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Canon LEGRIA HF R806

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Canon LEGRIA HF R806. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and image quality. The zoom and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the reliability and design get less positive reviews. Reviews are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Canon LEGRIA HF R806 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Canon Legria HF R806 review

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A camcorder aimed at families and holidaymakers, the Canon Legria HF R806 is a simple, compact Full HD camcorder. It comes with an impressive zoom and excellent image stabilisation, but are you better of using an action camera? We tried the HF R806 and...

Oct, 2017
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Looks Good

 

Only just brought this camcorder so have not used it but have charged it up to see how good it will be for us to use on our wedding in September as we wanted it to record the ceremony and the speeches and the first dance and some of the evening...

Apr, 2018
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

What a picture!

 

Bought this because I needed to upgrade my old camcorder. This Legria camera is so light and easy to operate it defies the capability and promise that other, more expensive camcorders offer. The operations are so simple even a child can use it. Don't...

Jan, 2018
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CANON LEGRIA HF R806 Camcorder - Black

 

Excellent zoom

External battery

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Canon LEGRIA HF R806

 

Excellent zoom

External battery

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CANON LEGRIA HF R806 Camcorder - Black

 

Long battery life Reasonably robust for its weight Straightforward editing features

A fundamental requirement of any camcorder is that the user can clearly see the image they are trying to capture. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to see the image with this camcorder in bright/sunny conditions. I was disappointed to find that,...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Canon LEGRIA HF R806

 

Long battery life Reasonably robust for its weight Straightforward editing features

A fundamental requirement of any camcorder is that the user can clearly see the image they are trying to capture. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to see the image with this camcorder in bright/sunny conditions. I was disappointed to find that,...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Canon LEGRIA HF R806

 

Simple to set up and use. Good sound quality

Sep, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CANON LEGRIA HF R806 Camcorder - Black

 

Simple to set up and use. Good sound quality

Sep, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

All a camcorder needs to be.

 

Canon don't do a lot wrong and this Legria is no exception. I've had a few camcorders in my time and this one has all it needs. Nice size, handles well and every control, including the brilliant touch screen, are intuitive and easy to use. The optical...

Aug, 2017
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio formats supported:AC3
Audio system:Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-In Microphone:Y

Battery

Battery Capacity:2760
Battery life (max):3.25
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:BP-727
Battery voltage:3.6
Number of Batteries Supported:1

Camera

3D:N
Camcorder type:Handheld camcorder
Image processor:DIGIC DV IV
Minimum illumination:0.4
Self-timer delay:10

Design

Colour of product:Black / White
Tripod mountable:Y
Tripod mounting supported:Y

Display

Built-in Display:Y
Display:LCD
Display diagonal:7.62
Display resolution (numeric):230000
Flip-out screen:Y
Touchscreen:Y
Vari-angle LCD display:Y

Focusing

Closest focusing distance:0.0100
Face detection:Y
Focus adjustment:Auto/Manual

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (image):2.07
Effective megapixels (movie):2.07
Optical sensor size:25.4 / 4.85
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:3.28

Lens System

Digital Zoom:1140
Filter Size:4.3
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):32.5 - 1853
Focal length range (f-f):2.8 - 89.6
Image stabilizer:Y
Image stabilizer type:Optical
Maximum aperture number:4.5
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv):185.3
Minimum aperture number:1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv):3.25
Optical Zoom:32

Light exposure

Light exposure modes:Auto
Scene modes:Beach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 40

Other features

USB Connectivity:Y

Packaging Content

Quick start guide:Y
Warranty card:Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI:Y
Headphone outputs:1
Microphone in:N
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
USB Connectivity:Y

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/2000 - 1/2

Still image

Maximum image resolution:1920 x 1080
Still image resolution(s):1920x1080

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type:N
Camera file system:DCF, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported:N

Technical Details

Battery charger included:Y
Date imprinting:Y
Display brightness control:Y
Lens cover included:Y
Self-timer:Y

Video

Analog signal format system:PAL
Bitrate at maximum video resolution:35
Capture modes:LP
HD type:Full HD
Maximum frame rate:50
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Pre-record:Y
Supported video modes:720p, 1080p
Video formats supported:AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Resolutions:1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:116
Height :58
Weight:233
Width:53

White balance

White Balance:Auto, Daylight, Tungsten