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iVIS HF100

VIXIA HF100

HF100

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Marketed March 2008

The new VIXIA HF100[A] ( HF100[E],iVIS HF100[J]) is Canon’s first compact, lightweight HD video camcorder to feature. The VIXIA HF100 uses the convenient SD/SDHC memory format. The VIXIA HF100 incorporate the Canon Full HD CMOS sensor and a 12x optical zoom Canon Video Lens that features high resolving power along with optical Image Stabilization. In addition, Canon’s proprietary high-performance DIGIC DV II image processor realizes 1920 x 1080-pixel full high-definition from video capture to recording, making possible the high-quality, faithful color reproduction that users expect from HD video.
Furthermore, the VIXIA HF100 come equipped with a broad range of functions supporting high-quality HD video capture, including Canon’s Instant AF (autofocus) system for fast, accurate, and sharp focusing. Users can also enhance their videos by changing the shooting mode to 24p Cinema Effect Mode, which creates a professional “film look” by combining progressive shooting with the same rate used in movie film, or the 30p Progressive Mode.*1 The VIXIA HF100 also allow users to backup stored video directly to 12 cm DVD discs using the Canon DVD Writer DW-100 to be released in March 2008.

*1 Recorded at 60i

Digital Video
Power Consumption 4.0 w (SP mode)
Image Sensor 1/3.2″ CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Movies: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920×1080)
Still image: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920×1440)
Maximum recording time 8 GB SDHC Card
LP (5 Mbps) 3 hours
SP (7 Mbps) 2 hours 20 min
XP+ (12 Mbps) 1 hour 25 min
FXP (17 Mbps) 1 hour -Allows 1920×1080 Full HD Recording. Greater recording time is possible with a higher capacity SDHC memory card.
Lens
  • Zoom Ratio: 12x Optical/200x Digital
  • Focal Length: f=4.8-57mm
  • Zoom Speed: Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
  • Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0mm
  • Filter Size: 37mm
Focusing System Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Manual Exposure Yes
Programmed AE Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINEMA, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000
1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time Yes
Record Search/Review Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
LCD Screen 2.7″ Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels)
Recording Media SD/SDHC Memory Card (not supplied)
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
HDMI Terminal Type C 480i/480p/1080i Format Supported
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5 mm 4 pole Mini-jack
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in (73x64x129mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 13.4 oz (380g)