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Canon VIXIA HF R800 Portable Video Camera Camcorder with Audio Input(Microphone), 3.0-Inch Touch Panel LCD, Digic DV 4 Image Processor, 57x Advanced Zoom, and Full HD CMOS Sensor, Black

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R800
Brand Canon
Connectivity Technology Wireless, USB
Flash Memory Type SDXC
Color Black
Special Feature Portable,Lightweight
Screen Size 3 Inches
Optical Zoom 32 x
Photo Sensor Technology CMOS
Camcorder type Video Camera
Model Name Canon VIXIA HF R800 Camcorder (Black)

About this item

  • A 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD screen that is bright and clearly visible, even outdoors in the sun, with rich, natural color reproduction
  • SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps correct camera shake quickly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths can be sharp and steady
  • The 57x advanced zoom allows you to create videos with dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting
  • High-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light
  • Turn your VIXIA camcorder into a high-quality webcam using its clean HDMI output

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VIXIA HF R800

Capture your family’s most precious memories with the VIXIA HF R800 camcorder. Thanks to its powerful zoom, you can record moments near, far and in between. Exciting new features include Highlight Priority mode with backlight correction to help you get the best shots you can, and improved slow and fast recording options that let you experiment with different ways to record. The lightweight package of the VIXIA HF R800 means you can keep it on hand to record whatever you want, whenever you want, to removable SD cards that provide quick and convenient sharing. Easy to use and bring with you, pick up the VIXIA HF R800 and start making memories.

Features

57x Advanced Zoom

The impressive 57x Advanced Zoom allows you to create videos with dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting. It's ideal for formal ceremonies, animals in the wild, candid family videos and more. Available in manual mode, Advanced Zoom takes the camcorder's telephoto power from 32.5mm all the way to 1853mm (35mm equivalent) for amazing flexibility in shooting. For more convenient shooting and better creative control over your videos, the camcorder offers continually variable Zoom Speed settings with 15 levels available.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps correct camera shake quickly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths can be sharp and steady. Providing continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion, the Dynamic Image Stabilization system on the VIXIA HF R800 camcorder stabilizes rotational camera shake. Controlling rotational camera shake – horizontal, vertical and roll axis – helps ensure smooth, virtually distortion-free video, even when you're walking while shooting.

Full HD CMOS Sensor

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor to capture your memories in true 1920 x 1080 resolution. Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light. On-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame. Video is rich, clear and amazingly detailed anywhere you view it, even when played back on a large HDTV.

DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder incorporates the powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor for outstanding imaging performance. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures more light, for brighter, virtually noise-free images even in dark scenes. It also speeds up operation and enables steady image stabilization for clear images even when shooting handheld.

Record Video Directly to a Removable SD Card

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder records Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card. Widely available in several capacities, SD memory cards let you share your videos quickly and easily. In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R800 also lets you use super-high capacity SDXC cards. The same size as a standard SD card, an SDXC card can hold up to 2048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer.

MP4 1080/60p Recording

1080/60p recording captures a large amount of information, virtually eliminating diagonal noise so even fast-moving subjects can show up crisply. This great sense of detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus enhanced color and fine tonal gradation, helps you take advantage of all that Full HD has to offer. Files are captured at a bit rate of up to 35 Mbps, so image quality is incredibly high.

Lightweight, Portable Body

Keep the VIXIA HF R800 with you for life’s unforgettable memories. A lightweight, compact and convenient body means you can have the camcorder ready for those extraordinary moments, with no need to worry about it taking up precious luggage room for your vacations, outings and family trips.

Touch Panel LCD

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder features a 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD screen that's bright and clearly visible, even outdoors in the sun, with rich, natural color reproduction. Its streamlined user interface makes choosing focal points, tracking moving subjects, and shooting and watching your videos easy and fun. Clear explanations pop up when selecting shooting modes and recording formats, so even new videographers can feel confident as they create impressive videos.

High-capacity Battery Pack

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is powered by a high capacity Battery Pack BP-727. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot for long periods, but features intelligent technology that can accurately indicate remaining battery time for extra insurance that you won't miss an important shooting opportunity.

Slow and Fast Motion Recording

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder delivers flexible Slow and Fast Motion capabilities for a variety of customizable recording options. You can record slow-motion images at speed settings down to 0.5x, ideal for checking out your golf swing or creating movie-like slow-mo effects. Fast motion has a top speed of 1200x, recording an incredible 20 hours of action in a single one-minute scene. You can even choose new speed settings of 300x and 600x for added flexibility.

Highlight Priority Mode

Capture your memories exactly as you see them with the improved Highlight Priority Mode, which helps to prevent loss of detail in high brightness areas. Now featuring Backlight Correction, the VIXIA HF R800 camcorder delivers footage that’s more balanced and realistic, leaving you with beautiful memories to enjoy for years to come.

Zoom Framing Assist Setting

To complement the VIXIA HF R800 camcorder’s long-distance recording capability, Zoom Framing Assist helps keep distant subjects in the frame. When you're shooting at the long end of the zoom and you've lost your subject, simply press an icon on the touch screen and the zoom magnification will automatically decrease, making it easy for you to locate and zoom in on the subject. Available in Auto or Manual mode, Zoom Framing Assist helps you accurately track and capture your subject.

File Lock Function

With one simple setting, you can keep your videos safe from accidental operational errors. The File Lock function disables deletion, dividing, trimming, copying, MP4 conversion and thumbnail changes with a touch, giving you peace of mind when children or others use your camcorder.

Compatible with Canon Connect Station CS100

The VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is compatible with Canon's photo and video storage device: the Canon Connect Station CS100. It provides up to 1TB of hard drive space, storing approximately 150,000 photos or approximately 70 hours of video content1. For ease of use, it features USB connectivity for quick file transfer, as well as simple menus for easy file storage, managing and sorting. Images and videos can then be viewed in Full HD on an HDTV, sent for printing and more.

CameraWindow DC Software

CameraWindow DC software is available as a downloadable application. The software can make it easy to import MP4 and JPEG files from your VIXIA camcorder to a PC or Mac, where they can be shared and edited.

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1. Calculated with approx. 6.6MB for each photo and with average 32 Mbps Full HD video.

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What's in the box

  • VIXIA HF R800 Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-727
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-110
  • Mini-HDMI Cable HTC-100
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU/S
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    The VIXIA HF R800 it's a lightweight camcorder with an extensive optical zoom and easy-to-use interface. Video recording system - MPEG-4.


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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    2,141 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the weight, value, image quality, and quality of the camcorder. They mention that it's very compact and easy to carry, and that it has good video quality for the price. They appreciate the zoom, and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on performance and audio quality.

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    203 customers mention168 positive35 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camcorder. They say it has excellent quality and features, is a great product, and does not feel cheap. Some mention that the quality is ok and on par with their iPhone8. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...First, they are almost the same size, but the Canon looks and feel a bit sturdier...." Read more

    "...set at different places in a concert hall really make for a nice finished product! You should know however that I don't use the built in audio...." Read more

    "...Camera build quality is good. It does not feel cheap. And it looks simple, but in a good way.Easy to use...." Read more

    "...The camera has a solid feel considering its small size and price. The low light sensitivity is good...." Read more

    180 customers mention143 positive37 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camcorder. They mention that it's compact and portable, but capable with good image quality. They also say that the videos are sharp and the sound quality is very good. Some say that it takes good quality 1080p videos 60fps. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's image quality and performance.

    "...The LCD screen on the Canon is vastly better. It's touch screen and is much higher quality. The Sony uses a joystick...." Read more

    "...The picture is sharp and clear! My only complaint is that I wish the battery life were longer...." Read more

    "...There are also some fancier photo effects (graphics, stamps, etc).The zoom is smooth and very controllable and the zoom speed is adjustable...." Read more

    "...While the video is seamless, there will be a slight glitch in the audio track.One other thing, as far as audio, it's stereo only...." Read more

    143 customers mention109 positive34 negative

    Customers like the value of the camcorder. They mention that it's really good for the price, works like new, and has pretty good video quality for the money. Some say that the camera has a lot of zoom for little price.

    "...These cameras come looking and working like new and you save a boat load of money!..." Read more

    "...Great device, inexpensive, just have lights and a mic ready." Read more

    "...It's so light and affordable, I might just buy another one, rather than get a GoPro for almost $100-$200 more...." Read more

    "...That's not exorbitant but it's not cheap, either. (I've seen them as low as $15 apiece but who knows if they're any good.)..." Read more

    98 customers mention98 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camcorder super easy to use and user-friendly. They say it has a touch screen and a short learning curve. They also mention that it's easy to setup in the settings, get the video off the card, and read the user guide. Customers also mention the cam has an easy way of adding lenses and the automatic lens cover. They appreciate the 288-page user manual and the smooth and controllable zoom.

    "small and light, easy to use" Read more

    "...I love how easy these cameras are to use, but it would behoove any first time user to spend a little time with the manual going through and..." Read more

    "...The zoom is smooth and very controllable and the zoom speed is adjustable. I wish the zoom rocker-control went front-to-back instead of side-to-side...." Read more

    "...And it looks simple, but in a good way.Easy to use. Many buttons are onscreen and touchscreen is very responsive...." Read more

    71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

    Customers like the weight of the camcorder. For example, they mention it's very compact, easy to carry, and fits in the palm of your hand. Some say it does not take up nearly the room as other 4K video cams.

    "...Both are very light weight but the Canon feels like less of a toy. Both have clean HDMI out. The Canon uses mini HDMI, the Sony uses Micro HDMI...." Read more

    "small and light, easy to use" Read more

    "...The PROS:The R800 is super compact- it would easily fit inside a standard pop can with room to spare- easily fits in a coat pocket...." Read more

    "...It’s pretty small - 5.4 inch long with battery, 2.3 inch tall, 2.1 inch wide & 10.8 oz with battery...." Read more

    54 customers mention47 positive7 negative

    Customers like the zoom of the camcorder. They mention that it's fantastic, smooth, and has more than enough zoom power. They say it'll zoom in and obtain details such as a license plate at 200 meters. They also say the zoom button is easily accessed with their index finger on the top rear.

    "...The zoom is smooth and very controllable and the zoom speed is adjustable. I wish the zoom rocker-control went front-to-back instead of side-to-side...." Read more

    "...Rendering times are faster than real-time. a 30 minute video will render in about 16 minutes in Vegas...." Read more

    "...It’s small, light and easy to use.- It seemed to have more than enough zoom power, and it zooms in and out pretty quickly...." Read more

    "...Maybe that’s why they did it?The zoom is easy to use but a bit awkward to control smoothly: not have it go telescopic or wide-angle too..." Read more

    118 customers mention72 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the camcorder. Some mention that it works well, giving great results. However, some say that the low light video quality is not that great and the cam is not meant for low light recording.

    "...These cameras come looking and working like new and you save a boat load of money!..." Read more

    "...This camcorder is not meant for low light recording, but as long as there's some light you'll probably get usable video...." Read more

    "...The touch screen display is reasonably sensitive and usable. The camera, recording at the highest bitrate, produces great quality images...." Read more

    "Great product giving great results. Canon is usually excellent and this is no exception. The footage that comes off this thing is outstanding...." Read more

    79 customers mention44 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the audio quality of the camcorder. Some mention that it has great zoom and reasonable audio capability, while others say that the volume to the point where common mode noise is amplified. The in-built microphone works fine but does give you wind noise in windy conditions. The microphones are really sensitive in loud environments, and an external microphone is essentially needed if you plan on using the cam in loud situations.

    "...I suspect that will come in very handy.It records stereo sound, although the two microphones are only about an inch apart so I'm not sure how..." Read more

    "...While the video is seamless, there will be a slight glitch in the audio track.One other thing, as far as audio, it's stereo only...." Read more

    "...-The audio is alright. For an indoor vlog it's fine, but in a crowded area, everything gets muffled, so get a mic to stick in...." Read more

    "...The reason for 3 stars is because the camera records a faint fluttering sound when recording...." Read more

    Great starter cam for YouTubers, buy refurbished if you can!!
    4 Stars
    Great starter cam for YouTubers, buy refurbished if you can!!
    I have been shooting with Canon Vixia's for years and they've always been winners! Recently my oldest one (as in mini DV tapes) started having problems with the shutter not opening all the way and I was told it would cost more to replace the part than to buy a new one, so I bought a new one, and by new one I mean this refurbished one. Mostly what I use these cameras for is to record local concerts and arts events to make performance videos for different groups like high schools and colleges. A few of these cameras set at different places in a concert hall really make for a nice finished product! You should know however that I don't use the built in audio. I either pair it with house mic recordings when available or use my own pair of stereo mics with a zoom H4N recorder. That being said, the audio on these isn't half bad for the price! I also use this to shoot video for a YouTube channel. I sing and tour with the Salt Lake Vocal Artists all over the world and record our audio and video as we perform in different churches and venues and need equipment that is light and easy to pack/travel with/set up and this Vixia is perfect for that purpose! If you want to see a sample of the kind of end result I get with these Vixia's go to YouTube and search Salt Lake Vocal Artists if you want to see a sample of what the finished product of this camera looks like. ALL of these videos were shot with Canon Vixia's.I love how easy these cameras are to use, but it would behoove any first time user to spend a little time with the manual going through and arranging the settings one by one to make sure everything is set just how you want it for your purposes before you start shooting. That being said, you can use it right out of the box without messing with anything if you don't feel like it. I love the touch screen and that you can flip it around to face you if you're filming a YouTube video for instance, so you can see what is being captured and frame your shot correctly. The picture is sharp and clear! My only complaint is that I wish the battery life were longer. That being said, I don't know that it's any worse than other similar cameras at similar price ranges, and it will last for an entire concert which is mostly what I use it for anyway. If you need the battery to last longer, I suggest buying one of those plug in batteries that you can connect to an outlet and use as long as you want.I also have to say I'm REALLY thrilled that these are offered refurbished on Amazon! If you're nervous about the word "refurbished" don't be. These cameras come looking and working like new and you save a boat load of money! I buy refurbished on Amazon whenever I can and I've never been burned! I highly recommend this camera for all kinds of uses, especially for entry level YouTubers or those who don't have enough room on their smart phones to capture everything they want to capture. For the record I paid full price for this! Hope this helps!
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
    Color: BlackStyle: R800Verified Purchase
    I needed a camera for my streaming/zoom set up. I found a Sony Cx405 used in like new condition for $140 so I got one to try out. I also bought a Canon R800 as well from Canon's refurb store for $165. Having the two side by side really helps.

    First, they are almost the same size, but the Canon looks and feel a bit sturdier. Both are very light weight but the Canon feels like less of a toy. Both have clean HDMI out. The Canon uses mini HDMI, the Sony uses Micro HDMI. The Canon has a microphone input, the Sony doesn't.

    In use the first thing I noticed was that the Canon has an on/off switch. The Sony turns on when the screen flips open. The Canon can run plugged in without the battery, the Sony has to have a battery in order to turn on even if the power is plugged in. If your battery is low, the Sony gives an error message saying it cannot record and charge at the same time. The LCD screen on the Canon is vastly better. It's touch screen and is much higher quality. The Sony uses a joystick.

    In terms of picture quality in good light, they are similar. The Canon has a bit warmer color tone. The Canon is miles better than the Sony in anything less than perfect lighting. The Canon autofocus is so much better. The Sony some time hunt and often falls asleep. I'd have to wave my hands in from of the lens to wake up the autofocus. In too bright or low light, the Sony autofocus is helpless. One thing the Sony has over the Canon is its lens is wider at the widest setting.

    I must admit, my use of these 2 camcorders is atypical. I only use it for streaming. Even with a perfect lighting setup, the Canon is so much better in every single way that I bought 2 more Canons. At $139 for my used Sony I'll find a use for it. But I highly recommend the Canon over the Sony.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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    small and light, easy to use
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
    Color: BlackStyle: R800Verified Purchase
    I have been shooting with Canon Vixia's for years and they've always been winners! Recently my oldest one (as in mini DV tapes) started having problems with the shutter not opening all the way and I was told it would cost more to replace the part than to buy a new one, so I bought a new one, and by new one I mean this refurbished one. Mostly what I use these cameras for is to record local concerts and arts events to make performance videos for different groups like high schools and colleges. A few of these cameras set at different places in a concert hall really make for a nice finished product! You should know however that I don't use the built in audio. I either pair it with house mic recordings when available or use my own pair of stereo mics with a zoom H4N recorder. That being said, the audio on these isn't half bad for the price! I also use this to shoot video for a YouTube channel. I sing and tour with the Salt Lake Vocal Artists all over the world and record our audio and video as we perform in different churches and venues and need equipment that is light and easy to pack/travel with/set up and this Vixia is perfect for that purpose! If you want to see a sample of the kind of end result I get with these Vixia's go to YouTube and search Salt Lake Vocal Artists if you want to see a sample of what the finished product of this camera looks like. ALL of these videos were shot with Canon Vixia's.

    I love how easy these cameras are to use, but it would behoove any first time user to spend a little time with the manual going through and arranging the settings one by one to make sure everything is set just how you want it for your purposes before you start shooting. That being said, you can use it right out of the box without messing with anything if you don't feel like it. I love the touch screen and that you can flip it around to face you if you're filming a YouTube video for instance, so you can see what is being captured and frame your shot correctly. The picture is sharp and clear! My only complaint is that I wish the battery life were longer. That being said, I don't know that it's any worse than other similar cameras at similar price ranges, and it will last for an entire concert which is mostly what I use it for anyway. If you need the battery to last longer, I suggest buying one of those plug in batteries that you can connect to an outlet and use as long as you want.

    I also have to say I'm REALLY thrilled that these are offered refurbished on Amazon! If you're nervous about the word "refurbished" don't be. These cameras come looking and working like new and you save a boat load of money! I buy refurbished on Amazon whenever I can and I've never been burned! I highly recommend this camera for all kinds of uses, especially for entry level YouTubers or those who don't have enough room on their smart phones to capture everything they want to capture. For the record I paid full price for this! Hope this helps!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great starter cam for YouTubers, buy refurbished if you can!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
    I have been shooting with Canon Vixia's for years and they've always been winners! Recently my oldest one (as in mini DV tapes) started having problems with the shutter not opening all the way and I was told it would cost more to replace the part than to buy a new one, so I bought a new one, and by new one I mean this refurbished one. Mostly what I use these cameras for is to record local concerts and arts events to make performance videos for different groups like high schools and colleges. A few of these cameras set at different places in a concert hall really make for a nice finished product! You should know however that I don't use the built in audio. I either pair it with house mic recordings when available or use my own pair of stereo mics with a zoom H4N recorder. That being said, the audio on these isn't half bad for the price! I also use this to shoot video for a YouTube channel. I sing and tour with the Salt Lake Vocal Artists all over the world and record our audio and video as we perform in different churches and venues and need equipment that is light and easy to pack/travel with/set up and this Vixia is perfect for that purpose! If you want to see a sample of the kind of end result I get with these Vixia's go to YouTube and search Salt Lake Vocal Artists if you want to see a sample of what the finished product of this camera looks like. ALL of these videos were shot with Canon Vixia's.

    I love how easy these cameras are to use, but it would behoove any first time user to spend a little time with the manual going through and arranging the settings one by one to make sure everything is set just how you want it for your purposes before you start shooting. That being said, you can use it right out of the box without messing with anything if you don't feel like it. I love the touch screen and that you can flip it around to face you if you're filming a YouTube video for instance, so you can see what is being captured and frame your shot correctly. The picture is sharp and clear! My only complaint is that I wish the battery life were longer. That being said, I don't know that it's any worse than other similar cameras at similar price ranges, and it will last for an entire concert which is mostly what I use it for anyway. If you need the battery to last longer, I suggest buying one of those plug in batteries that you can connect to an outlet and use as long as you want.

    I also have to say I'm REALLY thrilled that these are offered refurbished on Amazon! If you're nervous about the word "refurbished" don't be. These cameras come looking and working like new and you save a boat load of money! I buy refurbished on Amazon whenever I can and I've never been burned! I highly recommend this camera for all kinds of uses, especially for entry level YouTubers or those who don't have enough room on their smart phones to capture everything they want to capture. For the record I paid full price for this! Hope this helps!
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
    Color: BlackStyle: R800Verified Purchase
    For the money this is a amazing little camcorder. As someone else wrote, "READ THE MANUAL", because there's a ton of features that aren't obvious at first. The manual is 288 pages long and there's no wasted space. You don't need to read the manual to get started but you'll find all sorts of cool features and settings inside. (I printed the manual in double-sided, four pages to a sheet, and it ends up being only 32 pages long (but still readable).

    The PROS:
    The R800 is super compact- it would easily fit inside a standard pop can with room to spare- easily fits in a coat pocket.
    The camcorder is very light weight; no problem to hold it for extended periods of time.
    The screen is bright and clear the video seems very crisp.
    The onscreen menus are pretty intuitive and easy to navigate. You won't really need to use them much after the initial setup unless you want to do some fancy stuff or change modes.
    Quick startup, about 2 to 3 seconds from opening the screen and it's ready.
    A 64GB SD card will provide more than ~6 hours of recording at 24Mbps, or 34 hours at 4Mbps. For most uses 35Mbps and 24 Mbps will give you plenty of detail in the video. (35, 24, and 17Mbps record at 1920x1080 resolution, 4Mbps records at 1280x720).
    You can take still images (even while recording video) and a 64Gb SD card will let you store about 97,600 images at 1280x720. That's right: NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND IMAGES!! (Not to be morbid, but at my age that could easily be a lifetime supply for me. lol)
    Slow-motion and time-lapse recording are built in, as are some basic fades and transitions. There are also some fancier photo effects (graphics, stamps, etc).
    The zoom is smooth and very controllable and the zoom speed is adjustable. I wish the zoom rocker-control went front-to-back instead of side-to-side. A front-to-back zoom control is much more intuitive than side-to-side. Shame on you, Canon, you're supposed to know something about how to design cameras. Not a deal-breaker, but a minor complaint.
    Face detection and tracking are built in. That may or may not be useful to you.
    The camera can convert video clips into time-lapse video (after they're taken). That's pretty cool.
    The camcorder can also take short video clips of variable length (e.g. take a 3-second clip with each button press).
    You can save parts of the video as still images. Also very handy. (page 15 in the manual)
    Framing assistance is a built-in feature. Check out what it does in the manual (page 59 in the manual)
    There's a built-in "lock video" feature to prevent anyone from deleting a video (think kids, cops, etc).
    The camcorder also has an optional 3-second "pre-record" feature that can capture 3 seconds of video *before* you press the record button. I suspect that will come in very handy.
    It records stereo sound, although the two microphones are only about an inch apart so I'm not sure how much actual left/right separation there will be.
    The built in lens shield (a mechanical shutter) is a good feature. The shutter is opened and closed with a small lever near the front of the camera. (I'll be attaching UV filter which will also act as a lens protector, but having one built in is good. (You always want to have something between the lens and the outside world. It keeps dust, water, bugs, etc off the lens and prevent scratches. You can either let the lens get scratched (which means a lot of time and $$$$ to fix) or let an inexpensive filter take the hit (~$20 to replace with a brand new one).

    The CONS:
    I sometimes find the record button a little difficult to reach depending upon how I hold it, but this is a minor issue.
    You cannot set what to use as the default memory to record to. Some of the Vixias allow you to set this, but not the R800.
    There's no WiFi capability so you can't stream to the internet (e.g. Bambuser, Camfrog, UStream, etc). The lack of WiFi capability is a real deficit.
    This camcorder is not meant for low light recording, but as long as there's some light you'll probably get usable video. If in doubt, use a lamp to help illuminate the scene.
    The LCD screen sensitivity could be a little better, but that's a personal preference; you may find it's just fine.
    The onscreen buttons could also be a little bigger in my opinion but you can use the eraser end of a pencil to tap stuff if you have big fingers or are wearing gloves.
    The various input/output ports (mic, USB, HDMI, etc) can only be used with the screen open; it would have been great if they could have placed them so they were accessible without having to open the screen. (Not really a big deal, but worth mentioning.)
    It can take a looooooooong time to charge the battery- almost 8 hours for the BP-727 battery, about 5.5 hours for the BP-718. Might wanna get an extra battery or two. The Canon manual says that before using the camera the first time, you should fully charge the battery and then let it run all the way down until it's dead.
    The batteries cost about $25 to $50 each depending on where you get them. That's not exorbitant but it's not cheap, either. (I've seen them as low as $15 apiece but who knows if they're any good.) Make sure you get batteries marked as "Decoded" or you won't get the "time remaining" display.)
    It's unclear if you can run power the camcorder from a powerbank gadget or not, and I'm hesitant to try it for fear of zorching the camera.

    With all that said, there's not much to complain about. I think this is an amazing little gadget for the price. If it broke, I'd probably go right out and get another one. (I got mine for $160 during Black Friday, but even at the usual price of $199 it's still an excellent deal in my opinion.) Finally, READ THE MANUAL- it's time well spent.
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    Francois Begin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tel qu'annoncé
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2021
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    Judith A Windover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the price!
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    This camcorder is a huge step-up from what I was previously using for filming my foodie videos & divination readings. I'm so pleased with this camcorder that I purchased two of them. The first I purchased from amazon, the second I bought used for significantly less. As you can see in these photos I bought an external microphone that extends upwards to 6 feet as well as both short and tall tripods. My only regret is that this particular camcorder does not come with a remote but then I didn't realize the value of a remote until after I began using it so that fault is mine. Battery life is good; however, because I film a lot everyday I bought 5 extra batteries and 3 extra chargers. Too, if you film a lot, I recommend buying the 256GB Extreme 150 MB memory card. Haven't used this outdoors yet so am not sure how the internal microphone stands up to wind. That said, I love the size & portability of the camera and it's case. Overall, very happy with my purchase!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the price!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2021
    This camcorder is a huge step-up from what I was previously using for filming my foodie videos & divination readings. I'm so pleased with this camcorder that I purchased two of them. The first I purchased from amazon, the second I bought used for significantly less. As you can see in these photos I bought an external microphone that extends upwards to 6 feet as well as both short and tall tripods. My only regret is that this particular camcorder does not come with a remote but then I didn't realize the value of a remote until after I began using it so that fault is mine. Battery life is good; however, because I film a lot everyday I bought 5 extra batteries and 3 extra chargers. Too, if you film a lot, I recommend buying the 256GB Extreme 150 MB memory card. Haven't used this outdoors yet so am not sure how the internal microphone stands up to wind. That said, I love the size & portability of the camera and it's case. Overall, very happy with my purchase!
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    carlos soliva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simples e eficiente
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 14, 2020
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    Achei ela muito fácil de configurar e gravar. Ótima imagem e captura de som. Excelente custo X benefício
    Vicente R.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on October 14, 2020
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    Estoy muy contento con los resultados en el material que pudo generar con esta camara, ideal para exteriores y situaciones con luz de día, en condicioones de poca luz ya mete un poco mas de ruido pero en general gran calidad
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    Producto aceptable para grabaciones no tan exigentes, se necesita buena iluminación para tener una calidad aceptable en la imagen.
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