Canon VIXIA HF G40 Full HD Camcorder

fabulous camcorder, that takes incredible hi def 1080p video, and especially shines in low light situations, with noiseless video, the stereo mic's burt in to the top of the lens of the camera, do a wonderful job, of picking up the slightest word spoken, and play extremely clearly......the camcorder is large, and very well built, but i like that, i don't care for those dinky little camcorders that feel like a toy. The touch screen on the oled screen , is large very colorful, and responds to the touch very well....I like having the dual sd cards, where you can, either set up the wifi, of the camera, or do what i do, just remove the sd card that your using, and download the video, directly to your computer .......!!.its that simple......all in all, I"m very glad that i purchased this top of the line camcorder from canon, its feature rich.......with excellent still photo"s as well that can be taken with a touch, on the viewing screen.......I also forgot to mention, that it has a viewfinder as well!!...........which is something which has been eliminated from a lot of camcorder manufacturers !!.......may i also mention the big reason I bought this camcorder over its predecessor the HFG30.is that the HFG40 has a much larger digital chip,then the GFG30, although they look alike, the video results are not going to be the same... as so for much better video results.....i highly recommend the HFG40.......I love mine,

Great camera! I am a canon enthusiast and I needed a new camcorder since my older one stopped working. It was between this and the XA30. I opted for this because I already have a separate tascam field recorder and I simply added a aluminum handle with a riser and wala. Saved myself an additional $600 The picture quality is good for a 1/2" sensor camera and works well in low light. Still can get a bit noisy but overall this is a great video package. When I can I shoot with a 5D m2 (35mm) sensor so it works very in low light but it cannot film continually for more than 12-15m. I also have a G7x (1") sensor, work very nice and crisp in low light but this is a pocket camera I also use for filming (for less than 15m segments.) The G40 will make a nice addition and can simply be left recording until the card is full. The picture quality wont look near as sharp and clean as the 5D, G7x but it is a great camera for all types of filming. If your'e on the fence between this and the XA30, it's the same exact camera. Minus the XLR inputs and the IR night vision. If you dont need night vision and no need for XLR or already have your own field recorder, then save your $$ slap a fomito or movo handle, your field recorder, hot shoe cube, mic and away you go!

I used this camera twice within a year and actually really liked it. However, the third time I tried to use it, the screen went out and it would not work. Canon was not going to fix it for free seeing that I paid $1299 and it was 8 months of ownership. I did not drop it, shake it, or misuse this camera (it was $1299!!!!!), in fact not a scratch on it. I like canon products but this has turned me off. I will say that Amazon has been amazing with their customer service and refunded me really quickly upon return.. Amazon is the best thing going for online shopping!!!

I am a professional wedding videographer and use a Canon 6D as my main camera. I purchased the G40 as a secondary camera when shooting receptions and beauty pageants. My main interest in this camera is the "dynamic range" and so far it is really good compared to camcorders with no extra dynamic range. The 6D has a "full frame" sensor so I thought the G40 "HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor" wouldn't compare in image quality but I was very surprised to see it looks very nice next to the 6D footage - not as detailed but very good! Other good points: 1. The image stabilizer is fantastic for handheld shooting and ok while walking. 2. The dynamic range option adds more detail in the shadows and lessons harsh highlights. *it also adds 6db to the brightness for some reason. 3. The touch screen is very good quality 4. The manual controls are very good although you have to adjust in the touch screen every time. Other points: It is a bit heavier than most camcorders but it is solid quality. I would highly recommend this for regular users and for pros as a second or "wide" video camera. If the attached video doesn't play correctly, See my video comparison at the link below: [...]

I run a Youtube channel that is completely a one man operation and for a couple of years I used a DSLR camera that did alright, however the autofocus on it was really terrible. I decided to upgrade to this camera earlier in the year and it was the best investment I've ever made. Video is crystal clear and very detailed. I've filmed roughly 20 videos with this thing and it works wonders. I just wish it came with an extra battery or two, but beyond that it is a must have for any serious Youtuber out there.

Hmmm not too impressed with the video quality as yet. when compared with movies I make with my canon rebelt4i, the movies are much more crystal clear than the vixia. So maybe when I get through the entire familiarization process with this camera, maybe I will update this review. But for the price I thought wow that little post processing would be required . It's not all that great in Low light conditions as it claimed . My canon dslr makes better movies.

En general bien, solo que da serios problemas con al compatibilidad de tarjetas de memoria, incluso en el manual no menciona que puede funcionar con clase 10, pero de repente ya no funciona...puedes perder videos muy valiosos debido a esto

Fantastic sound and image quality. Feels like a professional video camera. Has some great features. Well worth the money. Quick learning curve. I thought it would take me weeks to comfortably shoot with it. Took me a day. I am very happy with this purchase.

So far so good. Love the touch screen. Battery life is awesome.

Merci beaucoup je l'adore