HD Camcorders

iVIS HV30

VIXIA HV30

LEGRIA HV30

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Marketed March 2008

The Canon VIXIA HV30 ( HV30〔E〕,iVIS HV30〔J〕)HD digital video camcorder, which succeeds the highly acclaimed high-definition iVIS HV20, comes equipped with the Canon Full HD CMOS sensor, making possible exceptional imaging performance with minimal noise in lighting conditions as low as 3 lux.*1 The model, which records video to miniDV tapes, features a 10x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens with optical Image Stabilization and the DIGIC DV II image processor, further contributing to high image quality.

*1 In Auto Mode with Slow Shutter On and shutter speed of 1/30 second

Digital Video
Power Consumption 4.3W
Image Sensor 1/2.7″ CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 2.96 Megapixels
Effective Pixels HD/DV (16:9) mode: Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
DV (4:3) mode: Approx 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette) SP: 80 minutes, HDV, DV.
LP: 120 minutes DV
Lens
  • Zoom Ratio: 10x Optical/200x Digital
  • Focal Length: f=6.1-61mm
  • Zoom Speed: Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
  • Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used)
  • Filter Size: 43mm
Focusing System Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Manual Exposure Yes
Programmed AE Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Supported Playback Modes 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30F, 1080/24F, 1080/30p
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000
1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Image Stabilization SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Viewfinder Widescreen 0.27″ Color Viewfinder/ (Approx 123,000 pixels)
LCD Screen 2.7″ Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels)
Recording Media High Definition MiniDV (recommended) (63min.) or MiniDV cassette
Audio 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)
HDMI Terminal Type A (19 pins) 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) 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in/88 x 82 x 138mm
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 1.2 lbs. (535g)