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VIXIA HF G30

LEGRIA HF G30

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Marketed June 2013

The flagship VIXIA HF G30 (LEGRIA HF G30) camcorder packs high-specification optics, sensor and stabiliser plus Wi-Fi connectivity into a compact body.

– 20x zoom, 26.8mm wide-angle lens; 8 blade circular aperture
– Control settings remotely and share with Wi-Fi
– Simultaneous recording of AVCHD and MP4
– Canon HD CMOS PRO sensor, DIGIC DV 4
– Optical Intelligent IS
– Full manual control
– Instant AF; Face Detection
– 3.5-inch(8.8 cm) OLED touch screen

System
Standard Definition or High Definition High Definition
Video Recording system AVCHD (complies with Ver. 2.0) / MPEG-4
Image Sensor 1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective Pixels Video Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Photo Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens Zoom Ratio 20x Optical / 400x Digital
Focal Length 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576 mm without Dynamic IS; 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)
Zoom Speed Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max. F/Stop f/1.8-2.8
Focusing System Hybrid AF (TTL-video detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF; Normal AF (TTL-video detection system); Face Priority AF; Face Only AF; Manual Focus
Manual Exposure Available
Programmed AE Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Max Shutter Speed Movie: 1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance 20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across the entire zooming range)
White Balance Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Frame Rate NTSC AVCHD – 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P
MP4 – 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P
Minimum Illumination 1.2 lux
Image Stabilization Dynamic SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), Standard SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), and electronic stabilization Following modes are available: Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
Filter Diameter 58 mm
Viewfinder 0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; approx. 100% field of view)
LCD Screen 3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
Recording Media 2 SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card slots
Maximum Recording Time AVCHD [8 GB]
28 Mbps: 35 min.
24 Mbps: 40 min.
17 Mbps: 1 hr. 00 min.
5 Mbps: 3 hrs. 00 min.
[16 GB]
28 Mbps: 1 hr.15 min.
24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min.
17 Mbps: 2 hrs. 05 min.
5 Mbps: 6 hrs. 05 min.
[32 GB]
28 Mbps: 2 hrs. 30 min.
24 Mbps: 2 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 4 hrs. 10 min.
5 Mbps: 12 hrs. 15 min.
[64 GB]
28 Mbps: 5 hrs. 05 min.
24 Mbps: 5 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 8 hrs. 20 min.
5 Mbps: 24 hrs. 30 min.
[128 GB]
28 Mbps: 10 hrs. 10 min.
24 Mbps: 11 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 16 hrs. 45 min.
5 Mbps: 49 hrs. 00 min.
MP4 [8 GB]
35 Mbps: 30 min.
24 Mbps: 40 min.
17 Mbps: 1 hr. 00 min.
4 Mbps: 4 hrs. 20 min.
3 Mbps: 5 hrs. 40 min.
[16 GB]
35 Mbps: 1 hr. 00 min.
24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min.
17 Mbps: 2 hrs. 05 min.
4 Mbps: 8 hrs. 40 min.
3 Mbps: 11 hrs. 25 min.
[32 GB]
35 Mbps: 2 hrs. 00 min.
24 Mbps: 2 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 4 hrs. 10 min.
4 Mbps: 17 hrs. 20 min.
3 Mbps: 22 hrs. 55 min.
[64 GB]
35 Mbps: 4 hrs. 00 min.
24 Mbps: 5 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 8 hrs. 20 min.
4 Mbps: 34 hrs. 45 min.
3 Mbps: 45 hrs. 55 min.
[128 GB]
35 Mbps: 8 hrs. 00 min.
24 Mbps: 11 hrs. 55 min.
17 Mbps: 16 hrs. 45 min.
4 Mbps: 69 hrs. 30 min.
3 Mbps: 91 hrs. 55 min.
USB Terminal Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video Terminal Composite (output)
Audio AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital 2 Channel (AC3); 5.1 Channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)
Accessory Shoe Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
Supplied Video Editing Software PIXELA Video Browser / Network Utility Disc Canon ImageBrowser EX Disc
HDMI Terminal Available; HDMI mini connector (output only)
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5 mm 4-pole mini jack / 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Operating Temperature range 23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C) 60% relative humidity
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions [W x H x D] 109 x 84 x 182 mm / 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. (not including lens hood)
115 x 84 x 231 mm / 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. (including lens hood)
Weight Approx. 765 g / 1.7 lb. (including grip belt)
Approx. 900 g / 2.0 lb. (including Battery BP-820, memory card (x1) and lens hood)