Absolutely fantastic camera if you are searching for a pro camera with consumer pricing. Features, quality etc... are top notch. The only downsides are controllers + original batterylife. You need to buy a better battery for long shooting and regarding to the cameras small size, many of important controllers are hid under the touch screen menus and pretty clumsy to operate. But then again, I think that's what Canon wanted when making a consumer level pricing with this pro camera. Conclusion: So, if you want manual switches and need to adjust them while shooting, this is not your camera. Otherwise, this is the best on the market, let me tell you!
I bought this prosumer camcorder because of the stellar reviews it received online and it didn't disappoint. I purchased it for an independent film and it stands neck and neck with far more expensive models. The only drawback is a relatively short battery life, but it makes up for it in many ways. Auto Controls, Manual adjustments, and large touchscreen are definite bonuses, as well as the quality. You have to see the 24fps cinema mode to believe it. The touch screen is pressure sensitive, however, and I would recommend using the stylus, and not a finger. Overall well worth my money.
This camera is a fantastic camera! All it's controls are easy to use, it takes extremely clear and high quality HD video, and is compact. The battery that comes with it, however, is not very good. It has a short charge life. I bought this camera for professional use in production for a TV show and it works well. Not much Optical Zoom, but enough for what we use it for.
Camera is excellent! Best that You can get for such money. Perfect picture in low light conditions. Sound is good enough but microphone is a must have feature. Basic battery is nearly unusable so I bought 3,5hrs accum immediately. 25P is unique feature for theoes who want to film something as an art. This is the first try (Sol Invictus concert, Live at Dom Cultural Centre, Moscow, Russia, 22.10.2011)
I am not savvy with electronic's but I was able to operate it even with the fact that it did not come with a manual. I did download a manual from the internet. This Camcorder is so worth the money to purchase. I love using this Canon, my video's come out clear, sound is great and so many friends have started looking to purchase this Canon. I video my daughter who is in a band so I tape indoors and outdoors. This Camcorder has an abundance of features that I have not dabbled with, yet. Don't sit on the fence with consideration on this Canon Camcorder, purchase it!!! I am very happy that I have this Canon Camcorder...
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