Digital Video - Reviews

Review Date: 18-NOV-2009

Canon FS200

RRP: $529.00

The Canon FS200 is a serviceable standard-def camcorder for beginners and cash-strapped videographers. It strikes a good balance between advanced features and affordability.

Review Date: 11-NOV-2009

Canon Legria HF21

RRP: $1699.00

The Canon Legria HF21 is a solid workhorse of a camcorder that ticks most of the right boxes. On the other hand, it doesn't do much to distinguish itself from similarly priced rivals.

Review Date: 21-OCT-2009

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Canon Legria HFS11

RRP: $2099.00

The Canon Legria HFS11 is the premier choice for hands-on enthusiasts. It will also suit novices who aren't afraid of using camcorder menus. If you want the very best in video quality, this camcorder is pretty hard to pass up.

Review Date: 01-OCT-2009

Canon Legria HV40

RRP: $1699.00

The Canon Legria HV40 must surely be the HDV format’s last hurrah in the consumer sector -- and what a send-off it is! If you’re keen to stick with MiniDV, you won’t find a better camcorder than this.

Review Date: 12-AUG-2009

Canon HF200

RRP: $1399.00

The Canon Legria HF200 is a solid HD camcorder that boasts some useful, no-nonsense features. While there are better camcorders on the market, it does a great job for the asking price.

Digital Video Accessories

Review Date: 29-JUL-2009

Canon WP-V1

RRP: $799.00

The Canon WP-V1 allows you to take stunning underwater HD footage at a semi-affordable price. Anyone who spends lots of time in the ocean should definitely be armed with one.

Review Date: 05-JUN-2009

Canon Legria HF20

RRP: $1699.00

The Canon Legria HF20 is a decent high-definition camcorder with some interesting features on board. Unfortunately, it is trumped by its HF11 sibling; an identically-priced model that offers a superior low-light performance.

Review Date: 04-JUN-2009

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Canon Legria HF S10

RRP: $2499.00

The Canon Legria HF S10 is one of those rare camcorders that will please all types of user. It combines beginner-friendly features with in-depth manual controls and produces unmatched video quality to boot. Unfortunately, it's also prohibitively expensive.

Review Date: 16-FEB-2009

Canon HF100

RRP: $1499.00

The HF100 is one of the best camcorders in its price range. Offering exceptionally sharp video and an extensive array of manual features, it will suit amateurs and enthusiasts both. However, sticklers for value should pick up the 32-gigabyte HF11 version instead.

Review Date: 04-NOV-2008

Canon HF11

RRP: $1699.00

If you already own the HF10, there is next to no reason to make the switch to the HF11. Everyone else, on the other hand, would do well to seek this camcorder out.

Review Date: 16-OCT-2008

Canon HG21

RRP: $1899.00

When judged on its own merits, the HG21 is an exceptional high-def camcorder that impresses on nearly every level — it even seems attractively priced. However, when compared to the near-identical HG20, its value for money is significantly diminished. Unless you absolutely must have 120GB of storage, go for its cheaper sibling instead.

Review Date: 14-OCT-2008

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Canon HG20

RRP: $1499.00

The HG20 is an excellent high-def HDD camcorder that easily matches anything else on the market. Although the build quality could be better, its video performance more than makes up for any shortcomings. Highly recommended.

Review Date: 08-AUG-2008

Canon FS10

RRP: $699.00

The Canon FS10 is a good all-rounder that puts portability and ease-of-use at the forefront. While it may not excel in any one area, it remains one of the better value standard-def camcorders on the market.

Review Date: 11-JUN-2008

Canon FS100

RRP: $699.00

The FS100 is a flash-memory-based camcorder with an impressive array of features for the asking price. While it may not excel in any one area, it offers solid performance across the board.

Review Date: 10-JUN-2008

Canon FS11

RRP: $899.00

The FS11 might be slightly expensive for an entry-level camcorder, but it offers an impressive array of features to make up for it. With its versatile recording options and powerful 37x optical zoom, it will suit anybody in need of a point-and-shoot camera.