Canon Vixia HF S11 Review

Are you looking for a high definition Camcorder? If yes then take a look at the Canon Vixia HF S11, a recently launched Camcorder. This Canon model is compact in size in comparison to other Canon models. The camcorder has 8 mega pixel CMOS sensor. It is a high resolution device. This Canon model is somewhat light in size. It can easily fit into the jacket’s pocket. The camcorder has functional design that can help the user. The large size is good for the user as it gives good grip. The user interface is user friendly.

At the first instance, when the user looks towards the built in lens cover, he or she  notices that lens cover is closing eye type and not the aperture blade type. There is a pop up flash that has a video light. The stereo mics are placed on the sides of the barrel. Below the strap, one can see ports for mini HDMI and USB. The mic input is on the side of the device. The camcorder has 2.7 inch LCD screen. There is 64 GB flash in this model from Canon. On one side of the lens, the user can find a custom dial to use various features.

Let’s take a look at the Canon Vixia HF S11:

Once the switch is pressed, the custom dial starts to function. All the settings like focus, exposure, mic level can be adjusted and programmed through this custom dial. It is quite user-friendly. This helps the user to comfortably shoot the video in required settings. On the top side of the model, the user sees the location of photo switch and zoom button. These two keys are just below the user’s forefinger. This camcorder does not have an eye-view finder. It is a major setback when it comes to shooting. Near the mode button, jack for headphone and port for charger are located.

The power button is situated to the left of the zoom button. On the rear side, there is a record button. The function button gives out a lot of setting and menu options. The features that the camcorder gives are video quality, image effects, digital effects, still photo size, white balance, various scene modes and shooting modes. The 2.7 inch LCD has low resolution, therefore the font is at times difficult to read. But the screen works well in sunlight. The menu is simple and easy to use. The user can even choose a font size that helps him or her in effective reading.

Take a look at Canon Vixiz HF S11  camcorder:

The camcorder has new feature in form of Video Snapshots. The user has to enter the Video Snapshot mode by using a button located on the left side of the LCD.  Once the button is pressed, the user views a blue outline on the LCD screen. Recording begins when one presses record switch. This happens for exactly four seconds. The camcorder is in this mode until; the user goes to playback button.  The focusing of camcorder is really good. This helps in recording the right moment at right time.

The optical stabilizer works well. The battery discharges quickly and has to be charged at regular intervals. Performance of the camcorder is good. The quality of videos is impressive. The videos recorded are sharp clear and bright with natural colors. The audio is full of clarity. The user can notice purple fringing in outdoor images. The still photos produced are of good quality. If you love to shoot and enjoy taking still photos then this camcorder is a great deal at an affordable price of $ 1,019.00. The performance of this camcorder is top notch.