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Canon is hard to beat when it comes to optics.  The Canon Vixia HF200 HD camcorder is yet another example of that.  It’s a really well produced HD video camera that only stumbles on the price point.

The Canon Vixia HF200 incorporates the Canon DIGIC DV III processor.  It is capable of 3.89 megapixel stills and 1920 x 1080 video at 24fps.  It comes with the standard Canon menu system, which I don’t love, but find acceptable.  The video camera is small and easy to use.  It’s a highly rated HD camcorder for a reason – it’s good.  The only thing I didn’t love about the video camera was the price – $599.  But, you get AVCHD are not real time – it has to do some processing in the actual transfer process.  So it does take longer.  You will love the nearly 3 inch viewing screen.  You will love how small it is and you will love the image quality.

Specs:

General

  • Product Type Camcorder – 1080p
  • Digital Zoom 300 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 2.99 megapixels
  • Total Pixels 3.89 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4″
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.4 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD , MPEG-4
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow , Beach , Sunset , Fireworks , Spotlight , Night mode , Sports mode , Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade , Cloudy , Daylight , Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (cool white) , Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Exposure Modes Manual , Program , Automatic , Shutter-priority , Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode , Fill-in mode , Flash OFF mode , Red-eye reduction
  • Features AF illuminator
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.89 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.99 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3.31 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Face Detection Yes
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control – Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 32 GB Flash – Integrated (soldered memory – 32 GB )
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Flash card
  • Recording Speed LP , SP , XP , FXP , MXP , XP+

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens – 4.1 mm – 61.5 mm – F/1.8-3.2
  • Focal Length 4.1 mm – 61.5 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.2
  • Optical Zoom 15 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Min focal length 4.1 mm
  • Max focal length 61.5 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Features Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features Face detection , 24p Cinema Mode , Built-in speaker , Histogram display , Exif Print support , PictBridge support , Accessories hot shoe , Progressive scanning , USB 2.0 compatibility , RGB primary color filter , Takes photos while movie recording , Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
  • Remote control Remote control – Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities , Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
  • Included Accessories Wrist strap

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display – TFT active matrix – 2.7 in – Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone – Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x HDMI , 1 x Microphone , 1 x USB , 1 x Headphones
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 , 1 x Component video cable , 1 x A/V cable , USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter – External
  • Battery type – Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon BP-809
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery – 890 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty – Parts and labor – 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.8 in
  • Depth 4.9 in
  • Height 2.4 in
  • 12 oz