Canon Debuts First High Definition Solid State Camcorders

Canon took its first step into the solid state category. This recording platform format is expected to overtake both DVD and HDD in coming years.

The HF100 ($899 MSRP) and HF10 ($1099 MSRP) both record high definition video in the AVCHD codec, while The HF100 records exclusively to SDHC memory cards, while the HF10 records to memory cards and an internal 16GB of flash memory.
Canon also announced three standard definition solid state camcorders.

Both models pack some real fire power in terms of recording capacity:
The HF100 and HF10 capture stills up to 2048 x 1536, about 3.1 megapixels. The camcorders operate primarily by the joystick, and once again, feature a full complement of manual controls, including focus, exposure, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, Program AE modes, white balance, and more.