Rebel Filmmaker - View Single Post - Canon HF-S10 vs Sony XR500

Darrin McMillan · May 10th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I agree with you however, anyone that is that serious about sound is going to use pro mic option. Let's face it these on board mics are cheap and are what they are. The sound on the HFs10 and XR500 is more than adequate (for home movie use), however I will say that most of the on board (on body) mics are susceptible to wicked wind noise. I either use a wireless lav or a shotgun. Really can't say that I would use the 5.1 as an option although It's not horrible. If I ever wanted 5.1 I would record 5 distinct channels. Other than for kicks I can't say that I have great demand for that. Again the OIS on the Sony is better than the HFs10. However I really don't use it. I'm 90% on tripod/ dolly/jib. For auto/ run and gun I would lean toward the Sony. For planned out semi controlled shoots I prefer the Hfs10. Having said that, they both are really nice cameras.

May 10th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#5
Darrin McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 82	Yes but I agree with you however, anyone that is that serious about sound is going to use pro mic option. Let's face it these on board mics are cheap and are what they are. The sound on the HFs10 and XR500 is more than adequate (for home movie use), however I will say that most of the on board (on body) mics are susceptible to wicked wind noise. I either use a wireless lav or a shotgun. Really can't say that I would use the 5.1 as an option although It's not horrible. If I ever wanted 5.1 I would record 5 distinct channels. Other than for kicks I can't say that I have great demand for that. Again the OIS on the Sony is better than the HFs10. However I really don't use it. I'm 90% on tripod/ dolly/jib. For auto/ run and gun I would lean toward the Sony. For planned out semi controlled shoots I prefer the Hfs10. Having said that, they both are really nice cameras. Last edited by Darrin McMillan; May 10th, 2009 at 09:45 AM. Reason: add