9.9 out of 10

Canon HG10

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  • Design (1)
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  • Value for money (4)
    9.8 **********
  • Features (1)
    8.7 *********
  • Ease of use (1)
    9.1 *********

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Manufacturer's Specs

VIDEO SYSTEM

  • Video System
    AVCHD HDD

RECORDING CAPACITY

  • Recording Capacity
    40Gb - Up to 15 hours of video

CCD

  • Type
    1/2.7" CMOS
  • Total pixels
    2.96 megapixel
  • Effective pixels
    HD MOVIE: Approx 2.07 megapixels STILLS: 2.76 megapixels
  • Filter
    RGB Primary Colour Filter

LENS

  • Optical Zoom
    10x
  • Digital Zoom
    200x / 40x (selectable)
  • Focal length
    6.1 - 61mm
  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
    HD MOVIE: Approx 43.6-436 mm STILL IMAGE 16:9: Approx 43.6-436 mm STILL IMAGE 4:3: Approx 40.0-400 mm

Review Summary

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Make the most of the HG10’s HDD and store up to 15 hours of brilliant High Definition video. Lightweight, portable and packed with features, never worry about running out of recording space again. …

  1. Reviewer: simplydv.co.uk
    18 April 2008

    The AVCHD system might entail heavy compression, but the results from the CMOS imaging device are stunning; colour, contrast and resolution are excellent and the cam doesn’t suffer from low-noise artefacts in the way that its major competitors do. Not only is the HG10 a joy to use with easily accessible record and playback controls, but it produces HD pictures and sound that is head and shoulders above the competition. No surp... Read more

  2. Canon HG10

    Reviewer: PC Pro
    01 March 2008
    Overall 8
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    Canon gets it right with its first hard-disk-based camcorder. Read more

  3. Canon HG10

    Reviewer: Tech
    22 January 2008
    Overall 8
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    A well-specified performer with an innovative approach to navigation and manual operation that is capable of impressive pictures and sound. Read more

  4. Reviewer: pcadvisor.co.uk
    05 January 2008
    Overall 9
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    Despite minor gripes, the HG10 offers solid performance at a reasonable price. And that's enough for us to recommend the Canon HG10. Read more

  5. Canon HG10

    Reviewer: t3.com
    04 January 2008
    Overall 8
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    Canon come out fighting into the HDD market Read more

  1. less optical zoom, no viewfinder? why?

    Colin... read your comment on using the canon HG10. How are you finding it as compared to the SD5, any plans on a review.

    forum.simplydv.co.uk: 28 November 2007 Read more

  2. Canon HG10 HDD Camcorder

    Canon HG10 HDD Camcorder Canon's first camcorder with a hard disk drive makes its debut. Is James Morris impressed?

    forum.trustedreviews.co.uk: Read more

  3. Canon video camera or camcorder?

    i just got a canon HG10 for xmas and i was checking out the specs, why is the image sensor 1/2.7 rather then like 1, is it not a square?

    forum.simplydv.co.uk: 26 December 2007 Read more

  4. Sony 'incompatible' with Macs...?

    Thanks for all your help Colin. I was in a shop earlier today and fondled a Sony and wasn't enamoured so I'll be checking out the Canon HG10 forthwith. Cheers.

    forum.simplydv.co.uk: 17 January 2008 Read more

  5. Canon HG10...Downgrade AVCHD to SD??

    I've taken the plunge and gone for the Canon HG10 from Amazon. I'll let you know how I like it.

    forum.simplydv.co.uk: 15 February 2008 Read more

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