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| Recording video and audio has come a long way in the last few years.
Camcorders have moved away from video tape to flash memory cards and include high definition video, 3D recording and more. Top brands include Canon, Sony, Panasonic and Samsung.
Connect these new camcorders directly to your HDTV with an HDMI cable to view your video in high definition. You can take still photos also.
Some models have 32GB internal storage and accept 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB memory cards as well. That is a lot of video capacity. MXP and FXP modes record in 1920 X 1080 HD and require a class 4 or higher SDHC or SDXC card. With flash memory cards there are no moving parts to break while recording or playing back and access to a particular scene is instant. Included in the box when you buy a camcorder should be the camcorder, a rechargable battery, an A/C adapter, cables for TV hookup, USB cable for computer hookup, software discs for computer so you can load video to hard disk for transfers to internet like YouTube.com or optical disc. |
| Memory capacity | MXP (app. 24Mbps) | FXP (app. 17Mbps) | XP+ (app. 12Mbps) | SP (app. 7Mbps) | LP (app. 5Mbps) |
| 2GB | 10 min. | 15 min. | 20 min. | 35 min. | 45 min. |
| 4GB | 20 min. | 30 min. | 40 min. | 1 hour 10 min. | 1 hour 30 min. |
| 8GB* | 40 min. | 1 hour | 1 hour 25 min. | 2 hours 20 min. | 3 hours |
| 16GB | 1 hour 25 min. | 2 hours 5 min. | 2 hours 50 min. | 4 hours 45 min. | 6 hours 5 min. |
| 32GB | 2 hours 55 min. | 4 hours 10 min. | 5 hours 45 min. | 9 hours 35 min. | 12 hours 15 min. |
| 64GB | 5 hours 55 min. | 8 hours 20 min. | 11 hours 30 min. | 19 hours 10 min. | 24 hours 30 min. |
| CANON Camcorders VIXIA HF S30: The Canon VIXIA HF S30 Flash Memory camcorder continues the appeal of Canon VIXIA HF S-series camcorders with professional and easy-to-use features to allow anyone to capture outstanding HD video quality and high resolution photos in one device. The camcorder captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and features a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and a Canon 1/2.6-inch, 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor for stunning video and outstanding eight megapixel photos. Equipped with 32GB of internal memory and two SDXC-compatible card slots, the camcorder features Canon's 3.5-inch High Resolution (922,000-dot) Touch Panel LCD screen and a color viewfinder. The VIXIA HF S30 offers Canon's Touch & Track technology, Smart Auto, Relay Recording, Powered IS, HD-to-SD Downconversion, and Advanced Video Snapshot. Users can also to assign commonly used functions to the Custom Key and Dial for quick and easy access. The VIXIA HF S30 includes a host of professional features such as color bars and selectable Zebra patterns, a built-in Remote Control Terminal (which supports LANC protocol), and Native 24p recording. The VIXIA HF S30 Flash Memory camcorder estimated retail price is $1,099.99. VIXIA HF M-series: The Canon VIXIA HF M41, VIXIA HF M40 and VIXIA HF M400 Flash Memory camcorders offer consumers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. Recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 video, the new VIXIA HF M-series feature a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and Canon's new HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor for high video resolution, outstanding low-light performance and a wide dynamic range. All three models include Canon's 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD screen for a large display and easy menu navigation. The VIXIA HF M-series include Canon's new Cinema-Look Filters, Story Creator and Touch Decoration, as well as Touch & Track technology, Smart Auto, Powered IS, Tele Macro, and Advanced Video Snapshot. The VIXIA HF M41 and VIXIA HF M40 incorporate 32GB and 16GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and feature HD-to-SD Downconversion. The VIXIA HF M400 records directly to dual SDXC-compatible card slots. The VIXA HF M41 features a color viewfinder which helps provide a reliable viewing option, free from glare, when shooting in bright conditions. The new VIXIA HF M-series is also compatible with the new Canon WP-V3 Waterproof Case. The VIXIA HF M41, VIXIA HF M40 and VIXIA HF M400 Flash Memory camcorders estimated retail prices are $799.99, $699.99 and $649.99 respectively. VIXIA HF R-series The Canon VIXIA HF R21, VIXIA HF R20 and VIXIA HF R200 Flash Memory camcorders offer the ideal combination of price and performance for the budget-conscious consumer who wants Full HD 1920 x 1080 video. All three models include a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 28x Advanced Zoom, 3.28-megapixel Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, a 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD screen, Touch Decoration, Dynamic IS, Smart Auto and Advanced Video Snapshot. All three models feature Relay Recording while both the VIXIA HF R21 and VIXIA HF R20 include Canon's HD-to-SD Downconversion. Additionally the VIXIA HF R20 will be available in three stylish colors, black, red, and silver. The VIXIA HF R21 and VIXIA HF R20 models incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF R200 records directly to dual SDXC-compatible memory card slots. The VIXIA HF R21, VIXIA HF R20 and VIXIA HF R200 Flash Memory camcorders estimated retail prices are $499.99, $399.99 and $379.99 respectively. FS series: In addition to the new VIXIA High Definition lineup, Canon is also introducing two standard-definition models, the FS40, and FS400 Flash Memory camcorders. The Canon FS40 model records to 8GB of internal flash memory, while the FS400 records video directly to an SDXC-compatible memory card slot. Compact and lightweight (approximately 7.8 oz.), both new FS models offer 41x Advanced Zoom to help capture great video even at extreme telephoto distances, as well as Dynamic IS. In addition, the Canon FS400 will be available in three eye-catching colors, silver, red, and blue. The Canon FS40 and FS400 Flash Memory camcorders estimated retail prices are $299.99 and $279.99 respectively.   Columbia ISA Audio/Video |