New: Canon VIXIA consumer HD camcorders for 2009

[Michael Murie]

Originally Posted by Robert Rogoz

looks to me all these new cameras are. It would have to be a earth shattering difference to justify doubling the cost of HF100 (now at B&H for $525 with free shipping).

...but the MSRP of the HF100 was/is $899. The HF200, at $749, has a lower MSRP. The question is; what will the initial markdown be at places like B&H, and how long it will take to come down? I would not be surprised if, a year from now, the HF200 isn't selling for less than $500 (Global Depressions and massive inflation/deflation not withstanding.)

[Michael Murie]

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Here's the pricing info (rec'd via email earlier today from Canon USA):

VIXIA HF S10 $1,299.99 Early-Mar
VIXIA HF S100 $1,099.99 Early-Mar

Right now Amazon has both those cameras available for pre-order at that price, but says the list prices (respectively) are 1,499.99 and 1,299.99.

[Paulo Teixeira]

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[Paul Kendal]

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Here's the pricing info (rec'd via email earlier today from Canon USA):

VIXIA HF S10 $1,299.99 Early-Mar
VIXIA HF S100 $1,099.99 Early-Mar

Hey Chris....do you know if early March is still the release schedule for the HF S10/100?
Amazon is showing April 15th.

Thanks!!!

[Michael Galvan]

FYI - B&H also shows an approximate arrival of the HV40 to be in April.

[Michael Jones]

Hey guys...

So from what i understand the HFS 10 is the high end, top of the range consumer cam from Canon ie supposed to have the best quality image/lens?

Like similar to the HF 20 but higher pixel count/quality lens?

or which 2009 camera is top of the range from Canon

Cheers.

[Chris Hurd]

That is correct Mike -- The HF S10 / HF S100 is the top of the Canon VIXIA line for 2009 (so far).

[Michael Jones]

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

That is correct Mike -- The HF S10 / HF S100 is the top of the Canon VIXIA line for 2009 (so far).

Cheers...

1 more thing, total pixels. HFS 10 has more than double what the HF 20 has. What does total pixels actually mean? More pixel's = better quality, more detail? or...? anyone know?:

HF 20:
Total Pixels:
3,890,000

HFS 10:
Total Pixels:
8,590,000

Cheers guys.

[Marques Landon]

received the relatively new hf s10 canon camera yesterday and had a good play around with it. Overall, excellent camera with many good points. the biggest shock was it is really bad in poor lighting; grainy and could not manually focus.

i just purchased a load of filters before i switched on. No more scratching my lens but it looks like i will not beable to use many of the ones I purchased for indoor work.

by the way I am new to acvchd and what would be the best editing solution using the cs4 bundle.

[Ray Bell]

I'd use Cineform for that format.... it makes working with acvchd very easy on your editor

[Michael Jones]

Originally Posted by Marques Landon

received the relatively new hf s10 canon camera yesterday and had a good play around with it. Overall, excellent camera with many good points. the biggest shock was it is really bad in poor lighting; grainy and could not manually focus.

Bad in poor lighting compared to what? Other Canon camera's you have tried or?

isn't it 0.2 lux like most other recent canon models?

[Paul Kendal]

Originally Posted by Marques Landon

received the relatively new hf s10 canon camera yesterday...

Hey Marques.....where were you able to order the new HF S10?

[Chris Hurd]

For Paul: since he's in Tokyo, he most likely bought it in the Akihabara district.

[Michael Galvan]

I hope this camera comes out soon in my Akihabara district ...

aka B&H :)

[Paul Kendal]

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

For Paul: since he's in Tokyo, he most likely bought it in the Akihabara district.

Hey Chris....any word on when these little critters will be set loose here in the USA?