Excerpt: Many camcorders that you might know of use tape, usually the MiniDV standard. Within the last few years, camcorders using hard drives or flash memory have been popping...
Excerpt: When it comes to producing easy-to-use camcorders that deliver on picture quality, Canon has an enviable track record – and the HF S10 is no exception.
Pros: Excellent picture quality even in low light; good range of features; easy to use for novices and enthusiasts alike.
Cons: Poor microphone placement; no 5.1-channel surround option; no optical viewfinder; control dial is fiddly.
Excerpt: It replaces the Canon HF11 as the company's flagship consumer-level camcorder - which arguably makes it the new benchmark for high-definition video.
Summary: The Canon Legria HF S10 is an excellent flash-based, prosumer, high-definition camcorder. The lack of an eye-level viewfinder may put some off though, while others will...
Pros: Excellent video quality and performance, Nicely designed interface, Fast battery charging
Cons: No eye-level viewfinder, Expensive, Lens cover rattles when closed