If you are looking for a camcorder that's compact and easily portable, but loaded for bear with memory capacity, HS video quality up to spec for the high-end studios, a ton of features only found in professional models, and priced at a consumer camcorder value, you cannot do better than the Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder.
With a 6-blade shutter, expandable memory slots, options for infrared shooting and subject tracking, as well as technology developed by Canon Labs specifically for the film industry, the XA10 Professional Camcorder is perfect for professional videographers and home users alike. The ease of use and high-compatability means you can use your camera in controlled environments and out in the wild, and then playback or edit your captured video on practically any device - from your home theater system to your computer (regardless of operating system).
Let's take a look at a few (out of nearly countless) of the features:
The AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) codec has become the industry standard for digital recording since it was first announced in 2006. As such, the Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder uses the AVCHD Codec to provide the highest quality video without using much memory. This translates to longer recording capabilities with lossless playback.
The Canon XA10 Camcorder has a built-in 64GB Flash Memory, enabling users to record up to 24 hours of video. The two expansion slots for additional Flash Memory cards gives you the ability to increase the amount you can record by 3 times that!
The built-in Canon 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor is another thing that sets the XA10 HD Professional Camcorder above all the rest. Using the LED touch screen, you can point to your subject matter and the XA10 will keep your target in focus - even if you are trying to follow your subject in a crowded area. The Canon Image Sensor also allows for enhanced lighting options, making sure that colors remain vivid and the clarity of your video is crystal clear. The lossless playback ensures that what you capture on video with the XA10 is exactly how your eyes saw it the first time, in all its brilliance.
The Canon XA10 also features Canon SmartAuto. This is usually found in high-end professional cameras because once you use it to stay focused on a shot, so long as your subject matter stays in frame, the SmartAuto feature will keep your subject in view with the clearest video capture you've ever experienced, without any noise in the video as the lens transitions to dial-in at various distances and angles.
Infrared Recording has become an invaluable device for security agencies, law enforcement, nature documentarians, and those whose video project require dark or night time environments. With the Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder, you can get those "shots in the dark" without disturbing your subject matter. The infrared sensor and emitter allow you to capture your video undetected with high definition and clarity.
The XA10 sports a 3.5-inch LED touch screen. This shows you 100% of what you are recording with the XA10 HD Professional Camcorder itself. If that weren't enough to set it apart from other camcorders in the same price range, the touch screen allows you to navigate the option menus, as well as taking advantage of the Canon "Touch and Record" technology. Simply touch the display screen and the Canon XA10 will focus on that particular point in the viewing field. If you want to take it one step beyond, touch your subject matter on the screen and the XA10 HD Professional will track your subject as it moves within the frame.
The Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder functions like a big studio camcorder, but is also compact for ease of use and storage. The removable handle not only makes storing and transporting the XA10 much easier, but it also allows for expansions such as external microphones, remote controls, and tripod mounting. The Canon XA10 can also make use to additional lenses for underwater recording, wide angle shots, and extra long distance and tight focusing.
When it comes time to transfer your video or to play it back, you will find that the Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder can be used with HDMI, component, and RCA equipment. The versatility of the AVCHD codec means that your captured video will play back on almost any device, as well as being compatible with practically any video editing software on the market today.
Whether you are making professional films, documentaries, shooting a formal event, capturing video of friends and loved ones during holiday gatherings, or posting a quick clip to your blog - the Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder is perfect for all of your needs and ideas.
For a quick breakdown of pros and cons from reviews taken from both professionals and personal users, just take a look at the following:
Pros:
1. Works like professional industry camcorders.
2. Subject tracking and green/red on-screen monitors ensure you get the highest quality video without noise.
3. Most features and highest quality for the price.
4. Amazing built-in features and expandability make the XA10 more diverse than any camera in its range.
Cons:
1. On-screen menus can sometimes seem too extensive.
2. Cinema mode may seem too amateurish compared to high-end production software.
3. Removable handle may cause rattling if not secured properly to the XA10 Professional Camcorder.
