Canon VIXIA HF R80 HD Camcorder

Capture unforgettable moments on the Canon VIXIA HF R80 HD Camcorder. It features a 3.28 MP Full HD CMOS image sensor, which works in tandem with the DIGIC DV 4 image processor for rendering high-quality footage and decent-quality stills. Use the advanced SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer for rectifying camera shakes instantly, so that even handheld videos taken at long focal lengths end up looking sharp and steady. The built-in WiFi connectivity lets you view footage and stills directly from a WiFi-enabled tablet or smartphone, with the help of Canon’s free proprietary Camera Connect app.

Optics and Focus

The VIXIA HF R80 HD Camcorder from Canon is equipped with a 57x advanced zoom lens, which has a focal length of 2.8–89.6 mm and an aperture of f/1.8–4.5. The revolutionary SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates camera shakes instantly. This results in handheld videos, taken at long focal lengths, looking steady and sharp. The camcorder’s shutter operates at speeds of up to 1/2000th of a second and 1/500th of a second for videos and images, respectively. The Zoom Framing Assist function comes in handy during video recordings, where you need to focus on a particular subject located far away. So, in case you shoot at the long end of the zoom and lose your subject, all you have to do is press an icon on the touchscreen, and the zoom magnification automatically decreases to detect the subject.

Sensor and Screen

The Canon VIXIA HF R80 has a 3.28 MP Full HD CMOS image sensor that enables you to shoot videos and photos with brilliant clarity. The three-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD screen has a resolution of up to 230,000 dots, along with immense brightness and clarity for viewing your subject while taking videos or pictures. Also, the touchscreen’s streamlined user interface makes it easy to track moving subjects, choose focal points, as well as shoot and watch videos.

Image and Video

This camcorder shoots both videos and photos at its highest resolution of 1920x1080 pixels in the MP4 and JPEG formats, respectively. The DIGIC DV 4 image processor renders images and videos at a brilliant speed, without compromising on quality. Use the flexible slow- and fast-motion capabilities for a wide range of customizable recording options, depending on the shooting situation.

Other Features

The VIXIA HF R80’s inbuilt WiFi connectivity enables you to view stills and footage directly on a WiFi-enabled smartphone or tablet, by using Canon’s free proprietary Camera Connect app. Also, you can shoot pictures remotely from either a tablet or smartphone by downloading this app. The 16 GB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 80 GB by inserting a 64 GB SD memory card, lets you record up to six hours of HD videos. The camcorder is compact and lightweight, making it convenient to carry while traveling. It runs on a BP-727 or BP-718 battery pack, both of which can be charged with a CG-700 battery charger.