Shoot high quality footage the way you want to. The Canon VIXIA HF100 High Definition Camcorder is the perfect way to get you started.
From Canon:
The VIXIA HF100 is one of Canon's first AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format Flash Memory camcorders. AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video codec, recording true 1080 High Definition resolution video. An advantage of the AVCHD format is that it captures twice as much video using less storage, which enhances the extended recording time possible with Flash Memory.
The advantages of Flash Memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF100 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will come up more quickly as well.
Another plus is the VIXIA HF100's lower power consumption rate, allowing your battery to last longer. It's just what you need so you don't miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say "I do".
While we certainly hope you keep your VIXIA HF100 securely in your hand while shooting, if it happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you'll be happy to know that Flash Memory makes your camcorder more shock resistant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss due to damage to your recording media or the moving parts in other camcorders.
Making this new technology even more convenient to use is the VIXIA HF100's compact size and light weight. Measuring only 2.9" wide, 2.5" high and 5.1" deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry body.
1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128 MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.
Features:
- AVCHD Flash Memory in a Compact Size
- Canon Exclusive: 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor
- Full HD Lens-to Screen (1920 x 1080 Capture and Recording)
- Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Zoom Lens
- Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
- Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
- Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
- Canon Exclusive: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
- Superb Shooting Control
- 24p Cinema Mode
- 30p Progressive Mode
- Stunning Digital Photography
- Mini HDMI Terminal and Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
- Share Your Photos
- Bundled Pixela ImageMixer Software
