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What is it: Flash-based, high-definition camcorder
What we think: Let down by its lack of an electronic viewfinder, but a great camcorder nevertheless
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Reviewed on: 14 April 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon Legria HF S10, viewfinder, video quality, digital effects
We like:
Excellent video quality and performance; nicely designed interface; fast battery charging
We don't like:
No eye-level viewfinder; expensive; lens cover rattles when closed
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon Legria HF S10 is an excellent flash-based, prosumer, high-definition camcorder. The lack of an eye-level viewfinder may put some off though, while others will find the almost identical, but cheaper, S100 a better buy
Full review:
Many companies turn out SD-card-based camcorders simply because flash-based technologies allow for much smaller models than those based on tapes, hard disks and Mini DVDs. While Canon continues to offer compact AVCHD models -- the Legria HF20 and the HF200 -- the company's branching out with slightly more 'pro' prosumer offerings in the form of the Legria HF S10 and HF S100. Continue Reading...
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