Canon VIXIA HF100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

This camera produces excellent visuals inside, no need 4 a flash or any other lightings, it adjust itself perfectly!

I've had the camera now 4 a month. It's pretty straight forward 2 use & all features seem 2 work as described. I bought a mini-HDMI cable (also from amazon) & played video back on my 50in plasma straight from the camera. Great pictures with good lighting...ie outside in the daytime & inside with all the lights on. The image deteriorates rapidly in lower light, gets very grainy. Sound is OK but if you want the sound 2 equal picture quality in good lighting, you probably need an external mic...I imagine this is the same 4 any camcorder.
I have yet 2 download video onto a computer however. I little apprehensive based on all the comentary about download speed & computer requirements. I actually am in the market 4 a new computer...so in the mean-time I bought a few of the 16GB cards. 4GB equals about 30 minutes in the highest resolution.
Summary. Very pleased. Worth the money. Straight-forward function. Need a good computer.

If you have an HD-TV this camera is the way 2 go. it is much cheaper than the newer models & the picture quality is great! I am not a technically savvy person & found this camera very easy 2 use. Save money! Buy this one over the newer models.

This is really a cool one, I bought it 4 my dad's gift. He really likes it. Everyone should buy one!

I really have enjoyed this camcorder. Easy 2 use. Small in size, big in features.

My only issue has been with my iMac in terms that it can take forever 4 iMovie 2 detect the camera. But I think that has 2 do with the Mac not the camera.

Now that you've upgraded your TV 2 an HDTV widescreen, doesn't it make sense 2 consider a Hi-Def Camcorder? The Canon VIXIA HF100 captures videos at 1920x1080 4 true 1080i display. There are no tapes or discs 2 concern yourself with. It has an SD SDHC slot 4 video storage. So let your videos fill your new TV screen. Use the VIXIA from Canon. DIGIC DV II Image Processor SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Instant AF (Auto Focus) 2.7 Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD Superb Shooting Control 24p Cinema Mode / 30p Progressive Mode Stunning Digital Photography Focusing System - Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible Auto & Manual exposure modes; Programmed AE - Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINEMA, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks Recording Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card (not supplied) Audio - Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch) HDMI Terminal Type C 480i/480p/1080I Format Supported Microphone Terminal - 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack Mini HDMI Terminal & Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in (73x64x129mm); Weight (not including lens & battery pack) 13.4 oz (380g)