Canon HV-40 VIXIA HDV CAMCORDER

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Canon HV-40 VIXIA HDV CAMCORDER
Key Features
  • Up to 24p/60i HD Video / 3.1MP Stills
  • Record Video to MiniDV Cassette
  • Record Stills to miniSD Card
  • 2.96MP 1/2.7" Full HD CMOS Sensor
Canon's VIXIA HV40 HD Camcorder (Refurbished) offers HD video recording to MiniDV tape. Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video with the camera's 2.96MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor, and 10x HD zoom lens. The camcorder also captures SD video and 3.1MP still images to miniSD cards.
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Canon HV40 Overview

Canon's VIXIA HV40 HD Camcorder (Refurbished) offers HD video recording to MiniDV tape. Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video with the camera's 2.96MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor, and 10x HD zoom lens. The camcorder also captures SD video and 3.1MP still images to miniSD cards.

The VIXIA HV40 boasts a range of filmlike shooting rates including native 24p (60i), cinema modes, and a 30p mode. An advanced accessory shoe enables you to attach external Canon lights and microphones that run off the power of the camcorder.

The VIXIA HV40 incorporates OIS (optical image stabilization) for smoothing out your moves, a 2.7" LCD screen, both HDMI and USB connectivity, and a built-in flash for still photos. Video mode features include noise reduction, an RGB color filter for vibrant imagery, level and grid markers, and three speeds of zoom control.

Features
  • Record up to 24p/60i HD video and 3.1MP photos
  • The 2.96MP CMOS sensor produces 1920 x 1080 HD video with reduced image noise
  • The 10x zoom lens features three fixed zoom speeds, anti-flare coating, and minimal aberration
  • SuperRange optical image stabilization corrects for a wide range of camcorder motions
  • The multi-angle widescreen LCD features reduced glare and enhanced contrast
  • Capture photos to miniSD memory cards while simultaneously shooting video, or save stills to a miniSD card after the video has already been shot
  • Built-in flash for capturing still images at low light levels
  • HDMI output for watching videos on your TV

Canon HV40 Specs

Image Sensor
Sensor Type
1/2.7" CMOS
Total Pixels
2.96 MP
Effective Pixels
Tape:
16:9 Mode (HD/DV): 2.07 MP (approx.), 1920 x 1080
4:3 Mode (DV): 1.55 MP (approx.), 1440 x 1080

Card:
16:9 Mode: 2.07 MP (approx.), 1920 x 1080
4:3 Mode: 2.76 MP (approx.), 1440 x 1080
Optical System
Lens
Focal Length: 6.1-61mm
35mm Equivalent: 43.6 - 436mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8-3.0
Zoom Ratio
Optical: 10x
Digital: 200x
Max Shutter Speed
Movie: 1/2000
Still Image: 1/500
Minimum Focus Distance
Wide: 0.4" / 10 mm
Telephoto: 3.3' / 1 m
Illumination
Minimum:
Night Mode: 0.2 lux
Auto Mode: 3 lux

Recommended:
100+ lux
Filter Size
43 mm
Lens Configuration
Elements: 11
Groups: 9
Video Recording
System
NTSC
Encoding
MPEG-2
Frame Rates
1080i: 60
1080p: 24 (native)
1080p: 30/24 (records at 60i)
Recording Time
SP: 80 minutes (HDV, DV)
LP: 120 minutes (DV)
Digital Still Mode
Image sizes (JPEG)
2048 x 1536
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
848 x 480
640 x 480
Display
Viewfinder
0.27" widescreen (approx. 123,000 dots)
LCD Screen
2.7" widescreen (approx. 211,000 dots)
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs
Mic: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Output
1 x Mini-USB 2.0
1 x Component
1 x Composite
1 x HDMI type A
Input/Output
AV Mini Terminal: 1 x 3.5 mm 4-pole mini jack
Audio
Audio Recording
DV:
16-bit (2-channel) 48 kHz
12-bit (4-channel) 32 kHz (4-channel sync recording not possible)

HDV:
MPEG-1 Audio Layer II:
2-channel
4-channel playback
General
Power Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4" / 88 x 82 x 138 mm
Weight
1.4 lb / 615 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.7 x 9.3 x 5.8"

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