Canon VIXIA HF S10 Videocam Test

[vicioussource]

I shot some footage of my home town on the same camera. However I don't think my shots look nearly as good as these!

[fox94109]

@vicioussource I thought your video looked good - your panning and zooming btw are very steady (great job!) I also like the scenes, its like being there, I enjoyed watching it. As far as the video quality, the only difference I can see is the brightness. Maybe because I shot during really bright summer days (when I lived in the US), and I don't know about Ontario, but here in Vancouver, BC its been gray and dull a lot! :( Cheers - thanks again for sharing, I enjoyed it!

[boatboi007]

the DOF and clarity is amazing!

[bootsluzer]

was this post processed, or is this like out of the box filming?

[fox94109]

@bootsluzer Hey, the ONLY post processing was a little stabilization (they were all hand held shots, so I had to minimize those shakes a little bit) other than that, the quality, the colors, It's out of the box!

[wippymike]

I wonder what quality camcorders will be like in 20 years?

[someone4guitar]

were you recording at the max bitrate when you shot this?

[ADVERTlSEMENT]

Whats the difference between HFS10 and HFS100?

[fox94109]

@ADVERTlSEMENT One of them is, the 100 has 32 gb and the 10 has 64 gb. I think there's also a difference with the CMOS sensor but I'm not sure.

[TexasToast09]

@fox94109 Actually the HSF has No built in memory.

[LostNationofIsrael]

@ADVERTlSEMENT The s10 and s100 is the same camera, only difference is the s10 has 32 internal memory and you also add a memory card. The s100 does not have an internal memory but you can add a card up to 64 bit i believe maybe higher.

[xtristanx55]

is there any good sites to buy this?

[fox94109]

@xtristanx55 im sure your local video store can help - try best buy, or online if in the US, Adorama or bhphotovideo (dot com)

Good Luck!

[xtristanx55]

@fox94109 yeah the problem is that im in canada

[fox94109]

@xtristanx55 haha. Funny enough I was living in the US when I bought mine but I now moved to Vancouver. And I bought mine from Broadway Camera (on west broadway) *in* vancouver, so I suggest keep looking at your local camera stores!

[xtristanx55]

@fox94109 okay thanks alot

[Ying669]

@xtristanx55.....look on ebay, i bought my last year new from ebay for 900 dollar.

[emirsia]

@xtristanx55 you can buy a refurbished one on the canon site for only $600 (:

[kotg0903]

@emirsia but theyre only 300 lmao

[emirsia]

@kotg0903 noo they used to be like 1200 or something.

[Lewis3947]

That is amazing! Where would you recommend buying the camera?

[fox94109]

@Lewis3947 I'd say BestBuy... idk, maybe look around for the best deals online. I bought mine from a camera store. Good luck! Sorry dont have much to suggest about where to buy it.

[fox94109]

it was put together and uploaded with iMovie HD

[FlipexParkour]

what is your video editor ? please answers I

[mrmeerkatsaveurlife2]

holy SH&T THAT IS AMAZING! THINK IF THIS WAS ONE OF THE BAD CAMERAS!

[EVANLINDEN16]

if this camera was little bity more in my budget i'd be stoked!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[SBxxxStudios]

Where is this?

[fox94109]

@SBxxxStudios Ferndale, a little city north of Bellingham, WA (north of Seattle)

[SBxxxStudios]

@fox94109 SWEET! I thought it looked like Washington! I live in Issaquah (about 15 miles East from Seattle) on the plateau. I have to say that Washington is one of the best places to film outdoors. Not to mention, I thought I noticed Mt. Rainier!

[fox94109]

@SBxxxStudios I lived in Birch Bay, Ferndale and Bellingham for a year and a half, and yeah it's nice. That's Mt. Baker in the video, which I miss seeing everyday!

[SBxxxStudios]

@fox94109 Oh, it's Mt. Baker. Oops. But I can totally see how you could miss seeing that.

[rainmaker1000]

What this video shot from a tripod or freehand? I am interested in the camera's image stabilization capabilities as I am not pleased with my current camera's capabiliites?

[fox94109]

@rainmaker1000 freehand and tripod. the stabilization will not be as good as commercial grade cameras with bigger bodies, but this one is good, especially when you're zooming in and out, even while moving left and right.

Note too that certain clips have been enhanced with software stabilization, like the one iMovie has. Good luck!

[edt22210159]

wow

[sourfraser]

Can this film in SD too????

[grisapa1]

@sourfraser ofc

[WeAreColdMalt]

@lisaaanguyen IT uploads on both no doubt!

[RubenDelight]

omg its so hard, im choosing between a canon 550D dslr camera and this one, but i just cant choose! both have amazing video quality, the 550D has a brilliant DOF because its a photocamera, and you can buy new lenses later on. but this one has better autofocus and of course features you only have on a camcorder. oh god its so hardD:

[TheHENDAWGTV]

i cant get enough of this video... it is very crispy clear.

[RasmusDomanders]

nice!

[urbanyogie]

hey there! thanks for the sharing the images. i might just buy this one. have two questions- 1) what's the max number of hours that you can record on it on best quality? 2) how are the shots for nigh photography or low light? thanks!

[lanko1]

@urbanyogie  what camcorder would u recomend around 800 $? tnx

[urbanyogie]

@lanko1, oh i dont know. im myself undecided. but im leaning towards picking something from the canon vixia series- HF S11 looks pretty good- starts at around $950. btw, i just wont buy sony as they tend to tie everything with sony products. you can also check some of the reviews at camcorders>toptenreviews>com backslash hdv replace > with dots.

[ferrisphotography]

I don't understand why everybody is so excited over this camera. The video quality is good, but not exceptional either. It is also way overpriced for what it offers...my company bought three of these and returned them all.

[HALFSTEPPIN]

is this video choppy like the flip or is it my computer?? and some nice shots of ferndale you have there

[kylenieber]

Very nice video! I have this camera and it takes AMAZING video and low light quality blows my mind (if you know how to use it of course). But I was wondering if you were just using the manual focus for all your "depth of field" shots, because they looked very well done and I was wondering if you might of used a 35mm adapter. Great job by the way!

[fox94109]

@kylenieber THANKS! I didnt use an adapter and I assigned the custom button/dial for manual focusing so when i want manual focus its easy to get to. Enjoy your camera!!!

[cottenmonkey93]

love this camera,

[RandomLightsK11]

Thanks for this video. i am planning on buying the new HF-S21 that is coming out this april, but needed some test footage from the same line of models to make my final decision.

and nice nature vids! really soothing.

[bongborin]

Amazing Camcorder for an amazing video. I love the scenery!! Thank you for sharing.

[fox94109]

Thanks! Im very happy with the video cam, its been almost a year now!

[bongborin]

Have you ever tried in car video at mountain road?

[7CameraGeeks]

Hey, it's Roslyn, this is the account I'm posting the video from. I tried posting it again, so maybe you'll get it this time?

[fox94109]

I got it and replied to your vid! Thanks for sharing, Im looking forward to more.

[RoslynHasAFace]

I just posted a video response shot with this camcorder from another account, hopefully you'll approve it. Not nearly as good as this, it was just something quick I made. This seriously inspires me, especially that dandelion shot. So far, I'm loving this camcorder too. On another video, a lot of people were complaining about it, but they're crazy. Looking for a new camcorder? You should get this one! You'll love it too(:

[fox94109]

hasnt showed up yet, but i look forward to seeing it! ;)

[FAWADGUL1]

@fox94109 very nice video great job well done

you capture natural beauty in good way

[darkbluemango]

Wow, absolutely stunning. Beautiful images. Color is great. Most definitely saving up for this one. (:

Beautiful music as well. What's it called?

[fox94109]

I'll tell you and RoslynHasAFace soon as I remember (or encounter on my itunes!) sorry

[fox94109]

@darkbluemango The title is "Amusement" by Eugenio Matos!

[mynamesSpartacus]

i am sold on this camera!!!! I am going to buy it as soon as I get my new job!!!! Screw getting an HVX200 that will cost me $5000. That first shot sold me on it! Can you attach lenses from slr cameras to it because the lens is so big? If so I can't wait to see this thing in 35mm!!!

[fox94109]

i know you can attach lenses (wide angle, macro, etc...) not sure about lenses for DSLR. it is however 58 mm. I think the EOS T1 has 58mm lens too. Mine are 72mm.

Let me know if you try? Good luck!

[RoslynHasAFace]

I just bought this. I can't wait to get it in the mail! This video looks great even without the HD on!

If you don't mind answering, what music did you use in here? It's very pretty.

[fox94109]

Congrats - i hope you're enjoying it by now! I still carry mine almost everywhere i go.

for the life of me i cant remember the song! how about i reply again when i come across the song? :)

[fox94109]

@RoslynHasAFace The title is "Amusement" by Eugenio Matos from the album Nave do Cerrado

[RoslynHasAFace]

@fox94109 Thank you!

[MrMalthus80]

Mt Rainier?

[fox94109]

no its Mt Baker - the wettest mountain in the world! its north of rainier

[MrMalthus80]

Ah right. Looks like an amazing place to live. Thanks for the reply

[MrMalthus80]

Great video and a great camera. What is the mountain in the background?

[andygoodyear]

Ok so I think you used iMovie 09 (from the titles here) but what export settings did you use to get such a clear picture?

[fox94109]

When I import I choose (under "Optimize Video" in iMovie 09) "Full = Original Size" The only other option is "Large = 960x540"

The picture is clear because.. well, it really was CLEAR when the camera recorded it! ;)

Uploading to YouTube is a cinch too. It's part of the sharing options in iMovie, so its really a no brainer, i just tell iMovie my YouTube sign in account so it knows where and what quality to post it.

[andygoodyear]

Hey thats great. I have been reading up on the HFs10 for a while now and am buying this for myself next month. Have you tried exporting to a movie file yet? I guess the best way would be via Quicktime with the h. (something) codec?

Your video is great. Maybe with such a good cam you should go to final cut express? That's gonna be my next move

[fox94109]

Thanks Andy - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[MichaelHsiu]

Hey 1 quick question. What movie format does this camera record in?

[fox94109]

I'm pretty sure it's .mov. Unless it gets rendered differently after transfering to my computer. The reason I say that is when I render the final video in full HD with no compression, it's a .mov format not .dv as I'm used to with my previous vidcam. Hope that helps

[MiamiOnslaught10]

I was just wondering why this cam is 1000$ bucks....now im like HOLY S***!! i just have a cheap sony HD 400$

[CasualLuxuries]

If i talk to Canon people, do you think they will customize to the color I want?

[fox94109]

You can try. What color is that i wonder?

[CasualLuxuries]

I would like to get it in white :)

[fox94109]

that would be awesome! and it sounds reasonable. i say go and let them know! its a great camera and should be around for a long time! maybe a Canon HSF10w! Good luck and let me know!

[CasualLuxuries]

Thank you and since this is my first time buying a video camera I think I will be happy with the HFS10 because let's face it, I am not going to be using all the features from the S11 because I would not know how to use it. Once I get used to this one, I can buy a newer when they come out with it.

Thank you :)

[HelmerandRawlins]

Nice footage and you have a good eye for framing

[fox94109]

thanks!

[tiguinard]

nice test footage man!!!! did you use the built in stereo mic?!

[fox94109]

thanks - yes i did! happy turkey

[janekjessen]

i can afford it, i'm meaby gettin it till in christmas but is it a professional camera, i mean is it quite easy to use?? thanks for the anwers

[fox94109]

YES it is a great camera. looking at your choices it would be similar anyway, its not like you are picking this versus a COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL HDV camera like a canon xma1. its like you're picking a model from 2006 versus one from 2008. obviously the new one will have better features and more improvements. good luck

[janekjessen]

should i buy canon hf200 or this!!! help me

[fox94109]

hfs10 is the top of the line from canon's HD video cams. if you can afford it, get it. i've never tested the hf200.

[janekjessen]

ehat you guys think....should i buy this camera or canon legria hf200

[Loony911]

Fantastic video Fox! The great shot selection combined with the amazing quality of the HF S10 has me convinced that I'm going to buy this camera.

[leeismaui]

awsome shots thats it i gettin this cam

[fox94109]

Thanks Don! Yes I did try shooting on TV (not AP or auto) setting and shot a water fall with a little blur and flickering effect. It's amazing.

Blondine, for this one I used iMovie 09. It makes things very simple, even uploading and formatting for YouTube.

[blondine323]

what program do you use to get the videos onto your computer?

[DonFKitch]

nice work! Have you begun to play with the aperture settings yet? The depth of field of this cam is incredible! Also, try some motion shots with blur...cool effects. Peace

[KelpiusDotCom]

Wow thanks for your work. I am buying this camera after lots of research. Your video sealed the deal!

[fox94109]

You wont be disappointed! If you get a good deal with a wide angle lens - go for it!

[VideoFlights]

Excellent, 5/5

[BreathlessProduction]

Can you please tell me your "render settings" for this? Please be as specific as possible. Thanks!

[kalipaus2]

it is wowing me.. i am going to save so i can buy it.. i do have the vixia hf10 at 2.3 megapixel but this is so amazing.. u feel like you are there in the picture..

[BartVanderHaegen]

the imagequality is super (nice shots too ;) )

and I think the audio quality is pretty good too, except at 1:18-19 but that's normal for such a camcorder

did u use an external mic?

[fox94109]

Hey thanks! I didn't use an external mic, and around 1:18, it was really windy and i was zoomed in. It is normal for consumer cam like this, but i think if i used an external with a zeppelin that would not have been an issue...? anyways, i like the cam! for just fun, regular shots, theres no need to take out my dslr, cause this has 8mpx and produces good quality pics!

[honitsten]

I know those places and the sounds of those birds. I ran into this while looking for test shots of the Canon VIXIA HF S10.

[fox94109]

hey neighbor! im not local, but here for now and have experienced my first (really awful) winter and now this beautiful spring. This cam is great!

[honitsten]

I'd like to see this cam in action in different light situations. Have you tested it's performance in this way?

[fox94109]

i have - and im really surprised. im used to my old sony that couldnt take videos in the dark (its an older mini-dv cam) but since this one has MANUAL settings you're able to adjust the AV (open it wider) or the TV (to give it a flickering/strobe effect). The AUTO does a great job too. I will try upload vids soon, sorry just getting busy with stuff.

[honitsten]

I just bought a Vixia HF200. I like it. I had no idea that so much can be done with lens. I was simply amazed at what a circular polarizer does.

[ajtait]

pretty!

[fox94109]

I love it when i talk to myself, even online. "Unipersonal" conversation?

[fox94109]

Well, now it's there but when I click it, I see a lot of digital noise instead! Maybe if i wait a little bit more, it'll fix itself.

[fox94109]

Can anyone tell me why I can't see the "Watch in HD" button? This video is uploaded 1280 x 720.  Thanks much.