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Canon VIXIA HF W11 Full HD Waterproof Camcorder | Review

February 10, 2019 by  
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Canon VIXIA HF W11 Full HD Camcorder

Canon VIXIA HF W11 HD Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom (Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof)

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The Canon HF-W11 is Canon’s first fully waterproof Full HD Camcorder. The W11 for your outdoor adventures at the beach, sports, boating, and areas with inclement weather. Records in full 1920 x 1080 Full HD Video (1080p) at up to 60fps. The Canon W11 is Waterproof (to 16.4 feet), Shockproof (to 4.9 feet), Dustproof, and Freeze Proof (to 14 degrees fahrenheit). The camcorder uses heavy duty gaskets to seal the camcorder. The 40x Optical Zoom Lens (60x dynamic zoom) delivers excellent image quality, bringing objects closer. The Intelligent IS image stabilization prevents blurring while shoot handheld. This model has a long battery life of 2 hours, 40 minutes recording time (no need to change batteries in bad weather). A built-in LED light will illuminate when lighting is dim. The auto-focus system has face tracking to maintain sharp videos. A time-lapse video feature is built-in to the Canon W11.


Full HD This model has an HDMI Mini Connector (output) for best quality when hooking this camcorder directly to an HDTV. Features a 3.0 inch LCD touch screen (with 460,000 dots). The sensor is 1/5.8-inch (CMOS, back-illuminated) with 2.5MP. Stereo Sound. The internal 32GB memory can record Full HD for 2 hours, 20 minutes at the highest recording bitrate. You can record longer by using the SD card slot.


Canon HF-W11 Dimensions: 2.4″ x 2.3″ x 5.0″ (10.7 ounces).
Camcorder HD Recording Mode: 1080p @ 60fps
Camcorder 32x Lens: 35mm equivalent: 40.5–1620mm f/1.8-6.3
Battery Life: Battery Life: 2 hours, 40 minutes (if shooting a continuous shot, battery life can be over 4 hours).


Smart-Review Commentary: Canon’s HF W11 is Canon’s first Waterproof, Shockproof, Dustproof, and Freeze Proof Camcorder. You can use this in any type of weather without worrying about moisture, as the camcorder is sealed by heavy duty gaskets. The camcorder is built with a long life battery, and can record for long sessions using its built-in 32GB memory, and SD memory card slot. This model has an exceptionally long zoom lens (40x optical) to bring in distant objects. For shooting outdoors in uncertain weather conditions, at the beach, or boating, this model is a Smart-Review Top Pick.

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    Camcorder Features

  • *New 2019 Model
  • Full HD Recording
  • Waterproof, Shockproof, Dustproof & Freeze Proof
  • Long Battery Life
  • 40x Optical Zoom
  • 60x Dynamic Zoom
  • Time Lapse Video
  • High Capacity Battery
  • SD memory cards
  • Built-in 32GB Memory
  • HDMI Terminal for HDTV
  • Compact Size
  • Inteligent IS Stabilization
  • 1/5.8 inch imager
  • 3.0-inch LCD Touchscreen
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