `The Terminator'.... "I'll be back."
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