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title: "Canon VIXIA HF R400 HD 53x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Camcorder and 3.0 Touch LCD"
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# Full HD 1080/60p Video Capture 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch LCD 53x Advanced Optical Zoom Canon VIXIA HF R400 HD 53x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Camcorder and 3.0 Touch LCD

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** $717
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Zoom, Touch, and Capture Life in Stunning HD — Because Every Frame Deserves to Be Legendary!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon VIXIA HF R400 HD 53x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Camcorder and 3.0 Touch LCD by canon
- **How much does it cost?** $717 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Touch, Tap, Shoot:** Intuitive 3.0-inch capacitive touch screen makes framing and settings effortless, just like your smartphone.
- • **Cinema-Quality Video:** Record stunning 1080p at 60fps with Canon’s DIGIC DV 4 processor for smooth, vibrant footage even in low light.
- • **Memory That Keeps Up:** Record directly to removable SD/SDHC/SDXC cards with up to 2048GB capacity—share and archive your story without limits.
- • **Zoom Into Every Moment:** Unrivaled 53x optical zoom lets you capture distant details with crystal clarity—never miss a beat.
- • **Steady Shots on the Move:** SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Dynamic IS keeps your videos shake-free, whether walking or zoomed in.

## Overview

The Canon VIXIA HF R400 is a compact, professional-grade camcorder featuring a powerful 53x advanced optical zoom paired with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization for ultra-steady footage. Equipped with a 3.28MP Full HD CMOS sensor and the advanced DIGIC DV 4 processor, it delivers crisp 1080/60p video with rich color and detail. Its 3.0-inch capacitive touch LCD offers intuitive control, while recording directly to removable SD/SDHC/SDXC cards ensures flexible storage and easy sharing. Ideal for capturing everything from family milestones to dynamic outdoor scenes with cinematic quality.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Record Special Moments in Stunning HDExperience the excitement of ultra zooming power! Compact and easy-to-use, the VIXIA HF R400 is equipped with a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom for incredible range and reach. You'll not only shoot more, but your video will be clear and steady even at the wide end of the zoom, and even when you're walking while shooting, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with improved Dynamic IS. Canon's exclusive 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and all new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor bring your video to life with more light, depth and detail than ever before. Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card that is widely available and easy to use. New 1080/60p recording in easy-to-share MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) captures even the fastest moving action with smooth, clear detail. The VIXIA HF R400 has a bright, beautifully clear 3.0-inch capacitive Touch Panel LCD that makes operation feel familiar right away. New Baby Mode has everything parents need to shoot, organize and share chronological video of their baby's development, with a dedicated Baby Album, age, height and weight stamps and more. Audio Scene Select makes it easy to capture realistic, immersive audio in a wide range of common situations, and Smart AUTO automatically recognizes and sets the camcorder to capture the best possible quality effortlessly. Steady Shooting Through a Mega Zoom RangeGenuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced ZoomYou won't miss any of the action when shooting video with the VIXIA HF R400 camcorder. The camcorder's wide-angle area has been expanded to 38.5mm (35mm equivalent), making it easier than ever before to catch all the action in the frame. Like every Canon camcorder, the VIXIA HF R400 is equipped with a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens. Canon's high definition video lenses use aspherical lens technology to achieve low chromatic aberration with high resolution while maintaining compact dimensions. Super spectra coating technology lowers flare and ghosting. The big news about the VIXIA HF R400 is the camcorder's impressive 53x Advanced Zoom. Long-range shooting allows you to create videos with dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting. It's perfect for formal ceremonies, animals in the wild, candid family videos and more. Advanced Zoom, available in manual mode, has been achieved with more efficient use of the effective imaging area. It takes the camcorder's telephoto power all the way to 1,723mm (35mm equivalent) for extraordinary flexibility in shooting. For more convenient shooting and better creative control over your videos, the camcorder offers continually variable Zoom Speed settings, with 15 levels available.SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Improved Dynamic Image StabilizationCanon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady. Now for the VIXIA HF R400, the power of Canon's new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processer has made possible a significantly improved new Dynamic Image Stabilization mode. In addition to providing continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion, with extra compensation applied at wide-angle focal lengths, the system now stabilizes rotational camera shake. Controlling rotational camera shake  horizontal, vertical and roll axis  ensures smooth, distortion-free video, even when you're walking while shooting. Exceptionally Lifelike Image Quality3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image SensorThe VIXIA HF R400 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor for true 1920 x 1080 resolution. Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD Video with natural color, even in low light. Original on-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame. Video is rich, clear and amazingly detailed anywhere you view it, even when played back on a large HDTV.DIGIC DV 4 Image ProcessorThe VIXIA HF R400 incorporates the latest and most advanced Canon HD Image Processor, the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, which is a significant upgrade on several fronts. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures more light, for brighter, noise-free images even in dark scenes. Dramatically increased processing power lets you record in both AVCHD and easy-to-share MP4 formats simultaneously. Improved image stabilization means you'll capture smooth, blur-free video even if you're shooting while walking. Share Your Videos Quickly & EasilyRecord to Removable SD Memory CardsThe VIXIA HF R400 camcorder records Full HD Video directly to a removable SD memory card. Widely available in several capacities, SD memory cards let you share your videos quickly and easily. In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R400 lets you use super-high capacity SDXC cards. The same size as a standard SD card, an SDXC card can hold up to 2048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer.VIXIA RECORDING TIME CHART*1 AVCHD Recording Mode 1920 x 1080 Recording 1440 x 1080 Recording Memory Capacity NTSC: 60P (Approx. 28 Mbps)*2 MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps)*2 FXP (Approx. 17 Mbps)*2 LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)*2 8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 3 hrs. 00 min. 16GB 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 6 hrs. 05 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min. 64GB 5 hrs. 05 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min. 128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. 00 min. MP4 Recording Mode 1920 x 1080 Recording 1280 x 720 Recording Memory Capacity 35 Mbps*2 24 Mbps*2 17 Mbps*2 4 Mbps*2 8GB 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 16GB 1 hr. 00 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 00 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 64GB 4 hrs. 00 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 128GB 8 hrs. 00 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. *1 When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start. *2 Variable Bit Rate Capture Moving Subjects Crisp and ClearMP4 (35 Mbps) or AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) RecordingThe VIXIA HF R400 gives you the highest quality recording, whether you're capturing AVCHD or MP4 files. 1080/60p recording captures twice the amount of information as 60i, and with images captured at a rate of 60 frames per second, diagonal noise is eliminated so even fast moving subjects show up crisply with motion and patterns clearly recorded. This greater sense of detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus enhanced color and fine tonal gradation, gives your video everything Full HD high image quality has to offer. 1080/60p recording means that the still images you extract are extremely high quality as well. A new bit rate of 28 Mbps is the highest in the AVCHD standard, and MP4 files are captured at a bit rate of 35 Mbps, so regardless of the format you're shooting or viewing, image quality is as high as can be. Intuitive Control with Capacitive Touch3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCDThe VIXIA HF R400 features a new 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD screen, making shooting and other operations easier than ever. Simply open the panel and the power is on. The improved display is clear and vivid, and just as with your smartphone or tablet, a gentle touch activates intuitive functions. Choose a focal point, track moving subjects, control exposure for selected areas, and operate camcorder controls from the screen, all with a simple touch. In addition, the user interface has been updated to make your shooting experience easier and more fun. The Home button is now on the menu screen, and provides quick access to all functions. Clear explanations for key settings pop up when selecting shooting modes and recording formats, so you can be confident in the decisions you make. The Easiest Way to Capture, Track and Share Your Baby's DevelopmentBaby ModeThe VIXIA HF R400 features the new Baby Mode  a complete solution for capturing, tracking, organizing and sharing every precious moment of your baby's development. A custom control button on the shooting screen activates the mode, and optimal settings for the shooting conditions, including Intelligent IS and more, are automatically selected. Simply pick up the camera and start recording, knowing capture will be of the highest quality. Videos shot in Baby Mode are automatically saved into a dedicated Baby Album so they'll never get lost among your other videos. You can then view the Baby Album chronologically for a seamless way to relive and share your baby's growth with friends and relatives.When you're shooting in Baby Mode, the camcorder's Pre-Record (Pre REC) function is always on. This places the camcorder in a stand-by "pre-roll" mode, where it continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button. When you start recording, the additional video is recorded too, so it's easier than ever to capture the baby's "firsts" and every special moment.Touch Decoration in Baby Mode includes stamps to mark each video with your baby's current height and weight. And with a single registration of the baby's birth date, the camcorder will automatically calculate the number of days old and stamp videos accordingly, creating an exact diary of developmental milestones for years to come. The camcorder's other Touch Decoration options, including your own drawings, captions, animations and more, are fully available in Baby Mode, and all can easily be appended to previously shot video as well. More Shooting Time with Every ChargeHigher Capacity BatteryThe VIXIA HF R400 is powered by a new, higher capacity battery pack. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot longer, but features intelligent technology that accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute, for extra insurance that you'll never miss an important shooting opportunity. Intelligently Helping You Shoot SteadyIntelligent ISIntelligent IS makes it easy to shoot clear, sharply focused video, even in situations that typically cause camera shake. The Intelligent IS system analyzes the shooting situation for you, then automatically switches to the image stabilization method best able to produce sharp, steady video. Four IS systems cover the gamut of shooting situations. Dynamic IS corrects minor movement and the shaking caused by walking while shooting. Macro IS delivers perfectly steady close-up shots. Powered IS comes into play when you're using the camcorder's powerful zoom, correcting shake that can occur in telephoto shots. Tripod Mode stops IS when the camcorder is stationary. Superb Audio in Any SituationIncreased Clarity, AdjustabilityThe VIXIA HF R400 camcorder's audio is an excellent match for its pristine image quality. The microphone has updated elements that increase clarity at medium and low frequencies, so even faint sounds are recorded clearly. Three microphone positions let you adjust recording to suit the position of the zoom or your subjects: front for monaural recording; regular for normal stereo effect; and rear for a wider, more enhanced stereo effect. Frequency response characteristics can be adjusted for the scene with several options. You can balance all frequencies for normal recording, emphasize low frequencies for impactful live music recording, attenuate low frequencies to reduce ambient noise, emphasize mid frequencies to focus on voices, or emphasize low and high frequencies to record live music with balanced lows and highs.Normal Records with a balance throughout all frequencies. Emphasize Low Frequencies Record scenes of live music or the like with impact. Attenuate Low Frequencies Reduce ambient noise and sound of traffic outdoors (wind, cars, etc.) Emphasize Mid Frequencies Record focusing on people's voices Emphasize Low and High Frequencies Record live music with balanced lows and highs Audio Scene SelectAudio Scene Select offers five modes that automatically optimize settings based on the recording situation, making it easy to record realistic, immersive audio in a range of situations. Automatically Beautiful VideoSmart AUTO and Auto Tele MacroSmart AUTO lets you capture clear, bright, well-focused video while the camcorder takes care of all the details. The system recognizes 38 shooting situations based on numerous factors, then automatically chooses the optimal settings for the situation. When you shoot a nearby subject in telephoto zoom mode, Auto Tele Macro gives your video the high-end artistic effect of a well-focused subject against a beautifully blurred background. Additional FeaturesCinema-Look FiltersOther cinematic looks can be had through the use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of seven varied built-in adjustable filters, which give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image's quality. The looks can be previewed in the LCD display while shooting, and also applied post-capture for additional convenience and versatility. Choose from: Cinema Standard Recreates the warm tones and muted highlights of classic film Cool Adds a bluish tint for cool, futuristic-looking scenes Dramatic B&W Creates bold black-and-white video with high contrast and grain Nostalgic Recreates the look of old ‘70s TV programs Old Movies Gives video the aged look of old cinema Sepia Applies a sepia tint for an antique, faded look Vivid Accentuates primary colors for a bright, cheerful look The brightness of each filter can be adjusted low, medium or high, for even greater control. When Cinema Standard is selected, color depth, softening, and contrast can also be adjusted.Open and ShootAdvanced Quick Start is a new convenience that allows you to start shooting immediately whenever the action starts. Just open the LCD screen and the power is on. Shut down is just as easy: simply close the screen.Ultra Clear ViewingThe display quality of the camcorder's LCD screen has been significantly boosted with new technology. Vivid Clear View is just that: a sharp, bright, beautifully detailed display that helps you create your best videos.Video SnapShotVideo Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips  or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode  and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyone's attention. Video Snapshot on the VIXIA HF R400 allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie, and playback can be controlled from that source. Product Description Experience the excitement of ultra zooming power! Compact and easy-to-use, the VIXIA HF R400 is equipped with a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom for incredible range and reach. You'll not only shoot more, but your video will be clear and steady even at the wide end of the zoom, and even when you're walking while shooting, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with improved Dynamic IS. Canon's exclusive 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and all new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor bring your video to life with more light, depth and detail than ever before. Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card that is widely available and easy to use.

Review: SO MUCH FOR SO LITTLE - I am in awe! I got my first video camera in 1983 along with a separate VHS recorder. Then a VHS camcorder in 1989, a Sony Hi-8 camcorder in 1999, a Sony digital tape camcorder in 2005 and now the Canon R400. My family has nothing but Canon digital still cameras for many years now and all work great. No different with this camcorder. You go with what is available at the time to get your kids growing up, Xmas gatherings, Little League games, graduations, and weddings. I paid big bucks at the time for those other camcorders. Now I get EVERYTHING and more in a package under 10 ounces. Better zoom, better low light, more scene modes, flash memory, High Definition, longer batter life, easy to use menus, beautiful colors, multi-connectivity, etc, etc, etc. I know smartphones and digital cameras can do video BUT this machine is built to do the best quality video of all like a digital still camera is optimized to get the best quality photos possible. Other machines take acceptable images for fun and the here and now but you only get one shot at weddings, college graduations, class reunions, or a trip to some far off land. I want the best possible images to preserve, copy, share, and enjoy years in the future. For under $200, you get it all! From my history, the quality features, portability, and low cost are an investment in your life's journey thru time. With flash memory so inexpensive now for huge amounts of recording time, I did not need the same camcorder with an internal memory and Wi-Fi for my needs. Cost is not that much more if one can use these features. You may have a smartphone but this little camcorder gives you so much bang for your buck, you just can't pass it by if you have any inkling of doing quality videos.
Review: perfect camera for a good price - Is working perfect. Good in it's light. Zoom is great. Hopefully they will update this camera in the ffuture. Because we bought the last camera in the world!

## Features

- Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
- Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor capture videos at 1920 x 1080 resolution and provide exceptional imaging performance
- Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card (SDHC/SDXC compatible) for fast and easy sharing of your memories.
- 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high quality capture of moving subjects
- 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00AWZFJ22 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #159,656 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #412 in Camcorders |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, SD Memory Card, USB Cable, User Manual |
| Camcorder Type | Action Camera |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Laptop, Personal Computer, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 199 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 1060 x |
| Display Resolution Maximum | FHD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 3.28 MP |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1920 Pixels |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Features | Removable |
| File Format | avchd,mp4 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC , SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 1 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V10 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact, Handheld |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803211863 |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 10.1 Ounces |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Maximum Aperture | 4.5 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 89.6 Millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 1.8 f |
| Minimum Focal Length | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Model Name | VIXIA HF R400 |
| Model Number | 8155B004 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Optical Zoom | 53 |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Macro |
| Style Name | Vixia |
| Supported Audio Format | AAC, MP3 |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| UPC | 013803211863 |
| Video Capture Format | AVCHD |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom | Optical |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 89.6 Millimeters
- **Maximum Aperture:** 4.5 f
- **Flash Memory Type:** SD, SDHC, SDXC
- **Video Capture Format:** AVCHD
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC, MP3
- **Screen Size:** 3 Inches
- **Connectivity Technology:** SD, SDHC, SDXC

## Images

![Canon VIXIA HF R400 HD 53x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom Camcorder and 3.0 Touch LCD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71i3M6mfqpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it come with memory card**
A: no memory card included

**Q: What is the file size limit?  Can it have single files in excess of 4GB?**
A: It appears that each file is 4gb.  I was using this model to record a presentation that was 1 hour long and when I downloaded it to my computer, there were two 4gb files, and i didn't see a setting that allows you to change it.

**Q: Does it have a mic input?**
A: I believe the answer is Yes.  I bought the camera after watching the Youtube review that Mr Wright did. This may answer most of you questions about the camera.  I went to Youtube and searched for Canon vixia hf r400 and watched the video from 'The Wright Family'.  Hope this helps

**Q: Does the camera offer a time/date stamp, and most important,  does the time/date stamp remain visible on uploaded videos?**
A: Camera comes with instruction book and in initial set up there is a time/date function to program in. The CD is VERY DETAILED. On p.53 in the Playback Section, there is a Note that says "You can use (symbols shown) Display Date/Time setting to choose whether to display the recording date when you play back videos." So, yes, there is a time/date function and you have the option to display it or not. That's all I found in the instruction materials supplied with the camcorder.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO MUCH FOR SO LITTLE
*by B***N on February 2, 2014*

I am in awe! I got my first video camera in 1983 along with a separate VHS recorder. Then a VHS camcorder in 1989, a Sony Hi-8 camcorder in 1999, a Sony digital tape camcorder in 2005 and now the Canon R400. My family has nothing but Canon digital still cameras for many years now and all work great. No different with this camcorder. You go with what is available at the time to get your kids growing up, Xmas gatherings, Little League games, graduations, and weddings. I paid big bucks at the time for those other camcorders. Now I get EVERYTHING and more in a package under 10 ounces. Better zoom, better low light, more scene modes, flash memory, High Definition, longer batter life, easy to use menus, beautiful colors, multi-connectivity, etc, etc, etc. I know smartphones and digital cameras can do video BUT this machine is built to do the best quality video of all like a digital still camera is optimized to get the best quality photos possible. Other machines take acceptable images for fun and the here and now but you only get one shot at weddings, college graduations, class reunions, or a trip to some far off land. I want the best possible images to preserve, copy, share, and enjoy years in the future. For under $200, you get it all! From my history, the quality features, portability, and low cost are an investment in your life's journey thru time. With flash memory so inexpensive now for huge amounts of recording time, I did not need the same camcorder with an internal memory and Wi-Fi for my needs. Cost is not that much more if one can use these features. You may have a smartphone but this little camcorder gives you so much bang for your buck, you just can't pass it by if you have any inkling of doing quality videos.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect camera for a good price
*by J***M on November 29, 2025*

Is working perfect. Good in it's light. Zoom is great. Hopefully they will update this camera in the ffuture. Because we bought the last camera in the world!

### ⭐⭐⭐ In This Case You Get What You Pay For
*by T***E on March 24, 2014*

I owned a first generation HD Vixia camcorder in the past and I sold it because it was very slow to initialize recording, play back images and videos, and displayed a noticeable shutter lag while taking stills. The output, except in low lighting, was excellent. It took nice, crisp AVCHD .MTS videos with a variety of recording options. It also had a built in video light, a flash unit and a dedicated physical shutter button for taking still images. I sold the camera because I thought that the MP4 files created by my Canon Powershot SX50 would be equivalent, but I was wrong. The SX50 can only acquire 1080 24 fps or 720 30 fps videos--nor does it have a microphone input; with these limitations I regretted selling my original Vixia, but didn't have the money to buy an expensive prosumer video camera--so I did some research and decided to buy this one. WHAT'S BAD: I find the touch screen overly sensitive and you can easily pick the wrong setting if you have big fingers like I do. The dedicated photo shutter button is gone, instead you touch a place on the screen to take a still picture which is awkward if you like to take both stills and movies. There is no light or flash. Low light performance is poor. Battery life is middling. I took the camera to a trip to an acquirium and the auto white balance had diffciulty maintaining good white balance under those shooting conditions. The still images this camera takes are not of a high quality, if taking stills of events is important to you bring a goood still camera with you as well when you are shooting video. I like to use stills and the Ken Burns effects in addition to my video footage sometimes. Manual settings are very limited. WHAT'S GOOD: The AVCHD video quality is crystal clear and stunning in good lighting situtions. The zoom is quiet and works well and is speed variable depending on how much pressure you exert on the switch, which was consistent with the older model I had. There are a variety of special video effects modes, but they aren't available for all settings, but produce an interesting variety of different film looks; you'd probably be better served by acquiring in regular color mode and then applying these types of effects in your video editing software, but if you want to capture quick clips for posting on the web right out of the camera you can go for it. The 60 fps setting is good for acquiring fast moving subjects, but you'll have to output 30 fps movies for most sharing sites. I am using Pinnacle Studio and didn't see a noticeable degredation of image quality converting from 60 frame AVCHD to 30 fps MP4 for posting on the web and you can render out higher definition movies for viewing on your computer or streaming to your high def TV. The onboard mics are adequate for stereo acquisition if you are close to your subject, but there is an input for an external mic. THE VERDICT: Better than a cell phone camera for capturing video and good in most circumstnaces for home movies, the price for value is actually very good. If you want to be a big shot INDY filmaker you'd do better to save up for a better camera or look into DSLR movie making where you can set everything manually and have a wide selection of lenses to use. For indoor shooting with average or low light invest in a decent video light which can be be attached to your camera with any number of inexpensive brackets to your tripod mount. If you're planning on doing talking head videos for posting on the web don't only invest in a light, but also buy a decent condenser microphone or lavalier mic.

## Frequently Bought Together

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- BM Premium BP-727 Battery for Canon Vixia HF R80, HF R82, HF R800, HFR70, HFR72, HFR700, HFM50, HFM52, HFM500, HFR30, HFR32, HFR300, HFR40, HFR42, HFR400, HFR50, HFR52, HFR500, HFR60, HFR62, HFR600

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