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Canon Legria HF M406

Canon Legria HF M406

29 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Value for money (4)
Usability (2)
Memory (2)
Image quality (2)
Design (2)

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Features (3)
Build quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the memory and design. The usability and image quality are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the build quality and features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon Legria HF M406 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Canon Legria HF M406 review

While Canon divides its digital camera line-up into a variety of ranges - most notably EOS, PowerShot and Ixus - all of its HD camcorders bear the same Legria branding. This is a shame, as it leaves consumers without an easy shorthand to finding the...

The M-series has numerous useful features, but its video quality can't match that of Panasonic's HDC-SD800.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Canon Legria HF M406 review

Despite its fast f/1.8 lens, pro-level CMOS sensor and stabilised 10x zoom, its chunky build means the fashion conscious may be put off

Comprehensively featured yet relatively easy to use; Full HD video with stereo sound; swift button response and focus adjustment; swift and silent zooming; bright lens; stunning detail; realistic colours and expansive sound

Plasticky feel and bulkiest on test overall

Detail is stunningly clear in terms of both image and sound, with colours natural if a tad warm when left on default settings. Bluetooth wireless microphone and underwater case are optional extras for the more serious videographer.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Canon Legria HF M406

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Canon Legria HF M406 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Photogenic (amazon.co.uk)

Canon + Model Pro sensor super buy

Having purchased this camcorder for a fantastic price, Out of the box with all leads,(HD Lead discs) & (Remote). Battery charged turned on the unit & a quick set up of time & date away we went. First thing I like about the canon is the grip & feel,...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Clever Spud (amazon.co.uk)

Fantastic quality with few problems

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Programme (What's this?) As a static camera for eg making rant-to-camera Youtube videos this is wonderful overkill but provides lush raw footage to work with. It even comes with a discrete remote control to make...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: Clever Spud (amazon.co.uk)

Fantastic quality with few problems

As a static camera for eg making rant-to-camera Youtube videos this is wonderful overkill but provides lush raw footage to work with. It even comes with a discrete remote control to make this even easier. This is probably the one reason I would ever...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: uncle barbar (amazon.co.uk)

Decent quality HD camcorder

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Programme (What's this?) Canon Legria HF M406 First impressions of this camcorder are favourable. Apart from an SD card (there's no internal memory) this comes very well equipped with all the leads required to get...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: uncle barbar (amazon.co.uk)

Decent quality HD camcorder

Canon Legria HF M406 First impressions of this camcorder are favourable. Apart from an SD card (there's no internal memory) this comes very well equipped with all the leads required to get this hooked up to any output you may need (RGB, HBMI and USB)....

Dec, 2011

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