The Canon VIXIA HF R200 Flash Memory Camcorder is a perfect choice for those seeking ease of use, high performance function and good value. The VIXIA HF R200 records directly to two SDXC-compatible memory card slots and boasts Canon's Relay Recording, a 3.0" Touch Panel LCD and Smart Auto. Its Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 28x Advanced Zoom and Dynamic IS work in combination with our highly developed Canon Full HD CMOS Image Processor to deliver the crisp, lifelike video your HDTV demands. Advanced Video Snapshot lets you create 2, 4 or 8-second movie clips, with music, that are perfect for sharing. And the advanced but simple-to-operate control features of the VIXIA HF R200 help you create high quality video that can flatter the novice while at the same time satisfying the experienced.
2The VIXIA HF R200 records directly to two SDXC-compatible memory card slots and boasts Canon's Relay Recording, a 3.0" Touch Panel LCD and Smart Auto.
This is my most favorite camcorder. Its my 4th camcorder. It has all the features that are building excellent-video's. I would suggest that this camcorder is really suited for a Tripod--its Auto-features are very sensative. Not having any shake-or-jitter really brings the Hi-def vdeo to fruition. The Ext. MIC feature allows that both..INT MIC and Ext. MIC can be used at the same time. Or each a single device. There is a MIC-mixer also. This is a great BUY-with professional features. In a Super-Light-weight design.
In comparison to the HF M301, I do not like the fact that the HF R200 has a battery compartment, that does not allow larger batteries with a larger capacity to be used. I would prefer a battery that attaches to the back of the camera allowing a larger (in size and capacity) battery to be used. I also do not like the fact that scenes decorated during playback have to be converted to Standard Definition.