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battery life (3)

• ...Since there is no motor to spin a hard drive or tape drive, the battery life is excellent ....[1.0]
• ...buy a 16GB card you can get up to an hour of HD recordings. The battery life is great on this camcorder too as it will last up to 2 hours, i just...[1.0]
• ...your camera. You're going to have to pull them off sometime. Battery life is decent, but not extravagant. You'll get between two and four hours of shooting...[0.45]

camera (3)

• ...camera steady and I often use both hands. The auto focus of the camera is exceptional and most of the time works so fast you don't even notice it...[1.0]
• ...I Believe this camera is great . It's just above your average models. I've used for a week now...[1.0]
• ...own Canon ZR80 and loved it so I decided to buy Canon again. This camera is perfect . It shoots quality HD video, you don't need tapes. If you're...[1.0]

carry (2)

• ...impressive image quality (24Mbps) * tiny size & build quality (a lot easier to carry around than my usual camera outfit) * effective optical image...[0.8]
• ...It shoots quality HD video, you don't need tapes. If you're looking for a camera that's easy to carry this is the one. It's so small, there are not a lot of bulky...[0.4]

design (2)

• ...older canon MV digital camera). The menus and controls are all well designed and thought out. I found though you have to be very careful...[0.8]
• ...almost too big to fit in the strap at all. The JVC HM200 was far superior in that regard, their design is genius for me. The canon menus offer a lot more adjustment...[0.6400000000000001]

feature set (4)

• ...LCD panel is in good size too. Canon Face Detection is also a very nice feature . The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon...[1.0]
• ...picture quality is great. Colors are sharp and so real. The features are really very nice and diverse. The camera size is relatively small but I did not...[0.8]
• ...so many reviews, there's not much left to say. I will say one neat feature is the HDMI-out, which let me both record and preview on a large...[0.8]
• ...a carry on bag on a plane. It's a great camera with a lot of great features . As a filmmaker and just for fun I'm going to get a lot of use...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...once I've tried the camcorder, I'll update this review. Thus far , this transaction has been exceptionally excellent . To quote `The Terminator'.... "I'll be back." ...[1.0]
• ...are as good if not better than my 10 megapixal still camera. Very happy with that, because you can get some amazing shots from the video...[1.0]
• ...like the way the larger battery sticks out. 6. All in all I'm very happy with the camera and can't wait to use it on vacation....[1.0]
• ...only but the sound recorded is in very good quality. In SONY the 5,1 effect is amazing , and if someone is more geared to listening to the sounds of...[1.0]

picture quality (15)

• ...espite the relatively small sensor compared to other canon model, the picture quality is great . Colors are sharp and so real. The features are really very...[1.0]
• ...stabilization. We've used it around the house and on trips and the picture is great , even when it's not using the highest settings. We've watched...[1.0]
• ...movies. We wanted something that would do a good quality HD picture and had decent image stabilization. We've used it around the house and on...[0.9]
• ...happy to see that white balance tools were easy to use. The image quality was vivid with great contrast. It's very simple and quick to switch between...[0.9]

price (8)

• ...upgrade for that. Other than that, I love this camera, it was very affordable , and no matter if you're shooting your kids' soccer game, making...[1.0]
• ...consumer camera. All in all, I'm glad I made this purchase, it's a great deal for $599!...[1.0]
• ...and finally came to agreement with one of Amazon's resellers. The price was great , the shipping was great and the item was everything it said...[1.0]
• ...unfortunately there's no full manual mode. This isn't so bad for an inexpensive consumer camcorder. I was worried for a minute that this camera...[1.0]

quality (3)

• ...more pro about things I have the additional options to use. The quality is great regardless of whether you're just running around town doing...[1.0]
• ...Files are hard to deal with - But the Quality is AMAZING . Buy an extra battery... You'll need it. A great camera!!...[1.0]
• ...quality i was speechless, then i was couldn't stop talking, i mean the quality is amazing . transfering files to the PC is quick and easy especially if...[1.0]

shooting (3)

• ...Nice and compact, shoots great video with adequate light. Has a mini built in light to shoot...[0.9]
• ...and the video light, played around with the settings and I was shooting decent video in no time. It even had a compensatory mode for shooting...[0.9]
• ...your video drunk or sober, so enjoy the beer. I found a tripod helpful (when shooting from a static location is OK), any should do because the camcorder...[0.8]

size (3)

• ...concerned the camera would be too small, but I feel it is a perfect size (in a woman's hands) - even for a larger cowboy's hand. The...[0.8]
• ...I am happy with it so far. I love the size and the feel of the camera. Great quality and picture....[0.8]
• ...use and I don't even need to read the manual. LCD panel is in good size too. Canon Face Detection is also a very nice feature. The...[0.8]

sound quality (4)

• ...light. The exposure control is also very quick and accurate. Dynamic range is exceptional and it generally prefers lighting darker areas at the cost of...[0.9]
• ...important to me since I used to work as a cameraman for TV station. Sound was great , and you can control level of sound recorder during recording...[0.9]
• ...... Canon Exec 1: -Synergy. Canon Exec 2: -Oh, Synergy. Sounds good . -The End- Buy the hf100/hf10, or hell, save some money and...[0.9]
• ...buy for the money and i just love this. Also the mic detects great sound and you can hear what this great camcorder can get into the...[0.8]

usability (6)

• ...needed this for home use, it turned out to be great! Quite small, easy to use , great quality and lights for images and videos as well! I...[1.0]
• ...weeks now. So far the video looks great. The menu's are very easy to navigate . I've been able to discover most of the features without the...[1.0]
• ...menus offer a lot more adjustment options, but they aren't as intuitive . I had to look through the book several times and the book is...[1.0]
• ...is, it is a great camera. - Very tiny, fits into my palm - Great ergonomics - Manual focus, not so easy to work around, but good enough...[0.8]

video quality (14)

• ... The video quality is superb , as is ease of use. Here are a few hints and things I noticed...[1.0]
• ...start using it. 2. The stills taken as photos and taken from video are outstanding , even though the camera is only rated at 3 megs. I've enlarged...[0.9]
• ...I've had my HF200 for about 3 weeks now. So far the video looks great . The menu's are very easy to navigate. I've been able to discover...[0.9]
• ...side, so it can be hard to hold. Other than that, it's great. Video quality is good and I just take it straight off of the SD card instead of using...[0.9]

working (4)

• ...used some of the features so far, but everything I have used works good . One thing that I am having a problem with is the fact that...[0.9]
• ...you're up against. Like I said, so far the camcorder itself works great . I see a bunch of people complaining about the low light filming...[0.9]
• ...free on the internet)to keep internal bugs from bugging your good working program. Kenn Here is a link to some test footage I uploaded...[0.8]
• ...fits into my palm - Great ergonomics - Manual focus, not so easy to work around, but good enough. - Video quality is great - I use a Mac and did...[0.4]