HD Camcorders

iVIS HF M52 / iVIS HF M51

VIXIA HF M52 / -

LEGRIA HF M52 / -

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Marketed March 2012

The iVIS HF M52 and HF M51 incorporate an enhanced 1/3-inch HD CMOS PRO image sensor with approximately 2.07 million effective pixels, the same high-performance CMOS sensor as the Canon XF105 HD video camcorder used by video-production professionals. The two new HF M-series camcorders feature enhanced microlens and color-filter transmittance and, compared with their predecessors, the iVIS HF M43 and HF M41 (released in February 2011), achieve a 20% increase in sensitivity with a minimum illumination rating of 1.2 lux,* an improvement over the 1.5 lux* rating for the preceding models, making possible the recording of high-quality video even in low-light settings. In addition to realizing smooth gradation and natural color reproduction, the new camcorders achieve a wide dynamic range with a reduced occurrence of over- and under-exposed areas when shooting in high-contrast conditions.

Both iVIS HF M-series models feature a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens offering not only high resolving power and optical image stabilization, but also an iris supporting smooth background blur. The HF M52 and HF M51 include a high-performance DIGIC DV III Image Processor and newly incorporate Intelligent IS, which automatically selects optimal image stabilization settings based on the shooting situation, such as during normal conditions, macro shooting, and when using a tripod.

The Canon iVIS HF M52 is capable of recording video not only in the conventional AVCHD file format but also in MP4, allowing video to be viewed via such devices as an iPad and iPhone. Furthermore, marking a first for a Canon video camcorder, the HF M52 employs a wireless transfer function making possible the sharing of captured video over a Wi-Fi network directly to such devices as an iPad or iPhone, enabling users to then upload video to such video-sharing sites as YouTube. This feature also allows for data to be transferred to Wi-Fi-connected devices, including PCs or home servers.

* When shooting at a shutter speed of 1/30 second

System
Recording System [Movies]
AVCHD
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch*

* Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.

MP4
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)

[Photos]
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.3
Image compression: JPEG

* This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Video Signal Configuration VIXIA HF M52, iVIS HF M52/HF M51: AVCHD:1080/60i*1,
LEGRIA HF M52: AVCHD: 1080/50i*2
MP4:720P

*1 Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i.
*2 Recordings made with the [PF25] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i.

Recording Media
  • Built-in memory: 32 GB
  • SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included)
Maximum Recording Time 32 GB built-in memory AVCHD movies:MXP mode:
2 hr. 55 min. /
FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min./
XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min./
SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min./
LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min./
MP4 movies:9 Mbps:
7 hr. 40 min./
4 Mbps: 16 hr. 55 min./
Commercially available 16 GB memory card AVCHD movies:MXP mode:
1 hr. 25 min. /
FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min. /
XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min./
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min./
LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min./
MP4 movies:9 Mbps: 3 hr. 50 min. /
4 Mbps: 8 hr. 25 min./
Image Sensor 1/3-inch CMOS, 2,370,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)
LCD Touch Screen 7.51 cm (3 inch), wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation
Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone with multiple directionality settings
Lens f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom, iris aperture
35 mm equivalent: 43.6 – 436 mm
Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups (2 double-sided aspheric elements)
AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
Filter Diameter 43 mm
Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 40 cm (1.3 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings:
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Minimum Illumination
  • 0.1lx
    ([SCN: Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
  • 1.0 lx (LEGRIA HF M52)
    ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/25)
  • 1.2 lx (VIXIA HF M52, iVIS HF M52/HF M51)
    ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx
Image Stabilization Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
Size of Video Recordings AVCHD movies: MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels; XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels
MP4 movies: 1280 x 720 pixels
Size of Photos 1920 x 1080 pixels
Terminals
AV OUT/
Terminal
ø 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
Audio: -10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less
USB Terminal mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB
HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color
MIC Terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack
-64 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more
Wi-Fi (HF M52)
Standard Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol
Frequency 2.4 GHz
Supported channels VIXIA HF M52: 1 – 11
LEGRIA HF M52, iVIS HF M52: 1 – 13
Encryption methods WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES
Power / Others
Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter)
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions
[W x H x D]
68 x 64 x 121 mm (2.7 x 2.5 x 4.8 in.) (excluding the grip belt)
Weight 310 g (10.9 oz.) (camcorder body only)