Canon Introduces New High-Definition Camcorders
The new HF S21, HF S20 and HF S200 store video to either the built-in flash memory in the case of the HF S20/S21, or to your own removable SD card with the HF S200. These new models include a 10x HD video lens and a 1/2.6-inch, 8.59 megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor. All three models have a 3.5-inch high-res touch screen for easy menu navigation. Another feature that will be welcomed by professionals is the return of a LANC terminal, which allows for the connection of zoom controllers and other prosumer and professional accessories.
The HF S-series will be available in April starting at $999.99.
The middle of the VIXIA line is the HF M-series, and includes the new HF M31, HF M30 and HF M300 models. The HF M31 and HF M30 record to their built in 32GB or 8GB of internal flash memory, while the HF M300 records to an SD card. The M-series has a slightly larger lens at 15x and a smaller 2.7-inch touch screen, but include most of the same features except for the LANC terminal and 24p recording. These new models will be available in April starting at $679.99.
Rounding out the bottom of the line are the HF R-series models and include the HF R11, HF R10 and HF R100 models. These are aimed towards the budget-minded consumer and include 1080p video recording. Like the previously mentioned models, the HF R11 and HF R10 record to their internal 32GB or 8GB of memory, while the HF R100 records to an SD card. The R-series includes a 20x HD video lens, but does not include a touch screen for navigation.
The new R-series will be available in three colors (black, red, and silver) beginning in March starting at $499.99.
If all you need is a standard-definition camcorder, you still have hope with the new FS31 and FS300 camcorders. The FS31 records to 16GB of internal memory while the FS300 records to an SD card. The small FS-series has a 41x zoom and dynamic image stabilization. The FS300 will be available in three colors in March for $299.99 while the FS31 will be available for $299.99.
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