- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | February 2009 |
The new Canon iVIS HF20 succeeds the iVIS HF11, which was launched in August 2008 to favorable reviews for its exceptional full HD image quality and ease of use. The iVIS HF20 incorporates a newly developed 3.89-megapixel full HD CMOS sensor and 32GB internal flash memory in a body that is 17% slimmer and 30 grams lighter than its predecessor. With the new DIGIC DV III, Face Detection technology, and High Speed AF, the iVIS HF20 brings high-quality video recording to new levels while incorporating a variety of features, including the Video Snapshot Mode and Pre-Record
function.
| Digital Video | |
| Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
| Video Recording system | MPEG4-AVC / H.264 |
| Image Sensor | 1/4-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 3.89 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Video: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296) / Still Image: 16:9: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296), 4:3 Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575) |
| Maximum recording time | 32GB internal Flash drive LP (5 Mbps) 12 hours 15 minutes SP (7 Mbps) 9 hours 35 minutes XP+ (12 Mbps) 5 hours 45 minutes FXP (17 Mbps) 4 hours 10 minutes – Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording MXP (24 Mbps) 2 hours 55 minutes – Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording |
| Lens | Zoom Ratio 15x Optical / 300x Digital Focal Length f=4.1- 61.5mm (35mm equivalent: 39.5 – 592.5mm) Zoom Speed Variable |
| Focusing System | Autofocus(TTL+external distance sensor when set to 〔Instant AF〕or Manual focus |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Programmed AE | AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks |
| Max Shutter Speed | Movie: 1/2000, Still Image: 1/500 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele) |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.4 lx (Night mode) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical (lens shift) |
| Filter Diameter | 37mm |
| Viewfinder | none |
| LCD Screen | 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid widescreen color LCD (Approx. 211,000 dots) |
| Flash |
Built-in |
| Recording Media |
Internal Flash drive (32GB) SD or SDHC Memory Card |
| USB Terminal |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Video Terminal |
component (output), composite (output) |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 2 ch (AC-3 2 ch) |
| Accessory Shoe | mini Advanced |
| Supplied Video Editing Software |
Pixela ImageMixer 3SE |
| HDMI Terminal | HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC and x.v. Color |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal |
3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only) |
| Dimensions | (W X H X D) 2.8 x 2.4 x 4.9 in. (70 x 62 x 124mm) |
| Weight (not including lens and battery pack) |
12.0 oz. (340g) |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 14.1 oz. (400g) |