Test Video (Canon Vixia HF M301)

I don't know if there is already test footage from this camcorder model on YouTube; I couldn't find any. I thought I'd post this to give people an idea of what the M301 can or cannot do and maybe help them decide whether or not to purchase one.

Edit: There is now other test footage from this camcorder model uploaded by other users.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Canon
• Vixia
• HF
• M301
• M-301
• camcorder
• video
• camera
• Costco

[OfficialCypherSon]

what is this type of cam usually used for? can i make short films or music vids on this??

[Phorenon]

@OfficialCypherSon I'm sure this camcorder would be great for short films and music videos. It even has a jack to hook up an external microphone. All you need is some decent editing software, a computer that can handle the HD video, and you're good to go.

[a009omdu]

Does it have manual focusing (like touching the touchscreen)?? I'm thinking about buying this camera so... :D

[Phorenon]

@a009omdu Yes, it does have manual focus. The controls are on the touchscreen. You can either adjust according to distance, or tap on the screen to tell the camcorder where to focus.

[norwegianguy15777]

What frame rate did you use?

It would really help my videos!

[Phorenon]

@norwegianguy15777 I used the 60i frame rate.

[OfficialCypherSon]

@Phorenon Thanks. I'll look more into it!

[metzgermeisterfuchs]

@M0zM0vies2 from other website ive read the recommend a class 4 and up to a class 6.

[Phorenon]

@M0zM0vies2 Yes. In fact, the kit I purchased came with an 8GB SDHC card. I believe it needs to be a class 4 memory card.

[norwegianguy15777]

@Phorenon Thanks, it helped a ton!