Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Camcorder

If you are looking for a HD video camera that is compact, light, and has all the latest features, look no further than the Canon VIXIA HF20 HD camcorder. This is one of the latest camcorder models from Canon and is currently, arguably one of the most advanced consumer models in the market.
This new model comes with a memory card slot in addition to its internal hard drive. You can choose to save your recording in either the 32GB built-in flash drive or directly into the memory card. Weighing at just 12 ounces (and 4.9'' x 2.4" x 2.8" in dimensions), it is one of the smallest HD video camera I have come across.
Unlike many camcorders, the Canon VIXIA HF20 HD camcorder comes with a powerful 3.89mp image sensor that not only captures amazing videos but also high-resolution still images. It has a 15x optical zoom and has the Instant AF (auto focus) feature. The Instant AF features allow you to capture crisp and clear videos even when shooting fast moving objects from a distance.
One of my favorite features on the Canon VIXIA HF20 HD camcorder is the 24p mode. This is a mode that allows you to capture 'cinema-like' videos. The videos captured under this mode have a professional look to it, great for capturing beautiful scenery and making short films. If you plan to extract still images from your videos, you can also choose to shoot with the 30p mode. This mode is great for fast video sequences as it captures images at the frame rate of 60i.
This model has a huge 2.7-inch LCD display that show great previews of the videos taken. It has a anti-reflection layer on it that allows you to view the display easily even in a bright lighting ambiance. Despite the amount of features, it was menu configurations were surprisingly easy to use. At the time of writing, I have yet to test out all the features they have on the Canon VIXIA HF20 HD camcorder but I am already a heck of a time using it!
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