Canon XIVIA SF200 Review
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With Canon’s proprietary imaging technology, the Canon XIVIA HF S200 delivers videos and 8-megapixel photos that are more than rich in detail and quality. With Touch & Track, you can get a sharp focus and very precise exposure for any subject you want. Other highlights include an LCD Touch-panel high resolution 3.5” screen, and 5.1-Channel Surround Sound.
The XIVIA HF S200 records videos directly onto 2 SD memory card slots. With Relay Recording, it can automatically switch video recording from one of the SD memory cards to the other as soon as the first memory card’s storage space has been filled.
The 3.5” high-res screen boasts a resolution of 922,000 dots, and it is bright, crisp and vibrant. The Touch & Track features allows you to get a precise focus on a subject by tapping the LCD screen. This can be any kind of subject such as people or vehicles etc. In addition, there is a viewfinder that you can use in extreme bright-light conditions.
The XIVIA HF S200 offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD. It records videos at 24Mbps, and has a 1.7x Tele-converter which retains the detailed image quality to ensure that picture quality is optimized. Videos are recorded in HD, and output at 1920×1080 as well. This means that the video will be full HD from lens to screen.
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Here is an overview of the features of the Canon XIVIA HF S200:
- Records HD video directly to two removable SD memory cards
- Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
- Canon 1/2.6″ 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
- Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion
The camera has all the connections you’re likely to need, this includes HDMI input and output, LANC remote controls, and microphone and outboard audio connectors. In addition, there is a shoe-mount for things such as video lights, plus it can be connected to Canon’s range of accessories such as their DVD Burner.
Recording times on this camera are dependant upon how large your memory cards are. If you have 32GB cards, then you’ll be able to get nearly 5 hours worth of recording time with 2 cards installed.
As it has the AVCHD video format, you are able to plug your memory cards into a lot of video editing programs and you won’t need to re-do or transform anything. This can work out to be extremely convenient when compared to other media like tape where you need to copy videos to a computer before you’re able to work with them.
As for the overall image quality, The Canon XIVIA HF S200 offers one of if not the very best image qualities you’re likely to get from a consumer product. HD images in 1080p look nothing short of stunning, while you do not get any ‘bumpy’ scenes thanks to the image stabilization. Sound quality is also impressive.
Overall Rating: 4.5 stars
Canon XIVIA HF S200 Buyer Quotes
“Works great, but bought the larger battery. I tried a number of the cameras out at my local best buy before I bought it and this camera had the best image stabilization for the ones in my price range.”
“It’s a relativelty expensive camcorder but we love this product. The image quality is superb and it’s very easy to operate. It’s compact size and light weight is a real plus when shooting scenes over several minutes. It does a great job compensating for shakiness, and the low light shooting is good, but not phenomenal. It’s also a great camera for still shots. We highly recommend it.”
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