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Feb 9, 2010 3

Tech Gurus: How Can I Store Video Off My Sony Hd Camcorder’s Memory Card So I Can Reuse Them?

I have 2 x 16 gb cards all full of holiday footage. How can I store the footage say on another pc’s HD and watch it without having to plug the camcorder into the tv all the time with the memory cards inside etc.
Thanks in Advance..

Jan 16, 2010 1

Using An Hd Camcorder, How Much Memory Will Be Used Per Minute?

In other words, how much HD footage can I take with 16G of memory? And 60G?

Jan 16, 2010 3

Tech Gurus: How Can I Store Video Off My Sony Hd Camcorder’s Memory Card So I Can Reuse Them?

I have 2 x 16 gb cards all full of holiday footage. How can I store the footage say on another pc’s HD and watch it without having to plug the camcorder into the tv all the time with the memory cards inside etc.
Thanks in Advance..

Sep 7, 2009 2

Using A Hd Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo On A Regular Sony Camcorder, Will It Be Hd Even If Camera Is Not Hd?

hd memory stick on a sony camcorder will it then be hd video ????????????????????????????????????????… please help. i seen the memory card on bestbuy.com

Aug 3, 2009 3

Our Sony Camcorder Has A Memory Card For Pics And A Cd For Videos. How Can I Upload The Video To My Computer?

I have just uploaded the pics to our computer, but the problem is with the videos since I donot know what to do with it. The camcorder has a usb cord, and all the instructions within are in japanese. So please help..Thanks in advance.

Jul 27, 2009 Comments Off

Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

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Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

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Canons top-of-the-line, new VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory camcorder gives you everything you expect from Canon. It has a powerful, new 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image sensor plus Canons latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor. Add a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and the highest bit rate in AVCHD, and youve got a camcorder that delivers spectacularly realistic HD video and photos. You can record to removable SDHC memory cards for quick and easy sharing, also enjoy fast, silent start-up and operation. The Canon VIXIA HF S100 camcorder lets you shoot like a pro with assist functions including new zebra patterns, color peaking, a Custom Key and Dial, and shooting modes, including 24p Cinema Mode for video that looks like a big-screen movie. The VIXIA HF S100 incorporates some of Canons most exciting new functions, including Genuine Canon Face Detection for perfect focus and exposure, even with faces looking down or sideways, Pre-Record that captures video 3 seconds before you press the record button, and the new Video Snapshot Mode for saving your memories as a series of 4-second video clips set to music. Shoot extraordinary video and photos with the VIXIA HF S100. Canon USA 1-year limited warranty included.

Product Details

Record crisp HD video directly to a removable SDHC memory card
Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
1920 x 1080 Full HD recording; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
Built-in 8.0-megapixel digital camera delivers stunning quality photos
HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV

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A Disappointing Purchase

Review Date: February 19, 2010

Reviewer: Leisureman, NC USA

This is my 4th camcorder purchase (in ~20 yrs), and the 2nd which records a digital signal. Overall, it is the fastest to respond, the cleanest and brightest in full daylight, and somewhat portable. There are negatives however, which had I known before, I wouldn't have purchased this camera. These are:

1 - Very very poor low and existing light image quality - terribly noisy!
(I haven't experimented much with manual mode to find a workaround.)

2 - Poor dynamic range, i.e. whites washed out and blacks muddled with noise

3 - A very reflective screen. In daylight, in certain reflecting angles, it is impossible to see anything but your own face reflecting back to you. When this happens, I can't even see the small red/green dot to see if in recording or standby mode!

4 - Uses the AVCHD format, the nature of which which is fraught with processing hurdles... meaning $$ to solve. Mo tape storage either.

5 - No optical viewfinder, which coupled with the reflective screen (no. 3 above), makes some outdoor situations near impossible.

6 - No output format other than 1920x1080. A 720 or an SD output would have been usable. (Note: There is a component output available at 480i. This doesn't help me tho.)

7 - Neither the SD card or the battery can be changed while this camera is attached to a tripod (and in my case even to the tripod plate.)

8 - The Canon wide angle lens blocks ~1/3rd of the light output from the small built-in light on this model. The external mount is not a standard mount, so my existing Canon external lights are not compatible. (I knew this going in tho.)

10- The built-in flash burns the skin of faces etc.

11- The ergonomics need much improvement (too long to get into in this review.)

That's it.

P.S. Hate being so negative, since I own several other Canon digital cameras (still cameras) which produce technically great shots.

Very Nice Prosumer Camera

Review Date: February 18, 2010

Reviewer: Ashley R. Barber,

I have had nothing but fun with this camera. In bright areas and with good lighting this camera is simply amazing, and even in a pitch black room the small light lets you see in complete darkness. There are so many features I can't seem to put the camera down. This is my first flash type memory camera and transferring your movies to the computer has never been easier. I absolutely love this thing. The only problem with the camera is the significant amount of noise you get in a low light room and it is really annoying... But that won't hold me back, I have a solution... It is called provide better lighting for the area you are filming...

Great little camera

Review Date: January 30, 2010

Reviewer: J. Byrd, Cleveland, TN

It's so small (which is great) that it's hard to hold steady sometimes. I also wish it had a direct viewfinder, but those are small complaints. The video quality is tremendous. I recently shot a conference from the back of a huge auditorium (tripod) and it turned out great.

good for camcorder, but not good for camera

Review Date: January 24, 2010

Reviewer: Ethan Q. Chen, Corona, CA

Very good product, I love it. Camcorder is very good, but if you use this for camera.... The software for this is not easy to use, I have to download other software to edit my movies. I would recommend to buy this one

Two much noise in low light situations... :(

Review Date: January 21, 2010

Reviewer: Jason Donley, Fl

I was really excited to get this camera because of the good reviews on amazon but I was not impressed...

I played with the thing for a few hours in every mode inside my house and could never get the grainy noise to go away...

I used it outside and everything looked fine but once inside it was grainy again...30mbps 24 mpps 17mbps did not matter much inside...

I'm really considering returning it but I need a camera for my baby thats will be born next month...

The specs on this camera are amazing so I don't think you'll do any better but for the price you should love it...I don't!

If anyone has some advice, I'm all ears! If I had to do it all over I would have gone with a cheaper HD camera because they all seem to
be poor in low light situations... I don't know who would say this camera is good under low light situations because it's awful to me...

Jul 25, 2009 Comments Off