>>> BlackFriday Canon VIXIA HF R21 Full HD Camcorder with 32GB Internal Flash Memory
Technical Details
- 32GB internal flash drive and 2 SDXC-compatible memory card slots
- Genuine Canon HD video lens with 28x advanced zoom
- Canon 3.28-megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor
- Canon DIGIC DV III image processor
- Dynamic IS stabilizes a wide range of movements for smooth steady video
This is a really nice camcorder. It is small and lightweight and fits snugly in your right hand. The adjustable grip belt holds it securely in place for easy one hand operation. You can even adjust the zoom and take still pictures while holding it with one hand. This leaves your left hand free to adjust the rotation of the LCD screen and use the touch screen to change settings.
This camcorder is also intuitive to set up for basic operation. For more advanced functions you will probably want to download the PDF manual. First thing I did out of the box was install the battery and then use the included power cord to charge it. After plugging it in there is a LCD that flashes red as it charges and then turns green when the battery is charged.
While it was charging I installed the included software. It comes with 3 disks. One has the transfer utility which you can use to transfer videos from your camera to your PC. You can also use the transfer utility to transfer videos and audio to your camera. The camera has built in editing functions so you could actually compose and edit a movie on your camera and then view it from the camera or use the included A/V or HDMI cables to view it on your TV.
It also comes with a Pixela Video Browser that you can use to view edit and create slideshows with still pictures taken with the camcorder. The other disk contains some additional audio files for video editing and a manual for the included video and photo viewing software. I downloaded the actual manual for the operation of the camcorder from the Canon website. The manual is nice because it explains less intuitive functions like how to adjust settings when you are not using auto mode and how to initialize the SD memory cards.
The HD video quality of this player is really nice. I used the included HDMI cable to hook the camera to my HD TV and the video quality blew away a standard definition camcorder hooked to the same TV with an A/V cable. This player also has 32 GBs of internal memory and two SD slots where you can add 32GB SDXC cards and the player automatically switches to the next card when the previous memory is full.
The 28X Zoom works flawlessly and there are several presets for filming in different conditions. The auto focus makes filming as easy as pressing a button and built in image stabilization will make even the work of a novice look decent. The LCD screen is a touch screen and when used with the included stylus is very responsive. There are some fun added features where you can use the stylus to draw on photos and add other effects suchs as bubbles or square pixels.
Besides the power button the zoom the photo button and the record button you will not find any other controls until you open the LCD screen. Once you open the LCD it is a touch screen that enables you to browse photos and videos and change settings. Against the camera body are four other buttons which let us toggle between record and view video snap auto focus and an extra display light to make the LCD brighter so it can be viewed in direct sunlight. You will find the mini USB slot and the HDMI slot under these buttons.
This camcorder has a lot of built in and adjustable advanced functions. Yet it is easy enough to turn it on hit auto focus film some video and hit playback on the LCD screen. You could also use one of the included HDMI or A/V cables and playback the video on your TV. This is a really nice camcorder and it's really fun to use. I have a feeling this will be replacing my regular camera and I will be getting a lot of use out of this camcorder.
