Canon VIXIA HG21 120GB Hard Drive High Definition Camcorder

The VIXIA HG21 boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD, and has a CODEC capable of recording 24Mbps -- the highest AVCHD bitrate --through Canon's own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. Other exclusives are a new Genuine Canon 12x HD video lens, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant AutoFocus and a host of other advanced features including an HDMI™ Connector. Enhanced and simplified controls give you more choices and easier operation. Remarkable image reproduction and advanced features are yours in this compact AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive camcorder which easily goes along with you, wherever you are, to capture those unforgettable moments in life- in true HD.

Features

• 120GB Hard Disk Drive
• Record HD Video Directly to SDHC Memory Cards
• Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens
• Canon Exclusive: 3.3 Megapixel HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
• Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
• Canon Exclusive: Instant AF
• 24Mbps Recording
• 24p Cinema Mode
• 30p Progressive Mode
• Canon Exclusive: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
• Superb Shooting Control
• Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
• Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
• Capture Razor-Sharp 3.1 Megapixel Photos - Advanced Photo Features
• HDMI Terminal
• Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
• Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software

Digital Video
Power Consumption	3.8 W (SP Mode)
Image Sensor	1/3.2" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels	Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) Still Image: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920 x 1440)
Maximum recording time	120GB Internal Hard Disk Drive LP (5 Mbps) 45 hours 55 minutes SP (7 Mbps) 36 hours XP+ (12 Mbps) 21 hours 40 minutes FXP (17 Mbps) 15 hours 45 minutes MXP (24 Mbps) 11 hours 05 minutes Greater recording time is possible by adding an SDHC Memory Card
Lens	Zoom Ratio 12x Optical/200x Digital Focal Length f=4.8 - 57mm Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm Filter Size 37mm
Focusing System	Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Manual Exposure	Yes
Programmed AE	Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINEMA, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000, 1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time	Yes
Record Search/Review	Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance	10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance	Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flourescent H, Auto, Manual
Minimum Illumination	Night Mode .2 lx (shutter 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization	SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Viewfinder	.27" (approx. 123,000 pixels)
LCD Screen	2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (approx. 211,000 pixels)
Microphone	Built-In, 3.5mm stereo mini jack, Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
Flash	Built-In
Recording Media	Internal Hard Disk Drive (120GB) or SD/SDHC Memory Card
USB Terminal	mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed supported
Video Terminal	component (output), composite (output)
Audio	Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
HDMI Terminal	Type C 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
Operating Temperature range	32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C) relative humidity
Dimensions	(WxHxD) 3.1 x 3.0 x 5.5 in. (80 x 77 x 139 mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)	1.1 lbs. (490g)
Weight (fully loaded)	1.2 lbs. (540g) (BP-807, including memory card)

 

• VIXIA HG21
• BP-807 Battery Pack (With Terminal Cover)
• CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (With Cable)
• WL-D88 Wireless Controller
• IFC-400PCU USB Cable
• CTC-100/S Component Cable
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows & Mac
• Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
• 1-Year Limited Warranty