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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.Canon HF S21 Comparison
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12.Panasonic HDC-TM700 Comparison
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13.Sony HDR-CX550V Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Specs and Ratings
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16.Comments
Canon Legria HF G10
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Colour & Noise Performance
Product Tour Summary
The HF G10 features a redesigned image sensor, a removable lens cap, and it comes with an HDMI cable.
Lens & Imaging System
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Since the lens cap on the G10 is removable, it is also easy to lose. |
The Legria HF G10 features a brand new lens and sensor system that have not previously been incorporated on a consumer camcorder from Canon. The lens is similar to what we saw on last year's HF S21 (same max aperture, 10x optical zoom, and filter diameter), but it has a slightly different focal range. The sensor, however, is very different from what Canon employed on last year's models. It's still a CMOS imager, but the size is just 1/3 of an inch with a pixel count of 2.37 megapixels.
This pixel count is a significant drop from what Canon offered on the HF S21. The reason? Canon feels that the high pixel count does not improve video performance, but is really only helpful for capturing still images. Since the HF G10 is a high-end camcorder, the still features aren't nearly as important as good video quality. This 1/3-inch CMOS is the same CMOS Canon uses in its professional camcorders, so that should give you an idea of what the company is thinking with this switch.
| Lens | Sensor | |||
| Filter Diameter | 58mm | Type | CMOS | |
| Focal Range | 4.25 - 42.5mm | Size | 1/3-inch | |
| Focal Range (35mm equiv.) | 30.4 - 305mm | Pixel Count (Gross) | 2.37 megapixels | |
| Aperture | f/1.8 - f/2.8 | Pixel Count (Effective) |
2.07 megapixels (video) 2.07 megapixels (photo) |
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| Lab Tested Wide Angle* | 65.5° | |||
| * How We Test Wide Angle | ||||
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In the Box
The Canon HF G10 comes with the following accessories:
• Lens Hood
• Battery Pack (BP-808)
• Power Adapter (CA-570)
• Remote Control
• Stylus Pen (not pictured)
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
• Mini HDMI Cable
• Instruction Manual (not pictured)
• Software Discs (not pictured)
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