@DogWood678 the Vixia HF R21 is compatible with iMovie '11. Some have expressed mixed results depending on recording frame rate. I haven't had any issues with my Macbook Air and iMovie '11.
@parkwaydrive59x I just got one today. The battery lasts two hours and you can store 8 hours of footage on the built in memory, and it's always set on 1080p, you cant change it.
Hey, I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any problems witht his camera in regards to setting. When I press function, the only things that come up are "decorations" and "zoom." Likewise, when I go into the menu, I have a limited number of optins, notably a lack of recording quality options and no frame rate selectiont tool. There are many more missing, but I am curious as to whether or not this can be fixed. Thanks.
The CX130 has a stronger zoom spec than the HF R21 but the lack of microphone input and Mac incompatibility are problems for me. The lack of on board memory with the Sony is surprising. Canon's continuous recording from the flash memory to SD memory cards is also a big plus. The additional Canon features seems to be a better trade for what the Sony provides in wide angle lens capability although the Sony is a solid camera.
The video suggests that you can shoot SD. You can't. Pressing 'web' in playback mode allows you to convert the HD images to SD onto one the SDHC card slots.
The largest SDXC cards that are currently available are 48 and 64 GB cards. 2 TB cards are theoretically possible but not yet available or use. They will likely be too expensive to be practical given the prices for the large cards presently available.
Is there no mount for a shotgun mic or something similar? I'm looking for external mic solutions but can't seem to find any. It must be SO frustrating to have a brand new camera in your hands, but not be able to use it for this video because you have to film it OF the camera. :P
How good is the still shot ability of the Vixia? I will ocassionally need to shoot some still shots in my work and that sometimes mean they need to be close up. I've been using the Sony Cyber-shot but I've found that they just don't hold up as well physically. Stuff breaks on the frame.
Can you do a tutorial on how to change your recording to the SD card instead of the internal memory? I have tried several times with no luck - I must be missing a step. Thank you.
Has anyone else have some framerate problems? I been recording with this here and there but my videos seem to drop frames on and off. I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem?
Question/// I was wondering what this camera's output (file extension) is? ex: is it mpg, avi, mpeg ect..? Also i was wondering how long your battery lasts on your highest quality setting. And just one more question, if you only use on board memory, do they supply you with a cable for file transport to computer?
@meyouandthepiggies Two key differences are 8 megapixel still versus 2 megapixels and the included flash on the HF S30. The R21 is more of a budget model whereas the HF S30 is viewed as much more professional in capabilities.
@parkwaydrive59x The Vixia HF R21 records in AVCHD with an .MTS extension--most video editing programs readily use this format and it's also immediately uploadable to video sites. The battery is good for 45 to 50 minutes of recording time per charge and provides a little over 2 hours of playback before needing to be recharged.
@thereturningcow, both are quite nice although I don't own the Sony and haven't had one to conduct a physical comparison. Each does well based on their specifications although the Canon has more internal memory and the Sony has a bit more ability from an optical zoom perspective. I don't know if the Sony is Mac-compatible and that would be my only concern as a Mac user.
Thank you so much!!! I just bought one after returning a Sony, which was a poor specimen with even worse software. I don't know why Canon doesn't offer a tour of the camera like this - it's way better than reading the manual, though of course that is important.
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@DogWood678 the Vixia HF R21 is compatible with iMovie '11. Some have expressed mixed results depending on recording frame rate. I haven't had any issues with my Macbook Air and iMovie '11.
@WAXstudios the format is AVCHD.
@parkwaydrive59x I just got one today. The battery lasts two hours and you can store 8 hours of footage on the built in memory, and it's always set on 1080p, you cant change it.
Hey, I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any problems witht his camera in regards to setting. When I press function, the only things that come up are "decorations" and "zoom." Likewise, when I go into the menu, I have a limited number of optins, notably a lack of recording quality options and no frame rate selectiont tool. There are many more missing, but I am curious as to whether or not this can be fixed. Thanks.
The CX130 has a stronger zoom spec than the HF R21 but the lack of microphone input and Mac incompatibility are problems for me. The lack of on board memory with the Sony is surprising. Canon's continuous recording from the flash memory to SD memory cards is also a big plus. The additional Canon features seems to be a better trade for what the Sony provides in wide angle lens capability although the Sony is a solid camera.
The video suggests that you can shoot SD. You can't. Pressing 'web' in playback mode allows you to convert the HD images to SD onto one the SDHC card slots.
Hello! I wonder, because when I turn off my camera a message appears saying that was in the process? how do I stop it? Thanks!
The largest SDXC cards that are currently available are 48 and 64 GB cards. 2 TB cards are theoretically possible but not yet available or use. They will likely be too expensive to be practical given the prices for the large cards presently available.
@FilmingIsMyLife, I don't know if you can attach a fisheye on it--sorry.
can you take pictures with it???
can i monitor de audio of the external mic in real time? (can i plug a headphones in the camera)?
Yes
Thanks for the review.
Is there no mount for a shotgun mic or something similar? I'm looking for external mic solutions but can't seem to find any.
It must be SO frustrating to have a brand new camera in your hands, but not be able to use it for this video because you have to film it OF the camera. :P
I have the same camera but it want let me upload any videos to my computer anytips to try to fix that ?????
How good is the still shot ability of the Vixia? I will ocassionally need to shoot some still shots in my work and that sometimes mean they need to be close up. I've been using the Sony Cyber-shot but I've found that they just don't hold up as well physically. Stuff breaks on the frame.
Do you recommend SONY handycams over Canon ?
Can you do a tutorial on how to change your recording to the SD card instead of the internal memory? I have tried several times with no luck - I must be missing a step. Thank you.
Did you figure it out?
What's the difference between this and Canon VIXIA HF S30?
Can your attach a fisheye? Look around the lens for threading for where you can screw it on
Has anyone else have some framerate problems? I been recording with this here and there but my videos seem to drop frames on and off. I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem?
Question/// I was wondering what this camera's output (file extension) is? ex: is it mpg, avi, mpeg ect..? Also i was wondering how long your battery lasts on your highest quality setting. And just one more question, if you only use on board memory, do they supply you with a cable for file transport to computer?
Sorry, I didn't quite understand. What format does it shoot in and can I switch to other formats if I choose?
someone please tell me! what video format does it use> (ex: .mov or .m4a???) thanks
is the HD file type compatible with windows movie maker?
Can you attach a fisheye on it? PLEASE reply!
The camera is capable of 400x digital zoom. One of it's most surprising assets, though, is the extreme close-up capability.
Can someone please message me and tell me how to import onto my mac? Thank you
@meyouandthepiggies Two key differences are 8 megapixel still versus 2 megapixels and the included flash on the HF S30. The R21 is more of a budget model whereas the HF S30 is viewed as much more professional in capabilities.
Best review of this camera on youtube. Thank you so much !
@AwesomeFilm101, you would have to try that with the camera--too technical a question without actually giving it a go.
@parkwaydrive59x The Vixia HF R21 records in AVCHD with an .MTS extension--most video editing programs readily use this format and it's also immediately uploadable to video sites. The battery is good for 45 to 50 minutes of recording time per charge and provides a little over 2 hours of playback before needing to be recharged.
Can you get the videos from the camera on to iMovie?
@thereturningcow, both are quite nice although I don't own the Sony and haven't had one to conduct a physical comparison. Each does well based on their specifications although the Canon has more internal memory and the Sony has a bit more ability from an optical zoom perspective. I don't know if the Sony is Mac-compatible and that would be my only concern as a Mac user.
Thank you so much!!! I just bought one after returning a Sony, which was a poor specimen with even worse software. I don't know why Canon doesn't offer a tour of the camera like this - it's way better than reading the manual, though of course that is important.
Thank you for such a thorough review.
Adobe After Effects
Yes high quality photos actually.
what program would you recommend for editing videos on a pc?
where can i buy this?
Your voice is quite like Michael C. Hall's! :)