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Old January 9th, 2008, 11:26 PM   #61
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Do these not have a standard viewfinder -- just the larger LCD screen?
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Old January 10th, 2008, 08:36 AM   #62
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That's right, Paul. Just the flip-out LCD only. No viewfinder in the traditional sense.
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Old January 10th, 2008, 08:58 AM   #63
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Has anyone heard or seen if these will have zebras like the HV20?
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Old January 12th, 2008, 07:54 PM   #64
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That's right, Paul. Just the flip-out LCD only. No viewfinder in the traditional sense.
Wow, just can't live without a viewfinder here in the desert sun, even the tiny one one the HV20 is useable (and I don't need reading glasses with the viewfinder.) Guess I'm sticking with the HV20 for another year...

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Old January 13th, 2008, 05:38 AM   #65
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I saw HF10 has 2 SD slots on a clip shot on CES.
I am not sure about that, is that possible?
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Old January 14th, 2008, 05:22 PM   #66
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I saw HF10 has 2 SD slots on a clip shot on CES.
I am not sure about that, is that possible?
Each of these new Canon flash-based camcorders (three models in the FS series, two models in the HF series) have *one* card slot. Attached is a photo of the HF10 card slot (click to see it big). Hope this helps,
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Old January 15th, 2008, 11:00 AM   #67
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Are there any specific requirements for the SD cards for use in the HF10/100?

I emailed Canon support and got a non-specific answer -- "SD or SDHC memory cards may be used in the HF10."
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Old January 15th, 2008, 01:09 PM   #68
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The specific answer is SDHC only. I tried a Sandisk 2GB Ultra II SD card in an HF10 yesterday and the camcorder would not recognize it. It must be an SDHC Class 4 or Class 6 card... see attached pic... a Class 2 card will not be fast enough.
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Old January 17th, 2008, 07:36 PM   #69
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Each of these new Canon flash-based camcorders (three models in the FS series, two models in the HF series) have *one* card slot. Attached is a photo of the HF10 card slot (click to see it big). Hope this helps,
Well.. That is good enough, thanks!

I would perfer the HF100, cause the Transcend 8 GB class6 SDHC would only cost less than 45 USD in China, and by paying around 100 USD you can get a 16 GB SDHC card.

It is a little shame that canon did not put a double SD slot in their flash memory camcorder,but I assume some of the manufacters will bring us multi memory slots camcorder in the future.
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Old January 21st, 2008, 02:40 PM   #70
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Some new hands-on HF10 photos here: http://www.dvinfo.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=52
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Old January 21st, 2008, 08:46 PM   #71
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Zebras?

Hey Chris,

Does this thing have Zebras like the HV20?
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Old January 21st, 2008, 09:16 PM   #72
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Don't know for sure, Paul, but I'll find out tomorrow.
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Old January 21st, 2008, 11:19 PM   #73
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Thanks Chris!
Can't wait for your update and review.
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Old January 23rd, 2008, 11:51 PM   #74
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Sorry for the delay Paul but Canon USA has confirmed for me that the VIXIA HF series camcorders do *not* have zebras. And that's a drag.
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Old January 24th, 2008, 01:48 AM   #75
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There should be a law that all but the cheapest cams have:

* Manual control of exposure, shutter, iris and gain
* 24p and 30p. 60p for the overachievers
* Focus ring
* External mic input and manual gain control
* Quick access of all manual features

Some of the cams are oh, so close. But none of the high-end consumer cams at CES had it all...
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