[Slip Joint] This is a good start to used it because you can practice and learn how to film from people, places, and things in your own idea before make advertisement or make a short film. Even... you can used it with Adobe production software. Also you can buy any kind of good accessories to plug n play with this camcorder. I am student of Film and Animation because I have knowledge, talent, and a strong desire to make films. This has allowed me to think in a more imaginative manner. I have tremendous motivation to create production projects when I saw many movies. I don't have any problem with this camcorder and I have a good time to used it so far.

[Stainless Steel] I am a novice videographer. I use the Canon Vixia HF S11 for family video. I have recently expanded to filming some of my archery hunting trips. The 64gb internal flash memory enables me to film for hours when I am out hunting. I have paired the camera with iMovie software and I am amazed at how easily end effectively a novice like myself can edit and put together a respectable movie.

[G10] I got this camera to shoot video of my little boy. This little Cannon delivers! I have great high def footage of my boy in every stage of learning to crawl, playing with our dogs, playing with his toys, and learning to climb up on things he shouldn't. Picture quality is great. Even in low light situations this camera delvers a great image. Battery life is fair. Remember this is a device that is doing some heavy duty processing to record high def (up to 1080) video, it needs a lot of power. I get a full 90 minutes on a charge. Like most camcorders the built in mic is not very good. It is good enough to catch a person talking, but it also picks up the operator breathing. The dishwasher in the background drowns out the babbles of my baby. Invest in a good mic, or stand alone recorder if you want good sound quality. Because of the proprietary hot shoe on this camcorder be ready to by a hot shoe adaptor, or buy Canon's own accessories. I have also gotten some impressive stills from this camera while in photo mode. Not on par with a SLR, but definitely as good as any point and shoot.

[Slip Joint] Fits perfectly on the S11. Great at keeping dust off. Lowest price and shipping was very quick

[Folding] I enjoy using it greatly and would recommend it to anyone

[Folding] The new Canon HF S11 is an art work. It not only takes amazing High Definition Video but duals as a SLR 8 mpix still shot with additional Canon lens and filter capabilities. My Uncle; a professional commercial photographer recommended it. Thanks Phil W. very much. My 10 year old son has gotten down using it also. It's 1 2 3 easy to use. Steve, HSV, Al

[G10] Covered and protected

[Folding] I purchased this camera to create an opportunity for my son to begin some early documentary work. It's ease of use coupled with professional results has exceed our expectations.

[Slip Joint] This camcorder is great. It is very compact and light weight. The resolution is very crisp. In camera mode, it takes great looking pictures. Saving and viewing recorded items is extremely fast due to the solid state storage. My only complaint is the software that it comes with. The software package is horrible and difficult to use. You would be better with a different software editor. If you are looking for a great HD camcorder, this is it.

[Stainless Steel] I have not found anything bad about it. I am into the photo hobby for about fifteen years.