For many years, Canon has been a household name when it comes to high quality cameras, camcorders, printers, scanners, and copiers, to name a few. Recently, Canon introduces a new line of camcorders that are perfect not just for hobbyist, but also for podcasters that are looking for a new camcorder that has excellent features but affordable at the same time.
Canon introduces a new completely different reimagined line of camera of their Vixi mini camcorder that is perfect for producing a podcast or any kind of media at all. Introducing the VIXIA mini X, not only can this new mini camcorder take images at 12.8 Megapixels, it can also capture full HD video recordings up to 1920 x 1080p (30p/24p) to a removable SD memory card.
Unlike its predecessor, the Vixia mini X has two large stereo microphones that are two and a half times larger than Vixia mini, enabling it to pick up great audio in wide dynamic range. It also has a two-stage system, which can eliminate unwanted noises. Aside from the built-in stereo microphone, it also has a microphone input on the side, which is great for podcasters who want to use their own microphones quite often, especially when podcasting from a noisy environment. In addition, the Vixia mini X also has a headphone terminal, allowing you to adjust the audio whenever necessary using the volume dial.
When it comes to it's screen, Canon's Vixia mini X can be flipped in multiple angles. So whether you're setting it up to interview someone or doing a separate podcast where you have to do the video work and be in the shot as well, you can simply reach, angle it, and make adjustments according to your needs. It also has a close-up mode, where you can crop unnecessary backgrounds and just focus on you and what you want to show. Even if you're shooting at a low-light setting, the Vixia mini X has the Canon DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, which provides excellent performance in a low-light situation. It also has an aperture of f/2.8, which also works great on low-light environment. What is great with this latest addition to the Canon camcorders is that it has no limit as to how long you can record; it only lies on the memory space of the SD memory card you are using.
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Canon also recently introduces the Pan Table, which is a base accessory that can be attached to the bottom of your Vixia mini X or the Vixia HF R camcorders. With this, you will have the option to oscillate the camcorder from left to right up to 200 degrees. It can also be manually adjusted for a tilt up to 20 degrees. Plus, using the Canon CameraAccess plus app, you can use the Wi-Fi to manage your files, as well as the camcorder's stop-start and zoom option, making it more convenient when shooting your podcast.
At $399.00, you can already have the Vixia mini X and if you want to get the Pan Table, simply add $100.00 and it can be yours as well, which includes the battery pack and compact power adapter, to name a few. The Vixia HF R500, however, is at $299.99, whereas the Vixia HF R50 is being sold at $399.99 and the Vixia HF R52 is only $449.99.
One of the great things that Canon's new line of camcorders bring to podcasters is that with its built-in Wi-Fi, you can be creative as you can be and share your video instantly. Learn more about VIXIA mini X, No products found.,No products found., and No products found. by visiting Canon's website.
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Nice! I used a Vixia (their HG20 model) for Bible News Network. Really high quality HD video for a good price. Really, can’t go wrong with Canon!
Daniel – I purchased the Cannon Vixia HF R500 to be used for live streaming. I was wondering if you know how to remove the icons on the the screen, because when live streaming, the images on the screen are broadcasted as well. Not sure if this will be possible as it is a touchscreen. Thanks for your help.
Unfortunately, I don’t have enough personal experience to tell you how to do that. Usually, there’s a “Display” button that allows you to toggle trough what displays on the screen.
Hello Tim,
what is your setup for doing a live steaming ? Did you use the video capture device ?
Thx
Hiss… Not great for informing Podcasters about ‘quality’… Izotope/Audition… check them out… that hiss is terrible… did you record to low and ‘normalise’?
Yeah, I know. The hiss caused many sleepless nights. It was the fault of the equipment and lack of quality control to ensure we had the right settings. I was using someone else’s equipment and didn’t check the settings myself.