Canon HF100

Pros:

Excellent video quality. Edit video in Ulead or Sony Vegas with a reasonable PC.

Cons: Does not have an off camera battery charger
Extra battery and off camera charger needed

The Bottom Line: This is an excellent camera.  I decided on the HF100 with only the SDHC port and use 16GB SD cards which are very affordable now. 

Review: I purchased the HF100 after using the Sanyo HD1000 for about 6 months. I bought the Canon because of the company's excellent reputation for quality imaging both video and still. The HF100 has not failed in that regard. It is by far one of the best values ...

Pros: Video quality, ease of use, image stabilizer, software

Cons: It takes a very fast computer to handle editing the HVCHD format.

Review: I have had this camcorder for about 2 weeks and I can not tell you how happy I am with everything about it and it's performance! The video is so good on an HD TV that friends/family could not believe it. The software that comes with the HF100 is very ...

Pros: It's affordable high definition.  Impressive image quality.

Cons: It's a consumer gadget, so it lacks the great controls of more expensive cameras.

The Bottom Line: If used properly, you can get superb images from this camera. The tiny size means poor ergonomics for anyone wanting artistic or professional results. Unbeatable for the price and size.

Review: At its best, this camera delivers stunning high-definition images at a killer price.  I got the camera and 12GB CF card for $634 from Ritz Camera during a store closing sale, and the price/performance is definitely unbeatable.There are, ...

Pros: Image quality, optical stabilization, size

Cons: Grip comfort, low life for included battery

The Bottom Line:

If you need the image quality, then this is a good choice.

If you only need an entry level, then consider the FS10 and it's superior portability and handling.

Review: The Canon Vixia HF100 is my second attempt at replacing my old MiniDV tape-based Canon Optura 40.  My main objective is to get away from the cumbersome and linear nature of the MiniDV format and import process.  Flash and harddrive based ...

Pros: Picture Quality, Price, Storage Media

Cons: Lacks a Firewire port

The Bottom Line: I would buy this camcorder again. If you've been waiting for HD camcorder prices to come down, then wait no more...

Review: Already got the check in the “big screen HD TV” box last Christmas? Well, that probably puts you in the market for a new camcorder. If that is the case then the Vixia HF100 is definitely worth taking a look at. For starters, it provides ...

Pros: Truly excellent picture quality, convenience of recording to SDHC memory cards

Cons: Awkward ergonomics, poor Optical Image Stabilization, lack of manual focus Poor editing software

The Bottom Line: If you can't wait for competing products from sony and panasonic, then you won't regret the purchase as it is the best memory card hi-def camcorder available for the money.

Review: I have been waiting for about 2 years for this type of camcorder: one that records full hi-definition video onto solid-state memory. I've looked into the Sanyo Xacti camcorders, but the video quality was disappointing. I didn't want to purchase a ...