Canon HF10 Review

[Petra Alsbach]

soo much to see and find here!

[Petra Alsbach]

Chris, I can't view the comparisons. :-(

My pc is crapping out due to not enough memory :-(

If I've been using a camera with 30 frames per second, 640x480, and it was more important for me to get a good frame rate, fast movement, etc, would the HF10 be a sufficient upgrade to satisfy a budding videographers ambitions?

And yes, I know, total amateur video, but that's what I have been able to use up to now ;-) or should I go for the HF11?

[Bruce Foreman]

Originally Posted by Lorenzo Asso

Hi guys,

just arrived hf100 and i suspect there is something wrong in the cmos or maybe a dead pixel...i don't know...pls look at this little clip below:

00004.MTS

tnks
ciao

If you mean that bluish spot showing against the flesh tone of your finger, it looks to me very much like a defect or bad speck on the sensor. Not just dead pixel.

The shape is too elongated.

I would return the camera with a video sample to show the problem. See if you can get a replacement. I don't see repair as a possibility although that may be what they do.

I think you have a defective camera.

[Bruce Foreman]

Originally Posted by Petra Alsbach

Ok, does anyone have experience with the following brands of SDHC cards:

Adata
Apacer
Kingston
San Disk

and how would you rate them regarding reliability?

Also, been trying to find some data on recording times, the only info I've found so far states +2 hrs but not whether that's at the lowest or highest setting :-(
Any comments appreciated.

Thanks.

SanDisk is generally considered the most reliable. All brands can occasionally turn out a bad sample but SanDisk seems to be the media brand trusted by most pro's.

Kingston would be a good second choice, the other two I personally would not care to risk my video with. I've never heard of Apacer and have seen a few reports of media failure with Adata.

Another fair second choice at slightly lower price (at least in the US) might be PNY. I've picked up a few of those but reach for the SanDisk cards first on the important projects.

[Petra Alsbach]

now to find them!

[Petra Alsbach]

what difference would the class make: class 4 or 6, intending to use in a HF10.

[Lorenzo Asso]

yes Bruce,
dead pixel or not my camera is surely defective...
i sent it last week to canon assistance...i hope to have the response within this week...

ciao!!

@ petra
no difference...class4 is already enough to cover a 17mbit bitrate (the max HF10 hits)...but if u buy the card on ebay, they are all almost class6 and they have more or less the same price of class4 (and equal capacity..)

[Chris Hurd]

Originally Posted by Petra Alsbach

Chris, I can't view the comparisons.

No worries, you probably don't need to see them as there's really not a lot of visible difference in them. I don't think they would be very useful for you.

would the HF10 be a sufficient upgrade to satisfy a budding videographers ambitions?

Going from standard definition to HD is definitely a sufficient upgrade.

...or should I go for the HF11?

Other than the amount of built-in memory and the higher bitrate recording mode, there isn't any substantial difference between them. It boils down to whether you want to spend a bit more for the HF11 or a bit less for the HF10.

Originally Posted by Petra Alsbach

what difference would the class make: class 4 or 6...

No difference. Just make sure that the card is either a Class 4 or a Class 6.

[Evan Graham]

Originally Posted by Stefan Immler

I made some changes to my setup:

I added an Azden SGM-X shotgun mic. I picked that mic because it is one of the smallest shot gun mics and has the right connector (mini plug, no XLR). Also, the shock mount fits into the mini-shoe by filing off a tiny amount (about 1mm on each side) of the plastic holder. Since the shock mount has a rubber suspension, handling noise from touching/operating the camcorder is not an issue anymore as the rubber suspension absorbs these vibrations very effectively. I still use the AT Pro24 stereo mic when I need a stereo signal. Both mics give excellent audio.

I also added a Hoodman HD-300 16x9 LCD hood which is fantastic! Shooting in bright day light is finally not a problem anymore. I highly recommend the Hoodman.

A kept the Cokin Series A filter holder (poor man's matte box) and added a few filters. I think the size of the Cokin Series A is perfect for the cam, so I'll def keep it. I might add a second modular hood.

Overall, I am very happy with the setup.

I know it's been several years since this was posted, but can someone tell me which components are needed to construct the Conkin filter holder as seen here?



Evan