Canon HF R800

Now that or phones can take high quality, high definition video, less people are purchasing handheld camcorders. But for those in the know, a dedicated camera is still, by a large margin, the best way to get near-production quality video without breaking the bank. Really, what our phones have done is set a new standard for what a decent camcorder needs to do. If you buy the wrong unit, you’ll be stuck with something that doesn’t really provide any benefits beyond what you already have in the palm of your hand. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may

(Click for Reviews) The Canon HF-R800 is Canon's lowest cost Full HD Camcorder. Records in full 1920 x 1080 Full HD Video (1080p). The 32x Optical Zoom Lens (53x advanced zoom) delivers excellent image quality and has SuperRange optical image stabilization (to keep video sharp in low light, or when doing handheld shots without a tripod). External Microphone Terminal and Headphone Jack. Included is a 1/4.85 inch HD CMOS Image Sensor, H.264, Cinema-Look Filters, 2 megapixel still images, and a 24p, 30p and new 60p mode. The External Microphone Jack will give you better sound options. The HF-R42 records at up to 24mbps (the AVHCD best bit rate) or 35mbps using MP4 compression. At maximum HD quality , you can record about 2 hours and 55 minutes to a 32GB SDHC/SDXC memory card. Camcorder turns on/off instantly when you open the LCD panel. Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel) sound. Highlight Priority Mode which can give you an HDR-like quality to your video. and prevents loss of detail in high brightness areas. ...More...

During testing, the Canon’s VIXIA HF R800 stood out for its size and portability, while video quality fell short in darker settings.

If you’re looking for an HD camcorder with fantastic image stabilization and advanced zoom, the Vixia HF R800 is an excellent choice. This camera effortlessly