Canon Vixia HF11 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Aug 7, 2008 7:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons
  • Photo Gallery
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    Specs and Ratings  


    What’s in the Box?
    The Canon HF11 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1299.00) ships with the following items:

    - BP-809 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
    - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
    - STV-250 N Stereo Video Cable
    - WL-D88 Wireless Controller
    - IFC-400PCU USB Cable
    - CTC-100/S Component Cable
    - Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh
    - Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Disc

    You might need an SDHC card if you shoot as much video as a feature director. A mini HDMI cable is a must have, in addition to a backup battery or larger BP-819 battery pack.

    Other Features (5.0)
    Digital Effects -     Digital Effects will allow you to throw that post-production flare into your video without even using a video editing program. Canon gives you a choice of Fade-T and Wipe transitions, and Black & White, Sepia, and Art filters.

    Battery Info - There's a shiny Battery/Display button in the LCD cavity. Hold it down for about 5 seconds and the remaining battery life appears in the top right corner of the LCD screen. For a more comprehensive reading, select Battery Info in Administrative menu. A screen appears consisting of the remaining battery and recording times.

    Quick Start - The HF11 will hibernate when the power is left on and the LCD is closed, falling into standby until the LCD screen is reopened. The HF11 then pops back into the game in less than a second. When the LCD screen is shut, the HF11 stays in standby mode, which eats up a little battery life.

    Video Light- The HF11’s LED video light is just like the HF10's—it's bright enough, but casts a glowing blue orb on everything.



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