I bought this camcorder because of the recommendation from Stiftung Warentest. Here it is called "the best standard equipment", and has received the overall grade 2.8.
Overall, I am satisfied. The biggest advantages are:
+ Very small dimensions
+ Ready for immediate use
+ Long battery life
+ Very good workmanship
+ All necessary cables included
The service is very quick and easy. Using your thumb, the recording is started or stopped, and with the middle finger (for example) the (very good) optical zoom is operated. This brings a 37 times magnification and can be electronically enhanced to 45 times (without image loss). It resembles also very well a "hand shake".
I really had fun with this trendy part in the last days, but there are also
Criticisms:
- Sound quality: are their compact design all components very close together. With the consequence that the zooming and the operation of the buttons are clearly audible. Especially the "push button" should be used very carefully. It causes the most noise. This Canon you can but an external micro-connect (which is not the case at all camcorders). And then is also true of the sound and the annoying noises no longer occur.
- Auto Focus: This is not really the fastest ... very often when you zoom, it can sometimes take until the image is sharp. For standard shooting but it is sufficient.
- Camera light: This small LED is really just a gimmick. While you can take pictures in the dark with her. But even for objects that are in very close range. In addition, then the recording gets a clear "blue haze".
- Scope of supply: The following costs will inevitably come to the price of about 350 euros in addition to an article to: (original) replacement battery (about 50 euros), SD card (16 GB, 30 euros) and a bag (ca . 20 Euros). In this case I would not do without, since it fits in the camera accurately. And one thus their life probably increased significantly.
So:
I find it unfortunate that one has not done better the sound. And that one oa accessories (especially the pocket) must be ordered separately.
But:
I'll keep. For the next best from the
Home Canon (HF10, HD images) you have to shell out twice. And for everyday use these FS10 is ideally suited due to their size and because of the very fast rescue.
Greetings
Thomas
PS: The offered here FS10 is the same as recommended in the Stiftung Warentest FS10E. The "E" is also known as name below this camera
