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Excellent, plain and simple.

I have the HF200 and it's considered one of the sharpest units with the highest in resolution for consumer HD camcorders. It records up to 1080i at 60Hz or 24Hz cinema mode. It can be set for 24mbps quality, but if you are running low on memory, setting it at 17mbps makes very little difference (which is why other companies like Panasonic max out at 17mbps) but gives you additonal recording time. It has good manual controls, and the joystick is a pleasure to use once you get the hang of it. The image quality is great, sound is great, handling is great, features are great. It's just GREAT!

My only complaint is the small battery has limited runtime, but a second battery fixes that nicely (look at the high capacity packs as they cost less per AH). Or if you're recording indoors and want to save money, a small extension cord would do the trick so you don't use the battery. Don't trip on it though.

Have fun with the new cam and baby!

**Note 12/8/09 – It appears that currently the XSi can be had for less than $100 more than the XS – in my opinion the extra features are worth this additional cost for those who want a wider range of capabilities (esp. higher frame rate for continuous shooting mode). The XS remains a great value for those on a budget who are seeking a basic DSLR.

**Revised 18 Apr 2009**

(4.5/5 stars)

This year I decided to finally get a digital SLR. The market is filled with excellent choices and early January saw a plunge in prices that has since receded, so I feel like I picked a good time to buy. The downside of having so many options, though, was trying to decide which one was right for me. Not being too familiar with dSLRs, I read lots of reviews and learned the terminology, and after a couple weeks finally decided on the Canon Rebel XS.

Based on what I was willing to pay (around $650 or less), I considered three other cameras before buying this one: The Canon Rebel XSi, the Nikon D60, and the Pentax K200D. I think Nikon has excellent offerings at the “enthusiast/semi pro” level (D80/D90 and D300, respectively) that are arguably superior to Canon's lineup, but I was disappointed by the D60 in general, mostly due to the lack of autofocus compatibility with older lenses. The main attraction of the Pentax is the high build quality with weather sealing, but it also sports a decent quality kit lens, a large viewfinder, and internal image stabilization. What concerned me about the K200D was the image quality, especially with JPEGs, as reported in a number of pro reviews. As is the case with many entering the dSLR world, image quality was my #1 consideration. Finally, live view (the ability to compose with the rear LCD) is a tool I have found to be quite useful in certain situations and it is notably lacking on the Nikon and Pentax models that I considered.

So, left with the Canons, I considered what I might get with the XSi for the nearly $200 extra. As a beginner I simply wasn't convinced that the additional features on the XSi were worth the extra cash, the image quality the two cameras being basically equal. So I sprang for the XS, got the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens with the savings, and still had some cash left in my pocket. Generally I've been quite happy with my decision. There is a lot of talk about how camera makers “intentionally cripple” their entry-level models, but you're unlikely to notice this if it's your first dSLR. If you pay more for the next step up, you're arguably paying a premium for new technology that you won't even notice or appreciate that much, and will either be commonplace or obsolete in just a couple years. If I had spent more I think I would have skipped the XSi and gone for the 40D, which sports a better build and a nicer kit lens, the Pentax K20D, or perhaps the Nikon D80 or D90. My plan is to stick with the XS for a few years until Canon gives me a compelling reason to upgrade.

So anyway, what is my impression of the Rebel XS after 4 months of solid use? Generally, quite good, but here are my thoughts:

The good:

- Image Quality. Period. This is the Canon trademark. The basic JPEG modes are great when you don't want to bother with the creative stuff. The level of sharpness and the color rendition are quite good for my tastes, and can be easily adjusted. One thing I have noticed is that the default sharpening is fairly high and can easily lead to artefacts when rendering fine details. I would recommend turning down the sharpness on all the picture styles to 2 or 3 to avoid this.

- Performance at High ISO. Many of my favorite photos have been taken in low light situations and I've decided there's one thing everyone looking at dSLRs should consider carefully: image quality at high ISO speeds. Using higher ISO speeds is extremely useful when trying to get sharp pictures in low light situations (without using a flash). Simply put, in the entry level market Canon outperforms the competition. I've taken a number of pictures at ISO 1600 that look great, especially with the in-camera noise reduction turned on. I made an 8 x 10 in. print of one of these photos, and the noise was almost imperceptible. (Update: I only wish I could shoot ISO 3200, which is available with some of the newer models coming out.)

- Ease of Use. The camera puts all the essential controls at your fingertips. Adjusting ISO, exposure compensation, metering mode, and white balance, not to mention picture styles and autofocus mode, are all quick and intuitive operations with this camera. The only thing that takes a little more time is setting custom white balance, which I seem to do a lot under incandescent light. Also, after activating live view in the menu system, it can be turned on or off at the press of a button.

- The camera is small, light, and physically attractive. With my 50mm lens attached, the camera is remarkably compact and very lightweight. Also, having dealt with the lag of compact digitals for years, the responsiveness of this camera is especially noticeable.

- Kit lens. While the 18-55mm IS lens that ships with the camera leaves something to be desired in terms of build quality (and manual operation), the optical quality actually surprised me. I wish it gave a little more reach on the telephoto end, but in general it does a good job. In fact, the main reason I'm not getting the $500 EF-S 17-85mm is that the 18-55 performs better on the wide end.

- Software. The image editing and organizing programs that come with the camera are not the most refined, but they are fairly powerful, and likely adequate for those who don't want to part with another $200 or more for an image editing program. Also, you can control the camera remotely from your computer with live view, which is cool, if not extremely useful. As far as I know, Canon is the most generous company in terms of what they offer in their packaged software.

A few complaints:

- Build/Grip: One of the big reasons I didn't get the XSi was because it offered no improvement in the way of build quality or ergonomics (besides the marginally better grip material). The downside of this camera's low weight is the plastic construction. Especially compared to a Pentax (which is also plastic but has a metal frame and usually weather sealing), there's a noticeable difference in the way it feels in your hands. There are advantages to each approach, but some will prefer a more solid (and heavy) construction. Also, some reviewers complain about the grip. I have relatively long fingers, and while I agree that it is a little cramped and awkward compared to a Pentax, for example, it's a secure grip and while taking pictures I've never found it to be uncomfortable. I should say that I spent some time comparing the D60 grip to this one, and ultimately preferred the XS. While the build and grip are adequate, they do detract somewhat from the overall photographic experience. I would give more weight to these factors if I were to buy again.

-Lenses: This is somewhat of a mixed bag. Generally speaking, the deal with Canon is that if you have deep pockets you'll be hard pressed to find a more comprehensive set of high quality professional lenses. As a hobbyist, however, I shy away from spending $1000+ on a lens, so my options are more limited. There are some very good options: the EF-S 10-22mm, EF-S 60mm, EF 50mm f/1.4, EF 85mm f/1.8, and EF 100mm f/2.8 all come to mind. But other bases aren't as well covered: a made-for-digital “standard” prime lens for example, or a quality upgrade to the kit lens (the 17-85mm gets pretty lukewarm reviews). Ideally you should give some thought to the lenses you think you might purchase, and survey what each company offers. I tend to think that Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax all have good options, but their strengths and weaknesses are different.

- The viewfinder is fairly small. When dealing with a shallow depth of field in low light and I want to get the focus just right, I often switch to live view to zoom in and focus manually (This is actually very handy). The only basis I have for comparison is my ancient Minolta film SLR that sports a much bigger viewfinder. That said, when I compared the XS and XSi, I didn't really notice the difference between the two. APS-C cameras have smaller viewfinders that 35mm/full frame cameras in general, but they vary enough that it is worth giving it due consideration as you compare cameras.

- Metering: This is a fairly minor quibble, but I find that the metering overexposes fairly frequently, especially for high contrast scenes (outdoors). I have found that I get better results dialing in -1/3 to -2/3 stops of exposure compensation in these situations.

- Slow continuous shooting rate. If you're shooting action (sports, moving animals, etc.) in RAW you'll want to look elsewhere. The JPEG rate (3 fps) is comparable to competitors and has the advantage of being able to shoot until the card is full. In RAW, however, you'll find that the 1.5 fps (for 5 frames) is pretty slow. I don't generally shoot action so this was not an important consideration for me. (Update: After 4 months of pretty heavy shooting, I still have not found a need for a higher frame rate.)

Overall: Considering the price of the Rebel XS and the overall quality of the package (image quality and feature set), I'm convinced it gives you the most bang for your buck of cameras below $500. This camera is capable of taking very nice photographs, and I find the control layout to be very intuitive. The only things that leave me feeling somewhat unsatisfied are (1) the relatively “cheap” or plastic feel of the camera (2) the grip, which is satisfactory but does not fit the shape of my hand like other cameras, and (3) the lens lineup. I recommend spending some time holding the camera (and others) and researching lenses to make sure the XS will meet your needs. Having said that, the image quality of this camera is excellent, and I am most satisfied by its low-light performance. Furthermore, if you think you'll upgrade in the next several years, I have a feeling Canon will be forced to compete aggressively with Nikon in the enthusiast range, so you can be confident you'll have some good options down the road. (Update: I have to say that the XS is a camera that has grown on me. Despite my quibbles, in everyday use there is very little to dislike about this camera and it will take something very significant for me to switch brands.)

Other options to consider:

Olympus

The Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens provides an interesting and very cost-effective choice, particularly for those who value small size. To take full advantage of the minute camera, you'll want to consider getting the tiny 25mm pancake lens in addition to the standard zoom. The E-420 delivers on features too, with live view and a good dust control system. The downsides? First, there is no in-body image stabilization, unlike its bigger brother, the E-520 (also a good option). Also, lens selection is limited due to the unique sensor size. That said, the lenses are designed specifically for “four thirds” sensors as opposed to “full frame”, and thus have more appropriate focal lengths. More importantly, several of the Olympus Zuiko lenses get rave reviews for their optical quality. A final downside is that the “four thirds” image quality, in particular dynamic range and high ISO, isn't quite on par with Canon or Nikon. However, I suspect that for many people it will be more than good enough.

The recently announced Olympus Evolt E620 12.3MP Live MOS Digital SLR Camera with Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch Swivel LCD w/ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens crams most of the features of the semi-pro E-30 into a body closer to the size of a E-420. If you have a bigger budget, check this one out, it looks like an excellent camera.

Pentax

For those who want a more upscale dSLR experience in the entry-level market segment, I would recommend the Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens. You get a quality build, weatherproofing, a nice viewfinder, and arguably the best built kit lens there is (complete with a nice lens hood!). Make sure you can live with the image quality if you plan on shooting JPEG and keep in mind there's no live view, but if you read owner reviews you'll find very few unhappy customers.

For a bit more you can bag yourself the Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens. This camera could be categorized more as “semi-pro” or “enthusiast”, and is best for those eager to take greater manual control of their camera. The new sensor resolves the image quality issues of the K200D and has greater resolution. It has live view, but the implementation is apparently pretty crude. All in all, it sounds like this is a very good deal at current pricing and again, you'll find very few unhappy users.

Nikon

The Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens is an update to the D80 that by all accounts equals or exceeds its Canon rivals on image quality and delivers a very nice feature set including HD video. For this, though, you'll need to pay a pretty penny (around $1100). And at that price, you'll want to give full consideration to the well-built Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens, or its more expensive sibling, the Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens.

The recently announced Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD falls into the same price range as the D80, and is something of a blend between the D60 and the D90 in terms of the design. Most of the features, however, have been passed down from the D90. It's billed more as an upper entry-level camera (like the Canon T1i and the Olympus E-620), and as such lacks a few of the more serious features of the d90 like the top LCD, the nice large pentaprism viewfinder, and wireless flash control, but most of the bells and whistles are there. Like the d60 there is no autofocus with non AF-S lenses, though this is becoming less of an issue since the release of the AF-S 35mm f/1.8 and the AF-S 50mm f/1.4. At the price it's being offered at the moment I would still very much prefer the D90, but this is a decent option nonetheless.

The Nikon D3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens was also announced recently and appears to be a refresh of the D60 built around the same sensor with an upgraded autofocus system and a few new bells and whistles. No video or live view, though, due to the older CCD-type sensor. Again, my personal feeling is that if you buy Nikon the D90 is currently the best deal for “enthusiasts” who plan to get into the nuts and bolts of photography. If you only plan to shoot very casually and can still find a D40, that camera also represents a great value.

Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Feature

• Shoulder-mount camcorder featuring AVCHD High Profile video codec
• Includes 12X 38.5mm to 462mm (35mm equivalent) Leica Dicomar wide-angle zoom lens
• Features Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.)–Helps ensure stable image recording for ideal HD capture
• 1/4-inch 3-CCD progressive image system with excellent sensitivity
• Records onto standard SD/SDHC cards to assure a fast tapeless production workflow

Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Overview
The AG-HMC70 provides entry-level professionals with an easy-to-use, high-quality, solid-state HD recording solution at an affordable price.As the first shoulder-mount camcorder in Panasonic’s professional AVCHD line-up, the HMC70 utilizes the AVCHD high profile video codec, which offers similar image quality to HDV 1080i at about half the bandwidth. This second-generation, affordable HD format offers longer recording times and half the storage requirement of older systems.As easy to use as a digital camera, the HMC70 records onto standard SD/SDHC cards to assure a fast tapeless production workflow. It gives you fast access to content without fast forward or rewinding, and footage is immediately available to editing systems without the ingest delay and additional cost of a playback deck.Using just one 16GB SDHC memory card, the HMC70 can record over 2.6 hours at 13Mbps, the HMC70’s highest quality mode, or up to 6 hours at 6Mbps, the camera’s extended recording mode.

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I'm one of the few people that hmc70 and hmc150.while my class hmc150 product is in first place, I can not criticize my hmc70 if I am about the fact that it cost 1 / 3 of the substance of what hmc150 Search me.
hmc70 cameras for consumers is regulated in large bodies, but …….. Consumers, this camera to shame many other professional cameras.
if u are looking for HD quality further.i two major research have not purchased the camera when it was put on sale by 3 weeks ago.price.
Pros: GreatImage (if), even with good light tone, even with a good microphone, very reasonable for 3CCD, 2 price shoe cold, volume indicator, decent viewfinder, great professional look for this award, and especially not more than the tape ( SDHC host is really a revolution in professional video)
1. This camera has 3 CCD (1 / 4) that you can not find Canera others in this price range (I always thought, Panasonic giving value for your money to Sony, JVC and Canon so under canon dont have to make TechnologyCCD, in order to use CCD Pana thats why it is always expensive)
2. This 3CCD produce very good and almost clear image, even if U 13 MB / s in full inclusion settings (you need a good amount of light when a buy-camera light, at least 100 watts.)
3.recording the SDHC card has changed forever the equations, u is not coming back to mini-DV camcorders from Sony or JVC.
Dumping entire movie in your computer is like dumping photos from your camera.
4.avchd recordings can be edited onCorel Video Studio 12, Adobe Premiere Elements 7, Pinnacle 12, you should PowerDirector 7 (i COREL, because you do not need u AVCHD finished editing, do u mean when you save time and maintain their quality d ' image, even if u back an intelligent proxy for AVCHD, but then u can even those with single or dual-core, u dont need quad-core computer.)
5. If customers need regular DVD, can u still with the camera and then before u do change, transcoding the AVCHD format to MPEG 2 with one of the aboveSoftware. (Trick is that u must transcode AVCHD with at least 9 MB / s with MPEG variable bit rate setting is done well, if necessary, u 2 hours in single-layer DVD, u will get better quality, but if u have u fast computer can always change in the native AVCHD output file in mpeg2 then final)
5. SDHC is better to win, but you buy Pana, Kingston, SanDisk, never buy any brand adata)
6.buy an extra battery (sad thing is that no other generic battery is willing to spend more on 169Pana decent battery)
Please note that the camera has some drawbacks (sont pana because you want everything) for the price
what is missing, what these
1. no zoom ring
2. No ring of fire (in fact there is no ring) on this camera
3. No power zoom control so that you can not use you (the camera tripod with remote control)
4.nedd much light (understandable, because u pay less than 2 CCD large and only 1 / 4 inches) are
Overall, if you are in the transition of the DV-HD, and do not wantthen spend a lot of money, this camera is the first choice, others wisebuy hmc150
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Customer Reviews
Good value – M. Reid – Huntsville, Alabama
This is the first "prosumer" HD video camera I used. For the money, I see no need for something else. The video is great (until you get the lighting kit right), and the addition of external audio through a microphone is a snap. Make sure you invest in an SD card with greater capacity. The 2 GB card, it gives only about 20 minutes of video at the maximum. Unless the device is well built and easy.

Professional Image Quality in an Amateur Camera Body – Stephen Stough –
As a former Chief Technology Officer of a Fortune 100 company that has developed its own digital camera, my interest was the essential quality. The 3-CCD, 1440 x 1080i Anamorphic 16:9 format camera produces images of excellent quality – near the theoretical limit of performance of 1 / 4 inch sensors than anything else in its price class.

Optics complex (with a converter telecentric focal length before installation of the prism predictable zoom) to reduceContrast ratio available, because there are so many glass surfaces. Measured without sophisticated equipment MTF (modulation transfer function) at home, I measured instead of actual resolution, which was the LP 576 / pw than the theoretical limit of 719 lp / pw along the horizontal axis. This indicates that all the glass surfaces are, in fact, a significant loss of contrast ratio.

However, the camera performs very well in almost every aspect. Panchromatic dynamic rangeexceder 6 stops (I can not measure reliably most of that) than a theoretical limit at room temperature of about 9 stops in view of 4.4) of the pixel size (horizontal axis. Saturation drops sharply with exposure is not optimal. E ' measured at 100 ASA with 0 dB of gain.

It has two XLR inputs.

So far, warrants, about four stars.

Now for the bad part: User features are poor. Maybe they are appropriate for work ENG and action movies, but not farappropriate for professional photography. It 'like a kiddie toy wrapped around a goal of very high quality package + sensor. This mystifies me a Trabant or Yugo the body of a Mercedes engine. Here are the problems:

* The body is a large, mostly empty tool box with lines showing in a medium gray, with the labels for connectors and controls in the form of silk c. Part-approved (which it totally unreadable in most lighting situations, it does)

* N. Manual focusring. Manual focus can be achieved, but only the seriousness of the engine through the buttons. This makes it impossible to use the camera to follow focus shots, so it is completely there for use by anyone, must have the ability to disqualify them.

* No manual aperture ring, either. Again, it must be used with the menu button to set the depth of field.

* The profit is not greater than 0 dB, when the iris is fully open set is closed. This requires an important variable inDepth of field control.

* Iris is completely open, not selected. I do not know yet what it is. It is likely that f/1.6 or an odd number.

* The white balance is just one of four ways to pre-select are available.

* There is no anti-aliasing optical filter, so that each model with detailed approaches half the pixel resolution will be limited to produce moire patterns, even to weave patterns in the clothing industry.

In short, he sees as two different design teamshave been involved. One of the fixtures and separate (and completely incompetent one) for the controls, form factor and external.

For my purposes, this is a coat of high quality prosumer camera in the shell of a toy for children, and I can not use it for professional work. But if you have a shoulder for ENG camera photography of external action, this might be the right thing.

Excellent Video quality But Camera is Large – R. hall – Savannah, GA
OK, I'm not a professional cameraman, but I know what looks good on a TV or monitor beautiful. I tried the smallest HD camcorder (Canon HF 10 and Sony HDR-SR11) and have excellent video quality when you move the camera. I do not mean to follow your children on the farm or trying to video of a bird in flight or simply everything in motion. What happens is that you get a kind of ghost in the video, so that the High Def picture I watched the filming of very low quality and pixels. Idecided to try a kind of prosumer cameras, and that was the cheapest HD currently available. When it came to my house that I used for the scenes video that gave me several problems with his hand. The video quality was amazing. I could get the same quality, while tracking shots, I could with static images obtained with the hand. Great I thought to solve the problem, grainy video in HD. However, there was a slight problem. This camera isGinormous (gigantic + enormous) significantly higher than the old VHS-camera style. I love the video quality, but it is too large to bring to Disney World or a football game or a little 'everywhere, if they are not set up to rotate the video. The flash memory is excellent, and I have noticed a big difference in picture quality the camera uses flash memory and my current Sony HDR-FX7 uses tape.

Most Bang for your Buck: HD shoulder cam with xlr inputs – Jimmystl – St. Louis, MO United States
Decided to seek cost-shoulder high definition camcorder: Now there are, as in February 2009 two models available. The Sony HVR-HD1000 and the Panasonic AG-HMC70 (HMC70P, HMC70PJ models are NTSC, PAL models with different numbers). After checking online reviews of digital content producers and video maker, I decided to go with the Panasonic camera.

The models use both shoulder "professional" versions of the consumer handheld cameras. So do not believe that for 2Grand buying a camcorder that can, compared to more expensive models. The records of compression Sony HDV mini DV tapes, recording in AVCHD Panasonic VS (option 13Mbps higher) SDHC memory card. Although the HD video quality is sharper with Sony, Panasonic AVCHD still seems good without block artifacts can be seen sometimes, when motion capture HDV compression. The main reason for me to go with the HMC70 was that he had XLR inputs (external microphone instead of usingMic Camera), while the mini-jack microphone input only for Sony. I also wanted to use memory cards instead of tapes.

Check out online reviews before buying for yourself or your camcorder.
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