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Canon VIXIA HF21 Pal-Dual Camcorder
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Canon VIXIA HF21 - PAL - Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, 3.89 Megapixels, 1/4-inch CMOS Image Sensor, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

SKU: CAHF21E MFR: CAHF21E
What's Included
What's Included With This Item:
  • Canon VIXIA HF21
  • PAL
  • Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-809
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-570
  • Wireless Controller WL-D88
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250
  • Component Cable CTC-100/S
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Wrist Strap
  • Digital Video Solution Disk
  • Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
  • Music CD
  • Adorama 90 Day Warranty
    Important Note: This is a PAL System and it is not compatible with USA NTSC TV standards
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About this item

The Canon VIXIA HF21 Dual Flash Memory camcorder records to both its large 64GB internal memory for over 24 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. The VIXIA HF21 delivers brilliant video and photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. It is ultra lightweight - among Canon's smallest and lightest HD camcorders.

Even more impressively, the VIXIA HF21 allows you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bit rate in AVCHD format, for the highest quality image. The VIXIA HF21's Canon Exclusive features - such as the Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, Genuine Canon Face Detection, Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and a host of new control and creative options - make it clear that it's a Dual Flash Memory camcorder packed with the optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation for which Canon is famous.

What's Included With This Item

  • Canon VIXIA HF21
  • PAL
  • Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-809
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-570
  • Wireless Controller WL-D88
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250
  • Component Cable CTC-100/S
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Wrist Strap
  • Digital Video Solution Disk
  • Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software
  • Music CD
  • Adorama 90 Day Warranty
    Important Note: This is a PAL System and it is not compatible with USA NTSC TV standards

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Key Features

  • Dual Flash Memory: 64GB 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: Dynamic 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" Multiangle Vivid Widescreen LCD
  • Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
  • Advanced Video Snapshot Mode
  • Night Scene Mode
  • Compatible with Optional Waterproof Case
  • Superb Shooting Control
  • Optional Canon RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter
  • Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
  • Built-in 3.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
  • HDMI Terminal
  • Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
  • Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software

Technical Specs

Standard Definition or High Definition High Definition
Television System PAL
Video Recording system MPEG4-AVC / H.26
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. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)
4:3 Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296)
Maximum recording time 64GB internal flash drive
Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are also used.
LP (5 Mbps) 24 hours 30 minutes
SP (7 Mbps) 19 hours 10 minutes
XP+ (12 Mbps) 11 hours 30 minutes
FXP (17 Mbps) 8 hours 20 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
MXP (24 Mbps) 5 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, Cine, Portrait, Sports, SNow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks, Underwater, Surface
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 H, Fluorescent, Manual
Frame Rate 60i, 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Minimum Illumination 0.3 lx (Low light mode)
Image Stabilization Dynamic SuperRange Optical (lens shift) / Standard 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 Electronic
Recording Media Internal Flash Drive (64GB) or SDHC Memory Card
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Terminal Component (output), composite (output)
Audio Dolby Digital 2 channels (AC-3 2ch)
Accessory Shoe Mini Advanced
Supplied Video Editing Software Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
HDMI Terminal HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC and x.v. Color supported
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 4.9in. / 70 x 62 x 124mm
Weight 12 oz./ 340g (Not including battery pack and memory card)
14.1 oz./ 400g (including BP-809, memory card and grip belt)
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