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Canon VIXIA HF200 Review: Packed With Features
Founded in August 1937 in Tokyo, Canon is a leading producer of imaging and optical products. With regional offices placed all around the world, Canon has become a global brand, producing quality printers, camcorders, and other products. Canon’s development of the VIXIA camcorder line has really demonstrated their power and reputation in the industry. A recent release, the Canon VIXIA HF200 offers a wide range of features that, while costing the customer a bit more, gives way more as well. Look to the HF200 if you want a camcorder that packs more features than it looks like it can hold.
At the top of the feature list is the recording directly to a memory card. Rather than having to link the device up directly to a computer and transfer the video out, like most MiniDV camcorders require, the HF200 allows you to remove the memory card to view the video immediately. No transfers, no re-transfers, and a whole lot of saved time.
Surprisingly, the VIXIA HF200 weighs only 12 ounces flat. While other camcorders that don’t quite match up with the HF200′s features weigh upwards of two pounds, or 32 ounces, the HF200 keeps itself within a manageable weight. With all of the features it has, this is an excellent weight.
The HF200 records at up to 24Mbps, which is currently the highest recording quality available for any camcorder on the market. The common problem of recording a moving subject was virtually solved when Canon put the 24Mbps quality into the VIXIA HF200.
Canon’s VIXIA HF200 takes face detection to a whole new level. While the earliest camcorders that had this detection ability tracked down only a few faces for each shot, the VIXIA HF200 can now fully detect up to 35 faces at once, with up to 9 frames shown at any one time.
A Canon exclusive feature, the HF200 has instant auto focus, effectively reducing the time it takes to track into a subject. This is one of the major ways that moving subjects can now be accurately recorded. Changing subject is also extremely easy with this feature, available in Canon’s newer camcorders.
The 24p cinema mode makes your video look professional. This cinema mode changes up the recording capture rate to match those used in actual movies. The camcorder can also change up the color so that the classic film look (a bit darker) is achieved.
If you’re looking for a camera that offers a wide range of features, the Canon VIXIA HF200 is the way to go. While it is a bit more expensive than you would expect, the extra money you pay gets you the extra features. You can find a Canon VIXIA HF200 for around $600, a small price to pay for an extremely well upgraded set of features.
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