Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera (Black)
Channel your on-the-go creativity with the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera for Content Creators. The PowerShot V10 is a vlog and still camera in a new highly portable form factor with components from the popular G-Series line that lets you create impressive videos. With stereo sound capture, a built-in stand, and easy live streaming, this cam is ready to go when you are. A 15.2-megapixel 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor showcases its incredible low-light capabilities, and the fixed 19mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent) makes this 4K digital camera ideal for tight interiors, expansive landscapes, and everything in between. Featuring an innovative built-in stand that folds in both the front or back up to 30 degrees, the Canon PowerShot V10 content creator camera enables versatile shooting angles and hands-free operation. Plus, it's compatible with traditional tripods, like our HG-100TBR Tripod Grip. As of firmware version 1.2.0 or later, you can enable Enhanced Image Stabilization to maximize image stability while shooting during fast walks. Capture 8-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps or Full HD video at up 60 fps use any of the 14 built-in color filters to change the mood and ambiance to fit the scene. Don't let the size of the PowerShot V10 digital, portable video camera fool you. This is a vlogging studio in a compact package that can be operated with one hand to let you express your stories it features a sleek, pocket-sized design for exceptional portability and ease of use.
Channel your on-the-go creativity with the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera for Content Creators. The PowerShot V10 is a vlog and still camera in a new highly portable form factor with components from the popular G-Series line that lets you create impressive videos. With stereo sound capture, a built-in stand, and easy live streaming, this cam is ready to go when you are. A 15.2-megapixel 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor showcases its incredible low-light capabilities, and the fixed 19mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent) makes this 4K digital camera ideal for tight interiors, expansive landscapes, and everything in between. Featuring an innovative built-in stand that folds in both the front or back up to 30 degrees, the Canon PowerShot V10 content creator camera enables versatile shooting angles and hands-free operation. Plus, it's compatible with traditional tripods, like our HG-100TBR Tripod Grip. As of firmware version 1.2.0 or later, you can enable Enhanced Image Stabilization to maximize image stability while shooting during fast walks. Capture 8-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps or Full HD video at up 60 fps use any of the 14 built-in color filters to change the mood and ambiance to fit the scene. Don't let the size of the PowerShot V10 digital, portable video camera fool you. This is a vlogging studio in a compact package that can be operated with one hand to let you express your stories it features a sleek, pocket-sized design for exceptional portability and ease of use.
Channel your on-the-go creativity with the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera for Content Creators. The PowerShot V10 is a vlog and still camera in a new highly portable form factor with components from the popular G-Series line that lets you create impressive videos. With stereo sound capture, a built-in stand, and easy live streaming, this cam is ready to go when you are. A 15.2-megapixel 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor showcases its incredible low-light capabilities, and the fixed 19mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent) makes this 4K digital camera ideal for tight interiors, expansive landscapes, and everything in between. Featuring an innovative built-in stand that folds in both the front or back up to 30 degrees, the Canon PowerShot V10 content creator camera enables versatile shooting angles and hands-free operation. Plus, it's compatible with traditional tripods, like our HG-100TBR Tripod Grip. As of firmware version 1.2.0 or later, you can enable Enhanced Image Stabilization to maximize image stability while shooting during fast walks. Capture 8-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps or Full HD video at up 60 fps use any of the 14 built-in color filters to change the mood and ambiance to fit the scene. Don't let the size of the PowerShot V10 digital, portable video camera fool you. This is a vlogging studio in a compact package that can be operated with one hand to let you express your stories it features a sleek, pocket-sized design for exceptional portability and ease of use.
Channel your on-the-go creativity with the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera for Content Creators. The PowerShot V10 is a vlog and still camera in a new highly portable form factor with components from the popular G-Series line that lets you create impressive videos. With stereo sound capture, a built-in stand, and easy live streaming, this cam is ready to go when you are. A 15.2-megapixel 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor showcases its incredible low-light capabilities, and the fixed 19mm wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent) makes this 4K digital camera ideal for tight interiors, expansive landscapes, and everything in between. Featuring an innovative built-in stand that folds in both the front or back up to 30 degrees, the Canon PowerShot V10 content creator camera enables versatile shooting angles and hands-free operation. Plus, it's compatible with traditional tripods, like our HG-100TBR Tripod Grip. As of firmware version 1.2.0 or later, you can enable Enhanced Image Stabilization to maximize image stability while shooting during fast walks. Capture 8-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps or Full HD video at up 60 fps use any of the 14 built-in color filters to change the mood and ambiance to fit the scene. Don't let the size of the PowerShot V10 digital, portable video camera fool you. This is a vlogging studio in a compact package that can be operated with one hand to let you express your stories it features a sleek, pocket-sized design for exceptional portability and ease of use.
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I was quite excited to receive Canon's Powershot V10 to evaluate and review. It arrived in a nice compact box well built for shipping. My initial reaction upon opening and unboxing the camera was wow! It is so small and compact, lightweight yet well built - I can't wait to try it out.While the camera was charging using a USB-C cord, I downloaded the Powershot V10 application for my iPhone and set it up for connection via Bluetooth. The camera comes with a built in stand and a reversible screen to take movies or photos (20mb + quality) of selfies or of things in front of you. The shutter button is located on the front of the camera as the camera is designed with vlogging in mind. The shutter location makes it somewhat awkward to take phots/videos of events/images ... MoreI was quite excited to receive Canon's Powershot V10 to evaluate and review. It arrived in a nice compact box well built for shipping. My initial reaction upon opening and unboxing the camera was wow! It is so small and compact, lightweight yet well built - I can't wait to try it out.While the camera was charging using a USB-C cord, I downloaded the Powershot V10 application for my iPhone and set it up for connection via Bluetooth. The camera comes with a built in stand and a reversible screen to take movies or photos (20mb + quality) of selfies or of things in front of you. The shutter button is located on the front of the camera as the camera is designed with vlogging in mind. The shutter location makes it somewhat awkward to take phots/videos of events/images in front of you and I found my fingers were in the way on several of the initial shots I took.The Canon Powershot V10 is a very compact but quite capable camera. It has many of the settings and options found in many larger cameras. I was very impressed with the depth of the menus and the options afforded in the camera.The color of the images taken by the camera was acceptable however there is no flash on the camera to ligthen things up in darker situations. The camera has two unobtrusive top mounted speakers which seem to minimize wind noise when shooting videos. the camera comes with a lanyard, USB-C cord, a quick start manual (a full user manual can be downloaded on Canon's website), and warranty information. The reversible touch screen makes it easy to input changes to the settings for both videos and photos. A micro SD card is required; the camrea does not come with one.
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All of the tik tok and vlogger tools are front and center features on this canon video centric camera. As someone who has used canon cameras for years and taken quite a bit of video on them in various formats, I welcome this new form factor. The built in stand, focus on connectivity, and flip around screen are all direct answers to problems experienced trying to use a nicer point-and-shoot or DSLR to record video. Right off the bat I was surprised that this camera seems to come kind of bare bones. No built in memory and no included memory card. Also no case, even a cheesy thin one. I had to cycle through my memory cards as this camera requires a minimum size, but it didn’t tell me that on the screen, it just kept insisting there was no card inserted, making me think ... MoreAll of the tik tok and vlogger tools are front and center features on this canon video centric camera. As someone who has used canon cameras for years and taken quite a bit of video on them in various formats, I welcome this new form factor. The built in stand, focus on connectivity, and flip around screen are all direct answers to problems experienced trying to use a nicer point-and-shoot or DSLR to record video. Right off the bat I was surprised that this camera seems to come kind of bare bones. No built in memory and no included memory card. Also no case, even a cheesy thin one. I had to cycle through my memory cards as this camera requires a minimum size, but it didn’t tell me that on the screen, it just kept insisting there was no card inserted, making me think there was something wrong. Canon really anticipated some of the video centric uses of this camera, and the ability to plug in an RTMP server has been coming in VERY handy when I want to use it to stream kids sports, and it has better resolution and usability than my phone can provide. Overall this is a foray into new territory and I don’t think Canon got it wrong, as they are blazing new ground. I am anticipating others to follow suit. This camera feels wellMade and is the usual canon mix of metal body and heavier plastics. All doors/covers fit with solid positive feel. The removable battery gives options for swapping and the usb C and mini HDMI ports let you use this camera in a variety of scenarios.
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Imagine, dream of a camera with the fantastic 1” sensor from the Canon G7x, a 20mm focal point of view (POV), in a compact body with excellent microphones… well, don't imagine anymore, It's here, the Canon PowerShot V10.So, let's start with the good - this is a new product from Canon, and I can't say I am not excited as this is likely the start of a line of cameras from Canon catering to this genre. The Canon PowerShot V10 opens up a whole world for vloggers and wannabe vloggers. Previously, your options for this kind of footage were your phone with or without a gimbal mount, a GoPro, or a big honking camera on a gimble or a handheld tripod.The PowerShot V10 camera design is reminiscent of my old Flip video camera from about 18 years ago. The V10 is a tad bit ... MoreImagine, dream of a camera with the fantastic 1” sensor from the Canon G7x, a 20mm focal point of view (POV), in a compact body with excellent microphones… well, don't imagine anymore, It's here, the Canon PowerShot V10.So, let's start with the good - this is a new product from Canon, and I can't say I am not excited as this is likely the start of a line of cameras from Canon catering to this genre. The Canon PowerShot V10 opens up a whole world for vloggers and wannabe vloggers. Previously, your options for this kind of footage were your phone with or without a gimbal mount, a GoPro, or a big honking camera on a gimble or a handheld tripod.The PowerShot V10 camera design is reminiscent of my old Flip video camera from about 18 years ago. The V10 is a tad bit wider and a touch heavier but with better sensors and, overall, a better camera. The camera shoots native 4k on its 20-megapixel sensor; it has a nice flip-up touch screen for controls, a top-mounted stereo microphone, and inputs for an external mic and HDMI out. The camera design is very functional and minimalistic; a significant part of my appeal to users would be the discreetness of the camera.Who would be the ideal user? Well, Vloggers, for one, be it travel, food, or lifestyle vloggers. This camera can do it all if you shoot for Instagram or YouTube. Content creators crave a specific POV that captures our face and the background and is the ideal focal range when our arm is stretched out. The 6.3mm lens (on the 1” sensor) is equivalent to 20mm on the full-frame sensor and is perfect for this in-person recording.I spent the last week with this fantastic vlogging camera traveling around. I took the camera to a protest in the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and followed it up to a friend's wedding in Mexico. In both places, I could shoot videos and photos discretely without gathering too much attention. The wedding videos from the dance floor will give the bride and groom a unique perspective to their guests that would not be readily available with phones shooting video. The camera’s low light performance is excellent, owing to the bigger sensor, and generally, videos show quite a bit of grain from the automatic gain increase to compensate for the low light, but in normal light, the video is perfect.If you are an advanced vlogger, this PowerShot V10 does not output much in terms of adjustability for the end user. There is no RAW video format, its MP4 video, and the pictures are shot in JPG. Barring this letdown, the camera is fantastic. That said, if you are NOT looking to color correct your shots, this camera might work for you. Surely Canon has not overlooked their advanced users, but it is a shame that the camera does not output RAW in either video or stills.So if you are going to use this camera for Tiktok or Instagram, the camera does pretty well in shooting 9:16 footage; just turn the camera horizontal to shoot in the vertical format. The inclusion of wifi and the app allows you to live stream into the apps with a better camera and send your captured video to your mobile device for editing before posting. The Canon Companions app for this camera is easy to use and quickly syncs. I did not have any issues with transferring videos or pictures from the camera. The transfer speeds are slow if you transfer 4k full-resolution videos over a wifi connection. Do note that if you are using this camera to shoot 4k, you will need a V30-rated microSD card. Otherwise, it will happily shoot 1080p without telling you it's shooting 1080p, which is not bad.So would I buy this and use it instead of a phone or any other discrete camera? Well, for an easy-to-use to use camera, this wins. The GoPro is far more complicated to use, the phone, while easy to use, is bulky and with questionable video quality, a full-sized camera grabs attention but also has the best video quality. The Canon PowerShot V10 is an easy winner compared to all the alternatives. It is made for the casual user, and while Canon would probably make firmware updates over time to add missing features, it still is not a replacement for the professionals who regularly color grade and use raw video in their editing process. I still think there is a value to this Canon PowerShot V10, and I would use it regularly.Pros:* Discrete camera that almost looks like a cellphone but with better video quality* Good microphone that picks up sound, and an external mic connector* Built-in stand for table recording, a standard tripod mount for other mounting options* Use of a camera as a super webcam for a computer.Cons:* For a 20MP sensor, it only uses 75% of the sensor availability to shoot 4k video or photos.* No replaceable battery, recharges via USB-C. Battery life is decent but could be better* Limited video controls, no digital zoom during recording (have to set before recording)* No RAW output for video or photo, Limited photo controls - point and shoot camera.
| ISO Sensitivity | Manual or Automatic ISO Speed Settings (Movie Recording), Auto (ISO 125–12800) (in 1/3-stop increments) (Still photo shooting) |
| Focal Length | 6.6 mm |
| Lens Highlights | Fixed lens |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 19 mm |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle |
Canon PowerShot V10 Black [AU Version]
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Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera - Black
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I was quite excited to receive Canon's Powershot V10 to evaluate and review. It arrived in a nice compact box well built for shipping. My initial reaction upon opening and unboxing the camera was wow! It is so small and compact, lightweight yet well built - I can't wait to try it out.While the camera was charging using a USB-C cord, I downloaded the Powershot V10 application for my iPhone and set it up for connection via Bluetooth. The camera comes with a built in stand and a reversible screen to take movies or photos (20mb + quality) of selfies or of things in front of you. The shutter button is located on the front of the camera as the camera is designed with vlogging in mind. The shutter location makes it somewhat awkward to take phots/videos of events/images ... MoreI was quite excited to receive Canon's Powershot V10 to evaluate and review. It arrived in a nice compact box well built for shipping. My initial reaction upon opening and unboxing the camera was wow! It is so small and compact, lightweight yet well built - I can't wait to try it out.While the camera was charging using a USB-C cord, I downloaded the Powershot V10 application for my iPhone and set it up for connection via Bluetooth. The camera comes with a built in stand and a reversible screen to take movies or photos (20mb + quality) of selfies or of things in front of you. The shutter button is located on the front of the camera as the camera is designed with vlogging in mind. The shutter location makes it somewhat awkward to take phots/videos of events/images in front of you and I found my fingers were in the way on several of the initial shots I took.The Canon Powershot V10 is a very compact but quite capable camera. It has many of the settings and options found in many larger cameras. I was very impressed with the depth of the menus and the options afforded in the camera.The color of the images taken by the camera was acceptable however there is no flash on the camera to ligthen things up in darker situations. The camera has two unobtrusive top mounted speakers which seem to minimize wind noise when shooting videos. the camera comes with a lanyard, USB-C cord, a quick start manual (a full user manual can be downloaded on Canon's website), and warranty information. The reversible touch screen makes it easy to input changes to the settings for both videos and photos. A micro SD card is required; the camrea does not come with one.
All of the tik tok and vlogger tools are front and center features on this canon video centric camera. As someone who has used canon cameras for years and taken quite a bit of video on them in various formats, I welcome this new form factor. The built in stand, focus on connectivity, and flip around screen are all direct answers to problems experienced trying to use a nicer point-and-shoot or DSLR to record video. Right off the bat I was surprised that this camera seems to come kind of bare bones. No built in memory and no included memory card. Also no case, even a cheesy thin one. I had to cycle through my memory cards as this camera requires a minimum size, but it didn’t tell me that on the screen, it just kept insisting there was no card inserted, making me think ... MoreAll of the tik tok and vlogger tools are front and center features on this canon video centric camera. As someone who has used canon cameras for years and taken quite a bit of video on them in various formats, I welcome this new form factor. The built in stand, focus on connectivity, and flip around screen are all direct answers to problems experienced trying to use a nicer point-and-shoot or DSLR to record video. Right off the bat I was surprised that this camera seems to come kind of bare bones. No built in memory and no included memory card. Also no case, even a cheesy thin one. I had to cycle through my memory cards as this camera requires a minimum size, but it didn’t tell me that on the screen, it just kept insisting there was no card inserted, making me think there was something wrong. Canon really anticipated some of the video centric uses of this camera, and the ability to plug in an RTMP server has been coming in VERY handy when I want to use it to stream kids sports, and it has better resolution and usability than my phone can provide. Overall this is a foray into new territory and I don’t think Canon got it wrong, as they are blazing new ground. I am anticipating others to follow suit. This camera feels wellMade and is the usual canon mix of metal body and heavier plastics. All doors/covers fit with solid positive feel. The removable battery gives options for swapping and the usb C and mini HDMI ports let you use this camera in a variety of scenarios.
Imagine, dream of a camera with the fantastic 1” sensor from the Canon G7x, a 20mm focal point of view (POV), in a compact body with excellent microphones… well, don't imagine anymore, It's here, the Canon PowerShot V10.So, let's start with the good - this is a new product from Canon, and I can't say I am not excited as this is likely the start of a line of cameras from Canon catering to this genre. The Canon PowerShot V10 opens up a whole world for vloggers and wannabe vloggers. Previously, your options for this kind of footage were your phone with or without a gimbal mount, a GoPro, or a big honking camera on a gimble or a handheld tripod.The PowerShot V10 camera design is reminiscent of my old Flip video camera from about 18 years ago. The V10 is a tad bit ... MoreImagine, dream of a camera with the fantastic 1” sensor from the Canon G7x, a 20mm focal point of view (POV), in a compact body with excellent microphones… well, don't imagine anymore, It's here, the Canon PowerShot V10.So, let's start with the good - this is a new product from Canon, and I can't say I am not excited as this is likely the start of a line of cameras from Canon catering to this genre. The Canon PowerShot V10 opens up a whole world for vloggers and wannabe vloggers. Previously, your options for this kind of footage were your phone with or without a gimbal mount, a GoPro, or a big honking camera on a gimble or a handheld tripod.The PowerShot V10 camera design is reminiscent of my old Flip video camera from about 18 years ago. The V10 is a tad bit wider and a touch heavier but with better sensors and, overall, a better camera. The camera shoots native 4k on its 20-megapixel sensor; it has a nice flip-up touch screen for controls, a top-mounted stereo microphone, and inputs for an external mic and HDMI out. The camera design is very functional and minimalistic; a significant part of my appeal to users would be the discreetness of the camera.Who would be the ideal user? Well, Vloggers, for one, be it travel, food, or lifestyle vloggers. This camera can do it all if you shoot for Instagram or YouTube. Content creators crave a specific POV that captures our face and the background and is the ideal focal range when our arm is stretched out. The 6.3mm lens (on the 1” sensor) is equivalent to 20mm on the full-frame sensor and is perfect for this in-person recording.I spent the last week with this fantastic vlogging camera traveling around. I took the camera to a protest in the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and followed it up to a friend's wedding in Mexico. In both places, I could shoot videos and photos discretely without gathering too much attention. The wedding videos from the dance floor will give the bride and groom a unique perspective to their guests that would not be readily available with phones shooting video. The camera’s low light performance is excellent, owing to the bigger sensor, and generally, videos show quite a bit of grain from the automatic gain increase to compensate for the low light, but in normal light, the video is perfect.If you are an advanced vlogger, this PowerShot V10 does not output much in terms of adjustability for the end user. There is no RAW video format, its MP4 video, and the pictures are shot in JPG. Barring this letdown, the camera is fantastic. That said, if you are NOT looking to color correct your shots, this camera might work for you. Surely Canon has not overlooked their advanced users, but it is a shame that the camera does not output RAW in either video or stills.So if you are going to use this camera for Tiktok or Instagram, the camera does pretty well in shooting 9:16 footage; just turn the camera horizontal to shoot in the vertical format. The inclusion of wifi and the app allows you to live stream into the apps with a better camera and send your captured video to your mobile device for editing before posting. The Canon Companions app for this camera is easy to use and quickly syncs. I did not have any issues with transferring videos or pictures from the camera. The transfer speeds are slow if you transfer 4k full-resolution videos over a wifi connection. Do note that if you are using this camera to shoot 4k, you will need a V30-rated microSD card. Otherwise, it will happily shoot 1080p without telling you it's shooting 1080p, which is not bad.So would I buy this and use it instead of a phone or any other discrete camera? Well, for an easy-to-use to use camera, this wins. The GoPro is far more complicated to use, the phone, while easy to use, is bulky and with questionable video quality, a full-sized camera grabs attention but also has the best video quality. The Canon PowerShot V10 is an easy winner compared to all the alternatives. It is made for the casual user, and while Canon would probably make firmware updates over time to add missing features, it still is not a replacement for the professionals who regularly color grade and use raw video in their editing process. I still think there is a value to this Canon PowerShot V10, and I would use it regularly.Pros:* Discrete camera that almost looks like a cellphone but with better video quality* Good microphone that picks up sound, and an external mic connector* Built-in stand for table recording, a standard tripod mount for other mounting options* Use of a camera as a super webcam for a computer.Cons:* For a 20MP sensor, it only uses 75% of the sensor availability to shoot 4k video or photos.* No replaceable battery, recharges via USB-C. Battery life is decent but could be better* Limited video controls, no digital zoom during recording (have to set before recording)* No RAW output for video or photo, Limited photo controls - point and shoot camera.
My favorite features of the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging & Still camera are the physical ones. This camera is lightweight, easy to hold and even comes with a built-in kickstand which I appreciate. However, the technical features leave a lot to be desired. The PowerShot V10 has a ton of potential, but falls short where critical features are needed for vlogging, especially while on-the-go. My main concern was the auto-focus which at times proved to be slow and unreliable. If you’re unfamiliar with camera specs, the camera is easy to overheat when recording in IPB Standard recording sizes, but this can be avoided by recording in IPB Light.PROSThe PowerShot V10 has the ability to produce high quality videos and has such an ideal camera body for vlogging because you ... MoreMy favorite features of the Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging & Still camera are the physical ones. This camera is lightweight, easy to hold and even comes with a built-in kickstand which I appreciate. However, the technical features leave a lot to be desired. The PowerShot V10 has a ton of potential, but falls short where critical features are needed for vlogging, especially while on-the-go. My main concern was the auto-focus which at times proved to be slow and unreliable. If you’re unfamiliar with camera specs, the camera is easy to overheat when recording in IPB Standard recording sizes, but this can be avoided by recording in IPB Light.PROSThe PowerShot V10 has the ability to produce high quality videos and has such an ideal camera body for vlogging because you can comfortably hold the camera in a vertical position white capturing horizontal footage. The 19mm lens (35mm equivalent) allows the user to fit nicely in the frame with enough space for others to join in as well. The front record button is a good size and easy to access when you’re holding the camera in selfie mode. The camera folds down to be compact so it fits easily in my pocket or handbag. The super convenient kickstand allows you to place the camera down while tilting forward or back.CONSI was disappointed by the slow auto-focus. Part of my content creation is theme park vlogging which requires a lot of movement and walking around. While the camera does offer image stabilization, unfortunately the focus on the PowerShot V10 is too unpredictable to document my theme park experiences. I need something faster and more reliable in high-paced vlogging scenarios. I try my best to look into the lens instead of at the monitor so while testing I didn’t always catch when the footage was blurry in both walking and still scenarios. I highly suggest keeping a close eye on the focus area (the rectangle showing where it’s focusing). I have to manually select the focus point throughout the recording process to be extra sure everything is in focus at all times. This isn’t easy to do while walking and nearly impossible to do one-handed.The other issue I encountered was overheating caused by using the IPB Standard quality recording sizes at 4K 30fps and FHD 60fps. Upon powering up, there’s a warning that the internal temperature may rise due to movie rec. size as well as Skin Smoothing mode. Definitely heed this warning because I experienced the camera getting warm quickly, and even powered off due to overheating early on in the testing process. I was advised to use the Light recording qualities which use a lower bit rate. Using IPB Light creates smaller file sizes and doesn't seem to impact visual quality. For context, a 1m20s clip at 4K 30fps Standard was 1.2GB whereas a 1m30s clip at 4K 30fps Light was 450MB. A smaller file size is more convenient for content creation and I didn’t really see a loss in visual quality so in this case, IPB Light is more beneficial. I’m glad I found a work-around to overheating, but I was left wondering why the higher quality features are even an option if I can’t use them without negatively impacting the camera’s working conditions.A full charge can last 1 to 2 days but it really depends on how much you’re using it. On the first day I used it on a full charge, I was filming at Standard 4K and FHD as well as playing around on the menu. This day resulted in a total of 24 minutes of recorded footage. The next two days I was able to use the camera for recording every now and then before I had to recharge. There’s only an internal battery so once the charge gets low, there’s no battery swapping option.I was unable to use a Wi-Fi connection for a live feed on the Canon’s Camera Connect app, but upon further research, it seems that it’s an OS issue (I’m using Android on the Google Pixel 8) rather than a Canon issue.OVERALLIt’s definitely a vlogging-only camera. I think it can work for people who are willing to always be close enough to baby-sit the focus point. The PowerShot V10 can be a fun little camera to take to a family meal and for quick vlogs at home. However, I got this camera with high-paced vlogging and podcasting (tripod mounted, long-form video) in mind. I don’t see the point of mounting it anywhere further than arm's reach if I can’t trust the camera to focus on me without also having to constantly be wary of the focus point. While I honestly love the physicality of this camera, I don’t see myself using this for my business as planned. I’m bummed it doesn’t live up to its fullest potential. Here’s hoping there’s a firmware update in the future that can at least fix the spotty auto-focus which would drastically change my opinion on this camera.
One of the top benefits of this vlogging camera is that it is utterly intuitive to use. I am an experienced tech reviewer but a novice photographer/videographer, and this camera is built for someone just like me in mind who wants to capture some good video footage or pictures but doesn’t want to have to mess with 15 different settings on the camera to do it. Some examples of it being intuitive are as follows: You want a vertical format video for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts feeds? Just tilt the camera to the side and you will get vertical footage, no editing in post needed! Want to record your video? The big, red-rimmed button on the front of the camera is what you press! Want to flip the screen around mid-recording from front to back? Just flip it and it ... MoreOne of the top benefits of this vlogging camera is that it is utterly intuitive to use. I am an experienced tech reviewer but a novice photographer/videographer, and this camera is built for someone just like me in mind who wants to capture some good video footage or pictures but doesn’t want to have to mess with 15 different settings on the camera to do it. Some examples of it being intuitive are as follows: You want a vertical format video for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts feeds? Just tilt the camera to the side and you will get vertical footage, no editing in post needed! Want to record your video? The big, red-rimmed button on the front of the camera is what you press! Want to flip the screen around mid-recording from front to back? Just flip it and it automatically switches with no extra work on your end! Want to shorten up a clip you just filmed for easy upload to social media? You can do it right inside the camera itself! Want to mess with a setting on the screen? It is a touch screen display so go for it! Now for some more details on the experience with opening and using this camera.Unboxing this camera is a dream in 2023 for those concerned with landfills and oceans that have piled up with plastic and packaging waste. I was astonished when opening the box that there was not any plastic as part of the packaging at all! Even the lanyard and USB-C charging cord were stored in little paper envelopes like what you might get some seeds in at a farmer’s market! Impressive! The manual that is included with this camera is not the advanced manual, that can be found on Canon’s support page for the PowerShot V10.This camera delivers exactly what it promises for someone like me. I am not big on using my personal cell phone for content creation since it just fills up its internal storage and I am too cheap to pay for iCloud. What is nice about this camera though, is it has the advantage like other reviewers have pointed out of having the outline and appearance of cellphone from a distance, so you are far less likely to stand out when filming in environments with onlookers who might be irritated by or excessively interested in a large, pro-grade style camera. Even if it doesn’t have the appearance of a “normal” camera, it does have some features of those that you will value. The threaded tripod mounting point at the bottom is great for someone interested in putting this on a tripod or mounting other accessories to it like grips such as the Tripod Grip HG-100TBR from Canon. The built-in stand is great for standing the camera up on flat surfaces like desks or counters for filming! One thing that concerned me when I first saw its design is that it could run the risk of pinching the screen of the camera such it is designed to fold away behind it, but luckily the stand will only touch the outside frame of the camera screen if it accidently gets closed on it!The 4K 30FPS footage this camera captures is excellent. Every time the camera turns on at this resolution setting, though, it warns you that the camera may overheat and shutoff on this setting. I have not had any issues with this personally. It is very easy to switch between different resolutions and FPS settings on the fly in between shots without having to dig to deeply into the settings. The camera struggles to auto focus and adjustment sometimes in darker environments, but the clear, wide-angle lens is so good at gathering in details and is everything I would have hoped for in a little vlogging camera. Image stabilization is great and when turned on in the settings it definitely smooths out the bounciness of my gait as I am walking around and recording. As they show off in the marketing of this device, the camera does not require your arm be extended all the way out to get a good image of you talking in frame with some scenery or review objects in the background. I was amazed when, at full arm extension, this wide-angle lens was able to shoot my entire living room behind me with no problem! The internal microphone also does an admirable job of picking up my voice while I am recording but excluding ambient droning noises like the wind or my fan.One of the unexpected benefits of this camera is its ability to be interpreted as a plug and play webcam through USB connection for both my Windows desktop PC AND my 2021 MacBook Pro 14 running MacOS! By going into the settings of the camera and changing the “USB Connection App” from photo import mode to video calls/streaming mode, I was able to plug it directly into my computers without any driver installs or anything and it was instantly recognized as an external camera! I was able to use it with Zoom and the video quality far exceeds the built in 1080p Facetime camera of my 2021 MBP 14. On my gaming/streaming Windows PC rig, I was able to get a really cool view of my desktop keyboard and mouse movement while streaming on OBS as a secondary camera (as in my pictures). So, this V10 camera certainly has that flexibility and utility to operate in that capacity! It is also set up to be able to easily live stream via app connection on your phone on the Canon CameraConnect app. I was able to get it set up for YouTube no problem. A gripe with the camera though is that for whatever reason, when I have this hooked up as a streaming camera source to my computers, the camera does not seem able to charge in this format and input the image to your device. I will keep playing with this and come back and edit my review if I find a solution, but that means you are limited to using this for webcasting or as a webcam source for only the hour this camera’s internal battery can provide.Here are a couple things I wish that Canon would have done with this camera. With this selection specifically on Best Buy, I noticed what I received did not have many of the advertised accessories as shown on the Canon PowerShot V10 website (UK at least), like a carrying pouch, Lens cover etc. I feel that this was a bit of a cheap out and I would have liked to have had these accessories. Another thing that I noticed is that the USB-C cord included with this camera is only a USB 2.0 transfer speed capable cord when trying to pull files directly to your computer off the camera, yet on their website they offer a USB 3.1 cable! I think this is another cheap out. Another idea more than a cheap out is that it would have been nice if, for a relatively entry-level vlogging camera like this, Canon would have included a micro-SD card to get started with, even an inexpensive small 64GB V30 U2 MicroSD card, just so users could get started with it right out of the box! This is particularly true given that even firmware updates are unable to be performed on this camera until you have a microSD card available for downloading firmware updates. This probably isn’t a big deal for experienced photographers and vloggers who already have an army of SD cards, but I don’t think this camera is necessarily targeted at that population but rather beginners like me who are just realizing the benefits of filming with a separate, dedicated device rather than their phone. Here is a short video I made for YouTube with the V10. You can see that it has a little difficulty getting certain objects in focus, but the internal mics sound decent! https://youtube.com/shorts/qSKoGM-IhVA?si=uYKZ8el-ryLeHGjvA couple other disappointments I have with the camera are as follow. For one, it has a maximum movie recording time of 1 hour––for no reason at all that I can ascertain, just arbitrarily. This is a bummer to me, because I really would have liked to have used this camera to test things like battery life on laptops I review and have the recording go continuously (with the camera hooked up to power, of course). I tested it just to be certain, and sure enough, the camera just stopped recording at 1 hour even though it was hooked up via USB-C to power and I had plenty of room on my 256GB SD card for the recording. Definitely a bummer and something I wish they would change on a firmware update or future models. A caveat to this is that I do understand that this camera is geared for short form vlogging style content creation so they probably did not consider longer length recordings necessary. Another bummer is that this does not have a swappable battery. This camera has about 55 minutes of recording on a single charge at 4K 30FPS according to my testing, so you will have to wait for it to charge back up for almost 2 hours between each of these recording stents. A swappable battery would have made this more fluid and perhaps helped with the battery degradation that plagues all lithium-ion battery devices overtime. It feels like a waste that someday, I am just going to have to throw this whole camera away when it can’t hold a charge anymore. One final little gripe is that this camera does not have a flash of any kind, so when you are taking photos you are not going to be able to get the benefit of a flash. You will have to look into higher end models for that!Altogether, I can honestly say that this camera is perfect for people who like to keep their content creation and vlogging style recordings separate from their personal phone and are just looking for a separate highly portable camera to get started with. The 4K 30FPS footage this records is great and perfect for getting some high quality TikTok or YouTube videos posted! But if you already have a phone with excellent cameras and substantial storage, you might skip this camera in lieu of a model that has better image stabilization, a swappable battery, and longer recording length per movie like the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. Thanks for reading and I hope this review has been helpful!
The Canon V10 “vlog” camera is unique and different for sure. It’s surprisingly small at only roughly around 3.5 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches – almost too small to comfortably hold, but it does have a matt black finish that gives it some grip, and comes with a wrist lanyard which I strongly suggest using to prevent dropping it. The camera has a 2 inch viewable screen that lays flat against the body, but can be flipped up to face you when doing selfie-style video or photos. The 35mm equivalent lens is fixed, so no optical zoom is available, though you can do a little digital zooming if need be. There is no lens cap included (!!!). The internal battery cannot be removed or replaced, and allows for one hour of recording, give or take, depending on your settings, and the camera ... MoreThe Canon V10 “vlog” camera is unique and different for sure. It’s surprisingly small at only roughly around 3.5 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches – almost too small to comfortably hold, but it does have a matt black finish that gives it some grip, and comes with a wrist lanyard which I strongly suggest using to prevent dropping it. The camera has a 2 inch viewable screen that lays flat against the body, but can be flipped up to face you when doing selfie-style video or photos. The 35mm equivalent lens is fixed, so no optical zoom is available, though you can do a little digital zooming if need be. There is no lens cap included (!!!). The internal battery cannot be removed or replaced, and allows for one hour of recording, give or take, depending on your settings, and the camera is charged via USB-C (cable included). Very small button controls are on the back that allow all basic functions and access to a multi-page menu system that allows a larger variety of settings adjustments. The controls are tiny though, but the screen is a touch screen which helps.In terms of features, the V10 is decent. The 1 inch CMOS sensor takes adequate video and stills. You can record from 1080p (with 1080p being the default in my menu), but you can bump this up to 4K 30 frames per second, although this WILL overheat the camera after roughly 20 minutes. You have control over white balance and colors, with a built-in ND filter, and the two stereo microphones on top record above average sound, with a third smaller mic used to help cancel unwanted background noise. As a matter of fact, there’s a ton of various settings in the menu for iso speeds, white balance, color balance, etc., but I’m not quite sure the average user of this type of device would even use many of these settings, preferring mostly “auto” for ease of use. There is no optical image stabilization, but you can use a so-so digital version, or an “enhanced” digital version that works better, though it will crop your video closer in a bit. Video is wide and overall clear as are the optional 15 megapixel stills you can take, though in my opinion, most smart phones take sharper and more detailed stills, at least. The V10 will follow your face while recording video, or by touching the screen, you can lock focus on another item and it will follow it until you change it (with mixed accuracy results). Recorded sound is also pretty good.There is no internal memory, at all. You need to provide your own high speed Micro-SD card for recording videos. You can go the old school route and remove the card and use a card reader to transfer video to a laptop, or by using the “Canon Camera Connect” app, the V10 will use either Bluetooth and/or WiFi to transfer your videos to your phone to upload to the service of your choice that way. Works mostly well – a little fiddly, and a couple of times the app has crashed, but overall it’s a quick way to get videos into your phone. There’s a small built-in stand you can flip down from the camera body so you can sit the V10 on a stable surface and tilt around up to 30 degrees, but a tripod mount on the bottom also allows you to use regular tripods. The stand can also be used if needed as a handle for the camera should you wish to record vertical videos instead of horizontal.Overall I think the V10 is an interesting camera for what it does, but I think it’s perhaps a little out of time. Had something like this hit the market a few years ago, I think it would be a large hit, but today it’s a bit too little, too late, as most people can and do use their smart phones to do almost everything this camera can do, and their phones are always with them. The fact that no lens cap is included to protect the easily smudged lens is small, but inexcusable. The low amount of recording time per charge may be an issue for some, and no internal memory is in my opinion, a bad omission. Overheating issues so quickly when doing 4K video is another turn-off. There’s a niche market for the V10 and I’m sure some will love the novelty of it, but after having used it I’m afraid I’m in the camp that prefers to use their smart phones for vlogging, photos, and video, over this device in today’s market.
If you're a content creator, this camera will make your life a lot easier and more comfortable, especially for your arms! Before we get to that though let's start with the quality of the video and how well this camera works, since nothing else matters if the video quality isn't there.I'll just say right off the bat, it's great! The video is clear, sharp, has great colors and is better than needed in most cases. I've made content in both full HD and 4K and couldn't be happier with how my videos have been turning out. Most importantly though, is the quality as you're moving around. Most likely, as a content creator such as myself, you take a lot of video 'selfie' style, usually outdoors or at an event. Not being stationary at a desk means video can be shaky, but so ... MoreIf you're a content creator, this camera will make your life a lot easier and more comfortable, especially for your arms! Before we get to that though let's start with the quality of the video and how well this camera works, since nothing else matters if the video quality isn't there.I'll just say right off the bat, it's great! The video is clear, sharp, has great colors and is better than needed in most cases. I've made content in both full HD and 4K and couldn't be happier with how my videos have been turning out. Most importantly though, is the quality as you're moving around. Most likely, as a content creator such as myself, you take a lot of video 'selfie' style, usually outdoors or at an event. Not being stationary at a desk means video can be shaky, but so far the stabilization built into this camera has done an outstanding job at keeping things smooth so you don't give your viewers motion sickness.Additionally, the audio comes through great without any interference. Other cameras I have can sometimes pick up a lot of static noises just from my hands holding the camera, that just hasn't been an issue at all with this Canon.Which leads me to the beginning. This camera is light weight and so easy to hold. There's no need for bulky, and heavy, gimbals or attachments needed. Not only does that make it less tiring to hold continuously, it makes it so much easier to pack or just throw in your pocket out of the way when out places. The best part though is this camera gets the perfect angle with your arm at a very comfortable distance. There's no need to over extend your arm to get that perfect 'selfie' shot. The more I use it, the more I wish I had it a long time ago and can't imaging how much better some of my videos might have been with it. The added comfort and easiness just means that your arm isn't getting fatigued, letting you go for longer.Then there's the decent sized screen, another great feature I love. With the screen being able to flip to either side, you get the same size and quality video to see what you're filming, and it works mid-filming. It really couldn't be any easier to go from recording yourself to just turning the camera around and putting the spotlight on other content while maintaining full view and control of what's being filmed. I haven't even mentioned the big stop/start button that makes that easy too.For the times you are stationary though, it has a nifty stand built right in that again, makes it easy to set down on a table while also allowing you to adjust the angle. Plus, if you're someone with all kinds of other camera equipment and tripods, it still has the old tried and true mounting point for those too.It's not all praise with this camera though. One of the features I was really looking forward to trying out is the live streaming feature. So I decided to do an impromptu YouTube live stream from my home office. I wanted to try it out at home first because I didn't want poor internet connection to be an issue, and I have the best connection available setup there. So I started up the phone app, which is required to go live, and started the process to go live. This part wasn't too difficult, YouTube was one of the options and after logging in and giving permissions, I was able to setup the basics of the stream before going live. I did run into one small hiccup during this process, for whatever reason, the camera will not let you start streaming if you don't have a memory card installed, but then as soon as you start streaming the camera tells you the stream can't be recorded to the card. It's not really a big issue since you're probably going to have a card handy anyway if you have this camera, but it's an odd thing to require something that isn't even being used.With everything setup, I went live. Of course I pulled up my live stream on a separate computer, not only to see the stream for myself, but to also be able to see the chat happening during the stream. I have to say I was honestly disappointed in this feature. The live stream was choppy and just not great quality, plus I timed almost a 30 second delay between real-time and when it came across the other side of YouTube. Not only was this in my home office with excellent connection, but I also had the video quality set to a lower setting. I've honestly gotten better stream quality just streaming from my phone while on the road driving. So since you need your phone anyway to stream from this Canon, you may as well just skip the camera altogether and stream directly from your phone. Not only will the stream quality be better but at least you'll be able to pull up the stream chat without needing a separate computer. Even after YouTube processed the replay I had one viewer watch it and comment (this is a direct quote), "So far halfway through the video and a lot of it has been choppy and the sound broken unreadable".While it's a shame the live streaming feature didn't really work out well for me, everything up to that has been nothing but praise. But since that's one of the touted features, I have to deduct a star for it, although really I'd only take it down to 4.5 out of 5 if half stars were an option. All that said, as a content creator, I would still recommend this camera as it makes a great addition to the arsenal of action cams and other equipment to get all the professional looking shots and angles for all the content that we create.
Gotta say, I'm conflicted about this camera. There are some good things about it, and some 'not so good' things. So while this digital camera has that trusted Canon brand name, it is a bit over-priced, in my opinion. Photos and videos are stored on a micro-SD card (not included).Now, the two small speakers on top of the camera do what they're designed for, but don't expect amazing audio quality from them. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the visual quality of this Canon PowerShot V10. Plus, there's a selection of filters and color sliders (in the companion app) so you can customize your visuals with what the app has to offer.There is a downloadable PDF user manual which explains how to navigate the menu screen and other options. I found this to be an ... MoreGotta say, I'm conflicted about this camera. There are some good things about it, and some 'not so good' things. So while this digital camera has that trusted Canon brand name, it is a bit over-priced, in my opinion. Photos and videos are stored on a micro-SD card (not included).Now, the two small speakers on top of the camera do what they're designed for, but don't expect amazing audio quality from them. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the visual quality of this Canon PowerShot V10. Plus, there's a selection of filters and color sliders (in the companion app) so you can customize your visuals with what the app has to offer.There is a downloadable PDF user manual which explains how to navigate the menu screen and other options. I found this to be an invaluable learning tool for exploring all the features of this digital camera. The aforementioned Canon Camera Connect app allows you to try out a variety of customizations. I particularly liked using the remote control feature with my smartphone.Although the touch screen is rather "tiny," it really is responsive. Even with the text being on the 'small side' to fit the screen, you are able to scroll through the menu options via the circular directional button on the backside of the camera. It did take me a bit of time fiddling around in the menus to find what I was looking for and figure out how to make the camera do what I wanted.The surface of the camera itself has a nice matte texture which ensures a secure grip. There's a handy 'start/stop' button on the front side of camera, too. The built-in stand which folds down (and tucks away when not in use) is super convenient and provides the camera with a good solid base. Both the stand and screen can be adjusted to an optimal position for your filming and viewing needs.There is a handy tripod mount on the bottom which is definitely a plus for those wishing to do live streaming, Vlogging, content creating, or even when taking the camera out to some other location beyond that of a home office, computer room, or studio.This Canon PowerShot V10 is compact and portable. Perfect to carry in a purse, backpack, or pocket. While anyone who uses a smartphone has the capability to take pictures, record video, and upload that content to different social media platforms, this digital camera is made specifially for doing so and has features to make that all the more fun and easy.
I wrote the most liked review of the G7Xiii. I love point and shoots as a rule. I love a more streamlined approach to social media and video creation. I didn't really see a reason to buy this when it came out as it didn't have any quality increases over the G7Xiii but eventually the price came down and I decided to rent one to test it out. The idea that there was a usable onboard mic and came with its own stand really appealed to me.The biggest issue is the lens here isn't good. Forget the fact that it can't zoom, which unlike what other reviewers have said, really does negatively affect image quality if you have to zoom, but even wide open, it just isn't a very sharp or fast lens. There is no 1" sensor that is going to perform well with low light to include this ... MoreI wrote the most liked review of the G7Xiii. I love point and shoots as a rule. I love a more streamlined approach to social media and video creation. I didn't really see a reason to buy this when it came out as it didn't have any quality increases over the G7Xiii but eventually the price came down and I decided to rent one to test it out. The idea that there was a usable onboard mic and came with its own stand really appealed to me.The biggest issue is the lens here isn't good. Forget the fact that it can't zoom, which unlike what other reviewers have said, really does negatively affect image quality if you have to zoom, but even wide open, it just isn't a very sharp or fast lens. There is no 1" sensor that is going to perform well with low light to include this one. The autofocus isn't great. I also find the lens to be too wide and the fact that you almost need to have the camera closer to compensate can often create weird shadows and lighting issues to the point it really limits the use of the camera.I appreciate this camera was largely designed to appeal to those used to a phone with controls that could be manipulated while the camera is facing you and I don't hate this design element, but would much prefer if they were able to put the same lens as on the G7Xiii or G5Xii. I realize that might add cost and weight, but the lens makes this camera almost unusable for me. It really feels more and more like Canon aren't interested in this segment of the market and don't want to cannibalize their lower end mirrorless options.
I have had the opportunity to test out the Canon V10 vlogging camera for several days now, and I’m finding it difficult to figure out how to approach this review. I absolutely love the basic guiding concept and design of the V10, while at the same time finding myself wondering if there was enough field testing done before sending it to market.The V10 is compact and fits easily into my hand. However, it feels like I need to grip it tightly to keep it from sliding out of my hand. One of the first things I did was to attach the included lanyard to the V10 to prevent it from crashing to the ground in case it actually did slide out of my hand. As I initially studied the layout of the camera, I noticed Canon created the V10 with a very friendly user experience in mind, ... MoreI have had the opportunity to test out the Canon V10 vlogging camera for several days now, and I’m finding it difficult to figure out how to approach this review. I absolutely love the basic guiding concept and design of the V10, while at the same time finding myself wondering if there was enough field testing done before sending it to market.The V10 is compact and fits easily into my hand. However, it feels like I need to grip it tightly to keep it from sliding out of my hand. One of the first things I did was to attach the included lanyard to the V10 to prevent it from crashing to the ground in case it actually did slide out of my hand. As I initially studied the layout of the camera, I noticed Canon created the V10 with a very friendly user experience in mind, that is, there aren’t a boatload of buttons and wheels to navigate through. The front of the camera has one button, the video record button. I really like that. Since most of the shooting done with the V10 will probably be video shots, the button makes it super simple to pick up the V10 and not only start a shot but stop it as well. The back of the camera has four buttons and a center “wheel” button that provides several functions as well. Like most vlog cameras, the V10 has a ¼” mounting socket for a tripod or gimbal. You can read about all the specs and features above, so I don’t want to weigh this review down with a lot of stuff you have probably already read. So, let me get to the heart of this review… how does the V10 perform?Although it does boast of some great features, such as the 1” CMOS processor, and the rather high-resolution video/photo capabilities, as well as the many onboard filters, there are many distractions that stand in the way of the Canon V10 being a standout addition to the vlogging market lineup of cameras. Let me start with the view screen.The view screen is about what you will find on a lot of other vlogging cameras. It isn’t huge, but it isn’t overly small. But it only moves in one direction, flipping up or down. This would be okay if the only types of shots you take are forward facing shots, but sometimes I like to point my camera in other directions while using the viewfinder to make sure the shot is right. This limits the abilities of the V10 from the very start.I noticed that on many shots using the viewfinder in the “home” position, the top of my finger was visible. There isn’t really much to hold onto unless you are using a gimbal, and then the visible finger issue would be resolved, but for quick shots on the go, a gimbal isn’t always readily available.The V10 boasts of its autofocus capabilities. And to be sure, for the most part it works great. I did find however that in low-light conditions shooting video, the autofocus function was abysmal, and produced unusable footage due to blurring. The blurring would clear up after a second or two, but if there is any movement, it blurs again. To its credit though, during good lighting, the autofocus worked extremely well. But then again, this is a point and shoot camera, so a manual focus option is pretty much out of the question.The V10 offers 14 different onboard filters. These are really pretty much the same types of filters you will find on most cell phone cameras. Accessing the filters is quite simple using the “Q” button in the bottom right corner. One thing I like about using any of these filters is that the same filter will be on should you turn off the camera and then turn it back on later. Hand in hand with the filters is the ability to change the ISO settings for both standard and 4K. This ability can add a lot of flavor and texture to many shooting conditions.When it is all said and done, the V10 is a great camera for a beginning vlogger, or as a camera to use in a pinch. It can’t really stand toe-to-toe with many of the other cameras out there in this price range, and actually, for the price point of the V10, there are cameras out there that might be a better option for a more experienced vlogger. The photo/video quality of the Canon V10 is great under the right conditions, but when taxed, the quality tends to fall off. I have to confess my disappointment when comparing the V10 to the quality and design of many other amazing and outstanding Canon products that I have owned and still own. There is the feeling they rushed this through, and sadly it shows in several areas.Although I have given the V10 a three-star rating, I would still highly recommend it to anyone who is breaking into the world of vlogging. It’s a great beginner’s vlog camera, and will make a great steppingstone for those who ultimately decide to take their vlogging skills to the next level.
| ISO Sensitivity | Manual or Automatic ISO Speed Settings (Movie Recording), Auto (ISO 125–12800) (in 1/3-stop increments) (Still photo shooting) |
| Focal Length | 6.6 mm |
| Lens Highlights | Fixed lens |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 19 mm |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle |
