Incredible 20X optical zoom and 400X digital zoom, true HD, dual slots allow incredible flexibility, touch screen easy to use and sensitive, more features and manual control options than I would expect and I consider myself a beginner neophyte videographer and I am not overwhelmed.

Everything is great about this video camera by every measure

I can't think of any feature that's not so great

The LEGRIA HF G30 is the top of Canon's consumer camcorder range. It's very pricey, but offers features that push it firmly towards the serious end of the scale, including comprehensive manual settings and a sensor lifted from Canon's professional range.

Comprehensive manual settings; Lens ring and assignable dial; Excellent image quality

Expensive; Relatively large and heavy

This product is a joy to use, delivering excellent quality in a variety of situations. Battery life is good and camera controls are well laid out and straightforward to use.

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

Having been a Prosumer camcorder owner, I was amazed at how many similar features could be incorporated into such a small package. My other camcorder is a 3 chip model. Very little difference in quality of video. Small size is a plus many times when you don't want to appear "PROFESSIONAL".

Good Image Stabilization; Great Picture Quality; Zoom range/performance

This big camcorder has great image quality, controls and touchscreen

Great camera. This will be my camcorder for good. I don't think that there will ever be a reason to have to replace this camera.

good battery life; Good Low-Light Performance; Easy Computer Connectivity; Great sound/audio; Accurate; Vivid Colors; excellent image quality; durable; Good Software Compatibility; Ergonomic/comfortable to hold; Easy TV Connectivity; easy to use

Bulky Design

I've had this camera for a little over a week now and I'm loving it. I have been using my T2i for the last 3 years and felt the need to complement it with an actual video camera.

The Canon Legria HF G30 is a very wide Full HD camcorder with a 20x optical zoom, 400x digital zoom and a large 3.5in OLED touchscreen monitor. It also has an electronic viewfinder, built-in Wi-Fi and a host of enthusiast-oriented features such as a zoom and focus ring.

There's little doubt that the Vixia G30 is a great choice if you're in the market for a high-end HD video device. Between the fast, 20x zoom lens, stellar image quality, wide range of shooting options, the new ergonomic improvements, and an impressive suite of WiFi connectivity options, it wins this...

Works great in low light; Auto mode is super simple; Manual mode is easy to use as well

Instruction manual is on a CD; Not exactly usefull for outdoor filming quick reference