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

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

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

Excellent camera for the price! Purchased this camera after looking at the Canon XA20 since I dont need the XLR audio jacks. My Audio Technica wireless lavaliere system works great with it too. Love the adjustable zoom speeds, very smooth camera with a nice tripod.

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

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

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.

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.