I have previously owned a Canon video camera with no viewfinder as well as other video cameras with viewfinders. As a non- professional, I say that the Canon Vixa HF G30 is by far the best I have ever used! It will probably be he last one I buy for a very long time.

- has a viewfinder - shoots in HD - options galore! - light- weight; portable - holds 2 SD cards simultaneously

If you want to call it a negative, it is a the price; But I think it is worth every penny

The Canon Vixia HF G30 ($1,699.99 direct) is the company's top-end consumer camcorder, and it's a good one. It features an impressive 20x zoom lens that captures a wide-angle field of view, excellent image stabilization, and 1080p video that looks great.

20x zoom lens; 1080p60 video capture; LPCM audio; EVF; Wi-Fi; Dual shoes; Mic and headpone connectors; Manual focus ring; Dual SD slots; Includes wireless remote control; Padded handstrap

Very expensive; Bulky; Limited still resolution; No internal storage

The Canon Vixia HF G30 ($1,699.99 direct) is the company's top-end consumer camcorder, and it's a good one. It features an impressive 20x zoom lens that captures a wide-angle field of view, excellent image stabilization, and 1080p video that looks great.

I use the Canon G30 in my business to make movies to analyse the operational characteristics of our products. Many of the shots are used in promotional movies that we post on the web.First of all the camera is well balanced and sits nicely in your hand.

I've been shooting video with a DSLR for just over a year and I can't get over how much of a pleasant conversion it was to go back to a camcorder. The HF G30 is crisp enough to provide sharp visuals as well as having a high dynamic range superior to most DSLRs.

Easy to use; Compact; Build quality

I use this product mostly for making local small business commercials and home videos, many of which are entered into various contests. I find the manual focus to be absolutely phenomenal. All lights in the background are made into crisp, clear circles, rather than getting blurred out.

Easy to Use; Good Image Stabilization; Good in Low Light; Great Picture Quality; Great Sound; Great Zoom; Large Clear LCD; Zoom range/performance

Poor Still Image

brilliant piece of kit but two much options great quality picture even in poor lighting but i need tripod cos camera is soooo small and light but thats technoligy for today.thanx canon for great camera

The Vixia HF G30 is recognizable to both professionals and home camcorder users alike. It's comfortable to hold and its buttons are easily accessible. There's a front focus/zoom ring and an exposure dial which are both incredibly useful.

This is a super little camera that performs well in light and dark. The picture quality is excellent. The only thing not quite so good is battery life. Could be better.

I use this for recording my kids at their sports as well as general use. I'd recommend gening-up on the various terms used in this camcorder before buying if you're a casual user.