Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/ 10x Optical Zoom BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Battery Filter/Lens Bundle
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: HV40B3
Product features:
- Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder Brand New USA w/ Full Manufacturer's Accessories
- Rechargeable BP2L12 Compatible Lithium Ion Spare Battery + Quick External Rapid Travel Charger
- 43mm 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter and Hard Case
- 0.45x Wide Angle Lens w/ Pouch and Caps + 2x Telephoto Lens W/ Pouch and Caps
- Mini HDMI to Standard HDMI 6 Foot Cable + Full Size 58" Tripod w/Carry Bag (See Description For More Details)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/ 10x Optical Zoom BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Battery Filter/Lens Bundle
Customer Review: Great Camera, questionable bundle
Summary: 3 Stars
Let me begin by noting that the Canon Vixia HV40 is a premium camera for the price with an impressive array of options and abilities. The camera that comes in this package has all the manufacturer's equipment and software included, just as if you'd bought it off the shelf in a brick and mortar store. The Vixia is not the absolute latest in technology, but the flipside of that coin is that the camera comes with a proven track record of quality.
Now, that said, I am generally suspicious of these "package deals" that are assembled around reputable cameras like the one at the center of this package. My general assumption is that the peripherals in the package will be of very low quality in order to gouge up profit by piggybacking on the high quality camera. This is certainly the case here. To take two very quick examples: 1. The "full size tripod" included is frighteningly flimsy; the legs twist and can be bent with only moderate pressure; in even a moderate wind your camera will shake nervously. 2. The carry case is barely large enough for the camera itself, and certainly does not accommodate any extra supplies such as lenses or filters.
I've a solid tripod and a larger carry bag, so neither of these were of concern to me. What drew me to the package was the set of lenses and filters that are bundled with the camera. For my work, I need a 2x lens and exactly the three filters included here (UV, Polarizer, Fluorescent). I purchased this package when the price dropped a bit below $750 during a sale. If I had purchased the Vixia, lens, and filters separately the total was going to be more than the sale price, so I took a chance and went with the bundle. The filters in the package are adequate and seem to do their job. The lenses are less satisfying. There is a serious degradation of image quality once the telephoto lens is attached, and there is obvious and bothersome distortion around the perimeter of the image from about 65 or 75% all the way out to full zoom. This is less problematic at, say 1/3 - 2/3's of the native zoom of the camera. Had I been willing to shell out a bit more cash for a better lens, I'd probably be happier, and I wish I had. But budgets are budgets and this was an adequate but by no means satisfying compromise.
Some of the cables are helpful for interphasing with either HD screens or computers (or both) and the 5 tapes are Panasonic DVC and they are fine. The battery charger is "compatible" and not native Canon - which the seller honestly and clearly notes in the description.
Bottom line: don't expect miracles here; you get what you pay for and at the full price or even the occasional sale price, you may do better buying the camera and your peripherals separately if you think hard about what you really need and then shop smart.
Description of Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/ 10x Optical Zoom BigVALUEInc Accessory Saver 8GB Battery Filter/Lens Bundle
This Kit Includes:1- Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder Brand New USA w/ Full Manufacturer's Accessories
2- 4GB MiniSD Memory Card (Dont Miss a Memory!)
1- USB MiniSD Memory Card Reader (Download Images Quicker!)
1- Rechargeable Lithium Ion BP2L12 Compatible Replacement Battery (Not Original Canon) (Shoot Longer and Stronger!)
1- Quick External Charger (Always Have Your Spare Battery Ready to Go for Any Occassion!)
1- 0.45x Wide Angle Lens w/ Pouch and Caps (Increase your Field of View!)
1- 2x Telephoto Lens W/ Pouch and Caps (Double Your Zoom!)
1- 43mm 3 Piece Filter Kit Includes: UV, Circular Polarizer and Flourescent Filter and Hard Case (Cut Out Excess Glare & Protect Your Lens from Scratching)
5- 60 Minute MiniDV Recordable Tapes (Be Ready for any Memory to Strike!)
1- Mini HDMI to Standard HDMI 6 Foot Cable (Enhance Your HD Experience!)
1- Full Size 58" Tripod w/Carry Bag (Don't Risk Fuzzy Memories!)
1- Padded Carrying Case w/Strap
1- Memory Card Wallet (Stay Organized!)
1- Pack of LCD Screen Protectors (Protect from Dust & Scratches!)
1- Lens/LCD Cleaning Kit
1- Mini Table Top Tripod
More about this camcorder:
The Canon VIXIA HV40 is one of the latest additions to our large family of HD camcorders. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV40 is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders. If you wish to continue to use your existing Standard Definition equipment, the VIXIA HV40 has both SD and HD recording modes.
Supplied Manufacturer Accessories in addition to mentioned above:BP-2L13 Battery Pack, CA-570 Compact Power Adapter, WL-D87 Wireless Controller, CTC-100/S Component Cable, STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable, Digital Video Solution Disk, 1 Year USA Canon Warranty.
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