Canon HR10 AVCHD 3.1MP High Definition DVD Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Actually, it probably is outdated. The DVD format is not the most efficient way to go. But the quality of the shots I've gotten with this camera are awesome for the price I paid. I'm willing at this point to get the quality and do a little extra work in the post-production phase to convert the video.

It took a bit a bit to figure out the best way to get the video, in either SD or HD format off the disks and onto our editing machine. We used Any Video Converter (Free) to convert the files to a more editable format.

The quality of the camera when used with proper lighting is amazing for a single CMOS camera. It does have issues with poor lighting. It will become grainy, especially when working under red lights (like what we had in our haunted house).

The limited time that can be captured (especially under HD) per disk can be a problem if you just want to shoot all day long and not worry about changing disks. If you want to make webisodes/independent movies its not really that big of a problem if you manage disk space adequately and use DL disks.

There are also plenty of 37mm lenses that can screw onto the front of this thing but once it is attached BE CAREFUL. Its not a solid mounting system like you'd get with a prosumer/professional camera and I could image a good wack on the lens breaking the camera threads, lens and camera housing quite easily.

The two biggest things that I don't like are the lack of any support on Canon's website. I would have liked to have seen a firmware update available by now that would make increase the battery life, add additional presets, or improve focus detection. Not that any of those things are terrible now, but firmware updates can always make those things better.

The other problem that I have with the camera is that to capture pictures you'll need to buy a miniSD card. Not SD, SDHC, or even microSD...but miniSD. A dead format for cards. So if you buy this camera don't think that the plethora of SD cards you have laying around will cover you. You'll need to buy a miniSD card or two from Amazon at the same time.

I've had this camera for a few months now and so far no problems. There have been many events captured in HD recitals, ball games, birthdays, etc. I have been able to use cheap DVD's (available here at Amazon). It records in HD. Recorded media (8cm. DVD-R's) is encoded in AVCHD and can be played directly using a bluray player.

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I got this at a cheaper price, but the quality is worth the price. It has features, that most other camcoders doesn't have.

It uses a codec format, that stores HD media on non-HD media (like DVDs). Very Nice.

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I have used a ton of HD camcorders, from Panasonic,JVC Sony, Samsung but when it comes to picture quality the first Canon HD Camcorders are the best!Sure they are bulky and the DVD model is hampered by short recording times but the trade off is worth it. The first Canon's had HUGE sensors compared to today's models. I have owned the HG10 a hard drive Model, and currently have the HR10 for a second time. You can pick these up used dirt cheap,and if you can find some mini DVD-R DL discs you can get about 28 minutes of record time at the highest quality setting, not that bad really, if you remember to initialize your discs before hand,swapping out a disc takes just a little bit more time than swapping out a battery.I found these cameras to be the best in a decently lit indoor room, noise wise, than any other camera I have every used. Outdoors it gives you Studio quality,I am always amazed how much better than all the other cameras I have owned the footage is. Yeah it has some warts, like size,these aren't your mini-cams of today but to be honest I find the new ones way too small,without the bulk they are almost impossible to hold still and even with O.I.S camera shake can still be an issue.If you own a Blu-Ray player you can pop your disc out and watch it immediately on your HD TV....instant gratification. All in all,they built them back then (2008?) like they should be building them now!

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i guess i got the best bargain at costco today for $330 period thought i might have to return it as they didnt let me look at from the glass case but with their return policy i got anyway and reading all the 2007 reviews i guess i got a great buy during this horrible down turn maybe i can record how the next great depression will be instead of listening to stories of my dad's ten cent a loaf of bread

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