Introduction:   

The HG 10 is one of the latest camcorder to join the Vixia series hard-disk based camcorders of the renowned Canon line. Intuitive lay-out, versatility and the state-of-the-art technologies is what Canon intends to deliver through the HG 10. This camcorder allows you to stuff more video in a less space for longer periods; so you can now shoot to your heart’s content without having to worry about storage space. Simply connect the camcorder to a HDTV to enjoy your video or burn it into a DVD and play it on any Blu-ray disc player that is compatible with AVCHD format.

Features:

If you want to elicit a particular shot from a scene as a photo, you can do so by copying it onto a mini SD card. This is one of the rare features that are exclusive to Canon alone. Besides, you can also capture still images of 3.1 megapixels resolution and also put to use a wide range of shooting modes, exposure modes and focus features offered by the Canon. Thanks to the wireless remote control, you can operate this device even from a distance and there is also an option to create a back up for your precious footage. Save it safely on your PC’s hard disk away from the camcorder so that no slips or jolts can affect your footage. 

Pros:

·         The 40 GB hard disk drive of the HG 10 will allow you to capture the video in full HD format for a period of 15 hours; ideal time even to cover the longest wedding or a series of matches consecutively.

·         The HG 10 camcorder comes bundled with a Corel application disc that will help you in editing, trimming and add titles, music etc.

·         With the 10x HD Genuine Video lens of Canon you can never miss out a glimpse of the distant snow-clad mountains or the scintillating performance of your favorite rock star in a concert.

Cons:

·         The manual focus dial was tossed out of the lens barrel.

·         There is no option to meddle with the white balance settings when the shooting is in process.

·         The audio recording is good only when shot from close quarters.

Pricing Range:

Buy this wonderful camcorder for making home videos for just 525$-799$!

Final Verdict:

Whether you want to shoot home videos or film shorts as a part of your profession, the HG 10 would prove to be an ideal camcorder. Ignoring the minor gripes you can happily go ahead and purchase this camcorder. Start filming today!