Full FeedCanon announces new VIXIA HD camcorder, the HF S11
Canon today is adding a new flagship camcorder to its line-up. As with any other Canon camcorder in recent memory, the VIXIA HF S11 specializes in HD video for recording every possible detail. As is usual for Canon, it’s not just putting out the VIXIA HF S11 as an update of last year’s model with just a small amount of improvements. The S11 looks to add a number of new features.
Possibly the most impressive feature is the inclusion of 64GB of flash memory in the camcorder, which Canon says will be able to store up to 24 hours of video before you even need to think about an extra SDHC card. Canon is also helping you to avoid shaky cam by adding what it calls its Dynamic SuperRange OIS system which is designed to eliminate shake through “continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range.” There’s also a feature for creating easy montage videos with Advanced Video Snapshot Mode which records quick four second clips, making highlight videos much easy then selecting short clips from longer ones and more interesting than just a series of photographs.
As far as specs go, the VIXIA HF S11 touts an 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, so in addition to HD video it can also should 8.0 MP still images. Other features include Canon Genuine Face Recognition, Instant Auto focus, and even the ability to shoot in either the cinema standard 24 frames per second, or the Progressive Mode’s 30 fps. The camcorder will also be shipping alongside the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter, which allows the VIXIA HF S11 to use either Canon remotes or third-party remotes when using a tripod.
The VIXIA HF S11 look to be a standout camcorder when it’s released in Mid-September, right in line for the holiday buying season. The RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter will be selling for $149, while the VIXIA HF S11 has an estimated retail price of $1,499.
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I’m a podcast producer based in Tokyo and last week took delivery of the HF S11. I would just like to say that this camera is stunning! The picture quality is simply superb, and the image stabilisation is unlike anything I’ve seen on a consumer camera before.
I shot a video of a traditional Japanese dance festival last week - all handheld, and much of it filmed from quite a distance (link below).
We use it with the DM100 Directional Stereo Mic - superb piece of kit.
The battery life with the included BP-807 is dissapointing - about one hour in reality (we have now invested in the BP-827). We will also be buying a wide angle lens as for interviews you have to get a fair distance between the camera and the interviewee.
Can’t recommend this camera highly enough. Works wonderfully with Final Cut / iMovie too.
The version of our video we have on Facebook is the best quality upload we have, or there’s an MP4 available for download. You Tube version also available. The page in question is
http://pokya.jp/japanpodshow/2009/09/video-special-tokyo-koenji-awaodori-traditional-dance-festival-2009/
Joseph
on September 7, 2009 at 11:51 AM - LINK