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Title: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: leaf on January 05, 2011, 17:21
Hey, I just saw these two cameras on BH.. does anyone have any opinions on them.  They seem like pretty nice point and shoot / prosumer cameras.  I have a little HV30 but these look like they would definitely be a step up yet keep the form factor small.
Perhaps the 5D video still trumps what you can do with these?


Canon Vixia HF G10

(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/749190.jpg) (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749190-REG/Canon_4923B002_VIXIA_HF_G10_Flash.html?BI=1878&KW=&KBID=2528)


Canon XA10
(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/749467.jpg) (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749467-REG/Canon_4922B002_XA10_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html?BI=1878&KW=&KBID=2528)
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: Xalanx on January 06, 2011, 06:34
I am also interested to see how the Vixia HF G10 performs. Any reviews out there yet?

I believe it has a f/1.8 lens, which means you can also do shallow DOF stuff, like you do with a DSLR.
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: leaf on January 06, 2011, 06:43
B&H had a little info video about it, not really a review .. but it shows you a little more
http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?fr_story=e50b04596bb40da2872a30349aaf6a4b0919e165&rf=podcast (http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?fr_story=e50b04596bb40da2872a30349aaf6a4b0919e165&rf=podcast)

... just don't get distracted by all the shaking he does to the camera while talking :)
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: Xalanx on January 06, 2011, 12:16
... just don't get distracted by all the shaking he does to the camera while talking :)

yea, that's really annoying. I want to shoot my monitor now.
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: MikLav on January 06, 2011, 18:26
I believe it has a f/1.8 lens, which means you can also do shallow DOF stuff, like you do with a DSLR.
no you can't get anywhere close to DSLR shallow DOF with the sensor size 1/3"
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: traveler1116 on January 16, 2011, 04:54
Any more opinions on these, the bit rate and acceptability for stock?
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: tbmpvideo on January 16, 2011, 21:39
I agree with the last comment, the sensor target is too small for real DOF work. This camera is a step to the side, in terms of what is coming up in large sensor, interchange-able lens cameras. If you are not going for for DOF, and want a traditional deep focus video camera this may be a good choice - or if you want both on your gear shelf as I do.
Title: Re: Canon Vixia HF G10 & XA10 Video Cameras. Nice or not?
Post by: dbajurin on January 17, 2011, 16:14
Not so great camera as it look like: 24Mbit data rate, HDMI only 1080p., horizontal lines 900, ND filter only auto or off etc.
Look for yourself: http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/professional/XA10/index.aspx?specs=1 (http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/professional/XA10/index.aspx?specs=1)