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Canon - VIXIA HF R500 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Average Customer Rating:
3.8
Rating breakdown 24 reviews
5 Stars
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67%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - VIXIA HF R500 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Customer Rating
4
Great zoom and clarity.
on February 12, 2015
Posted by: outdoorsman
from Idaho
Just received the HF R500 today.
Was surprized how small it is. Took 4 hours to charge the tiny battery.
Don't let its size fool you. This takes incredible video. HD 60p is incredible.
Was surprized how small it is. Took 4 hours to charge the tiny battery.
Don't let its size fool you. This takes incredible video. HD 60p is incredible.
I did have some trouble post capture in burning an AVCHD DVD to play on my blue ray player. After three attempts, I tried to see if my blue ray player would play the edited mp4 file from a jump drive. It did flawlessly.
MP4 is becoming more mainstream. I am glad this camera has both options during capture.
The zoom is smooth and has three speeds plus a variable setting.
The optical image stabilizer works well.
I used this camera indoors and was very slightly grainy compared to older cameras.
I used this camera indoors and was very slightly grainy compared to older cameras.
Overall, I was impressed, especially for the low price.
I only wish the lens was threaded so I could attach a polarizing filter.
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Customer Rating
4
Great for beginners
on November 21, 2014
Posted by: PISD teacher
from Pearland, TX
I purchased 5 of these for a entry level high school video production class. It was a great invenstment since high school students that are new to production need little to complicate their video projects and this camera is great!
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Customer Rating
3
It's just okay
on May 18, 2016
Posted by: YotathoPhoto
from Little River, SC, United States
I've never had a problem with canon before, they're great! But once I bought this camera I noticed that I couldn't use my sdxc card. The flip screen even says sdxc on it! Also there are many features unavailable or hidden that aren't explained in the manual. To say the least I was disappointed with my purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
Ehh
on February 10, 2017
Posted by: Sammmmm2993
from New York, NY, United States
I think it's okay. Its quality is not soooo bad, but not great. It doesn't have wire pairing. And no fast/slo mo
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding value
on March 13, 2015
Posted by: Akabatman
from Cape Cod
I've owned many video cameras and the HF R500 is the least expensive - but produces the best video.
The image stabilisation is the best I've seen, with care it looks like a tripod is being used.
It lacks some of the features of other cameras I've owned, but as I rarely - if ever - used them, it's not a concern to me.
I really like this camcorder.
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely love this economical camera
on April 2, 2015
Posted by: VideoGirl
from Florida
I use a Canon Vixia G20 for work, so I was already a fan. I decided to purchase the 500 for personal use-- and I have only made a one-minute video with it, but I can already tell that it's wonderful. It is grainy in low light settings, unlike the G20, but hey-- that's the difference between a prosumer camera and a consumer, cheaper model. The image stabilization in both cameras are wonderful, and the 500 has good audio. I am VERY pleased with this purchase, and can't wait to do more with it!
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Customer Rating
4
Good all around camcorder.
on October 8, 2014
Posted by: Pix4fun
from Washington DC area.
I've found the VIXIA HF R500 to be a good all around camcorder. It's been great for taking vidoes of vacations and special events with very good picture and sound quality. The only real problem I've found is that it is a little limited in low light and loud sound situations but for most of my uses this camcorder has done very well.
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Customer Rating
3
on March 19, 2015
Posted by: Jess
The visual is great but the audio fades alot once you view what you recorded you can hear it then the sound fades and comes back and it happens a few times
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