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Canon VIXIA HF R200

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$329.99

Summary: A high-definition camcorder from Canon with an SD memory-card slot, 20x optical zoom, and an image stabilizer.

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About - Canon VIXIA HF R200
The VIXIA HF R200 is a 2-megapixel camcorder with 20x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 45mm-900mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD and includes touchscreen capability. The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus and white balance. The VIXIA HF R200 stores video and photos on SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures video as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 files at a top resolution of 1920x1080 and 3-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files. The image stabilization system for this camcorder is electronic. The VIXIA HF R200 measures 3 inches wide by 2 3/8 inches high by 4 3/4 inches in length, and weighs 0.7 pounds.

About - Canon VIXIA HF R200

The VIXIA HF R200 is a 2-megapixel camcorder with 20x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 45mm-900mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD and includes touchscreen capability.

The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus and white balance.

The VIXIA HF R200 stores video and photos on SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures video as MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 files at a top resolution of 1920x1080 and 3-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files.

The image stabilization system for this camcorder is electronic.

The VIXIA HF R200 measures 3 inches wide by 2 3/8 inches high by 4 3/4 inches in length, and weighs 0.7 pounds.

About This Brand
A key player in the camcorder market. Canon's Vixia high-definition camcorders, which record to media cards and flash memory, consistently offer good to very good performance. Select models offer WiFi connectivity and all models are now compatible with Eye-Fi SD memory cards. Canon does not offer inexpensive pocket video cameras.

About This Brand

A key player in the camcorder market. Canon's Vixia high-definition camcorders, which record to media cards and flash memory, consistently offer good to very good performance. Select models offer WiFi connectivity and all models are now compatible with Eye-Fi SD memory cards. Canon does not offer inexpensive pocket video cameras.

Features & Specs - Canon VIXIA HF R200
Format Format is based on the type of recording media that the camcorder uses. There are at least two formats: hard-disk drive and flash memory. The key difference between these formats is size of camcorder. Flash memory types can be very compact. Hard Disk Drive.Records onto a built-in non-removable hard-drive. You either play the recordings from the camcorder, or download them to a computer or video recorder. Flash Memory. Records onto solid-state memory cards similar to the ones used by digital still cameras. Memory may be built-in or an add-on card or both. Format	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight (lbs.) Weight is measured in pounds and includes the battery and recording media. Weight (lbs.)	0.7
Size While camcorders are generally getting smaller, they do range in size, from the smallest pocket size through the mini-palm, and palm sizes. Overall, camcorders are typically much more compact than those from years ago. Instead of recording to tape or DVD, camcorders nowadays use either a compact hard-disk drive or flash memory. The smallest models on the market use flash memory. Size	Average
Optical zoom Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 10x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 10 times the normal size. Optical zoom	20X
LCD size (in.) This is the size of the image displayed on the LCD. Measured diagonally, it typically ranges from approximately 2 to 3 inches. With some models, the image does not fill the whole screen when recording. For these models, this number is smaller than the physical size of the screen. LCD size (in.)	3
Built-in light Built-in light provides illumination for close-ups when the image would otherwise be too dark, but it's no substitute for a well-lit room. Many camcorders have an automatic setting for turning the light on. Built-in light	No
HDMI output Has High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) output for direct digital-audio and video connection -- via a single cable -- to digital TVs with HDMI input. Can output 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and for some models, 1080p video signals. Standard-definition video is referred to 480i; progressive-scan or "enhanced definition" is 480p; high-definition consists of the 720p and 1080i signals, where 1080i also may be referred to as "full HD". 1080p is a progressive-scan HD format, found on some HD camcorders and on all Blu-ray players. HDMI output	Yes
AV Input Lets the camcorder record analog audio and video from other devices, such as a VCR or another camcorder. AV Input	No
Microphone input Microphone input is a jack for an external microphone to improve sound quality and prevent picking up noise from the camcorder. It is an alternative to using the built-in mike. Microphone input	Yes
Digital still capable Digital still capable means the camcorder can take snapshots, much like a digital camera (though not necessarily of the same quality). The camcorder can then be plugged into a computer and the images downloaded from the memory. Using a removable memory card (such as MemoryStick or SD Card) you can transfer stills to a computer without having to connect the camcorder, but you need proper card-reader hardware. Digital still capable	Yes
Headphone out An output for connecting a pair of headphones to the camcorder. Headphone out	Yes
Remote A remote control is handy for operating the camcorder from a distance (say, to allow the user to be in the picture). It's also useful in playback mode since all the buttons are easily at hand. Remote	No
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General Information
Manufacturer	Canon, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.usa.canon.com
Product Line	VIXIA
Product Model	HF R200
Product Name	VIXIA HF R200 High Definition Digital Camcorder
Product Type	Digital Camcorder

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marla the muse

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Wantagh, NY

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

my first HD camera

6/28/2011

Pros

Decent performance/quality

Easy to operate

Easy to use

Great audio

Great sound

Great video quality

Simple/innovative controls

Cons

Poor battery life

Best Uses

Documentaries

Home Movies

Comment:

I am making music videos for my original children's songs. I used to have a non HD video camera from Canon and I liked that, so in comparison, this is great! I don't have lots of experience with video, and NONE with high end models or fancy features, so for me, this is the right choice.

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Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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