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Good flash type camcorder with viewfinder?

by tpcollins Mar 6, 2010 6:28AM PST

I was ready to buy a Canon FS200 but then realized this model doesn't have a viewfinder on top - you must open the side panel to record. I'd like something lightweight and small for use during hunting - and a viewfinder is pretty much a must have. What are my options that don't break the bank? I really wanted that Canon but want the viewfinder more, thanks.

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Good flash type camcorder with viewfinder?
by yoyuanman Jun 3, 2010 4:15PM PDT

I need the same information. What flash memory HD camcorder has viewfinder ? I read the new Cannon VIXIA HF S200 has electronic viewfinder, however, I could not find detailed info for this feature. Any info will be appreciated.

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Canon camcorders with viewfinders
by JimWelk Jun 7, 2010 10:48AM PDT

The Canon Vixia HF S21 has a viewfinder, the HF S20 and HF S200 do not. The HF S21 comes with 64 Gb of internal flash memory and has two slots for additional SDHC flash memory. The product brochures from the Canon website will verify this info. The viewfinder feature comes at about an extra $200 cost (plus another $100 for the extra 32 GB internal flash memory) over the HF S20. The Vixia HF S21 is Canon's top-of-the-line consumer camcorder. Canon's only consumer HD camcorders with viewfinders are the Vixia HF S21 and the Vixia HV40.

Canon Consumer Camcorder quick reference brochure:
http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/video/VideoMiniQuickReferenceGuide_1H10.pdf

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