The XA10 has a boxy kind of look to it that speaks professional - functional rather than sleek. Landcruiser rather than Porche in its looks. Canon managed to get the test camera to us in time for two weeks camping and four wheel driving through Arkaroola and the Flinders Ranges, some 700kms north of...

I am revising my opinion of Canon's XA10 professional HD camcorder-upward. Interestingly enough, I've revisited test footage of the XA10 as part of a comparison with a newer camcorder, and...I have to say I like the XA10's footage a lot better.

Canon's XA10 professional level camcorder combines full manual controls, 64GB of internal memory and the ability to accept XLR audio inputs from the likes of pro microphones. This impressive mix of small size and high end controls creates a camcorder capable of shooting some truly eye-catching video...

Superb image quality; portable size; huge storage capacity

Small viewfinder

The Canon XA10 is a pro-level camcorder with a 10x optical zoom, which if you have the cash, is a device with few flaws.

Canon's XA10 is the smallest and lightest professional grade video camera in their lineup. It's is a ‘prosumer' model that serves as a great entry point into shooting higher end video than those consumer grade camcorders generally allow.

In the pro world of videography it's hard to take anything this small too seriously. However, the XA10 is larger than life in terms of features, usability, and quality imaging.

Detachable handle; XLR audio inputs and mic mount; Small form makes it extremely portable

Lightweight body lends to increased camera shake

I received this camera as a Christmas gift, and I am more than impressed. I have spent years filming and editing videos as a hobby, and until now I have been stuck using cheap handhelds and GoPro cameras.

I shoot primarily music videos and have found this camera to be great for my purposes. It delivers a great image - especially with good lighting and proximity of subject to the camera. The HDMI output is also handy for plugging in field monitors for a better preview.

For low budget, this is a great camera. Very professional product. Was designed for independent producers, I recommend for multimedia journalists, also if you are doing documentaries, or independent films/shows.

I was looking for a 3rd camera for weddings and one that I could use on my steddie pod. This seems to be the perfect fit and with face recognition as well it's a great tool for those cinematic shots without breaking the bank or my arm.

Good Image Stabilization; Good in Low Light; Great Picture Quality; Large Clear LCD; Small light and powerful