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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1042 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Hard to stabilize

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

    Overall fair. The stabilization takes time to focus.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Just use your cell phone

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

    Not impressed. Yes it’s cheap, but my iPhone shoots better videos.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Too small, hard to see what you are recording.

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

    Cheaply made, too small and it is hard to see on the screen what you are recording. Used it one time, I have not touched since then. Very disappointed. I wish I can exchange it for another model or brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    total junk

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

    The camera made a noise like something from the Twilight Zone on play back. Besides that it is virtually impossible to hold the camera steady and watch what you are filming . I returned it for my money back!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Outside video camera only

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

    I was disappointed in the color and density of the video. Audio wasn’t able to pick up our’s children’s voices opening presents under tree at Christmas. Camera only 12ft away. Disappointed!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Breaks videos into 4Gb files

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

    Breaks videos into 4Gb files, sure they can be put back together using software, however audio isn't smooth.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    camera is horrid

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

    today I charged this new purchase for an hour and 1/2 then I went to my kindergarteners graduation not to even have it work. I am beyond angry.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not very good

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

    I’m not happy with this purchase. This camera is not very good quality. I am disappointed with the lack of features.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Too Cheaply made

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera is far below canon's normal quality. To cheaply made... and too expensive for what you get. Was very disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Good camera.

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

    When I bought at store It didn't come with memory card. However, later I see that it included memory card when bought online. Really disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    is a scam

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

    It only came with the unit itself, DIDNT EVEN SAY IT.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped recording

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

    Could not keep recording. It would stop multiple times.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Video quality

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

    Poor video quality would not recommend this product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TERRIBLE SERVICE AND VIDEO CAMERA

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

    I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER ITEM FROM YOUR STORE

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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

    There are so many options for cameras, so I was kinda worried about what I was gonna get. This camera is nice! Has a mic port, and works great with my tripod. Takes incredible pics and video in natural light. Very easy to use. Took me a LONG time to figure out how to get to the pics and vids on my computer. Need to connect by cable, then open the camera screen, then go into the pic or vid files, and then they show up on the computer. Easy to do now that I know how to do it. Only negative I've encountered so far would be really poor quality when it comes to lower light pics and video.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Auto focus

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Can't shoot anything moving fast

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

    Even in sport mode, this camcorder can not shoot anything moving quickly at all. It just goes completely fuzzy and out of focus until whatever is moving slows down. Auto focus is painfully slow. It does a nice job of shooting nothing exciting, but forget about going on adventures or recording anything interesting with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera for a budget

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

    Good entry level camera, budget friendly..........

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GOOD FOR BEGINNER

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

    I GOT THIS CAM TO START OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL I THINK ITS GREAT FOR A BEGINNER I HAVE A VIDEO IF YOUR INTERESTED JUST GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE IN EJ&I

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Where's the support - Everything is Unavailable.!!

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

    I'm trying to download CameraWindow DC the software that comes with the camera. "THE SITE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE." The link www.canon.com/icpd from the PDF Instruction Manual - I clicked on Video Cameras - No software listed. I clicked on Professional Camcorders - No software listed. I clicked on everything on the page and got the same message - The site is currently unavailable... ALL access to Canon is UNAVAILABLE. No support, no contact info, nothing works!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do Not buy it

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

    A 10 year old could have made a more better cam than this one. I could not paste my video files onto my computer since it would not allow it. So therefore I could not make continuous mini movies with it. And it does not work in my SD card reader device. It is overall a super horrible design. And the prompts on the screen vanish away so fast before you could make a selection.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend