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Canon VIXIA HF R70 Camcorder

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Features

  • 57x (32.51853mm) Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps provide outstanding, steady video
  • 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
  • DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and helps provide outstanding imaging performance
  • Record up to 6 hours of video to a 16GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory card
  • 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) helps ensure high-quality capture of moving subjectsApprox. 2.1 x 2.3 x 4.6 in.(Not including grip belt) & Weight: 10.9 oz. / 310g (Including Battery BP-727, memory card, grip belt)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos

Description

Canon VIXIA HF R70 Camcorder 57x (32.5-1853mm) Advanced Zoom and Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures video at 1920 x 1080 Record up to 6 hours of video to a 16GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory card 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos 3.0" capacitive touch panel LCD Live Streaming; control your camcorder from a remote location. From the Manufacturer Amazing Video at Every Age and Every StageImpressive image quality, amazing zoom power and a host of convenient features make the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder a smart choice, even for parents new to videography. You can record up to six hours of video to the 16GB internal flash drive or to a convenient removable SD memory card. Revel in the flexibility and range of the camcorder's 57x Advanced Zoom, which helps you capture distant subjects without intruding on the scene. Image quality remains smooth, clear and steady thanks to a SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer. Even keeping faraway subjects in the frame is easy with Zoom Framing Assist, now available in both Auto and Manual modes. A newly added Highlight Priority Mode helps give your video the rich range of color seen by the naked eye. The camcorder is as convenient as it is fun to use, with a new LCD screen that's brightly visible even outdoors in the sun and a redesigned user interface that makes it easy to shoot, navigate menus and view videos with large simple icons in a streamlined layout. Whether you're recording family vacations or your baby's first steps, the VIXIA HF R70 achieves image quality that's worthy of your precious memories. 57x (32.5–1853mm) Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps provide outstanding, steady video57x Advanced ZoomYou won't miss any of the action when shooting video with the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder and its impressive 57x Advanced Zoom range. Long-range shooting allows you to create videos with dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're shooting. It's ideal for formal ceremonies, animals in the wild, candid family videos and more. Available in manual mode, Advanced Zoom takes the camcorder's telephoto power from 32.5mm all the way to 1853mm (35mm equivalent) for amazing flexibility in shooting. For more convenient shooting and better creative control over your videos, the camcorder offers continually variable Zoom Speed settings with 15 levels available.SuperRange Optical Image StabilizationClick here for larger imageCanon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake quickly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady. Providing continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion, with extra compensation applied at wide-angle focal lengths, the Dynamic Image Stabilization system on the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder stabilizes rotational camera shake. Controlling rotational camera shake – horizontal, vertical and roll axis – helps ensure smooth, virtually distortion-free video, even when you're walking while shooting. Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image SensorThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor to capture your memories in true 1920 x 1080 resolution. Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light. On-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame. Video is rich, clear and amazingly detailed anywhere you view it, even when played back on a large HDTV. DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and helps provide outstanding imaging performanceThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder incorporates the powerful DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor for outstanding imaging performance. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures more light, for brighter, virtually noise-free images even in dark scenes. Dramatically increased processing power lets you record in both AVCHD and easy-to-share MP4 formats simultaneously with the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder's Dual Recording. It also enables built-in transcoding from AVCHD to MP4. Record up to 6 hours of video to a 16GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory cardThe camcorder's internal 16GB Flash Drive holds up to 6 hours of crisp, high-definition video safely and securely. With no moving parts, flash memory technology is able to withstand most camcorder jolts or drops. You can also record to a removable SD memory card, making it easy to share your video with friends and family. Conveniently sized and readily available, SD cards give you up to 64GB (24 hours) of recording capacity for a combined capacity of 80GB or 30 hours. For added flexibility, you can even backup your video directly to an external hard drive by using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.VIXIA Recording Time Chart1AVCHDRecording Mode1920 x 1080 Recording1440 x 1080 RecordingMemory Capacity NTSC: 60P (Approx. 28 Mbps)1 MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps)1 FXP (Approx. 17 Mbps)1 LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)18GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 3 hrs. 16GB 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. 6 hrs. 5 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min. 64GB 5 hrs. 5 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min. 128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. MP4Recording Mode1920 x 1080 Recording1280 x 720 Recording 35 Mbps1 24 Mbps1 17 Mbps1 4 Mbps18GB 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 4 hrs. 20 min. 16GB 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 64GB 4 hrs. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 128GB 8 hrs. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. 1 Variable Bit Rate When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for approximately 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start. 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) helps ensure high-quality capture of moving subjectsThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder gives you high-quality recording whether you're capturing MP4 or AVCHD files. 1080/60p recording captures twice the amount of information as 60i, and with images captured at a rate of up to 60 frames per second, diagonal noise is virtually eliminated so even fast-moving subjects show up crisply with motion and patterns clearly recorded. This greater sense of detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus enhanced color and fine tonal gradation, helps you take advantage of all that Full HD has to offer. AVCHD Progressive records at a bit rate of up to 28 Mbps, which is the highest in the AVCHD standard, and MP4 files are captured at a bit rate of up to 35 Mbps, so regardless of the format you're shooting or viewing, image quality is incredibly high. Built in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videosBuilt in Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi technology on the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder lets you share your HD video with friends and family virtually when you want, virtually where you want. Connect with compatible home networks, wireless hotspots and iOS mobile devices using the free Canon Movie Uploader app. Videos and photos can be easily shared over the internet with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY – a free online photo storage service that lets you upload to social networking sites. And now you can use your PC to browse remotely through the previously shot videos stored on your camcorder, without connecting a cable†. The Remote Browse function uses a standard Web browser and does not require a special app.Canon Movie Uploader appOperating Systems Supported1CompatibleDeviceMP4PhotoYouTube™FacebookUpload35 Mbps24 Mbps17 Mbps4 MbpsLPBDLPBDLPBDLPBDLPBDLiOS7, iOS7.1, iOS8, iOS9 iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad2, iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini Retina, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 3, iPad Air 2 YesNoYesYesYesYesYesPB = Playback | DL = Download 1 No guarantees are given that Movie Uploader will operate with all the versions of the operating systems supported. This software enables you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software. Compatible with iOS version 5/6/7 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD recordings are not supported for this function. One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album. † Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later and Android version 4.0 or later for select devices. AVCHD recording is not supported for this function. On iOS devices, MP4 60p recording is not supported; only the playback function is available. †† Compatible with Android devices versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4.NFC (Near Field Communication) SupportWireless connection between the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder and your NFC-equipped smartphone can be seamless with Canon's free CameraAccess plus app. With the app installed, you can simply touch the camcorder to your compatible smartphone†† to transfer video and images or live stream events as they happen. You can even control the camcorder remotely, monitoring infants while they sleep, or keeping an eye on pets or home security from the office. Compatibility with optional Camera Pan Table CT-V1 enables you to remotely pan the camcorder from a compatible smart device via Wi-FiThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder is compatible with an exciting optional accessory that you can control with your compatible mobile device – Camera Pan Table CT-V1. With your Wi-Fi enabled camcorder mounted on the Camera Pan Table CT-V1, you can remotely monitor a viewing range of approximately 200 degrees with your compatible smart device. Using the Live Streaming of the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder, panning and recording can be powered by the pan table, or controlled remotely over the internet and the CameraAccess plus app. Flexibly designed to plug into an outlet or run on AA batteries, it also powers your camcorder. An energy-efficient stand-by mode awaits your command so you don't need to worry about wasting or running out of power too quickly. With enough range to span two rooms, it's easy to check on pets or children while you're away for the day, monitor your home while you're on vacation and more. There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all Wi-Fi environments. Compatible with iOS version 7/8/9 or Android version 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 for select devices. Operations not guaranteed with all versions of the supported OS. MP4 35 Mbps and AVCHD 28 Mbps recordings are not supported for this function. Dual Recording allows you to simultaneously record movies in MP4 and AVCHD formatDual Recording helps ensure that you'll have the right format available for the video you want to record. Using the power of the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder can simultaneously record video to internal memory in AVCHD format, and to an SD card in MP4 format^. The widely used MP4 format provides quick, conversion-free playback on compatible tablets and smartphones, and lets you upload videos directly to social networking sites for easy sharing with friends, family and the world. AVCHD is ideal for watching videos on an HDTV or archiving them to Blu-ray discs. ^ Simultaneous recording is not supported when using MP4 (35 Mbps), AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps), Baby Mode or Cinema- Look Filters.Main Media (Built-in Memory/SD Card)Sub Media (SD Card/Built-in Memory) Format Bit Rate Size Frame Rate AVCHD 60P: 28 Mbps NOT POSSIBLE MXP: 24 Mbps (60i/PF30) → MP4 4 Mbps 1280 x 720 30P FXP: 17 Mbps (60i/PF30) LP: 5 Mbps (60i/PF30) MP4 35 Mbps (60P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps (30P/24P) → MP4 4 Mbps 1280 x 720 30P/24P 17 Mbps (30P/24P) 4 Mbps (30P/24P) Built-in downconversion creates MP4 files for easy sharing on the webThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder has a built-in downconversion function that helps make it easy to share your video online. For example, if the file happens to be too big to send, you can reduce the resolution of your videos while minimizing distortion to help ensure your family and friends will be able to watch them with virtually no loss in quality. The VIXIA HF R70 also features a built-in transcoding function that converts AVCHD files to MP4s, making them easy to upload to the Web or save to an SD card for expanded sharing options. 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD with increased brightness and new User Interface for easy menu navigation and simple viewing of videosThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder features a new 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD screen that's bright and clearly visible, even outdoors in the sun, with rich, natural color reproduction. Simply open the panel and the power is on. A gentle touch activates intuitive functions via large, easy-to-use icons in a streamlined new layout. Choose a focal point, track moving subjects, control exposure for selected areas and operate camcorder controls from the screen, all with a simple touch. The easy new user interface makes navigating menus, shooting and watching your videos easy and fun. Clear explanations for key settings pop up when selecting shooting modes and recording formats, so even new videographers can feel confident as they create impressive videos. Zoom Framing Assist setting is available in Auto or Manual mode, making it easier to accurately track and capture subjects while they are movingThe versatile 57x zoom on the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder is indispensable for shooting long distance subjects without intruding onto the scene or interrupting the action. But sometimes it can be tricky to keep such a distant subject in the frame. That's where Zoom Framing Assist comes in. When you're shooting at the long end of the zoom and you've lost your subject, simply press an icon on the touch screen and the zoom magnification will automatically decrease, making it easy for you to locate the subject and zoom in on it again. Now available in Auto or Manual mode, Zoom Framing Assist helps keep your subject in the frame. Advanced Baby Mode selects the optimal camcorder settings to help capture your baby's daily growth with easeA convenient solution for capturing, tracking, organizing and sharing every precious moment of your baby's development, Baby Mode on the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder allows you to follow the growth of up to three children. A custom control button on the shooting screen activates the mode, and suitable settings for the shooting conditions, including Intelligent IS and more, are automatically selected. Simply pick up the camcorder and start recording, knowing capture will be of high quality. Videos shot in Baby Mode are automatically saved into a dedicated Baby Album so they won't get lost among your other videos. You can then view the Baby Album chronologically for a seamless way to relive and share your baby's growth with friends and relatives. When you're shooting in Baby Mode, the camcorder's Pre-Record (Pre REC) function is always on. This places the camcorder in a stand-by "pre-roll" mode, where it continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button. When you start recording, the additional video is recorded too, so it's easy to capture the baby's "firsts" and other special moments. Touch Decoration in Baby Mode includes stamps to mark each video with your baby's current height and weight. And with a single registration of the baby's birth date, the camcorder will automatically calculate the number of days old and stamp videos accordingly, creating a diary of developmental milestones for years to come. Thanks to the number of decorations available on the VIXIA HF R70, it's easy to make a fun video commemorating your baby's special moments. The camcorder's other Touch Decoration options, including your own drawings, captions, animations and more, are fully available in Baby Mode, and all can easily be appended to previously shot video as well. High-capacity BP-727 battery pack helps facilitate extended shooting time so you can capture important momentsThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder is powered by a high capacity Battery Pack BP-727. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot for long periods, but features intelligent technology that accurately indicates remaining battery time for extra insurance that you won't miss an important shooting opportunity. Compatibility with the Canon Connect Station CS100 device enables you to wirelessly transfer images and videos for storage via NFC and Wi-Fi connectivityThe VIXIA HF R70 camcorder is fully compatible with Canon's photo and video storage device: the Canon Connect Station CS100. By simply tapping with NFC, photos and videos are wirelessly transferred to the Connect Station CS100 device where 1TB of hard drive space (has the capacity for approximately 150,000 photos or approximately 70 hours of video content) and simple menus make them easy to store, manage and sort by albums, date or device name. From there, images and videos can be viewed in Full HD on an HDTV (via an HDMI cable), sent to compatible wireless printers, viewed/uploaded/downloaded on compatible smartphones and tablets or PCs, and shared with other Connect Station CS100 devices. Calculated with approx. 6.6MB for each photo and with average 32 Mbps Full HD video. Live Streaming allows users to record and view live video and even control your camcorder from a remote locationStream video from your camcorder where you like – at home, at the office or away on vacation – with Live Streaming on the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder. It is possible to receive the live video and sound that your camcorder is recording from a remote location on your compatible iOS or Android device not only when you're on the same wireless network but over the internet too! With the new CameraAccess plus app†, you can use your smartphone or tablet to monitor babies and pets, capture wildlife videos remotely without disturbing the scene, create beautiful self-videos and lots more, anywhere you're wirelessly connected. You can also remotely control camcorder functions including start/stop and zoom, and even access information about remaining battery charge, recordable time, zoom position and more.Canon CameraAccess plus app†OS1DeviceAVCHDMP4iOS 7/8/9iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad2, iPad 3rd generation, iPad 4th generation, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini Retina, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 3, iPad Air 2 MXP/FXP/LP24 Mbps / 17 Mbps / 4 MbpsAndroid 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich(ICS)” Android 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 “Jelly Bean” Android 4.4, “KitKat” Android 5.0, 5.1 “Lollipop” (Mobile Device)21 No guarantees are given that CameraAccess plus will operate with all the versions of the operating systems supported. 2 CameraAccess plus does not work with some models. † Compatible with iOS version 7/8/9 or Android version 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 for select devices. Operations not guaranteed with all versions of the supported OS. MP4 35 Mbps and AVCHD 28 Mbps recordings are not supported for this function. File Lock Function helps to safeguard against mistakenly deleting files from the camcorderWith one simple setting, you can keep your videos safe from accidental operational errors. The File Lock function disables deletion, dividing, trimming, copying, MP4 conversion and thumbnail changes with a touch, giving you peace of mind when children or others use your camcorder. Slow & Fast Motion recording allows you to record fast motion at up to 1200x and slow motion at 0.5xYou'll have fun using the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder's Slow & Fast Motion capabilities. You can record slow motion images at speeds down to 0.5x – a great feature for checking out your tennis swing, or creating videos with cinema-like expression. Fast motion now tops out at an amazing 1200x (recording 20 hours of action as a 1-minute scene), for eye-popping action movie-like effects. CameraWindow software is available as a downloadable application, which can make transferring and viewing images and videos fast and easyCameraWindow software is available as a downloadable application. The software can make it easy to import MP4 and JPEG files from your VIXIA camcorder to a PC or Mac, where they can be shared and edited. Highlight Priority Mode helps to deliver an expansive range of colors and tones virtually consistent with how they're seen by the naked eyeTo capture highly saturated, realistic colors and to convey gradation characteristics as perceived by the eye, the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder has a new Highlight Priority mode that achieves effects similar to HDR modes in other camcorders. By reducing the mid- to high-brightness compression of the standard gamma mode, the Highlight Priority mode helps to prevent loss of detail in high brightness areas. Designed for display on a bright LCD TV, videos captured in Highlight Priority mode should be shown at a high brightness setting to help ensure accurate portrayal of the effect.


Product Dimensions: 2.09 x 4.57 x 2.28 inches


Item Weight: 8.5 ounces


Item model number: 1237C001


Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 5, 2016


Manufacturer: Canon


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Canon doesn't seem to care about simple but important problems!
Style: Camcorder Only
I bought this off of eBay, but had several major problems with it. First and foremost - it doesn't work under Windows 7! I called Canon customer support, and they told me that the company that made the driver went bankrupt, and the last supported version of Windows was Vista. How can Canon continue to sell a camcorder that isn't supported on Windows 7? Why don't they write a new driver themselves? 2nd - had trouble opening and closing the shutter. Updated 10/9/2017 - After reading an excellent Amazon review that talked about the Windows 7 problem - the camcorder DOES work under Windows 7, but there's a glitch - Windows 7 gives an error message saying that the device driver doesn't install correctly, and you have to hit the "play" button to copy the videos to a Windows 7 PC. 2nd - while the screen gives you an error message about the shutter being closed, it doesn't say "there's a button on the right side to open & close it". 3rd - there are 2 native video formats for recording - MP4 & AVCHD. Of course, MP4 is the best known, but compresses the video more than the AVCHD format does. While AVCHD is less compressed, and has a better resolution than MP4, most PC video players don't support it - you have to convert it to MP4 first. While none of these issues are deal-breakers by themselves, it concerns me that it took me reading several Amazon reviews and multiple calls to technical support to understand the issues! All of these issues could've been solved easily if they were more careful about their documentation and included a card in the box that said "Read me first!", like many vendors do these days. While I like this camcorder, I'm still planning to return it to Amazon because I can get a much better price on eBay. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017 by Chris Jung

  • GREAT VIDEOGRAPHY IN A BROWN BOX
Style: Camcorder Only
I love this little camcorder. Using an external microphone, the sound quality is excellent and clear (the on-board microphone picks up too much camera and handling noise). The two important features I wanted: mic input and monitoring output. I use the camcorder to video and assess teachers and the sound quality using a wired boom or wireless mic is outstanding. It helps to monitor sound (as well as hear what the teacher is saying) during live recording. The video is sharp and clear (computer and 52" HDTV). The auto focus and anti-shake features are important and the video comes out without the jerking motion of a quick pan. The lighting adjustments are also automatic and the colors are natural, even in artificial light. I use other attachments to help make the video more efficient and clear including the use of a tripod, mounting bar, lens filter and shade. This may not be the latest model, nor have all the bells and whistles the more advanced Vixia models may have, but it suits my needs and being "refurbished" via Amazon, it came new in a brown box at a good discount. Very happy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017 by Blee1 Blee1

  • Great budget cam, but beware of the mic
Style: Camcorder Only
I think this cam was a fair buy for me. The camera is very basic but reliable and cheap. It is well build. You can use it in a tripod while charging. If you are planning to use it for streaming, zoom, facebook live, youtube or podcasting, you will need to buy an external mic (the camera's mic is poor) and other gear like El Gato Cam Link 4k. However, not every mic works with the camera. You will need a TRS mic with its own power source (not the ones you use for your laptop or smartphone) or use a digital recorder able to provide a phantom power source (not all of them do). That really gave me a lot of headaches to figure out. It does not have a hot shoe so you will need to buy something like the Zeadio Action Stabilizing Handheld Estabilizador Handle Grip to provide the hot shoe and be able to attach a boom mic or a wireless lavalier mic, or some lighting. That, in practice, makes your life a little more difficult because you loose part of the easy mobility that a small camera provides you, but you can work around it. It works well with DIY smartphone/tablet teleprompters so I guess it would work well with brand ones too. Also, the ability to flip the screen towards you is a plus over other kind of cameras, so you are not forced to have a monitor in all situations. It would be nice if it had a remote control. I hope this helps you with your set up and also calculate how much money you will need to pay to make it work for streaming, for me it was around $300 in extra equipment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020 by Amazon Customer

  • I really like the Canon Vixia R70
Style: Camcorder Only
I really like the Canon Vixia R70. I own three. It shoots beautiful 1080p video at up to 60fps. If you pair it with a fluid head tripod and some lights you can make nice looking videos. I got a Magnus VT-300 tripod for $65 and it works well. I also got the "Fancierstudio 2400 Watt Professional Lighting Kit" and it really seems like a fantastic value for just $120. It's great! The R70 has threading to accept 43mm lenses and filters and you can get those cheap here on Amazon. A wide angle lens is the most useful and you can get one for like $15. You should get the R70 and not the R72. The only difference is that the R72 has 16GB more memory and it costs like $40 more. Dollars to gigabytes, that's a bad deal. You can get a 128GB name brand, high performance Samsung EVO Plus microSD card for $40. That's what I use. I am also using the cheapo DSTE BP-727 batteries that I found here on Amazon. You can get two with a charger for under $40. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016 by Rob R.

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