Canon HF G25 - just right for me

I used a lot with relatively mediocre Mini DV camcorders (up to 350) had a lot of fun and made great videos. That's about 10 years ago. Then this hobby / passion was for several years a non-issue. Until a few weeks old SVCD have emerged to which I have access to my videos always, after appropriate processing, packed. So I wanted a new camcorder. I had to then relatively quickly notice that has now done a lot in this area. Since I did not want to spend too much money I stayed first at the usual consumer camcorder to about 400. Also in this price range, there are many offers. Until I then, by a camcorder specialist, (I'm absolutely no expert, not even close) was able to find the all consumer camcorder to 400 have no way to connect an external microphone (MIC terminal). Since I was first flat. Whether the statement is correct, I can not say on all camcorders in this price range, but at least the which I had favored, had no connection MIC. So I had to re-orientate as I know from my old recordings sound he always so "far away" sound when using an external micro me. And since I like to do for friends and family members wedding videos, hard videos etc I personally find the sound very important. In my new search I became aware of the site Slashcam.de that I want absolutely recommend to the spot, and there I could bring different reviews and really good explanations and tips in experience. The ranking (a very large valuation ranking in scoring system) and the test on the HF G25 on this site have me then convinced to buy this personally. Yesterday, the HF G25 came also to already. Very fast delivery through Amazon. When I opened the box I was briefly a little Amazon as no little filler / insulating protection was different there. When I opened the box Canon I breathed. The camcorder was very well protected.

The first impression:

Madness. Very small (but still beefy in comparison to others) and handy, looks great and makes real head turner. The battery of is was in about 2 hours fully charged so that it could start right away. (We can supply over mains with juice the camcorder, the battery does not have to be full) I have a tripod that I have acquired here about 2 years ago. Since universal fit the Canon it now without any problems. The touch screen is with your fingers actually somewhat "difficult" to use because it is not quite as sensitive to pressure as a tablet. But as soon as you use the supplied "pin" it or as I touch the pen for my Tablet he responds immediately and sensitively. The menu has been understood quickly. The approximately 192-page PDF manual is well done and easy to understand. Even with pictures) The first test shots have to have then completely convinced me to buy the right product here. Although the HF G25 not 50fps ("only" 25 fps) but since we're talking about things that eh notice any in Hpbbyfilmer area. But who wants to know more on the subject I recommend the report on the aforementioned website. The HF G25 has broadly 3 Recording functions. Manuel (all self adjustable) car (the camcorder automatically adjusts itself) and the Cinema mode. For this I can not even write, but soon. Sounds anyway interesting. What do the many manual settings previously, is terrific and can in this price range certainly some camcorder behind! So if you value on manual adjustments and perhaps likes to experiment is well advised with this camcorder! I went in this review now first to the first impression. After further recordings, compatibility check with iMovie, quality of sound recordings, etc. I sign up again.

Maybe I was one or the other of the currently also investigating a reasonable camcorder ever help a little.