HD camcorders: Compare features & prices Canon Legria HF S21 review
Aimed at enthusiast videographers, the Canon HF-S21 is a full HD, top of the range digital camcorder. It comes with a hefty 64GB flash memory, two SD card slots and a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen. It also offers an array of both manual and automatic controls for focus, exposure and white balance - ideal for those who want hands-on creative control, but does it deliver great performance?
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Artificial light video
Video quality under artificial light recording
Dim light video
Video quality under dim light recording
Overall video quality
Total video quality under various light conditions.
Image stabilisation effectiveness
How well the image stabilisation feature compensates for shaking hand motions.
Still photo quality
Receives "n/a" if no still photo function, or still photos recorded to tape. Image quality, shutter delay and other convenience rated
Features
How useful the camcorder's features are - a colour viewfinder gets a higher score than a black and white one, for example.
