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Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder Factory Refurbished

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4 out of 5 stars   great unit for the money
By capt zoom on February 26, 2013
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Review submitted for Canon VIXIA HF R30 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder Factory Refurbished (CNVHFR30)
Pros: Great Picture Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Easy to Use, Great Zoom, Large Clear LCD
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Other Comments: easy to use out of the box,battery that came with unit way to small power runs down quickly. ordered larger one
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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3 out of 5 stars   Criminally bad battery
By Photographer on November 03, 2012
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Review submitted for Canon VIXIA HF R30 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder Factory Refurbished (CNVHFR30)
Pros: Good Image Quality, Zoom range/performance, Compact, Good Image Stabilization
Cons: Poor In Low Light, Criminally Bad Battery
Other Comments: This would be an above average casual video camera if it weren't for the battery. The battery is so inadequate that it should not be sold - even as a backup. Fully charged and filming continuously it will last 15-20 minutes. To make matters worse, it loses charge even when not in use so, if you load a fully charged battery and wait an hour or two before filming, you may only have 12-15 minutes of recording time.
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5 out of 5 stars   Canon Vixia HF R300 Camcorder
By shw on July 17, 2012
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Review submitted for Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder Factory Refurbished (CNVHFR300)
Pros: Great Picture Quality, Great Zoom, Easy to Use, Good Image Stabilization, Zoom range/performance, Large Clear LCD
Cons: Tiny OEM battery
Other Comments: Auto mode works great for the casual user, but the camcorder's high end features require switching into manual mode and understanding the system's tree-structured menu that involves the 3 function keys that launch the on-screen menus. The screen displays are excellent once you learn what the icons represent, and the display is excellent, even in bright outdoor lighting, once you switch to the maximum brightness settings. The Vixia HF R300 is an awesome system, but you'll need to add a memory card into the very accessible card slot, and add a larger battery. The battery snaps into the rear of the camcorder so its real easy to replace. The larger, longer lasting batteries, however, also restrict easy access Power On-Off button. Only real complaint is the almost useless tiny battery that Canon chose to include with this camcorder. There appears to be 3 sizes of batteries that will fit the R300. The smallest one (that comes with the camcorder will give you about 15-20 minutes of recording time. Th largest battery will give you about three hours (but it'll cost you about $100 for that battery).; Bottom line -- this is a fantastic camcorder with loads of high end features in a small package at an extremely reasonable cost. The R300 fits comfortably in your right hand with the Record and Zoom switches easily accessible to your thumb.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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5 out of 5 stars   I would buy it again
By william on June 16, 2012
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Pros: Zoom range/performance, Good Image Stabilization, Easy to Use, Great Zoom, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound
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Other Comments: Special Events and Family get togethers
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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4 out of 5 stars   Canon HF R30 Camcorder
By pilot352 on June 05, 2012
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Review submitted for Canon VIXIA HF R30 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder Factory Refurbished (CNVHFR30)
Pros: Easy to Use, Great Sound, Great Zoom, Great Picture Quality
Cons: Poor In Low Light
Other Comments: Great camera. Doesn't perform well in low light. Direct monitor output syncs at 720x480 on my monitor not 1080p. Playing from USB or flash via PlayStation will show 1080p. I can't find any info on why direct is only 720x480. Still, it's a great camera for the price.
I recommend this product Yes, I recommend this product
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