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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1042 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers love the VIXIA HF R800 HD Flash Memory Camcorder's video quality and ease of use, frequently praising its compact size and good zoom capabilities. While some users noted challenges with low-light performance and autofocus speed, the positive feedback on picture quality and user-friendliness outweighs these concerns.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome and great video cam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This video camera is awesome and I absolutely love this item!! It has very clear video and the zoom on this camera is unbelievable. I have used it several times and have had no issues. It is very wonderful and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I also purchased the additional service plan for 3 years which is always a good suggestion on electronic items as you never know what might happen in the future. It does come with the 1 year manufacturers warranty but it never hurts to have extra protection Overall it is an excellent camera and I have been wanting this one for over a year now but finally decided to get it and can say I am truly satisfied with its functions. I also purchased SanDisk - Extreme PLUS 64GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card for recordings. Be sure to check out the great deals on the memory cards while there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good general purpose HD camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has a lot of nice features including the capability to adjust the recording volume level manually which is great for recording live music in a loud place. The video quality is very good too with the best video at the 60p setting. Great for the price. If you are very particular about the video quality, you might want to look at some of the higher priced HD camcorders in the $1000 range but for most general purpose vacation or family videos this camcorder should be fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the picture and ease of use. Flip out screen is cool and video quality is solid. Not the best in low light but to be expected in a little camera like this. You will be happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom
    Cons mentioned:
    Lighting

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good camera for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has everything you need... 32x zoom, internal mic and external mic input and HDMI out. However... make sure you use it in well-lit spaces; not the greatest with indoor lighting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good HD Picture

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Canon Vixia HF R800 is a good HD camcorder that takes clear images in good lighting. The 32X optical zoom is great. Grainy in low light but most camcorders act the same way unless you purchase a high end pricier model. I bought this on sale and it was worth the money. I also did not want to spend a lot on a HD camcorder because I rather put that money into the latest technology, a 4K camcorder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy at Best Buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera does exactly what I need it to do-- I'm doing live streaming and need a camcorder with HDMI out so I can produce productions with my laptop and a camera that has zoom and a great recording time 3hrs on the regular battery. You won't find a lower cost solution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    ease of use, good IQ, great stabilization

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    has really good image quality, better than I had expected in a sub 500 dollar camera. It adjusts very well to changing lighting conditions, the thing that really stands out for me is the optical image stabilization, it has been very effective for me. When I need some quick 1080 for posting I've been using this rather than one of my 4k cameras and I have been pleased with the results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Canon - VIXIA HF R800 HD

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used for shooting and hunting videos they work well after sunset in low light conditions. They stand up well to the sound and shock wave at close range to the camera (less than 12 inches). Since they can be powered with a standard 5v battery pack I can record up to 7 hours of video at a time. Touch screen is a great improvement over fiddling with menus on my old Sony. I have had this model for a year and was very happy with it. I purchased a second to finally replace the Sony

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Zoom

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great zoom great price would recommend if looking for reasonably priced camcorder

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very good buy. It’s small and easy to use. I like all of its features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I Need In A Video Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is just what I needed. I teach golf & I am using the camera to show my students what they are doing right & what needs improvement. The camera is lightweight & compact. The video is crisp & clear. I definitely recommend this camera!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Handfull of HD

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use & understand controls. Well implemented features. An excellent little camcorder! {Works well as a still camera too!} Hard to find a better camcorder in this price range, Exactly what I have come to expect from Canon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for making YouTube videos

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this camera on a whim because I was using my phone to make videos, but kept running out of storage space. I like this one because you can plug in an external mike. The picture and sound quality are great, even without an external mike. I'm really glad I got this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did the job. Used to record my son's basketball games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SWEET DEAL

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera does all the things I want. Stable, easy use, light, and straight forward. Filming made easy. Fair price and BestBuy got it to me quickly. Excellent all the way around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WORKS LIKE A CHARM

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very clear picture and easy to manage. No problems what so ever

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    easy to use and efficient

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to use and efficient... good quality video...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good camera for good price. lightweight and ready to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the camera. It's very small and easy to utilize.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great camcorder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love this camcorder, small but with great picture

    I would recommend this to a friend