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HD quality video without complexity !
The Canon Vixia HF S10 is a revolution in domestic HD video making.

This camera immediately puts you in a position to make remarkable and pleasing video recordings. The outstanding performance of the optics (lens and focussing) allows you to create stunning images from extreme close up, to razor sharp images of distant objects.

The arrangements of buttons, connectors and view screen are simple and helpful without being over-fussy.

To take your images and make a TV playable copy (DVD), you will need to buy some extra software and this was the only dissapointment for me. However, it is understandable that Canon do not want to get involved with processing the images that this amazing camera produces.

A different type of review....
You can read other reviews here and on the web about how the camera performs and operates... I'd like to provide a perspective on what other accessories you can add to make the camera "better" or more "unique".

Accessories:
Cavision LH-80 Rubber Lens Hood [Modified to fit snug on WD-H58]
Canon WD-H58 Wide Angle Lens
Hoya 58mm UV Multi Coated Glass Filter
Canon BP-827 Battery
Canon 2.7-Inch LCD Hood
Canon RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter
Manfrotto 585LNC Modosteady Remote Control [Modified to mount to tripod]
Rode VideoMic
Rode VXLR
JuicedLink CX211
Sima Quick Connect adaptor
Sima SL-20LX Ultra Bright Video Light (2)
LumiQuest ProMax Mini SoftBox (2)
Adorama Heavy Duty L-bracket (2)
Ravelli AVTP 75mm Tripod w/ Fluid Drag Head
Ravelli ATD Tripod Dolly

To get the Rode VideoMic and the Canon RA-V1 Remote Adapter to work together without the known "buzz" issue, I used the JuicedLink CX211 as a pre-amp. This allows me to turn the camera amps down to about 1/3, then adjust the pre-amp levels accordingly on the CX211 to get the right sound level. Not only does this reduce/eliminate the "buzz", but the hiss/noise from the camera's amp is removed as well. I got the Rode VXLR adaptor to connec the VideoMic to the pre-amp - works like a charm, no problems and solid.

I added the soft boxes to the Sima lights to remove the harshness. It works really well, but you are limited on the distance at which the lights are effective. People can now look into the camera without squinting through the lights.

Having the 2 Adorama L-Brackets makes hand holding this rig much easier. I used a simple "T" brace sandwiched between the JuicedLink box and the tripod quick release plate to mount the 2 Brackets. The Adorama brackets are really sturdy and make it easier to steady the whole rig. (I have the Sima brackets as well, but they are plastic and could not handle all the weight.)

The Wide Angle lens is now a permanent fixture on the camera. It works great, but you have to keep in mind that there is a minimum safe distance for close-up focusing... The Cavision Hood was modified with a thin strip of felt on the inside recieving ring. Now, not only does it fit snug, the felt protects the lens from the Hood's securing screw - there enough padding there to allow the screw to tighten without damaging the lens.

Instead of buying the more expensive Manfrotto LANC remote controls, I just used the cheaper 585LNC remote meant for the Modosteady (which I also own). I crafted a simple mount for the remote that allows me to attach it to the handle of the tripod head...

Lastly, I use the Sima Quick Release adaptor/mount on top of the JuicedLink pre-amp to allow easy access to the battery and the SD card slot. Without this, it would be time consuming to mount & unmount the camera on top of the pre-amp each time.

I hope this give you some ideas of what you can do to make this camera "better" and more "unique" for your needs...

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Small camera packs a punch
I bought this camera a few months ago and have been very impressed with the vivid clarity it captures. Canon packed a very powerful camera in a small package. The menu functions are intuitive and a breaze to use. The instruction manual is simple and straight forward. The camera is ready to go out of the box. I do recomend adjusting the factory settings.

As other reviewers have said I also use the FXP cinema setting at 24 fps with a 32gb class 4 sd card to capture up to 4 and half hours of video in true 1080p. I recomend using a class 4 sd card, any lower class and you will run into stuter problems. I haven't had any issues with class 4 or 6 but, anything beyound that and you'll run into problems. The camera will not recognize the sandisk extreme cards so don't waste your time or money. I recomend purchasing cards from SanDisk, the other companies sd cards have issues and are completely unreliable, sandisk has never given me problems and when your are shooting weddings and special events for clients the last thing you want is a problems.

For file transfering I use an internal floppy drive/sd card reader so I haven't had to install any of the software included with the camera. I don't recommend installing it either. I use sony vegas pro and I have no problems loading the sd card directly, editing my footage, and burning to DVD or Blu-ray.
The camera does come with a royalty free music CD for home movie editing. The CD includes music from famous composers such as Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" as well as some original mood music. This is a nice touch for people just getting started with video editing.

I recomend this camera for the casual consumer looking to move up to HD techonology, as a back up for a videographer, the student wanting to start shooting ideas in HD, a youtube poster, and any one else in between. Canon has benifitted the conmusumer with this introductory HD camera at an affordable price. Kudos!

Software hell
The software that came with the camera doesn't work. Before you say "Sure, it's not the user..." I must say I work in software development. It doesn't work. I couldn't install it or use it at all.
I spent 2 months comparing cameras, reading reviews, comparing videos in YouTube and other sites, studying specs. I read about the software problem but I didn't imagine it would make muy purchase a living hell.
The camera is good. The 24p and Cinema mode are not "magical", and not everyone will even see the difference between one and another.
But this software thing is enough to say "keep looking". Because not even current Mac software (iMovie and other video editing software from Mac like Final Cut) work, they have "problems with image stabilization clips".

Excellent camera for the price
First of all, this is a basic features camera among the others,
it doesn't have a USB port, but, once you finish the disc you can
get your recorders into your computer and make your own movies.
One more thing, it is very light and with the time you will love this.
I think it's an excellent price for all the features it has, plus, it's CANON.