Canon VIXIA 2009 Models Announced! at DVinfo.net

Michael Galvan · January 5th, 2009, 08:25 AM

Looks like 2009 is starting with a bang!

Canon just announced their Vixia 2009 lineup. THeir high-end model looks quite interesting.

And Digic DV III!!!

:)

DV Info Net: New Canon VIXIA consumer HD camcorders for 2009

Brian Maurer · January 5th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Looks interesting. I wonder how Canon is going to price these models. They seem to be a significant upgrade to resolution. Wonder what that will do the the APP4 users that already have issues editing the 17MB/24MB AVCHD files.

Larry Horwitz · January 5th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Take particular note of the larger sensors on the HFS100 and HF200 versus the prior model HF10/100 which used 1/3.2" !!

Chris Hurd · January 5th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Details at DV Info Net: New Canon VIXIA consumer HD camcorders for 2009

Discuss either here... or there.

Michael Galvan · January 5th, 2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Horwitz

Take particular note of the larger sensors on the HFS100 and HF200 versus the prior model HF10/100 which used 1/3.2" !!

Yeah, but they also have a much much higher pixel count (8 megapixels).

So I wonder how this will affect low-light compared to the current models? But then again, look at the new larger lens and Digic DVIII processor ...

Larry Horwitz · January 5th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Some do and some don't.

Actually the Hf200 has a 3.89 MP sensor verson the prior Hf100's 3.2MP.

The advertised min illumination is .4 lux.

I personally doubt that it produces very usable footage at such low illumination.

Jeff DeLamater · January 5th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Horwitz

Take particular note of the larger sensors on the HFS100 and HF200 versus the prior model HF10/100 which used 1/3.2" !!

i must be missing it, but i see no mention of sensor sizes in the linked article. what size sensors are the new cameras utilizing?

Larry Horwitz · January 5th, 2009, 04:41 PM

The new cameras with full spec sheets are on the canonusa website.

Eugenia Loli-Queru · January 5th, 2009, 05:27 PM

The HF-S10 is the highest-end camcorder in the new list. Compared to the also newly announced HV40 (until today the HV series were king in the consumer space) only missing are a full advanced shoe, viewfinder, true native 24p without the need for pulldown removal, and low light support (3 LUX compared to HV40's 2 LUX). Other than that though, the HF-S10 and HF-S100 are really marvelous machines with several new features, including zebra, gain, and third party accessory color calibration support -- in addition to a larger sensor with the new DigicDV III tech, bigger lens, and higher dynamic range.

So unless these 5 things that the HV40 still sports over the HF-S10/100 are still important to you, the new HF-S series are the new kings in my opinion in the consumer space.

Chris Hurd · January 5th, 2009, 07:03 PM

Update: Tentative prices, see http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/989182-post2.html

Eugenia Loli-Queru · January 9th, 2009, 11:43 AM

The first previews and sample footage screenshots come in -- just published:
Infosyncworld: Best Top-of-the-line Full HD Camcorders of CES 2009 - infoSync World
Camcorderinfo: Canon Vixia HF S10 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Canon Flash Memory

And this is my own write up on my video blog, comparing the HF-S series to the so successful, but now surpassed, HV series: Regarding the new Canon cameras

Rob Kral · January 9th, 2009, 02:56 PM

EXCITING TIMES INDEED.

Pity I JUST bought a HG21.

Was gonna gripe about the lack of viewfinder but NO DENYING these new cams are something to get very excited about.

Release date?

Stas Bobkov · January 9th, 2009, 06:25 PM

A 4:3 sensor again?
I was just wondering of how much longer a photo mode will remain a priority in video cameras.

J.K. Ahn · January 10th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugenia Loli-Queru

And this is my own write up on my video blog, comparing the HF-S series to the so successful, but now surpassed, HV series: Regarding the new Canon cameras

Thank you for coming out of retirement to post this :D

Eugenia Loli-Queru · January 14th, 2009, 05:41 PM

A few more screenshots from the HF-S series (I hope it's not against the policy to post to another forum's post of mine):
Canon HF S10/S100 - Page 7 - Canon HV20, HV30 & HV40 User Forum
After these screenshots, I am not such a big fan girl about the HF-S as I was before...

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January 5th, 2009, 07:03 PM	#10
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January 5th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#3
Larry Horwitz Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eggertsville, NY Posts: 528	Take particular note of the larger sensors on the HFS100 and HF200 versus the prior model HF10/100 which used 1/3.2" !!

January 5th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#6
Larry Horwitz Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eggertsville, NY Posts: 528	Some do and some don't. Actually the Hf200 has a 3.89 MP sensor verson the prior Hf100's 3.2MP. The advertised min illumination is .4 lux. I personally doubt that it produces very usable footage at such low illumination.

January 5th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#8
Larry Horwitz Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eggertsville, NY Posts: 528	The new cameras with full spec sheets are on the canonusa website.

January 5th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#9
Eugenia Loli-Queru Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 348	The HF-S10 is the highest-end camcorder in the new list. Compared to the also newly announced HV40 (until today the HV series were king in the consumer space) only missing are a full advanced shoe, viewfinder, true native 24p without the need for pulldown removal, and low light support (3 LUX compared to HV40's 2 LUX). Other than that though, the HF-S10 and HF-S100 are really marvelous machines with several new features, including zebra, gain, and third party accessory color calibration support -- in addition to a larger sensor with the new DigicDV III tech, bigger lens, and higher dynamic range. So unless these 5 things that the HV40 still sports over the HF-S10/100 are still important to you, the new HF-S series are the new kings in my opinion in the consumer space.

January 9th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#11
Eugenia Loli-Queru Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 348	The first previews and sample footage screenshots come in -- just published: Infosyncworld: Best Top-of-the-line Full HD Camcorders of CES 2009 - infoSync World Camcorderinfo: Canon Vixia HF S10 First Impressions Camcorder Review - Canon Flash Memory And this is my own write up on my video blog, comparing the HF-S series to the so successful, but now surpassed, HV series: Regarding the new Canon cameras

January 9th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#12
Rob Kral New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 18	EXCITING TIMES INDEED. Pity I JUST bought a HG21. Was gonna gripe about the lack of viewfinder but NO DENYING these new cams are something to get very excited about. Release date?

January 9th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#13
Stas Bobkov Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 46	A 4:3 sensor again? I was just wondering of how much longer a photo mode will remain a priority in video cameras.

January 14th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#15
Eugenia Loli-Queru Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 348	A few more screenshots from the HF-S series (I hope it's not against the policy to post to another forum's post of mine): Canon HF S10/S100 - Page 7 - Canon HV20, HV30 & HV40 User Forum After these screenshots, I am not such a big fan girl about the HF-S as I was before...