Canon LEGRIA HV40 camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)

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The LEGRIA HV40 is a high definition moviemaker's camcorder, offering the flexibility to realize your creative vision. Take manual control of different settings using the customizable control dial.

The LEGRIA HV40 inherits all the benefits of the Canon HD camera system from its award-winning predecessor, the HV30. The unique combination of a genuine Canon HD video lens, a Full HD CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV II processor delivers superb HDV1080i (High Definition Video), recorded to tape.

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Canon HD camera systemThe LEGRIA HV40 inherits all the benefits of the Canon HD camera system from its award-winning predecessor, the HV30. The unique combination of a genuine Canon HD video lens, a Full HD CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV II processor delivers superb HDV1080i (High Definition Video), recorded to tape.
Instant AFEven slight focusing errors show up in HD footage. The LEGRIA HV40 employs instant AF, Canon's unique hybrid auto focus system, to achieve pin-sharp focus at speed.
10x zoom and super range OISA genuine Canon HD video lens with a 10x optical zoom is constructed to the most exacting standards - drawing on Canon's expertise in broadcast lens manufacture. A super range optical image stabilizer compensates for vibrations across the frequency range, combating camera shake.
Custom key and assignable control dialThe LEGRIA HV40 gives moviemakers more manual control over shooting variables. A custom key lets you choose what function you'd like to assign to the manual control dial: choose to control features such as focus, exposure, or audio level.
Cinematic 25p shootingThe LEGRIA HV40 gives you the option of true 25p (progressive) shooting. It is combined with a special CINE image mode, shoot movies that have the look and feel of traditional film. 25p also provides improved low light performance.
Simultaneous photo shootingThanks to DIGIC DV II, shoot 2.07-megapixel photos and video simultaneously, with photos stored to MiniSD card. A range of dedicated photo features is available, including a one-push histogram for monitoring brightness levels. It's easy to print photos on any PictBridge compatible printer.

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Product Description: Canon LEGRIA HV40 - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)

Product Type: Camcorder - 1080p - widescreen

Media Type: Mini DV (HDV)

Memory Card Slot: miniSD card

Image Processor: DIGIC DV II

Sensor Resolution: 2.96 Mpix

Effective Sensor Resolution: Video: 2.07 Mpix - Photo: 2.76 Mpix

Lens System: 10 x zoom lens - 6.1 - 61 mm - f/1.8-3.0

Focus Adjustment: Automatic

Min Focus Range: 1 cm

Digital Zoom: 200 x

Image Stabiliser: Optical (SuperRange)

Camera Flash: Built-in flash

Viewfinder: LCD monitor - 0.27" - colour

Display: LCD display - 2.7"

Supported Battery: 1 x Canon BP-2L13 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) , 1 x Canon BP-2L24H Li-ion rechargeable battery ( optional )

AV Interfaces: Composite video/audio, HDMI

Microsoft Certification: Certified for Windows Vista

Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.8 cm x 13.8 cm x 8.2 cm

Weight: 535 g

Detail

General

Product Type: Camcorder - 1080p

Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 2.96 Mpix

Effective Video Resolution: 2.07 Mpix

Effective Photo Resolution: 2.76 Mpix

Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Camcorder Media Type: Mini DV (HDV)

Optical Sensor Type: CMOS

Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.7"

Digital Zoom: 200 x

Video Recording Modes: SP, LP

Image Processor: DIGIC DV II

Image Stabiliser: Optical (SuperRange)

Image Recording Format: JPEG

AV Interfaces: Composite video/audio, HDMI

Exposure & White Balance

Min Illumination: 0.2 lux

Exposure Modes: Programme, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority

Shooting Programs: Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow

Special Effects: Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Skin Detail

White Balance: Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets: Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white)

Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec

Min Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec

Auto Exposure Bracketing: 3 steps

Lens System

Type: 10 x zoom lens - 6.1 - 61 mm - f/1.8-3.0

Focus Adjustment: Automatic

Min Focus Range: 1 cm

Zoom Adjustment: Motorised drive

Filter Size: 43 mm

Camera Flash

Camera Flash: Built-in flash

Additional Features

Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2sec

Built-in Light: Yes

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes

DV input: Yes

Additional Features: Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, backlight compensation, DV input, RGB primary colour filter, display brightness control, sharpness control, analogue to digital conversion with pass through, PictBridge support, histogram display, accessories hot shoe, progressive scanning, saturation control, brightness control, takes photos while film recording, contrast control, 25p Cinema Mode

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: LCD monitor

Viewfinder Colour Support: Colour

Viewfinder Diagonal Size: 0.27"

Viewfinder Resolution: 123,000 pixels

Display

Type: 2.7" LCD display

Resolution: 211,000 pixels

Display Features: Rotating

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo

Connections

Connector Type: 1 x component video output , 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) , 1 x HDMI , 1 x headphones , 1 x microphone , 1 x USB , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)

Memory Card Slot: miniSD card

Software

Software: Drivers & Utilities

Miscellaneous

Certified for Windows Vista: Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.