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Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and portability. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the features and battery. There are some mixed views about the design.

value for money, image quality, usability, portability, zoom

battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of the Canon VIXIA HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

battery, image quality, usability, zoom, portability

70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Not such a good deal

 

I thought this would be a great deal, but it hasn't worked out that way. I think I can still return this. IF I can, I will.

Cheap

Video isn't as great as online reviews suggested. I get more vivid colors out of a point-and-shoot. Mine was a NewEgg refurb and there's a problem with noise in theleft channel of earphones when I use a -plug-in microphone. And there's either problems...

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Excellect Camera

 

Comes with everything you could possibly need ; I'm happy with it ; I bought this to record myself playing guitar, and I wanted real HD quality

Nothing I can think of at the moment

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More capabilities than I could ever use.

 

This is a great camera for home video and easy to use. Wide screen and HD quality is very good. The SD card feature allows for hours of video capturing if you have extra batteries. Other features can be used for movie making on the camera including...

Can be used as a simple camera or a movie maker

OEM battery is small and has short life. Need backup

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I use it for indoor/Low light setting

 

I can only compare this camera to the old one I was using which was a picture camera using the 720p video mode. I have a youtube channel which features videos pointing at my computer screen and I make lengthy videos. I needed to replace it for...

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best HD camcorder for the money

 

i was looking for an HD video camera that allowed the connection of an external microphone, which also had the ability to take great video. this is the camera! while not great in low light, it takes exceptional video in most situations. it is light,...

great picture and ability to connect and external microphone

have to flip open lens cover

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No better bang for your buck

 

Really hard to beat for a personal camera at this price. The image stabilization even at a high zoom is beyond impressive. And if you do happen to get it on sale (like I did) the price is even more amazing.

Lightweight, fits in your pocket, large screen, easy to operate

3 second delay before recording on startup

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nice little camera

 

It's a nice compact little video camera. The stills could be higher res but for the price, this little guy performs well. Seems built well too. I haven't had it long enough yet to speak on reliability but it is meant to be a lower end, no frills...

nice picture, inexpensive, compact

not so great still pictures

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Not worth the money, battery is horrible

 

I can not express how bad the battery is. A full charge will last less than 45 minutes. Or with more than two weeks turned off, unable to turn on, battery is dead.

Battery life is horrible, budget for a second

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camera sucks for the price you pay

 

Battery only last 20 min. Got the camera for Christmas and was never more disapointed my life. When Cannon was contacted about this they were well aware of the problem and wanted to sell me the same battery for $100.00. I returned the camera and bought...

can't think of anything

Battery life

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