Great camcorder, greater price
The VIXIA HF100 is one cool camcorder. Full HD video, Flash memory, SD storage, a cool viewscreen, lots of shooting modes, it has it all. And now you can get all that at an even better price! The refurbished model is the same exact camcorder as the new model, so it has every feature of the original. And if carries a full 90-day parts and labor warranty so you don't have to worry you'll open the box to a dead camcorder. This model makes good Full HD recording affordable. Get yours today!
AVCHD
The VIXIA HF100 is one of Canon's first AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format Flash Memory camcorders. AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) video codec, recording true 1080 High Definition resolution video. An advantage of the AVCHD format is that it captures twice as much video using less storage, which enhances the extended recording time possible with Flash Memory.
3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor
The VIXIA HF100 captures 1920x1080 High Definition video through its Canon designed and manufactured 1/3.2" 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor. Compared to a CCD, the VIXIA HF100's CMOS's high color resolution and advanced color reproduction gives brilliant results. It is also unique in featuring Canon's proprietary noise reduction technologies for crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations. It's the ideal sensor for HD. The VIXIA HF100 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green, and blue color components. This results in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones.
12x HD Video Zoom Lens
The VIXIA HF100 comes with an outstanding High Definition video lens — a 12x HD Genuine Canon zoom. It's the lens you need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field, wide shots of beautiful landscapes, and everything in-between. And because it comes with four zoom speeds, three pre-set and one variable, you always get smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots. In addition, for those times when you need to get a particular shot from a very long distance, this flexible lens also has a 200x digital zoom.
DIGIC DV II Image Processor
Thanks to Canon DIGIC DV II image processing, the HF100 produces video with improved color reproduction — especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction — for video images that are crystal clear. Regardless of your subject or setting, DIGIC DV II image processing helps record memories vividly and accurately.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
It's easier to get those clear, steady images with the VIXIA HF100, thanks to Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Canon's SuperRange OIS corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion: the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; and the slower motion of body sway. No matter what you're recording and how you're recording it, the VIXIA HF100's stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly.
24p Cinema Mode and 30p Progressive Mode
24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional "film-look." You can change the camcorder's frame capture rate to 24p (recorded at 60i), which provides the appearance of the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, you can use the VIXIA HF100's CINEMA setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater.
Now 30p Progressive Mode. In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may choose to set the VIXIA HF100 to capture video in 30p which is (30 progressive frames) particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. In addition, this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after recording. Excellent for action shots and sports.
Simultaneous Photo Recording and Histogram Display
With the VIXIA HF100, you can record HD video and capture a 2 Megapixel photo to a memory card —simultaneously. Simply press the photo button and you've got an e-mail ready digital photo to share with friends and family. For the advanced digital photographer, the VIXIA HF100 comes with a Histogram Display — a feature found in Canon's line of digital SLR cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness information of your still images, so you can adjust your exposures as you shoot.
Mini HDMI terminal and mini advanced accessory shoe
With the VIXIA HF100, sharing your High Definition video on your HD television is easier than ever. Only a single cable connects your camcorder to your TV for the highest quality playback (video and audio). Another pro-level feature of the VIXIA HF100 is the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe on the camcorder. At about half the size of Canon's Advanced Accessory shoe, this feature allows you to attach extras such as a video light or directional stereo microphone without additional wires or batteries.
Bundled Pixela ImageMixer&trade Software
The Canon VIXIA HF100 High Definition Camcorder is bundled with a powerful software suite from Pixela ImageMixer. You can easily perform a variety of functions, including AVCHD Editing in which you can trim, reorder, and combine scenes, as well as add music, titles, and transitions. This software also allows you to play your AVCHD movies on your computer and also will let you share copies of your movie with friends and family through Flash Memory to hard drive copying. Transfer and store your movie onto your computer's hard drive with the software and easily convert your High Definition video to Standard Definition video as well.
In the box
VIXIA HF100 camcorder, BP-809 battery pack (with terminal cover), CA-570 compact power adapter, STV-250 N stereo video cable, WL-D88 wireless controller, IFC-400PCU USB cable, CTC-100/S component cable, digital video solution disc for Windows and Macintosh, Pixela ImageMixer&trade 3SE disc
