Testseek.co.uk have collected 27 expert reviews of the Canon Vixia / Legria HF G10 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Vixia / Legria HF G10.
July 2011
(79%)
27 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
27 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent image stabilisation
Large 3.4'' LCD screen
Robust frame
30.4 mm wideangle lens
Mic input
Very good image quality
Impressive lowlight performance
Plenty of storage space
Manual controls
The Canon LEGRIA HF G10’s build is made of tough plastic that is much stronger than that may sound. The LEGRIA HF G10 is a heavy duty camcorder that you can feel safe lugging around. The manual focus ring feels very professional and gives you the ultimate control over your shots while still being easy to use. For more serious filmmakers a handy microphone input helps to deliver impressive audio.
1080/25p quality video impressed
Full manual control
No compromises
Assignable control dial
Excellent image quality
Lens focus ring
Comprehensive manual controls
The editors didn't like
Noise affects video when light levels are low
No 50p mode
Very expensive
Large and heavy
No 1080/50p mode
A price of around £1
200 might be a little steep
And compared the very best in class there are camcorders out there that offer slightly more detail for the price. And its 10x optical zoom is a tad too limiting to offer ultimate shooting flexibility
And unless you purchase an adapter
You won’t be able to add your own standard video light or camcorder as the accessory shoe is Canon’s S Mini Adva
The Canon LEGRIA HF G10’s build is made of tough plastic that is much stronger than that may sound. The LEGRIA HF G10 is a heavy duty camcorder that you can feel safe lugging around. The manual focus ring feels very professional and gives you the ultimate control over your shots while still being easy to use. For more serious filmmakers a handy microphone input helps to deliver impressive audio.
A price of around £1,200 might be a little steep, and compared the very best in class there are camcorders out there that offer slightly more detail for the price. And its 10x optical zoom is a tad too limiting to offer ultimate shooting flexibility, and unless you purchase an adapter, you won’t be able to add your own standard video light or camcorder as the accessory shoe is Canon’s S Mini Adva
Despite its high price, the Canon LEGRIA HF G10 is a great camcorder for amateur movie makers and camcorder aficionados. Its performance is fantastic with little to no sign of grain or noise in bright and low light conditions. It is also easy to use. ...
Canon's LEGRIA HF G10 is close to being a perfect camcorder for video enthusiasts or professionals looking for a second unit for quick handheld work. Only the lack of a standard-sized accessory shoe and the price let it down. These two factors mean this c...
Excellent image stabilisation, Large 3.4'' LCD screen, Robust frame, 30.4 mm wideangle lens, Mic input
Noise affects video when light levels are low, No 50p mode
A year ago, the HF G10 would have been one of the best HD camcorders around. But today, the lack of a 50p mode and poor performance in low light put it behind its rivals Sony and Panasonic, despite Canon's insistence on a 'high-end' price tag ......
Exceptional video and audio quality, Extensive manual controls, Dual memory card slots and 32 GB internal memory
Touch screen can be temperamental, Slightly bulky body
While the Vixia HF G10 comes at a much higher price than what an average consumer might be willing to pay for a camcorder, reviews overwhelmingly praise this device's stunning video quality and capabilities. The pro-grade CMOS offers 24p video, and an ima...
Abstract: Video Review: The Canon VIXIA HF G10 camcorder may be all you need to shoot your own summer blockbuster with its full 1080p HD video recording in 24 fps, 10x zoom lens and more. Matt Mira and Kevin Pereira review the camcorder for its official Gadget P...
Full manual control will let adventurous filmmakers tweak their footage for a professional look. Cinema mode offers nine cinematic filters producing a range of styles. 32GB internal flash drive and two SDXCcompatible card slots give you mucho room to reco
Beguiling menu system will drive you batty. Bigger and heavier than a typical consumer camcorder. One of the most expensive consumer camcorders on the market
Published: 2011-04-28, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Canon Vixia HF G10 delivers great video quality and a lot of useful features for advanced shooters
Design issues that affect frequently used adjustments may annoy the very people the camcorder is designed to attract, and for the money it should ship with a double-capacity battery
While it's got a great shooter feature set and good video quality, the Canon Vixia HF G10 still feels a bit expensive for what it offers.
