What's the best SDHC Memory Card for a Canon VIXIA HF200 Camcorder: Anyone have any opinions?
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Canon messes with us, they use a speed unit in megabits/s while SDHC cards are rated in megabytes/s. Let's recap: - The minimum requirements for the Vixia HF200 is class 4: 26x, 4MB/s - The maximum video quality "MXP" actually requires 24mbps (bits, not bytes), i.e. 20x, 3MB/s - The read/write speed of the Transcend class 6 cards ($41/16GB) is 150x (22.5MB/s) - The read/write speed of the Sandisk Extreme III cards ($94/16GB) is 200x (for the "30MB/s Edition") - The Extreme IV cards ($177/16GB) are rated at 300x (45MB/s) All these cards far exceed the minimum requirements of the MXP maximum video quality. The difference in speed between these cards do not affect camcorder operations, it only makes it faster to transfer the videos to a computer using a SDHC card reader. - Transcend: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/ModDetail.asp?ModNo=147&LangNo=0&Func1No=1&Func2No=13 - SanDisk: http://www.sandisk.com/OEM/ProductCatalog(1368)-Extreme_III_SD_Memory_Card.aspx
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I agree with Daniel's response completely. 32GB SDHC cards are fairly cheap these days.
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Despite what amazon wrote, the Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder is not the newer version of the Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom, the Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder is. The HF200 is a 2009 model with a list price of $749.99 and the HF R100 is a 2010 model with a list price of $499.99, which makes it the lowest-cost (or bottom of the line) Vixia model. The HF200 was also the lowest cost of the 2009 line-up, but the 2010 line-up has a lower bottom. There are several differences. The HF R100 has a 20X optical zoom, vs. 15X optical for the HF200. That appears to be the only advantage the HF R100 has over the HF200. However, unless you use the HF R100 on a tripod, that extra zoom will be useless because it has worse image stabilization than the HF200 and you can't handhold a camcorder at that magnification and shoot acceptable footage (it will be bouncing all over the place). So, that extra zoom is mainly a marketing ploy rather than a true advantage. The HF200 has a larger image sensor (for better low-light performance), higher resolution image sensor (for sharper video and still images), higher resolution LCD screen (for sharper images and icons), Multi-Angle Vivid LCD screen (apparently for wider viewing angles), optical image stabilization (for sharper images; the HF R100 has no optical image stabilization but uses electronic image shifting instead), and a higher maximum recording bit rate (for sharper images with fewer compression artifacts, a.k.a. pixelation). Since the HF200 is a 2009 model, it is available at about 1/3 off the list price bringing it down to the same street price as the still new 2010 HF R100 model. The HF200 is a much better camcorder than the HF R100 and they sell for the same price right now.
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Just to add to the chorus, I use an 8GB Transcend Class 6 MicroSDHC card (w/SD adapter obviously) and it works great. No problems with burst mode or filming AVCHD video at all.
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I just purchased a Canon Vixia HG 20 camcorder. I am stumped in trying to download videos to my computer with the ultimate goal of copying them to a DVD burner. The software that came with the camera is not that good. Any suggestions on another software? Also, when I attempt to play videos on my computer, the video is not "seamless" it jumps from one scene to another. Any help out there?
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thanks for your info! Will look into the site and hopefully get a good deal on a memory card :)
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I think you meant to post this on the Canon Vixia HF200 camcorder. The Vixia HF20 is still showing $624.99
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I couldn't find the manual on CanonUSA.com so I will have to reply on memory... I believe the camera should be fine with any SDHC card (but not the SDXC cards). Since the camera doesn't have video, however, there's no need for a 32GB card or an extremely fast one. Many photographers like smaller cards - 4GB or 8GB - so that if a card should be lost or fail, you will lose less photos. As far as performance goes, the XS has a more limited write speed so a class 10 card may be overkill (though it could download faster to your PC from a card reader). In my experience, Sandisk cards have performed the best and been most reliable but be sure to buy them from a reputable dealer as there have been numerous reports of poorly performing counterfeits being sold on certain bidding sites.
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You'll want to get at least a 16 or 32 GB Fast transfer speed MicroSDHC Memory Card. The fast transfer is important so you don't waste time downloading pictures and videos to your computer, so stay away from Class 4 cards unless you enjoy twiddling your thumbs. Class 10 is the way to go. If you plan on many videos the 32 GB card is best. Memory cards are inexpensive these days; a reputable card by SanDisk (SDSDQU-032G-AFFP-A) is only $24.12 at amazon. I used to spend that much on developing just one roll of film in the old cameras.
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I bought a 2 GB Sandisk Extreme III (20 MB/s write rate). It works fantastically. I was able to continuously record video until I completely filled the card (over 18 minutes) with 480x640 resolution at 30 frames per second (like a standard digital camcorder). It costs a bit more than standard SD memory cards, but if you are shooting video it is well worth it. I ordered mine from Jowow through Amazon for under $40 delivered.
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I used the SanDisk SDHC Card, 16 GB and it works fine. It has plenty of space and the batteries die out before the card is full.
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With this camera I bought the 7 day shop professional high speed secure digital high capacity SD HC memory card - class 10. It has been superb with the camera and was a competitive price - mine is 32GB though - which is more than enough for me.I hope this helps.Paul
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I use 4GB Sandisk Extreme III SDHC cards in mine, along with a SanDisk reader for quickly transferring the image files to our computers. The 4GB size are often on sale for less than $20 after rebates. They work fine for video and still photos with this camera and the fancier Lumix models.
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I have a JVC Everio HDD camcorder and want to know if an 8GB micro sdhc card is compatible?
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The SDHC card will work. But don't buy these cameras. I had nothing but trouble with the. I called Moultre 3 times and couldn't get the problem resolved. I ended up sending them back to Amazon after a couple of months of trying to get them to work. I would have them set up and have a deer or turkey walk by or even myself and wouldn't get a picture. I have had trail cameras since the first film cameras came out and have never had problems like I had with these A5's. I have 3 Moultrie L-50's which have worked well for several years. Ray
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I use a 32GB SDHC card, works great. The manual says that's the maximum capacity.
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I have the Canon SD1100 and would like to take nice videos of my four-month-old son. I am in search of a decent memory card. They all look/sound alike to me. The 16GB card/reader combo sounds like something in which I might be interested. But I can't find the exact one to which you are referring. Can someone post a link to it? Or maybe recommend other memory cards that would be good for videos on my camera?