Canon's Cutting-Edge HD Camcorders

What's the big fuss about HD, anyway? In a nutshell, high definition essentially covers the range of 720 to 1080 pixel resolution in visual equipment. resulting in clearer, sharper images than ever before. Viewing home videos of events and activities on your HDTV or computer screens comes closest to reality when seen in high definition - definitely!

For generations, Canon has long been associated with cutting-edge camera technology. Canon continues to stay in the forefront with its exciting HD camcorders that are in the Canon Vixia line.

The most compact model in this line is the Canon VIXIA HF 200, which weighs less than 14 ounces and fits comfortably into your jacket pocket. You can operate it using a wireless remote control so it is very easy to record videos of yourself from a distance. Its Flash Memory technology allows you to record up to 6 hours' worth of videos to a removable SDHC, making it convenient to switch from one SD card to another. High color resolution at 3.89 Megapixels is equivalent to the EOS Series digital SLR cameras.

If you'd like to take it slow and are not ready to upgrade supporting equipment for higher-level HD camcorders, the Canon VIXIA HV40 is a good choice. It is a tape-based HDV model using MPEG2 MiniDV cassettes. It is one of the few models in its class that have been upgraded with the addition of the Native and Cinema 24p modes plus 30p Progressive mode that ensure you get HD resolution instead of blurred images.

Capture HD Memories in an Instant

If video recording seems like too much expense and too much work to you, you'll flip over these Flip Camcorders. First off, they're easy on the pocket. Imagine getting 60-120 minutes of high definition quality for less than 150 dollars! Second, if you don't enjoy poring over technical manuals that make little sense to you, these extremely user-friendly gadgets will quickly top your list of favorites. All you do is point and shoot, and presto, you've immortalized a priceless memory in an instant! These devices are perfect for spontaneous types who love to do things at the spur of the moment. And, oh, how cool they make you look - stylishly smart, sleek and compact in your choice of black, white and chrome.

The Flip Minohd Camcorder 60 minutes Black, weighing an incredible 3.3 ounces, has earned the official title of "World's Smallest High Definition Video Camcorder". Its Limited Edition counterpart, the Flip Minohd Camcorder 60 minutes Chrome, was launched to celebrate the second year anniversary of this highly successful model!

Capturing High Points in High Definition

Can you imagine going through life without recording those special moments? Still images captured on camera are wonderful. Moving images captured by video cameras or video recorders also do a marvelous job or immortalizing memories. The good news is, high definition technology has become so pervasive that there are many affordable, high-quality HD camcorders available on the market! You'll notice the difference in image quality immediately.

One of the most popular types of HD camcorder is the Flip Camcorder. This is so simple to use. Just point and shoot! If you're new to using a video camera, this is great place to start. It's so painless that you'll find it easy to get carried away. Great for capturing spontaneous moments that would otherwise just pass you by. Flip Camcorders are very, very handy. They range in appearance from elegant to downright cute! It's one of those gadgets that you've just got to have!

Canon HD Camcorders look very professional. A bit more sophisticated than a point-and-shoot video camera but user-friendly enough if you take just a little time to study the controls. These are dual-function; they can also take still photos! One of their best features is the expandable memory, so you can take as many videos as your memory card can handle.