Canon HF21 SDR camcorder review

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In Japan, Canon has already introduced the successor to the highly popular camcorder SDR-HF20, the HF21. The manufacturer informed that the HF21, the videos in full high definition resolution captures the video format AVCHD uses and works with the highest possible data transfer rate of 24 Mbps. It also has a very large internal memory. It is - the latest trend on the camcorder and computer market in the following - a flash memory. This has a capacity of 64 gigabytes. In the so-called Long Play mode can be stored on the flash memory up to 24.5 hours video material. In addition, a card slot for an SD memory card.

Improved image stabilization and night mode
Canon has also been revised from the image stabilizer of the HF21. This is to protect the 15 times optical zoom lens, the more effective against shaky footage. The HF20 predecessor was criticized in a test only because of its mediocre performance in low light in the environment. The HF21 is equipped with a special program for night shots, so there is hope that this shortcoming is overcome. Moreover, the face should have been refined. In addition, the videographer with the mode''high-speed AF is'', ie a fast-sharp autofocus manner to respond to moving subjects.

Although the Canon HF21, HF21 or SDR was also called, initially introduced only in Japan, it might also appear in the foreseeable future on the German market. Judging by the first information, the HF21 may still surpass the very good HF20. But videos in high definition and AVCHD format is not suitable for every camcorder: The amount of data are significant and require a very good program for video editing and a very powerful computer.