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Canon Legria HV40 High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder

HDV / DV Recording
miniSD Card Slot
2.96MP 1/2.7" Full HD CMOS
Canon 10x HD Video Lens
10x Optical Zoom
2.7" LCD
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
1920 x 1080 HD
HDMI
Advanced Accessory Shoe

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HV40E

Price: $ 994.95

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WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.

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Canon's Legria HV40 High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder gives you the quality of miniDV recording in high definition at an affordable price for the aspiring or indie film-maker. Capture true 1920 x 1080 video like a pro with the camera's 2.96Mp CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor and 10x HD Video Lens. If you feel like recording in standard definition the camera affords you that flexibility as well. And there's no need to carry a still camera around because the camcorder captures 3.1Mp still images to miniSD cards.

The HV40 boasts its film-like 25p Native and Cinema Mode for true progressive recording. To make even higher quality videos there's the Advanced Accessory Shoe for attaching external Canon lights and microphones that run off the power of the camcorder. If you're looking for a tape-based camcorder to take your videos to the next level, the HV40 has what you need.

• Record to MiniDV: By capturing video to MiniDV, you can take advantage of both its universal compatibility with existing technology while also benefiting from a level of reliability, which professionals have counted on for over a decade. The HV40 lets you record in both 1080 High Definition as well as standard definition for use with your non-HD equipment.

• Image Sensor & DIGIC DV II: The 2.96MP full HD CMOS sensor gives you 1920 x 1080 HD video while working in tandem with Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor to reduce image noise and customize the color and tonality of your video and still images.

• Canon 10x HD Video Lens: The 10x HD Video Lens lets you capture landscapes and tight shots easily, with three fixed zoom speeds for fluid transitions. The super spectra coating keeps flare and ghosting at bay while the lens' aspheric design cuts down on aberration while boosting resolution.

• 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD: The multi-angle widescreen LCD gives you a generous display on which to compose and playback your shots, not to mention the ability to shoot from more angles. The hard coat AR surface reproduces color accurately with reduced glare and enhanced contrast.

• 3.1Mp Digital Photos: Capture 3.1Mp digital photos to miniSD memory cards and enjoy special functions that make shooting easier, like the Histogram Display, scene modes and auto focus. You can also simultaneously capture still images while shooting video or save stills to a miniSD card after the video has already been shot.

• SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization: Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer corrects for hand shake, moving subjects and the inevitable slight bump. SuperRange Gyro and image sensors also correct for a wider range of incidents such as body sway and recording in a moving car as well as ensuring no loss in image quality.

• Creative Control & Workflow Features

Built-in flash for stills indoors or in low light
HDMI for watching videos on HDTV with just one cable
Custom Key: let's you keep commonly used functions available at a touch
25p Cinema Mode gives your videos a "film-look" - enhanced when used with the CINE setting
Advanced Accessory Shoe for attaching external Canon lights or microphones that run off the camera's power

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Digital Still Mode
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General

Optics

Sensor: 2.96MP 1/2.7" CMOS

Lens: Canon 10x HD Video lens
Focal length=6.1-61mm
F/Stop=1.8-3.0

Zoom: 10x Optical
200x Digital

Filter Size: 43mm

Recording

System: PAL

Format: MPEG2 (HDV/DV)

Audio: DV: 16 bit (2 channel) 48kHz, 12 bit (4 channel) 32kHz 4 channel synchronous recording not possible
HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 channel) (4 channel playback of tapes containing 4 channel recordings possible)

Image Stabilization: SuperRange Optical (lens shift)

Lux: 0.2 lux (Night mode)

Recording Media: HDV/DV cassettes

Recording Time: SP: 80 minutes (HDV, DV)
LP: 120 minutes (DV)

Display

Display Type: Widescreen LCD (Approx 211,000 dots)

Display Size: 2.7"

Viewfinder: 0.72" Widescreen LCD color viewfinder (Approx 123,000 dots)

Camera Features

Manual Controls: Focus, White Balance, Exposure

Built-in Speaker: Yes

Built-in Mic: Yes

Accessory Shoe: Advanced Accessory Shoe

Built-in Light/Flash: Light - Yes
Flash - Yes

Digital Still Mode

Still Recording Media: HDV/DV cassettes (not included)

Resolution: SP: 80 minutes (HDV/DV)
LP: 120 minutes (DV)

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
FireWire/DV in (IEEE 1394 standard)

Output: USB 2.0
Component
Composite
HDMI Type A
3.5mm 4 pole mini-jack
FireWire/DV out (IEEE 1394 standard)

Microphone Input: Yes

Headphone Jack: Yes

General

Languages: Not specified by manufacturer

Compatible Operating Systems: Not specified by manufacturer

Power Requirements: Not specified by manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4" (88 x 82 x 138mm)

Weight: 1.4 lbs (615g)

What's in the Box

Canon Legria HV40 High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder

Legria HV40 High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder

BP-2L13 Battery Pack

Compact Power Adapter CA-570

Wireless Controller WL-D87

Component Cable CTC-100/S

Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Digital Video Solution Disk

1-Year Limited Warranty

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