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Dual Bright Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder 2010 Buyers Guide and Review The Canon VIXIA HF R100 is one of the latest HD Camcorders released by Canon in 2010. It has no moving mechani...
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Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder 2010
Buyers Guide and Review
The Canon VIXIA HF R100 is one of the latest HD Camcorders released by Canon in 2010. It has no moving mechanical parts other than the lens zoom mechanism, as it records directly to high capacity SD/HC memory cards, therefore allowing the battery to last longer between charges, and allows the HF R100 camcorder to be ultra-sleek, compact at 2.4 x 2.5 x 4.9 inches and lightweight at just 9.5 ounces for easy portability.
Having no moving parts also lets the Canon VIXIA HF R100 start recording video faster and allows quicker access to your recordings. Recording to only a memory card allows the camcorder to be more shock resistant and minimizes the chances of data loss if dropped accidentally.
The camcorder lens is a Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens, delivering top level image quality to a Canon 2.39-Megapixel HD CMOS Image Sensor capturing video at 1920 x 1080 resolution. A Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance.
The HF R100 has an innovative instant auto-focus system, delivering lightening fast auto focus and accuracy even in low light situations. Also, FOCUS ASSIST provides 2x magnification usually only found on professional camcorders which gives razor-sharp focus which cancels out when recording is started.
A Dynamic image stability system gives constant fine adjustment, much superior to conventional electronic image stabilization, while Smart Auto identifies faces, brightness, color, distance, and movement, then automatically selects the best settings for the scene by using Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor.
Canon digital cameras use high quality Face Detection technology and now the same is used in Canon HD Camcorders. 9 detection frames can be displayed automatically at one time from up to 35 faces , ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure. Face Index will display those frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail, even faces turned downwards or sideways.
The VIXIA HF R100's Dual Shot has a built-in Digital Camera, making it easier than ever to capture both video and photos, and Auto Intelligent Auto Focus gives sharp images creative flexibility even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame.
For optimal exposure, the VIXIA HF R100 offers selectable metering patterns. You can choose the options of Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, and Spot.
A built-in flash lets you capture superb photos indoors and in low light conditions.
Normally only professional video cameras have sophisticated tools like 30p Progressive Mode, and yet the Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder can record in 24p Cinema Mode recorded at 60i, and CINE mode
For a feel of a movie shown in a theater, and these can be used together or independently. Select 30 progressive frames, recorded to 60i for footage to be used on the Internet, action and sports shots.
The VIXIA HF R100 is compatible with the Eye-Fi SD Memory Card, for wirelessly transfering photos to your computer, or upload them directly to online sharing sites in a few simple steps by inserting an Eye-Fi SD Memory Card into the SD card slot on the camcorder, configure your computer and you're ready to share your photos with family, friends, and the world!
Terminals
VIXIA HF R100 HDMI Terminal.
Microphone terminal with manual audio level control.
Headphone terminal.
Additional Features
2.7" Widescreen LCD
Quick Start
Pre-Record
Built-in Electronic Lens Cover opens and closes automatically.
Bundled Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software.
DVD Burner Compatible
With all of these high-end features, you would expect to shell out big bucks, but if you are quick, there is a huge 20% discount off the regular price of $500, making the Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder 2010 the bargain of the year for about $400. AMAZING VALUE!!!
About the Author
Art Speck is an experienced Video Guy and Social Videographer having worked for 30 years in the business.
Being retired now gives me time to enjoy my passion for video cameras and in particular high definition camcorders.
The year 2010 is Digital HD Camcorder Year, with every major manufacturer bringing out new, low cost HD camcorders with an enormous amount of new technology which lots of folk do not understand, so I have decided to write lots of articles like this one to explain the choices between features, brands and formats.
For a quick access to over 100 new HD Camcorders view this website.
7-inch Car DVD Player (GPS DVBT Dual Zone 2 DIN Touchscreen)
Introducing the CVJY-C28, a total in-dash car navigation, entertainment, and communication solution that takes intelligent in-car enhancement systems to the
next level!
Next Level Navigation
: This 2-DIN (100 mm tall) all in one car wonder comes standard with the Windows CE 5.0 mobile operating system to run today's most popular GPS software and software features like lane assist, voice guidance, 3-D views, intelligent route planning, points of interest, real time traffic and weather data, map update and share, and emergency response to your location. Also included is an extra long 3 meter GPS magnet antennae to significantly boost your GPS signal reception.
Next Level Entertainment
: This two-DIN multimedia powerhouse supports all the most popular disk formats like DVD, CD, VCD, SVCD and displays it all on 7 inch TFT LCD touchscreen splendor. It also plays multimedia files saved on SD cards and USB thumb drives like DIVX, XVID, AVI, MP4, VOB, MPG, MP3, WMA, and JPG. What's more, effortlessly plug in your Apple iPod to pump your personal media collection through your car's speakers. If that's not enough entertainment, watch DVB-T wherever it's available which is pretty well everywhere these days. Also included is a new and more powerful 20 cm high, 3 meter long coil-base magnetic DVB-T antenna which you can place on any magnetic part of your car to significantly boost digital television signal reception.
Next Level Communication
: This next generation mobile unit easily pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled cellphone so you can talk handsfree through its built in MIC and hear your caller through your car speakers. From your mobile phone's Bluetooth menu, simply press to detect Bluetooth devices in your area. Within seconds, "CAR KIT" will be displayed. Enter the password provided in the user manual and that's it. Hassle-free Bluetooth setup! What's more, the CVJY-C28 comes with steering wheel control functionality which provides you with another option besides remote control and touchscreen by which to operate this unit. It also comes with an advanced radio system for traffic announcements and rear video camera for optimal surroundings visibility.
This new in-car total solution does more than same-class car DVD systems, but costs less as a result of Chinavasion's increasing market share in the car multimedia system business. So take advantage of our new factory-direct low price by purchasing one to transform your car into a home away from home or a mobile office and then buy some more to sell on your online store. At these prices, your profit margins will get a whole lot fatter. And as always this state of the art in-car enhancement solution is backed by Chinavasion's amazing 12 month warranty!
At a Glance...
- 7 inch TFT LCD Touchscreen
- GPS 3-D View, Route Planning, Voice Guidance, and more!
- DVD, DIVX, XVID, AVI, MP4, VOB, MPG, MP3, WMA, JPG
- Better GPS and DVB-T Signal Reception
- Bluetooth and Steering Wheel Control
- SD card, USB Thumb Drive, iPod Support
China Manufacturer Specifications
- Main Function: 7 Inch TFT/LCD Touchscreen Two DIN Car GPS Navigation Entertainment Communication System with DVB-T
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Display Functionality:
- Screen Type: TFT/LCD Touchscreen
- Screen Size: 7 Inch
- Screen Resolution: 480x234
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3
- Motorized Adjustable Front Panel - DVD Functionality:
- DVD Type: Region Free
- Disk Types Supported: DVD, CD, VCD, SVCD
- TV System: NTSC, PAL, Auto
- TV Type: 4:3 PS (Pan & Scan), 4:3 LB (Letterbox), 16:9
- Last Play Memory
- Dual Zone (GPS while Radio/Music playing): YES
- Controls:
- Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind/Forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x20), Previous Chapter/Next Chapter
- Slow Forward Play x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, x1/5, x1/6, x1/7
- Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade
- Visual Zoom: x0.5, x2, x3, x4 - Password Rating: Kid Safe, G, PG, PG-13, PG-R, R, NC-17, ADULT
- Audio Setup:
- Audio OUT: SPDIF/OFF, SPDIF/RAW, SPDIF/PCM
- Melody Key: +4, +2, 0, -2, -4 - Video Setup
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Hue
- Saturation
- Sharpness - Speaker Setup
- Downmix: LT/RT, Stereo, VSS - - Digital Setup
- Op Mode: Line Out, RF Remod
- Dynamic Range: OFF, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, FULL
- Dual Mono: Stereo, Mono L, Mono R, Mix Mono - Audio and Video Special Effects
- GPS Functionality:
- Navigation Presets: Home, Office, Locations, Favorites, History, POI around GPS position, POI around destination, Point on Map
- Visual Data Settings
- Map Options
- Night Colors
- 2D Perspective
- Set 3D Angle
- Legend Customization: Cities/Symbols, Roads, Aareas/GPS, Icons - Points of Interest
- Maintain POI Category: Add POI Category, Rename POI Category, Remove POI Category
- POI Alarm - Sound ON/OFF
- Units: Kilometers/Miles
- Route Planning:
- Route type: Fastest by Car, Shortest by Car, Fastest by Lorry (Truck), Shortest by Lorry (Truck), Pedestrian
- Avoid: Motorways, Toll Roads, Ferries
- Automatic Zooming
- Configure Alarm
- Speed: Kilometers/Miles - Time/Date/Time Zone Set
- Screen Calibration
- GPS Information: Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Direction, Speed, Satellites, Time, Date
- GPS Specific Media Player: Movies, Music, Photos, Ebook (.txt)
- DVB-T Functionality:
- Country Digital TV Presets: China, England, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic, Taiwan, Holland, Australia
- Automatic and Manual Search
- Visual Indication:
- System Status
- Signal Detection - Channel List:
- Edit Channels
- Favorite Channels - AV Control
- Audio Output: Stereo, Left, Right
- Screen Ratio (4:3, 16:9)
- Display Format: Auto, Pillar Box, Full Mode - Radio Functionality:
- AM Frequency Range: 522~1620KHz (worldwide)
- FM Tuning Range: 87.0~108.0MHz (worldwide)
- Bands (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2)
- 6 Station Presets For Each Band (Total 30 Preset Stations)
- 5 Preset Radio Settings
- Europe
- America 1
- America 2
- Japan
- Russia - AMS (Automatic Search)
- PTY (Program Type)
- TA (Traffic Announcements)
- RDS System: YES
-
Media Player Functionality:
- Video Formats Supported: DIVX, XVID, AVI, MP4, VOB, MP4
- Audio Formats Supported: MP3, WMA
- Picture Formats Supported: JPG - Bluetooth Functionality:
- Touchscreen Dialpad
- Call Features:
- Dial
- Answer
- Hang Up - Call History:
- Dialled Calls
- Received Calls
- Missed Calls - Cellphone Song Play (Dependent on Phone Model)
- Handsfree ON/OFF Toggle
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Front Panel:
- Power / Function Source
- IR (Remote Control Infrared Window)
- GPS Shortcut Button
- Volume-
- Volume+
- Radio Band Select
- Disc Unload
- Mute Button
- Screen Raise / Lower
- Built-in MIC
- Mini-USB Interface -
Inside Panel:
- Disc Loading Slot
- GPS SD Card Slot
- Multimedia SD Card Slot - Back Panel:
- Radio Antenna Slot
- DVB-T Antenna Connector
- AV Connectors
- Audio OUT (x4)
- Audio IN (x2)
- Video OUT (x2)
- Video IN
- Subwoofer
- Rear Camera
- Steering Wheel Connector
- CDC (CD Changer) - iPod Connector
- GPS Antenna Connector
- Wire Harness Slot
- Front Left Speaker x2
- Front Right Speaker x2
- Rear Left Speaker x2
- Rear Right Speaker x2
- Ground
- Battery+
- ACC
- Reverse
- AMP Control
- Brake
- Mute
- Auto Antenna
- Illumination - Languages:
- Main Menu: English, Chinese
- DVD Player (Audio, Subtitle, Menu): English, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian
- GPS: English (United Kingdom), English (United States), Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua), Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Taiwanese), German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Czech, Greek
- DVB-T: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Vietnamese, Chinese
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Media Connectivity:
- SD Card Slot
- Mini-USB Slot
- iPod Connector - Dimensions: 178 x 100 x 160 (Width x Height x Depth) (mm) Note: Front panel protrudes 20 mm from dashboard.
- Certification: GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit), CE (Conformité Européenne)
- Manufacturer Ref: FCW8ODIVBXH4
Product Notes
- This model is compatible with most brands of GPS software - however hardware specific software such as Garmin may not run on this unit. As the wholesaler, Chinavasion provides the GPS-enabled hardware only, not the software. Chinavasion provides no warranty or customer support regarding GPS software. Chinavasion cannot provide downloads / links / advice regarding GPS software. Any software installation you undertake should be performed or supervised by a professional.
- Note: AM/FM Radio and Analog TV should work off your car's own antenna.
- Wonder if you can really do it yourself? Check this out - Information On Installing A Car DVD Player
Package Contents
- Model CVJY-C28 Car DVD Media Player with GPS and DVB-T Functionality
- Remote Control (CR2025 lithium battery included)
- 20 cm tall, extra powerful coil base DVB-T Antenna (300 cm long) with strong magnetic base
- Extra powerful GPS Antenna (300 cm long) with strong magnetic base
- Mini-USB to Female USB extension cable
- ISO Power/Output wire harness
- 2GB SD Card with Evaluation Software
- Apple iPod/iPhone cable
- Steering Wheel security extension cable
- Mounting Hardware
- User Manual - English
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Whenever I try to insert or remove an SD card, the screen goes back up too quickly. What can be done about this?
Instead of pressing the eject disk button, lower the screen incrementally so there's enough room to access the SD card slot. -
You mentioned that this product is compatible with iPods and iPhones. Will my 3rd generation iPod Nano will work with it?
We tested iPod compatibility using a 3rd generation iPod Nano 4GB. Furthermore, a second generation iPhone 3g was used to test iPhone compatibility. -
When the DVD is playing I have trouble accessing the menu. What can be done?
The secret to menu access is to remember that by touching the video playing portion of the screen you bring up the menu. If you tap outside of the video area you adjust the screen. -
Your car DVD players are great, but the user manuals could do use some improvement. Any improvements there?
This is one of the best car DVD players we've tested, but more surprisingly the user manual is great too. We're sure you'll find it very helpful. -
Can this car multimedia system support USB drives and SD cards greater than 2GB?
In our tests, we loaded media onto a 4 GB USB thumb drive and connected it to the car DVD player using a mini SD / female USB extension cable. The unit didn't have any trouble accessing the files. We also loaded media onto a 4 GB microSD, put that into an SD card adapter, inserted that into an SD card reader and connected the whole assembly to a mini SD / female USB extension cable. No problems there. We also inserted a 8 GB SD card into the SD media card slot and this also went smoothly. -
What points of interest options are there?
The existing options include: airport, amusement park, ATM, auto service, automobile club, automobile dealer, bank, bar, bookstore, border crossing, bowling centre, bus station, business facility, casino, cemetery, church, cinema, city hall, civic centre, coffee shop, commuter station, convention centre, county council, court house, data centre, embassy, entrance/exit, ferry terminal, golf course, grocery store, guest house, hairdresser, high-rise building, higher education, holiday resort, hospital, hotel, ice skating rink, insurance, karaoke, library, marina, media centre, medical service, monument, mosque, motorcycle dealer, motorway restaurant, museum, named place, nightlife, park & ride, parking garage, parking lot, performing arts, petrol station, pharmacy, police station, post office, public sport airport, recreation area, rental car agency, research institute, residential area, rest area, restaurant, school, second hand cars, shopping, ski resort, sports centre, sports complex, subway station, synagogue, technology centre, telecom, temple, toll station, tourist attraction, tourist information, train station, and winery. You can also create your own. -
Does this cool in-car total solution support the Greek language?
The main menu system does not support the Greek language. If your GPS software however, comes in Greek then the GPS "Voice" and "Text" will be in Greek. Most popular GPS software titles come in a variety of languages. -
Are the magnetic bases of both the DVB-T and GPS antenna strong enough to be placed on a moving car?
Yes, the antennas come with very powerful magnets. Not as strong as Magneto's mutant powers, but pretty strong. They'll stay stuck on despite the rockiest ride. -
What GPS software comes with this car navigation powerhouse? Is it Route 66?
Evalution GPS software is included, but purchasing your own GPS software is encouraged.
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Current Reviews: This product was added to our catalog on Monday 13 July, 2009.
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