Canon Debuts New Vixia HD Camcorders: Live PMA Interview

The Vixia HV30 ($999 MSRP) replaces the popular HV20. The new HDV camcorder features an all-black design, a multi-angle bright LCD screen, and the ability to capture in 30P mode. The HV30ís ability to shoot in 30P is likely the most compelling upgrade. Canon has marketed this as a feature that online video producers can take advantage of. Most video sharing sites down-convert the frame rate to 15fps, which can lead to a choppy image. Footage shot at 30fps can be neatly halved, unlike other frame rates. Canon has also improved the zoom toggle on the new HV30.

The HF100 ($899 MSRP) and HF10 ($1099 MSRP) both record high definition video in the AVCHD codec The HF100 records exclusively to SDHC memory cards, while the HF10 records to memory cards and an internal 16GB of flash memory.

The new solid state HD camcorders are identical to each other in most regards. Both are equipped with a 1/3.2-inch CMOS chip with a gross pixel count of 3.3 megapixels. Unlike previous AVCHD camcorders, the HF100 and HF10 now shoot in full resolution HD, 1920 x 1080 rather than 1440 x 1080. In addition to recording 24P and 60i, the HF10 and HF100 also offer a 30P capture for people who want to do a lot of web videos.

An 8GB SDHC card in the HF100 could store up to 3 hours of video at the lowest quality setting. The added benefit of a 16GB internal flash memory drive in the HF10 is greatly increased recording time. The internal memory alone can hold up to 6 hours at the lowest quality.

All three HD camcorders have mic jacks and audio level control. These Canon camcorders will be available at calumetphoto.com

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[SachiProductions]

the guy to the left says in the video that with an SDHC card (4GB) you can record in 1 hour (High definition). later in the vid he says that a SDHC card with 16 GB can record in 3 hours. I mean wtf?!

[calumetphotonews]

THe 16 GB card is 4 times as large in storage as the 4 GB card.

[LeadHammer]

"No moving parts", right. What about OIS then?

[calumetphotonews]

Sometimes in the excitement of a giant trade show, people misspeak. Yes there is moving parts in the tape drive.

[LAGuy800]

yes they both have a mic jack

[MARINEfreak06]

do the hf 100/hf10 have mic jacks

[GiegX]

Thx for interview! Nice camcorders, ill probably buy HF100 this year. Thx

[mouimen]

nice camera