Three disk images from three AVCHD camcorders are being uploaded to the server. The links will be posted with more info on the camcorders respectively.
The AVCHD camcorders are:
Please check back for the links to the disk images.
Canon Vixia HG21 Raw AVCHD Sample
I was planning to post Canon Vixia HG20 raw AVCHD sample until I get to play with Canon Vixia HG21. Both cameras share similar specifications with the exceptions of larger hard drive and electronic viewfinder on Canon Vixia HG21.
http://37prime.com/diskimages/vixia_hg21.zip 88.4MB
I forgot to check the date on the camcorder. It says that it was recorded on April 25th, 2008. Check out a different video sample below.
http://37prime.com/diskimages/canon_vixia_hg21.zip 87.4MB
Inside the ZIP file, there is an mountable ISO file.
Canon Unveils New Camcorder Line-Up
Canon announces numbers of High-Definition and Standard-Definition camcorders today (read Press Release).
New HD Vixia Line-Up:
- Canon VIXIA HF S10 and VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory Camcorders
- Canon VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
- Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder
New Standard-Definition Line-Up:
- Canon FS22, FS21 and FS200 Flash Memory Camcorders
- Canon DC420 and DC410 DVD Camcorders
- Canon ZR960 MiniDV Camcorder
Availability of the products are to be announced.
Canon Vixia HG10 Raw AVCHD Sample
It took me a while to get to it, but here it is as promised, Canon Vixia HG10 raw AVCHD sample. The jitters in the movie is from the vibration of the car and the speakers as I placed the camcorder on the dashboard. The Image Stabilizer in this camcorder does work some wonders.
http://37prime.com/CANON_HG10.zip
Inside the ZIP file, there is an mountable ISO file.
For Mac OS X users, if the ISO does not mount, use Toast or any other programs until I upload a DMG file.
I will be posting Canon Vixia HG20 raw AVCHD sample soon.
UPDATE (2009.02.01):
I’ll be posting Canon Vixia HG21 raw AVCHD sample instead.
Buying Canon Vixia HV30 Hi-Def Camcorder
I am waiting for UPS to deliver Canon Vixia HV30 that I ordered from Amazon.com. Currently I am using Panasonic HDC-SD5, Panasonic HDC-SD9, and Canon HG10 to work on multimedia projects. All three camcorders are AVCHD camcorders, which record on to SDHC or Hard Drive. Canon Vixia HV30 is an HDV Camcorder that records on to HD-MiniDV tapes.
As much as I like the AVCHD format, I found a few advantages using a tape-based camcorder. I will get into that later.
For now, I am waiting for the camcorder to arrive on July 3rd.
Delivery estimate: July 3, 2008
1 “Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom”
Electronics; $786.26
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
UPDATE:
The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:
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Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC):
1 Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV Hi… $786.26 1 $786.26Shipped via UPS (estimated arrival date: 03-July-2008).
Tracking number: ******************
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Item Subtotal: $786.26
Shipping & Handling: $3.99Total: $790.25
Leo Laporte talked about this camcorder a few months back, and he took it to Tasmania for the Adobe Lightroom Adventure.
Circuit City Bundles Digital Rebel XSi with Compact Flash Card
Someone at Circuit City needs to do proper research before printing out their weekly ad.
For the week of June 1-7, Circuit City weekly ad featured in-store bundle special for Canon Digital Rebel XSi. For all the good intentions, they are bundling the DSLR Camera with an extra battery and a Compact Flash card.
There seems to be nothing wrong but Digital Rebel XSi uses SD and SDHC cards, not Compact Flash cards.
Canon Digital Rebel XSi specs (usa.canon.com)
Circuit City Digital Rebel XSi in-store bundle screenshot:
note:
I am thinking about getting it from Amazon.com.
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera @Amazon.com
Canon HG10 Microphone Jack
Canon HG10 AVCHD Camcorder is equipped with a microphone jack.
Click picture for higher resolution version (1920×1080)
Canon HG10 Advanced Accessory Shoe compatible accessories:
- DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
Get near-professional quality sound for your movies with this shotgun stereo mic. Select from pure shotgun or shotgun + surrounding sound modes. Since the mic is powered by the camcorder’s power source, you remain cable free. Wind shields are included. - Video Flash Light VFL-1
To be used with advanced accessory shoe combination video light & flash unit. - VL-3 Video Light
The VL-3 Video Light connects to the Advanced Accessory Shoe and is powered directly by the camcorder.
Theoretically, it is possible to use both directional microphone and and the video light at the same time. Unfortunately there is only one accessory shoe in Canon HG10. It is a matter of “mounting” the microphone somewhere else. You can be creative.