Canon Vixia HF S10 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jan 9, 2009 11:00 AM

 
Intro Audio
Compression & Media Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Playback & Connectivity
 Other Features
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings



Playback
The playback controls on the Canon HF S10 are simple and straightforward. Clips are neatly organized as thumbnails on the screen, and you use the joystick to toggle through and the select the one you want. We've always been big fans of clearly labeled playback controls, and Canon's are typically among the best. Along the bottom of the LCD screen are dedicated start/pause and stop buttons.

Connectivity
Part of the HF S10's appeal is a great set of connections for input and output. Most of the ports are easy to access and won't get in the way of shooting. The series of ports under the hand strap – USB, component-out, and HDMI – are awkwardly placed, but you'll never need them while shooting, so it's easily forgivable.

  Canon HF S10
AV (Composite) Yes
HDMI Yes
Component Yes, Out
USB Yes
Microphone Input (1/8") Yes
Headphones Yes
(shared with AV)
Accessory Shoe Yes
(Canon proprietary)
FireWire No
S-Video No
LANC (Wired Remote) No
Card Slot Yes, SDHC
DC Power Yes

The mic jacl The SD/SDHC card slot
The component-out, USB,
and HDMI ports under the
hand strap		 The DC power and
AV/headphone jack





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