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Rent NowThe Canon VIXIA HF R800 is a compact, entry-level camcorder designed for home users who want an easy, straightforward way to capture family memories, events, and everyday moments with a powerful telephoto reach. It’s aimed at casual videographers who prioritize simplicity and portability over advanced manual controls.
At the core of the HF R800 is a 3.28-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, capturing true 1920 x 1080 video with natural color and extra sensitivity for improved low-light performance, along with on-chip noise reduction for clean, detailed footage. The camcorder features a 32x optical zoom lens (approximately 38.5-1232mm, 35mm equivalent), extendable to a 57x Advanced Zoom range (approximately 32.5-1853mm equivalent) through efficient use of the sensor’s imaging area, giving users substantial reach for distant subjects such as recitals, wildlife, or events from the back of a venue.
Canon’s SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, incorporating five-axis Dynamic Mode stabilization (roll, horizontal, vertical, up-down, and left-right), helps counteract camera shake, particularly valuable when shooting handheld or while walking at longer focal lengths. Continuously variable Zoom Speed settings, with 15 levels available, give users finer creative control over how quickly the lens zooms during recording.
Handling centers on a 3.0-inch capacitive touch-panel LCD screen, offering a bright, clearly visible display even outdoors, with a streamlined touch interface for selecting focal points, tracking subjects, and navigating shooting modes and recording formats. New features on the HF R800 include a Highlight Priority mode with backlight correction for improved exposure in tricky lighting, along with improved fast- and slow-motion recording options. Video is recorded in MP4 format (up to 1080/60p) directly to removable SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards, supporting cards up to 2048GB for extended recording and easy sharing.
Build quality reflects the HF R800’s lightweight, travel-friendly positioning, weighing about 10.8 oz (305g) with battery, SD card, and grip belt attached. The camcorder includes a microphone input and headphone jack for external audio monitoring and improved sound capture beyond its built-in microphone, along with a high-capacity BP-727 battery pack and a tripod thread on the base.
Key Features
– 3.28MP Full HD CMOS sensor with DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor
– 32x optical zoom (38.5-1232mm equivalent); 57x Advanced Zoom (32.5-1853mm equivalent)
– SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer (5-axis Dynamic Mode)
– 15-level variable Zoom Speed settings
– 3.0″ capacitive touch-panel LCD display
– Highlight Priority mode with backlight correction
– Fast- and slow-motion recording options
– MP4 video recording up to 1080/60p
– SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card support (up to 2048GB)
– External microphone input and headphone jack
– BP-727 battery pack
– Tripod thread
– Lightweight, compact body (~305g with battery/card/grip belt)
