Canon Vixia HF W10 Waterproof Camcorder

Overview

Take the Canon Vixia HF W10 Waterproof Camcorder on an adventure trail to capture stunning moments in any scenario. Firstly, the camcorder offers a waterproof rating of 16.4 feet and shock resistance of up to 4.9 feet. You can also use the Vixia HF W10 in freezing temperatures down to 14° F. As for the imaging part, the camcorder houses a powerful lens having an optical zoom of 40×. The camcorder records videos in 1080p in AVCHD format. Along with the internal 8GB memory, you may add an SD card to expand the recording time. The 3.0-inch swiveling LCD provides a convenient view of the scene from different angles. Turn on the digital image stabilization to record smooth videos during handheld shooting.

Optics and Focus

The built-in zoom lens, which has a focal length of 2.9 to 116mm, lets you shoot wide angle and close-up shots. Its optical zoom of 40× can be expanded further digitally with the 60× digital zoom. The focus works on the face tracking feature to keep the subjects in focus. With the advanced image stabilization, the camcorder can be used for a run-and-gun shooting style.

Sensor and Screen

The Vixia HF W10 uses a Canon 1-Chip 1/5.8-inch CMOS sensor for producing high-quality videos and stills. This Canon camcorder inherits the swiveling LCD design of its predecessors. It benefits you when composing the scene from different angles as well as allows you to take selfies or record video logs. Moreover, the 3.0-inch LCD has a touchscreen functionality to facilitate quick access of various menus.

Image and Video

The camcorder does an excellent job of recording Full HD 1080p videos in AVCHD. It supports the editing process when using the iMovie and Final Cut X NLE software. The camcorder enables you to take 2MP stills even when recording videos. You may also capture time-lapse sequences with the camera for creating a video of cloud changes or buzzing traffic.

Other Features

The camcorder has an internal memory space of 8 GB that acts has a backup for emergency situations. You can also insert an external SD card in the camera for increasing the recording time. The camcorder can work underwater down to 16.4 feet, thus making it ideal for recording near the beach or in shallow waters. Even if you drop the camera from a maximum height of 4.9 feet, its durable body structure remains intact. The camcorder has a built-in battery that offers a shooting time of up to 5 hours approximately. You may also use an optional 5200mAh Li-ion battery to power the camera.