Another great Canon product. I also have the Canon HF S20, a much more high-end Canon camcorder, but also substantially bigger.I bought this model as the form factor is small enough to fit comfortably in a cargo pocket (or wife's purse) without the bulk, but the Canon standard for high quality...

Great camera for the price. Been using it for home videos only so I can't comment on how it holds up in harsher settings. The zoom is nice and the size of the camera is great. If you're looking for a low cost video camera for every day use, this is a great option.

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  Size, ease of use, zoom

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  No external light for low light use

This is the first time I have bought a camera with a kit of various accessories. The accessories are all junk. The camera is fine, but from no on I will buy just the camera alone. You will end up replacing the junk accessories . Take the tripod for example. The legs are skinny & extremely wobbly.

Took this camera to Europe in the fall of 2017 and was extremely disappointed when it came to burning Blurays or AVCHDs. Unlike its competitors, Canon does not have software to do simple editing and then burning to HD discs.

It looks totally like a toy. But works like some very expensive video cameras I have had. Including a $1,200 Canon. Though smaller than I like something (enough of the miniaturization, thanks) it sure enough is handy for my wife to just have in her purse. Video quality is high.

This is a decent camera for the price. You can’t get cinematic video from random moments in life – say, blowing out birthday candles, trick-or-treating, or a sidewalk café at night – with anything less than a major investment in gear, shooting know-how, and taking yourself WAY out of the experience...

The accessories are cheap cheap cheap...the tripod required work just to use..and would easily fold like a taco

The Camera is exactly as you'd expect for a Canon. The charger and extra battery work OK, though the extra battery charged much faster than the OEM Canon one in the box. I just opened it up and started charging, so I don't know if the Extra battery (non OEM Canon) was just more charged when shipped...

I felt like it was Christmas was all the items that came in the box. Everything was easy to assemble, the camera was easy to get working and to understand the different modes. I went tornado chasing and have AMAZING footage because of this camera.

I'm extremely satisfied with the camera overall. I absolutely recommend it to anyone that needs a starter camera. As a starter, it suits my needs perfectly. I can see myself using this for at least a few years. A few things I don't like 1. Full plastic body...