Canon VIXIA HF20 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder

Canon has a well-known and highly-regarded reputation for optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation, built on our legendary photographic and broadcast television lenses. Based on that experience, we bring the latest in high definition camcorders.The Canon VIXIA HF20 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is one such example.

The VIXIA HF20 delivers brilliant video and photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and the latest version of our advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. It is ultra lightweight - our smallest and lightest HD camcorder, and brings the ease and convenience of Flash Memory. This technology, the same used in advanced laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, allows the VIXIA HF20 to record to both its large 32GB internal memory for over 12 hours of crisp, high definition video as well as to a removable SDHC card. You have extended available recording space and more flexibility in file transfer and playback.

What's more, the VIXIA HF20 allows you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bitrate in AVCHD format, for the highest quality image. The VIXIA HF20's Canon Exclusive features - such as the Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens, Genuine Canon Face Detection, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and a host of new control and creative options - makes our Flash Memory camcorder unmistakably Canon.

Features

• Dual Flash Memory: 32GB Internal Flash Drive & SDHC Card Slot
• Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
• Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens
• Canon Exclusive: 3.89 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
• 24Mbps Recording
• Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
• Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
• Canon Exclusive: Genuine Canon Face Detection
• Advanced Auto Exposure System
• 24p Cinema Mode
• 30p Progressive Mode
• Canon Exclusive: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
• Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
• Video Snapshot Mode
• Superb Shooting Control
• Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
• Built-in 3.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
• HDMI Terminal
• Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
• Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
• Compatible with Optional WP-V1 Waterproof Case

Specifications

• Digital Video
• Standard Definition or High Definition: High Definition
• Television System: NTSC
• 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 / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
  Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.2
• Focusing System: Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL (through the lens)
• 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
• Frame Rate: 60i, 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
• 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) or SDHC Memory Card
• USB Terminal: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Video Terminal: component (output), composite (output)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 2 channels (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 stereo 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)

VIXIA HF20 Camcorder

Battery Pack BP-809

Compact Power Adapter CA-570

Wireless Controller WL-D88

Component Cable CTC-100/S

Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

Wrist Strap

Digital Video Solution Disk

Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software

Music CD