Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

The Canon LEGRIA HF200 is an exciting high definition camcorder. The Canon HF200 features Instant AF, Super Range OIS, Face Detection and great audio.

goodgearguide reviews the Canon Legria HF200 and writes:
“The Canon Legria HF200 is a solid HD camcorder that boasts some useful, no-nonsense features. While there are better camcorders on the market, it does a great job for the asking price.”

Good: Good image quality and a decent set of features at reasonable price, removable flash memory a bonus, traditional interface is intuitive.

Bad: Not the best HD video camera we’ve seen, lacks built-in memory found in rivals, stills mode is only 3 megapixels.

cnet reviews the Canon Legria HF200 and writes:
“Like the HF20, the HF200 features a 3.3-megapixel high-def sensor, 15x zoom lens and optical image stabilisation, but does without any built-in flash storage space.”

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Revolutionary Flash Memory
- Durable and reliable video camera that is vibration / shake resistant in compact design
- Flexible options to increase memory space
- Speedy operation from start up, to filming to download speeds
- Convenient storage and easy to transfer

Canon High Definition Image Quality
- Canon is a world leader in lens technology, No. 1 in broadcast and SLR lenses
- Exceptional sensitivity for low-light conditions with gapless micro-lens technology on CMOS sensor
- 3.3 MP photographic functions
- On-chip noise reduction for minimum grain and RGB layer filter for realistic colour reproduction
- Built-in video LED light and flash with red-eye reduction

Never Miss a Moment
- Dual shot allows for simultaneous photo shooting while recording video
- 0.8 seconds to start up

Additional Features for Creative Control
- Face Detection AF (auto focus) and AE (auto exposure) tracks faces and ensure that they are correctly focused
- Photo Burst captures stills from a sequence of recorded video; 25 individual shots are created from a single second of video
- Pre REC buffers three seconds of movie footage while the LCD screen is open; when the record button is pressed, that action is captured as well

Specifications:

Video System:
Format Type: Flash – SD / SDHC
Sensor: 1/4 CMOS (3.31 MP) ”
Image Processor: DiG!C DV III
Video Data: AVCHD 1080/50i. 1080/25P (Maximum AVCHD 24Mbps)
Recording Modes: 32GB Built In Only – FXP 17Mpbs / XP 12Mbps / SP 7Mbps / LP 5Mbps

Image Pixels:
Total Pixels: 3,890,000
Still Image: Yes
Real Widescreen 16:9: Yes

Lens:
Advanced / Optical / Digital: 15x / 60X / 300x HD Video Lens
Focal Length: 4.1 . 61.5mm
Maximum Aperture: f1.8 to f3.2
Minimum Focusing Distance (mm): 10 (wide angle)
Shutter Speed: 1/6-1/2,000 sec.
Image Stabilizer: Super Range OIS
Lens Cover: Built-in Automatic

Focusing:
AF System: Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus / TTL
Focusing Range: Auto / Manual / Forced Infinity

Control/Balance:
Light Metering Method: Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering
Exposure Compensation: 11 steps via joystick
White Balance Mode: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluor, Fluoro H, Set

Illumination:
Min Illumination: 0.2 Lux (Night Mode)
Night Mode: Yes (1/6 sec)
Flash: Yes – with red eye reduction
Video Light: LED Video Light

LCD:
View Screen / Pixels: Widescreen 2.7 / 211,000 Wide View Angle & Wide colour range

Filming Models & Controls:
AE Program Modes: Auto / P / Av / Tv / SCN / CINE progressive 25P
Scene Modes: Portrait / Sports / Night / Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Effects: Art / Black & White / Sepia
Fades: Auto Fade / Wipe

Audio:
Audio Data: Dolby Digital 2-ch (AC-3 2ch)
Audio Level Metering: Manual audio level VR metering & control with adjustment via LCD
Wind Screen: Auto / Off

Still Image Recording:
Capture Sizes: 2.76MP (4:3) and 2.07MP (16:9)
Memory Card Type: SDHC
Still Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536
Still Shooting Functions: Auto Exposure Bracketing / High Speed Continuous Shooting / 9-point AiAF

Power:
Battery (standard): Avg. 1hr 45min
Charging Time: 155 min
Quick Start/Power Save: Yes, linked with LCD
Built-in Charger: Yes

Interface:
Terminals: USB 2.0 Hi Speed / mini HDMI / Component output / AV output / Microphone / Headphone
Operating Platforms: PC: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac: OS X 10.3 to 10.4

General:
Self Timer: 10 sec / Remote 2 sec
Search: Calendar / Timeline / Date
Dimensions W x H x D: 70 x 62 x 124mm
Weight incl. battery (gms): approx. 340g