Canon VIXIA HD Camcorders Uncovered

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Canon is adding a few new camcorders to their VIXIA line of high-def camcorders. Nine new cameras will be released by the camera giant, from a high-end professional line to a low-end consumer model, these new HD 1080p camcorders will try to satisfy as many as possible.

The VIXIA S-Series will go after the high-end professional market. They’ll come with up to 64GB of internal flash memory, and they’ll also offer a SD card slot for further expansion. The S-Series will feature a Canon 10X HD Video Lens and a 8-59-megapixel photo sensor. All of the new S-Series models will feature a new touchscreen for easy menu navigation.

The VIXIA M-series is the mid-range camcorders, and Canon is promoting their sleek, lightweight body. Like their big brothers, the M-Series will offer both on-board flash storage as well as a SD slot, which are compatible with the high-density SDXC cards.The VIXIA M-Series will also feature a touchscreen, albeit, a smaller one.

The VIXIA R-series goes for the entry-level market, and goes without any touchscreen at all. It’ll feature many of the features of the more expensive cameras (HD recording, internal storage, SD card), but at a cheaper price and with a less-expensive camera sensor.

All of these camcorders will start shipping in April, with the R-Series line starting at $500, the M-series at $670, and the S-Series starting at $1,000.