Canon's VIXIA HF R20 Flash Memory Camcorder is a mid-range high definition camera that's packed with useful features and functions. Record 1920 x 1080 video to the R20's 8GB internal flash memory or to SD/SDHC or SDXC cards using the dual memory card slots. The 3.28MP CMOS sensor, Canon HD Video Lens, a 3.0" LCD, and basics like zoom options and the image stabilizer all work together to help you capture that stunningly detailed and crisp footage.
Should you want to go beyond the everyday, or even let the camera do the heavy-lifting for you, shooting controls help you capture great videos in a variety of settings. With the camera choosing the settings or tracking a face you'll be able to focus on the moment. Additional features of the camera include a built-in digital camera, 24p and 30p frame modes, and even headphone and microphone jacks. With the HF R20 there is a world of creative options at your fingertips. Everything from advanced audio capture to media options. When you've finished recording and you're ready to edit, share, upload, and archive, the camcorder comes complete with the just the tools you need. Canon's Pixela Video Browser software helps you trim, reorder, add music, titles, and more to your videos. The software also helps transfer and store your footage as well as share it on the web.You'll also have the flexibility of copying video from your VIXIA HF R20's internal drive to the removable SD memory cards. That makes it easy to insert the card into your computer or HDTV's card reader and view your recorded footage immediately.
The advantages of flash memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because there are no moving parts. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF R20 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review, you'll have quick access to your footage
In fact, the system is so intelligent that it will recognize faces turned downwards or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This feature is convenient in searching for clips which feature that specific subject's face. In search and playback, use of the Face Index will display those frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. Your selected face can also be linked as a timeline to further identify footage containing your subject
The VIXIA HF R20 comes with a Level Marker feature to keep your camera level for more professional-looking photos. The VIXIA HF R20'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 ensuring that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot is.
The versatile VIXIA HF R20 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 image onto an SD card or to internal memory. Additionally, the VIXIA HF R20 allows you to capture 30 photos from one second of video. Now, better photos, filled with action and expressions, are easy to grab, print, post and share
You would normally have to look to professional video cameras in order to find a sophisticated tool like 30p Progressive Mode at your command. In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may choose to set the VIXIA HF R20 to capture video in 30p, (30 progressive frames, recorded to 60i) which is particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. It's also excellent for action and sports shots. In addition, this setting gives enhanced quality to photos captured after recording
A microphone terminal with manual audio level control and a headphone terminal provide exceptional audio adaptability. For the ultimate in flexibility, the VIXIA HF R20 is compatible with the optional Canon wireless microphone WM-V1. Using a receiver which plugs into the microphone terminal, its audio can be captured from up to 164 feet (50m) away. Use it to record audio from a distant subject, or as a transceiver to cue shooting from a third party
The bundled application is compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 and 3), Windows Vista, and Windows 7