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VIXIA / LEGRIA
HV40 HD CAMCORDER
HDV / DV
Recording
miniSD Card Slot
2.96Mp 1/2.7"
Full HD CMOS
Canon 10x HD Video Lens
10x Optical Zoom
SuperRange
Optical Image Stabilization
1920 x 1080 HD
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COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PC,
MAC, PAL/NTSC LCD & PLASMA TVs |
The
Canon VIXIA HV40 is one of the latest additions to our large family of HD
camcorders. For those seeking the ultimate in HD video quality, we bring a host
of Canon Exclusive features you won't find anywhere else - from our own 2.96
Full HD CMOS image sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor, delivering
breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction, to SuperRange Optical
Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus to give you the ultimate control
demanded by High Definition. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a
host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV40 is sure to be your choice in High
Definition camcorders. If you wish to continue to use your existing Standard
Definition equipment, the VIXIA HV40 has both SD and HD recording modes.
The VIXIA HV40 is easy to use and
delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. Our
vast experience with photographic and broadcast television cameras brings you
the optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the
latest in technological advancements you expect. The VIXIA HV40 is the premium
quality High Definition video tape camcorder for sophisticated and discerning
videographers.
The Image Quality of HD Video
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The VIXIA HV40 is the HD camcorder to go along
with everything else in your HD world. It
captures true 1080 High Definition resolution
video in 16:9 format, using MiniDV cassette
tapes. The VIXIA HV40's true 16:9 widescreen HD
image is made for your HD widescreen TV. High
Definition and widescreen are the future. Be
sure you invest in that future with Canon's
VIXIA HV40.
At the same time, the VIXIA HV40 gives you the
flexibility to record in SD (standard
definition) mode, too. That means you can enjoy
the ultimate in HD video and photo quality, and
still shoot SD video for viewing on your non-HD
equipment.
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Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
Since 1934, Canon
has been producing exceptional photographic lenses that are
synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Because of
Genuine Canon Optics, every Canon broadcast lens, 35mm film
camera, digital camera and camcorder assures brilliant optical
quality - and the VIXIA HV40 is no exception.
The VIXIA HV40 comes with an outstanding High Definition video
lens - a 10x HD Genuine Canon Optical zoom. It's the lens you
need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field,
wide shots of beautiful landscapes, and everything in-between.
And because it comes with three pre-set zoom speeds, you always
get smooth, steady, professional-looking zoom shots.
Super spectra coating technology results in images with minimal
flare and ghosting. Plus, the lens' aspheric design reduces
aberration and increases resolution, ensuring crisp, sharp video
and enhancing the HD image quality. As well, a new gradation ND
system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations.
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Canon Exclusive:
Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
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The VIXIA HV40
features a Canon designed and manufactured CMOS image sensor.
The CMOS image sensors in Canon's EOS Series Digital SLR cameras
result in outstanding digital photographs. In the VIXIA HV40,
the CMOS sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x 1080
resolution with Full HD information in video images.
Compared to a CCD, the VIXIA HV40's CMOS's high color resolution
and advanced color reproduction gives brilliant results. It also
features Canon's proprietary noise reduction technologies for
crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also means that even
in dimly lit scenes, the signal
from each pixel is
as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations.
It's the ideal sensor for HD.
The VIXIA HV40 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer
Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green and blue
color components. This results in vibrant images with deep,
rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones similar to what
you'd obtain from 3CCD camcorders. In addition, it is the Bayer
pattern that delivers sharp, high definition images without
creating false colors. As an added benefit, the CMOS sensor
provides outstanding image capture in low light conditions.
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Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image
Processor
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DIGIC DV II is the
second generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal
processing technology. Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II
ensures optimal image quality. It also ensures optimal image
quality for still images, even though video and still images
have different color requirements. DIGIC DV II is just another
one of Canon's advanced technologies that make the VIXIA HV40 an
exceptional performer.
Thanks to DIGIC DV
II image processing, the VIXIA HV40 produces video with improved
color reproduction - especially in skin tones, and dark and
light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that
employs two types of noise reduction - for high definition
images that are crystal clear.
Plus, DIGIC DV II enables improved continuous shooting of
digital photographs with the VIXIA HV40. You can shoot five (3.1
Megapixel) still images per second, and enjoy faster processing
of your images to your memory card (1.4x normal card; 2.5x Hi
Speed card). It also helps lower power consumption for longer
battery life.
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Canon Exclusive:
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
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Canon's innovative
SuperRange OIS combines gyro and image sensors to give image
stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some
image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or
vibration better than another. But Canon's SuperRange OIS
corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion: the fast
vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car;
the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; and the slower
motion of body sway. No matter what you're recording and how
you're recording it, the VIXIA HV40's stabilization design
corrects camcorder shake instantly. SuperRange OIS also delivers
steady images when shooting at long focal lengths.
In addition, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization keeps your
shot steady without a loss in image quality - something that
can't be said for electronic image stabilization. And image
stabilization isn't just for video; you can even use it for
taking sharper, clearer digital photographs with your VIXIA
HV40. Thanks to Canon's expertise, it's easy to eliminate one of
the telltale signs of amateur video and photography.
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Canon Exclusive:
Instant AF (Auto Focus)
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Since it is
critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High
Definition, the VIXIA HV40 camcorder features Canon's
revolutionary Instant AF focusing system. It offers a dramatic
improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to
traditional autofocus systems).
The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination
with Canon's autofocus system, to help significantly decrease
the time it takes to find focus, even in low light conditions.
This system achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus
"hunting." The benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in
high brightness and night shooting situations. With Instant AF,
it's possible to get fast, accurate focusing, even when
following a moving subject.
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Native 24p Mode
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This is a feature
previously found only on Canon's professional camcorders. Native
24p Mode allows 24 frames per second, instead of the standard
60i, to be captured and recorded. It is a must for serious
filmmaking work, as 24 frames per second is the frame rate of
film.
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24p Cinema Mode
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As an alternative,
24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to have another
way to achieve a professional "film-look." You can change the
camcorder's frame capture rate to 24p (recorded at 60i), which
provides the appearance of the same frame rate as movie film. In
addition, you can use the VIXIA HV40's CINE setting, which
changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look
and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For added flexibility,
these settings can be used together or independently.
Simulated
Images
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Built-in 3.1
Megapixel Digital Camera
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Canon's advanced
image processing technology means your HD camcorder is also a
high performance digital camera capable of capturing stunning
3.1 Megapixel photos to a miniSD™ card. It's like having an HD
camcorder and digital still camera - all rolled into one. What's
more, the VIXIA HV40's many advanced photo features make it a
camera that rivals other state-of-the-art digital cameras. With
Canon technology, it's not just video and photos - it's the best
of both.
2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS
The same Canon Exclusive 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS image
sensor that ensures sharp, vivid HD video also gives you
brilliant digital photographs. Like the CMOS image sensors in
Canon's EOS Series digital SLR cameras, the VIXIA HV40's image
sensor results in outstanding digital photographs. It gives an
impressive resolution of 1920 x 1440 for sharp, crisp still
images.
Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
The DIGIC DV II
Image Processor, a Canon Exclusive, enables improved continuous
shooting of digital photographs with the VIXIA HV40. You can
shoot five (3.1 Megapixel) still images per second, and enjoy
faster processing of your images to your memory card (1.4x
normal card; 2.5x Hi Speed card).
Focus Features
Auto Intelligent
Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility.
Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the
VIXIA HV40's AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering
frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.
Since it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting
in High Definition, the VIXIA HV40 camcorder features Canon's
revolutionary and exclusive Instant AF focusing system. It
offers a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy
(compared to traditional auto focus systems). The Instant AF
feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon's
auto focus system, to help significantly decrease the time it
takes to find focus, even in low light conditions. This system
achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus "hunting." The
benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in high brightness,
and night shooting situations. It's even possible to achieve
fast, accurate focusing, even when following a moving subject.
And because a properly focused subject is more critical than
ever with HD, the VIXIA HV40 also features Focus Assist. This
helps in capturing your subject in razor sharp focus (when you
start recording, this assistance is automatically cancelled).
Auto Exposure Modes
Like any good
digital still camera, the VIXIA HV40 lets you choose from a
range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the
exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture
priority) mode lets you control depth of field by letting you
choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) mode lets you select
the shutter speed for sharp action shots. In P (program) mode,
the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.
Program AE Mode
Your life happens
everywhere, so the VIXIA HV40 gives you settings that
automatically result in the best exposure settings for different
conditions and different subjects.
Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing
background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode
stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is
designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down. Snow
and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you
the proper exposure on your subject. Sunset mode results in
vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to
capture. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in
the spotlight - literally - and you want to make sure the
exposure is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records
brilliant images of another tough subject - the holiday
fireworks display.
Simultaneous Photo Recording
With the VIXIA HV40, you can record HD video and capture a 2
Megapixel photo to a memory card - simultaneously. Simply press
the photo button while recording and you've got an e-mail ready
digital photo to share with friends and family.
Histogram Display
For the advanced
digital photographer, the VIXIA HV40 comes with a Histogram
Display - a feature found in Canon's line of digital SLR
cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness
information of your still images, so you can adjust your
exposures as you shoot.
Level and Grid Markers
Simulated Image
With the Level
Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more
professional-looking photographs. Line up any horizontal lines
in your shot - such as the horizon - to the marker and you can
be sure your camcorder is level.
The VIXIA HV40's Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot
accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can
even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures
that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of
your shot.
Still Capture from Tape
The versatile VIXIA HV40 even lets you capture a still image
from an already recorded movie. While playing the movie in your
camcorder, simply press the photo button to capture a 1920 x
1080 still frame on a miniSD™ card. It's another way the VIXIA
HV40 lets you enjoy and share your precious memories.
Built-in Flash
Your VIXIA HV40's
built-in flash lets you capture superb photos indoors and in low
light conditions.
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Custom Key
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Have the same kind of creative input as the pros do! You can
assign commonly used functions to one button on the camcorder
for quick and easy access. Functions available to choose from
include Assist Functions: Peaking on/off & Zebra for adjusting
the focus and exposure correctly; Markers: displays grid lines
to aid in framing the subject correctly horizontally or
vertically; Backlight Control: for automatic correction when
shooting a subject with a strong light source behind them; and
Magnify: enlarges the center of the image 1.8x to make it easier
to focus manually, or can be used while recording.
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Canon Exclusive:
2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
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The 2.7"
Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the VIXIA HV40 lets you see
more of what your camcorder is recording. Using a hard coat AR
surface and improved color reproduction, the scene in the
viewfinder is more accurate to what you're capturing in the
camcorder. An added benefit of this Canon Exclusive is the wider
range of viewing angle possible with this LCD screen. With less
glare and deeper contrasts, groups of people can gather around
it and see the image displayed more clearly than ever before.
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Advanced
Accessory Shoe Terminal
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Another pro-level
feature of the VIXIA HV40 is the Advanced Accessory Shoe
Terminal on the camcorder. Attach available extras such as a
Canon VFL-1 video light or a Canon DM-50 Directional Stereo
Microphone without additional wires or batteries. It's a sure
way to help raise the production values of all your videos.
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HDMI Terminal
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With the VIXIA
HV40, sharing your High Definition video on your HD television
is easier than ever. Only a single cable connects your camcorder
to your TV for the highest quality playback (video and audio).
You, your friends and family will truly experience home theater
excellence, straight from your VIXIA HV40 - with no noticeable
loss in image quality.
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Brilliant Video
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Canon Exclusive - 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS
Canon's own CMOS
sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x 1080
resolution with full HD information in video images. Compared to
a CCD, the VIXIA HV40's CMOS's high color resolution and
advanced color reproduction gives brilliant results. It is also
unique in featuring Canon's proprietary noise reduction
technologies for crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also
means that even in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel
is as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations.
It's the ideal sensor for HD.
In addition, the VIXIA HV40 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter
that separates light into red, green and blue color components.
This results in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color
and natural-looking tones similar to what you'd obtain from 3CCD
camcorders.
Canon Exclusive - Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
Thanks to the
DIGIC DV II image processor, a Canon Exclusive, the VIXIA HV40
produces video with improved color reproduction - especially in
skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid
noise reduction system that uses two types of noise reduction,
for high definition images that are crystal clear.
Variable Zoom Speed Control
Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot.
But with the VIXIA HV40's zoom control, you simply select one of
three pre-set zoom speeds for smooth, steady,
professional-looking zooms.
Level and Grid Markers
Simulated Image
With the Level
Marker feature, it's easy to keep your camera level for more
professional-looking video. Line up any horizontal lines in your
shot - such as the horizon - to the marker and you can be sure
your camcorder is level.
The VIXIA HV40's Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot
accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can
even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures
that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of
your shot.
Low Light Performance
Some of the most magical shots are taken at the end of the day
or long after the sun has set. You won't miss any of them,
thanks to the VIXIA HV40's bright Mini Video Light. The light
lets you shoot subjects in color in low light up to 4.9 feet
away. So, whether it's a shot of a sleeping baby, or a group of
friends on a candle-lit terrace at night, the VIXIA HV40
captures all the moments you want to record.
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Edit and Share
Your Video
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You can edit and
share your video with the VIXIA HV40. Once you're connected to
your computer, DV streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies is
a breeze. And because the VIXIA HV40 uses the IEEE 1394
protocol, there's no loss of picture or audio quality in the
process. You'll want to share your brilliant HD memories with
friends and family, and the VIXIA HV40 makes it fast and easy.
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Standard Definition or High Definition
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High Definition
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Power Consumption
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4.3 W
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Television System
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NTSC (COMPATIBLE
WITH ALL PC, MAC, PAL/NTSC LCD & PLASMA TVs) |
Video Recording system
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MPEG2
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Image Sensor
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1/2.7-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color
Filter
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Total Pixels
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Approx. 2.96 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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Tape: HD/DV (16:9) mode: Approx 2.07
Megapixels (1920x1080)
DV (4:3) mode: Approx 1.55 Megapixels
(1440 x 1080)
Card: (16:9) mode: Approx. 2.07
Megapixels (1920 x 1080), (4:3) mode:
Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
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Tape Format
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HDV / DV
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Maximum recording time
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SP: 80 minutes, HDV, DV
LP: 120 minutes DV
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Lens
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Zoom Ratio 10x Optical / 200x
Digital
Focal Length f=6.1-61mm (35mm
equivalent: 43.6 - 436mm)
Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed
Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm (when
tapes are used)
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Focusing System
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Instant AF, TTL (through the lens)
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Manual Exposure
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Yes
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Programmed AE
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Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait,
Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
Spotlight, Fireworks
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Max Shutter Speed
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Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
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Auto Date/Time
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Yes
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Record Search/Review
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Yes
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Minimum Focusing Distance
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10 mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
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White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
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Frame Rate
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60i, Native 24p Progressive (records at
24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i),
30p Progressive (records at 60i)
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Minimum Illumination
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0.2 lx (Night Mode)
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Image Stabilization
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SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
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Filter Diameter
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43mm
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Viewfinder
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Widescreen 0.27-inch Color Viewfinder /
(Approx. 123,000 dots)
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LCD Screen
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2.7-inch Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000
dots)
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Recording Media
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High Definition Mini DV (recommended)
(63 min) or MiniDV cassette
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USB Terminal
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USB 2.0 Full Speed
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Video Terminal
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component (output), composite (output)
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Audio
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DV: 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz 12 bit (4ch) 32
kHz 4ch synchronous recording not
possible HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2
ch) (4-channel playback of tapes
containing 4-channel recordings
possible)
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Accessory Shoe
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Advanced
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Supplied Video Editing Software
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None
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HDMI Terminal
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HDMI Type A (19 pins) Connector (output)
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Microphone Terminal
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3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
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AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal
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3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio
input and output)
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Dimensions
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(W X H X D) 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in. (88 x 82
x 138mm)
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Weight (not including lens and battery
pack)
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1.2 lbs. (535g)
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Weight (fully loaded)
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1.4 lbs. (615g)
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- CANON VIXIA / LEGRIA
HV40
Camcorder
- Battery Pack
- Compact Power Adapter
- Wireless Controller
- Component Cable
- Stereo Video Cable
- USB Interface Cable
- Digital Video Solution Disk
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