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Canon vixia hf r500; vixia hf r500; canon camcorder; camcorder; cmos
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Beautiful HD Memories Made Simple
Discover a world of new shooting possibilities with VIXIA HF R500 camcorder's giant 57x Advanced Zoom! Get up close from virtually anywhere and feel free to walk while shooting: the camcorder's SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer will keep your video sharp and steady. Capture truly impressive, amazingly realistic 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor. Even the fastest moving subjects are rendered with crisp detail thanks to 1080/60p recording in easy-to-share MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) formats, and video is recorded directly to a convenient, removable SD memory card. Parents take note: Advanced Baby Mode gives you an easy, organized way to track the daily development of up to three children. Just pick up the camcorder and start shooting: there's no need to worry about settings in this mode – every precious moment is automatically captured with the best possible quality for the shooting conditions. Not only is this camcorder easy to control with its 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD and fast, intuitive interface, but it also incorporates lots of ways to make your video polished, creative and of the highest quality. Intelligent IS optimizes image stabilization for the given conditions, while Smart AUTO chooses the best camcorder settings based on 38 predefined shooting situations. You'll record outstanding audio even under difficult conditions with Audio Scene Select, and give your video a unique creative spin with seven beautiful Cinema-Look Filter effects that can be added during or after shooting. And to keep the fun and memory-making going longer, the VIXIA HF R500 features a high capacity battery pack.
Steady Shooting Through a Mega Zoom Range
57x Advanced Zoom
You won't miss any of the action when shooting video with the VIXIA HF R500 camcorder and its impressive 57x Advanced Zoom range. Long-range shooting allows you to create videos with dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting. It's perfect for formal ceremonies, animals in the wild, candid family videos and more. Advanced Zoom, available in manual mode, has been achieved with more efficient use of the effective imaging area. It takes the camcorder's telephoto power from 32.5mm all the way to 1,853mm (35mm equivalent) for extraordinary flexibility in shooting. For more convenient shooting and better creative control over your videos, the camcorder offers continually variable Zoom Speed settings, with 15 levels available.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady. Providing continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion, with extra compensation applied at wide-angle focal lengths, the Dynamic Image Stabilization system on the VIXIA HF R500 stabilizes rotational camera shake. Controlling rotational camera shake – horizontal, vertical and roll axis – ensures smooth, distortion-free video, even when you're walking while shooting.
Exceptionally Lifelike Image Quality
3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor to capture your memories in true 1920 x 1080 resolution. Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light. On-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame. Video is rich, clear and amazingly detailed anywhere you view it, even when played back on a large HDTV.
Advanced Technology Delivers Exceptional Clarity
DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor
The VIXIA HF R500 incorporates the latest and most advanced Canon HD Image Processor, the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, for exceptional imaging performance. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor features dramatically increased processing power and captures more light, for brighter, noise-free images even in dark scenes.
Share Your Videos Quickly & Easily
Record to Removable SD Memory Cards
The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder records Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card. Widely available in several capacities, SD memory cards let you share your videos quickly and easily. In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R500 also lets you use super-high capacity SDXC cards. The same size as a standard SD card, a SDXC card can hold up to 2,048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer.
VIXIA RECORDING TIME CHART*1 AVCHD Recording Mode 1920 x 1080 Recording 1440 x 1080 Recording Memory Capacity NTSC: 60P (Approx. 28 Mbps)*2 MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps)*2 FXP (Approx. 17 Mbps)*2 LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)*2 8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 3 hrs. 00 min. 16GB 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 6 hrs. 05 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min. 64GB 5 hrs. 05 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min. 128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. 00 min. MP4 Recording Mode 1920 x 1080 Recording 1280 x 720 Recording 35 Mbps*2 24 Mbps*2 17 Mbps*2 4 Mbps*2 8GB 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 16GB 1 hr. 00 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 00 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 64GB 4 hrs. 00 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 128GB 8 hrs. 00 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. *1 Variable Bit Rate*2 When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start.
Capture Moving Subjects Crisp and Clear
MP4 (35 Mbps) or AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) Recording
The VIXIA HF R500 gives you the highest quality recording, whether you're capturing MP4 or AVCHD files. 1080/60p recording captures twice the amount of information as 60i, and with images captured at a rate of 60 frames per second, diagonal noise is eliminated so even fast moving subjects show up crisply with motion and patterns clearly recorded. This greater sense of detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus enhanced color and fine tonal gradation, gives your video everything Full HD has to offer. AVCHD Progressive records at a bit rate of 28 Mbps, which is the highest in the AVCHD standard, and MP4 files are captured at a bit rate of 35 Mbps, so regardless of the format you're shooting or viewing, image quality is as high as can be.
Intuitive Control with Capacitive Touch
3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD
The VIXIA HF R500 features a 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD screen, making shooting and other operations easy. Simply open the panel and the power is on. The display is clear and vivid, and just as with your smartphone or tablet, a gentle touch activates intuitive functions. Choose a focal point, track moving subjects, control exposure for selected areas, and operate camcorder controls from the screen, all with a simple touch. In addition, the easy-to-use user interface makes your shooting experience simpler and more fun. The Home button is on the menu screen, and provides quick access to all functions. Clear explanations for key settings pop up when selecting shooting modes and recording formats, so you can be confident in the decisions you make.
The Easiest Way to Capture, Track and Share Your Baby's Development
Baby Mode
A complete solution for capturing, tracking, organizing and sharing every precious moment of your baby's development, Baby Mode on the VIXIA HF R500 camcorder has been advanced to allow you to follow the growth of up to three children. A custom control button on the shooting screen activates the mode, and optimal settings for the shooting conditions, including Intelligent IS and more, are automatically selected. Simply pick up the camcorder and start recording, knowing capture will be of the highest quality. Videos shot in Baby Mode are automatically saved into a dedicated Baby Album so they'll never get lost among your other videos. You can then view the Baby Album chronologically for a seamless way to relive and share your baby's growth with friends and relatives.
When you're shooting in Baby Mode, the camcorder's Pre-Record (Pre REC) function is always on. This places the camcorder in a stand-by “pre-roll” mode, where it continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button. When you start recording, the additional video is recorded too, so it's easier than ever to capture the baby's “firsts” and every special moment.
Touch Decoration in Baby Mode includes stamps to mark each video with your baby's current height and weight. And with a single registration of the baby's birth date, the camcorder will automatically calculate the number of days old and stamp videos accordingly, creating an exact diary of developmental milestones for years to come. The number of decorations has been vastly increased on the VIXIA HF R500 so it's even easier to make a fun video commemorating your baby's special moments. The camcorder's other Touch Decoration options, including your own drawings, captions, animations and more, are fully available in Baby Mode, and all can easily be appended to previously shot video as well.
More Shooting Time with Every Charge
High Capacity Battery
The VIXIA HF R500 is powered by a high capacity battery pack. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot for long periods, but features intelligent technology that accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute, for extra insurance that you'll never miss an important shooting opportunity.
Intelligently Helping You Shoot Steady
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS makes it easy to shoot clear, sharply focused video, even in situations that typically cause camera shake. The Intelligent IS system analyzes the shooting situation for you, then automatically switches to the image stabilization method best able to produce sharp, steady video. Four IS systems cover the gamut of shooting situations. Dynamic IS corrects minor movement and the shaking caused by walking while shooting. Macro IS delivers perfectly steady close-up shots. Powered IS comes into play when you're using the VIXIA HF R500 camcorder's powerful zoom, correcting shake that can occur in telephoto shots. Tripod Mode stops IS when the camcorder is stationary.
Superb Audio in Any Situation
Audio Scene Select
Audio Scene Select on the VIXIA HF R500 makes it even easier to capture clear, high quality audio with a choice of five audio modes to choose from based on your shooting situation: Standard, Music, Speech, Forest and Birds, and Noise Suppression. Each of these modes has pre-determined optimized settings best suited for the shot you're capturing, resulting in outstanding video with realistic, immersive audio. Audio settings can also be custom set to meet your shooting needs.
Automatically Beautiful Video
Smart AUTO and Auto Tele Macro
Smart AUTO lets you capture clear, bright, well-focused video while the camcorder takes care of all the details. The system recognizes 38 shooting situations based on numerous factors, then automatically chooses the optimal settings for the situation. When you shoot a nearby subject in telephoto zoom mode, Auto Tele Macro gives your video the high-end artistic effect of a well-focused subject against a beautifully blurred background.
Fun, Creative Ideas
Cinema-Look Filter Effects
The VIXIA HF R500 allows you to create cinematic looks with the use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of seven varied built-in adjustable filters, which give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image's quality. The looks can be previewed in the LCD display while shooting, and also applied post-capture for additional convenience and versatility. Choose from:
Cinema Standard Recreates the warm tones and muted highlights of classic film Cool Adds a bluish tint for cool, futuristic-looking scenes Dramatic B&W Creates bold black-and-white video with high contrast and grain Nostalgic Recreates the look of old ‘70s TV programs Old Movies Gives video the aged look of old cinema Sepia Applies a sepia tint for an antique, faded look Vivid Accentuates primary colors for a bright, cheerful lookThe brightness of each filter can be adjusted low, medium or high, for even greater control. When Cinema Standard is selected, color depth, softening, and contrast can also be adjusted.
Additional Features
Genuine Canon Face Detection
The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in Canon high definition camcorders. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked, 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time.
In fact, the system is so intelligent that it will recognize faces turned downwards or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This feature is convenient in searching for clips that feature the specific subject's face. In search and playback, use of the Face Index will display those frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. Your selected face can also be linked as a timeline to further identify footage containing your subject.
Video Snapshot
Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips – or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode – and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyone's attention. Video Snapshot on the VIXIA HF R500 allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie, and playback can be controlled from that source.
24p Cinema and 30p Progressive Shooting Modes
The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder's sophisticated shooting mode options offer superior creativity and functionality. 24p Cinema Mode gives your video a film-like feel, making it look as if it were shot at the same frame rate as movie film, with a frame capture rate of 24p recorded at 60i. The camcorder also gives you the option of recording in 30p Progressive Mode, which is ideal for clips you intend to post online.
Accessories Get the Most from Your Camcorder
Canon helps you get more out of your camcorder with a wide range of accessories that inspire your creativity and productivity alike. The Wireless Microphone WM-V1 streams audio wirelessly from subjects up to 164 feet away. It's perfect for adding your subject's voice at times when you can't get in close to shoot, and can also be used as a stand-alone transceiver to cue shooting and more.
Ancert Reovolt
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2018
It works really well, I need a higher capacity battery though.I bought it refurbished.
Anand Kumar
Reviewed in India on July 27, 2015
Model changed without intimation. Yet to receive full quantity . Waiting since June.
michs
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015
I think this little Cannon camcorder is wonderful. I bought my first ones (for a project for my job) at Best Buy and knew I liked them. I purchased this one here on Amazon for a much better price and had it shipped directly to me. This pint-sized camera fits in the palm of my hand and on a tripod and has awesome picture and sound quality. It is also very easy to use - I have taught many people how to use them for my job and they have had no trouble with them at all. I love that you can put in a an SD card and just pop it out and into the laptop to transfer. The first camcorders I had were WIFI enabled but for the project I am working on, this was not needed, so this one works just as well. I sometimes use an external lapel mic system with it for direct input and it works beautifully. I used them to tape an event in a large church and they adjusted automatically to the lighting for a wonderful looking video.
Nate
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
This is a very easy-to-use camcorder, that fits in the palm of your hand and shoots decent quality high definition video onto standard SD cards.It's about as easy to use as, say, your standard pocket digital camera. It has roughly the same kinds of features too. You can select what format to shoot in, and whether to record it in high, medium or low quality, which basically specifies how much detail of picture information it captures per second. You can turn the optical image stabilizer on and off -- basically you should turn it on if you're shooting handheld and off if you have the camera on a tripod. You can adjust exposure and mike levels and white balance. You can also choose autofocus or manual. The manual focus is pretty easy to work with, due to the touch screen controls. You can pick a point and have the camera focus there, so that that depth stays in focus even as you move the camera. You can also range the focus from very close (.3 feet) to far away ("infinity," represented by a mountain range icon).The images, based on what I've shot, are pretty good. They'd be perfect for family and vacation videos, and they look very good on a computer screen. Obviously this is not a professional camera. It does give you the option of shooting in either AVCHD (a fairly high quality compression format) or mp4. The AVCHD videos capture higher quality, better, video -- but you can't play them back right away on most systems. You'd want to edit them first -- most editing programs can handle it -- and then convert them to another format. If you just want to shoot video, and not worry about doing anything with it before you share it with grandma or upload it onto Facebook it would be best to shoot in mp4, because that can be played directly by almost any player.One nice feature that isn't always shared by camcorders in this price range is that it does have an input for an external microphone. It doesn't have a mount where you could secure a microphone on top, but if, say, you wanted to use this to record memoirs of family members it would be useful to plug in a microphone and have the subject of the interview holding it. On board microphones -- even on a high quality professional camcorder -- are never ideal for capturing sound because they tend to pick up noise from the camera itself.
The Night Falcon
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014
This is truly a very excellent camcorder. My last camcorder was a Sony ES900 which was 20 years ago and was tape driven. But with technology changing and the fact that I need something simple I can use for my YouTube channel, this caught my attention. I can just record onto an SD card and then put the card into my new HP TouchSmart computer while I easily copy the recording as a mp4 file onto my desktop. From there I can load it into Windows Movie maker, make my additions and edits, publish a final and then load onto my YouTube channel when doing my YouTube addresses. The battery took only about an hour to charge. The SD 64 card, which you have to buy separately, can record up to 8.5 hours of recording material and the battery it comes with is good for two hours of recording time. You can also plug the camera into a outlet power source if you don't want to use the battery.I don't need that much for my needs, but I printed the 200 page instruction manual offered by Canon and as I perused through the manual, I noticed this camera has a lot to offer. You should check out the Canon site and download the manual to get a full insight to what this camera can do. Here is the link:http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/camcorders/high_definition_camcorders/vixia_hf_r500#BrochuresAndManualsThis works very well under low and normal lighting conditions. Very intuitive design. The quick start guide gets you going fast enough and when you download the pdf file of the 200 page full manual, you learn this camera is a little power house with all it can do. I thought of buying the lesser version for $100 less, but as I kept reading on the Canon line of cameras and even the Sony brands; while comparing on the net between the various major stores over a few weeks of reading, I decided to go with this one for the money. I knew what I needed and for me this camera meets those expectations. So far so good. No complaints and no problems with the technology. I'm more than satisfied.I also bought the accessory package sold on Amazon.com: Here is the link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073AVSKG/ref=pe_861660_118320330_fxm_4_0_n_idYou'll save money buying all the extras as a package deal. The only problem is the long legged tripod, which nis a bit flimsy in my experience with tripods. I bought an all aluminum tripod 30 years ago for $50 and it is still with me today. It is a very sturdy tripod too, but then again $50 bought a lot more than it does today, as the value of the dollar keeps diminishing in its purchase power over time. Such is capitalism with our FIAT currency system in the world. Otherwise it's a good deal.This camera does not come with an SD card, like I said earlier. You'll need to buy one. I bought the SD64 which can record 8.5 hours worth of recording time onto it and which is more than enough to meet my needs. I can easily download the contents to my computer in the form of mp4 files and clear the SD card easy enough to make fresh recordings using the VIXIA HF R500 anyway.All of it will fit into the camera bag that comes with that package kit I mentioned, except for the tripod. I even bought a stereo lavalier mic for interviews. That all fits into the bag including an 30 foot extension cord for the mic. Not bad for the money I spent.I also bought the 4 year Smart Guard extended warranty to safeguard my investment. I do this with all my computers and I would recommend it. I eventually have to send my computers in for work from normal wear and tear over time and even with a 2 or 4 year warranty plan, the plans pay for themselves in the end. I expect to have this camcorder for at least 4 years, unless I drop dead and at my age that could happen. (chuckling). However, if I live so long, then I have the added protection if the camcorder gets damaged or through wear and tear, needs repairs.Oh, one other thing that was not made obvious in the product write up, the lens is protected by a built-in mechanical flip down screen. All you do is flip a side switch and the metal protector retracts which hides the lens, revealing the lens. It keeps the lens protected, so make sure to use it to keep your lens protected when you are not using the camera. Makes me think of some an old German 35mm still cameras I owned some 40 years ago and boy where those cameras built. I still have a few today I keep in my possession. Not saying this is built to those hard standards, but the flap retract technique reminds me of the older German cameras from my youth. I mention this, because I wondered why I did not see any mention of a camera cover for the lens when I was reading up on the Canon camcorders. The reason is it is built in.Also this camera will hook up to a standard tripod screwing method. It has 3.5 mm jacks for both a headset and external mic in case you want to do interviews with it, using an external lavalier mic, which is what I'll be using mine for to help me with my YouTube channel work. You'll find both plugs when you open up the flip screen located on the side of the camera. I mention the 3.5 mm jacks, because that was not made clear in the write up on the camcorder. The mic jack is also stereo too, not mono. So make sure to buy a stereo mic with the 3.5 mm jack. Here is the URL concerning the lavalier mic I bought for this camera and it is a low cost stereo mic with a great sound recording ability. Great value for the money. Nice for the prices I might add.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHZUXKI/ref=cfb_at_prodpgHope I mentioned some things not mentioned in the write up or by others you found helpful.PS: If you want to see and hear an example of what this camera can do, go to this YouTube link I just did, using all the equipment I talk about in this review. Notice how nice the sound is using the lavalier microphone I provided the link to and the quality of the video?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-UuKp-wnx4
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