Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x HD Video Lens is small, light and features unsurpassed image quality thanks to the camcorder’s professional-level HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor. Naturally, everyone would be wondering about the image quality. The video quality is very good. The high-sensitivity sensor provides outstanding resolution, better low-light performance, and beautiful, natural detail in both shadow and highlight areas. For the price you’ll be happy with this camera. If you want to take some high quality HD without paying an arm and a leg for $1,000 plus professional camcorder, then Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized Camcorder is the camcorder for you. Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized Camcorder Highlights Capture Full HD 1920 x 1080 Video LCD 3.0″ Widescreen Touch Screen Display Cinematic Features & Touch Decoration Take 2.07 Megapixel Still Images HD Video Lens with 10x Optical Zoom Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor SD/SDHC/SDXC Slot Supports Up to 64 GB Optical & Powered Image Stabilization HDMI Output & AV Output

1. Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized
Camcorder with One SDXC Card Slot and 3.0 Touch
LCD
The Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD Camcorder is a 1920 x 1080 high def cam with an
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot that supports up to 64GB memory cards. With this
much storage space it's possible to record for several hours. Plus, the camera's 1/3" HD
CMOS Pro Sensor and image processor work together to provide stunningly detailed,
life-like images that look great on your HDTV. Of course, these two don't work alone: the
HF M500 also employs a genuine Canon 10x HD video lens, optical image stabilization,
powered image stabilization and a 3.0" widescreen touch screen LCD display, among other
great features.
Canon VIXIA HF M500 HD is designed with
advanced users in mind, the camcorder also
comes with headphone and microphone jacks.
These connections make it possible to capture
high quality audio to go along with your movies. In
addition to using an external mic for audio, the HF
M500 features an enhanced internal microphone,
which gives you the choice of 4 different recording
directions, including monaural, stereo, wide, or
synced with zoom. This feature also allows for
adjustment between low, mid-range, and high
frequencies.
10x HD Video Lens
The HF M500's 10x HD video lens produces
extraordinary images. The high-performance C
Video Lens uses low-dispersion glass to suppress
chromatic aberration, delivering crystal clear video
with excellent resolution, even at the telephoto
end of the zoom. Super spectra coating technology lowers flare and ghosting. The lens also
features an iris diaphragm, which produces highly expressive video with sharply focused
subjects and beautifully blurred backgrounds.
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2. Professional-Level Sensor for Professional-Quality Images
Equipped with the same high-powered image sensor found in professional models, the
compact HF M500 camcorder captures 1080p Full HD video. The professional-level 1/3"
native 1920 x 1080 HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor has a large pixel size that captures more
available light to deliver superb imaging. Technical refinements including a thinner on-chip
microlens, improved color filter transmittance and deeper, wider photodiode allow 20%
higher light transmittance. Additional light to the sensor means that video shot in low-light
situations is brighter and clearer, with better noise suppression. The extended dynamic
range is exceptionally wide, producing enhanced gradation and natural, lifelike realism in
high-contrast scenes
Record Directly to SD Memory Card
Record directly to a removable SD memory
card. Canon VIXIA HF M500 HD memory card
slot makes it easy to share your video with
friends and family. The camcorder supports up
to 64GB card, which means 24 hours of
recording. Plus, for added flexibility, you can
even backup your video directly to an external
hard drive by using the optional UA-100 USB
Adapter (sold separately)
Record in AVCHD or MP4 Format
The HF M500 camcorder gives you the
flexibility of dual codec recording, allowing you
to record in AVCHD or MP4 format, so you can
pick the format that best suits your needs.
AVCHD's higher bit-rate and finer resolution will
yield the highest quality video for viewing on an
HDTV or archiving to Blu-ray. For use with
today's most typical video applications, the
camcorder lets you record in MP4 format, which produces files you can share right away
with no need for conversion. Canon VIXIA HF M500 HD video is immediately available to
upload to social networking sites like Facebook or YouTube
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS makes it easy to shoot clear, sharply focused video, even in situations that
typically cause camera shake. The Intelligent IS system analyzes the shooting situation for

3. you, then automatically switches to the image stabilization method best able to produce
sharp, steady video. Four IS systems cover the gamut of shooting situations. Dynamic IS
corrects minor movement and the shaking caused by walking while shooting. Macro IS
delivers perfectly steady close-up shots. Powered IS comes into play when you're using the
camcorder's powerful zoom, correcting shake that can occur in telephoto shots. Tripod
Mode stops IS when the camcorder is stationary
Increased Clarity & Adjustability
The HF M500 camcorder's audio is an excellent match for its pristine image quality. The
microphone has updated elements that increase clarity at medium and low frequencies, so
even faint sounds are recorded clearly. Three microphone positions let you adjust recording
to suit the position of the zoom or your subjects: front for monaural recording; regular for
normal stereo effect; and rear for a wider, more enhanced stereo effect. Frequency
response characteristics can be adjusted for the scene with several options. You can
balance all frequencies for normal recording, emphasize low frequencies for impactful live
music recording, attenuate low frequencies to reduce ambient noise, emphasize mid
frequencies to focus on voices, or emphasize low and high frequencies to record live music
with balanced lows and highs
Widescreen 3.0" Touch Panel LCD
The HF M500's 3.0" Flat Touch Panel LCD provides super intuitive control that feels
instantly familiar. With a touch, you can shift focus immediately to any subject. Exposure for
any area of the screen can be controlled with a touch as well. And with Touch Track, you
simply place your finger on a moving subject and the focus will follow that subject. Tactile
buttons are also available for selecting settings and controlling camcorder operations
on-screen. A Home button on the camcorder takes you to the main LCD screen, where
clear explanations of shooting modes and recording settings help you make informed
choices for an exceptionally simple and enjoyable shooting experience
Smart AUTO & Auto Tele Macro
Smart AUTO lets you capture clear, bright, well-focused video while the camcorder takes
care of all the details. The system recognizes 38 shooting situations based on numerous
factors, then automatically chooses the optimal settings for the situation. When you shoot a
nearby subject in telephoto zoom mode, Auto Tele Macro gives your video the high-end
artistic effect of a well-focused subject against a beautifully blurred background

4. Cinema-Look Filters
Giving your videos more creativity is easy with new Cinema-Look Filters. Cinema Standard
subdues brights and enhances darks for the feel of film. Vivid accentuates primary colors
for a cheerful effect and Cool adds a bluish tint for a futuristic feel. Nostalgic recreates the
look of 1970s TV shows. Sepia adds a distinctive fade and antique tint. Old Movies imparts
the aged look of early cinema. Dynamic creates dramatic high-contrast grayscale. Dream
adds a magical look (soft-focus) for dream-like scenes. Memory produces a faded, misty
look-great for flashback scenes
Story Creator
Creating a compelling video that truly documents an important event can be challenging, so
the VIXIA HF M500 camcorder steps in to help with Story Creator. The feature is even
easier to use than ever, so even beginning videographers can cover an event with
confidence. Before shooting, you'll see a list of scenes you'll want to be sure to catch for
several different types of occasions. And now each scene selection includes specific
shooting tips that help with scene structure and composition, including suggestions for
wide-shots, close-ups, even recommendations for length of shots. After shooting, you can
watch your video in coherent story order based on each scene's theme, as opposed to the
order in which each scene was shot
24p Cinema & 30p Progressive Modes
The HF M500 camcorder's
sophisticated shooting mode
options offer superior creativity
and functionality. 24p Cinema
Mode gives your video a film-like
feel, making it look as if it were
shot at the same frame rate as
movie film, with a frame capture
rate of 24p recorded at 60i. The
camcorder also gives you the
option of recording in 30p
Progressive Mode, which is ideal
for clips you intend to post online
Microphone & Headphone Terminals
The HF M500 camcorder offers exceptional audio flexibility with microphone and
headphone terminals. The microphone terminal allows you to capture professional-quality

5. sound with an external microphone and manual audio level control ensures proper volume
for any situation. In addition, you'll find a dedicated headphone terminal, ideal for remote
communication with the optional Wireless Microphone WM-V1 and other applications
Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized
Camcorder with One SDXC Card Slot and 3.0 Touch
LCD