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Canon VIXIA HF R20 Camcorder, Silver
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Canon 4905B003 VIXIA HF R20 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder, 3.28 Megapixels, 20x Optical/400x Digital Zoom, Silver

SKU: CAHFR20SL MFR: 4905B003
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Canon HF R20 Includes

  • Canon 4905B003 VIXIA HF R20 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-110
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-110
  • Stylus Pen
  • USB Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
  • Mini HDMI Cable HTC-100/S
  • Bundled CD ROMs
  • Canon Warranty

Summary of Customer Reviews

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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Easy to use (2) , Lightweight (2) , Well built / quality (2) , Improves performance (1) , Interfaces well with camcorder (1) , Video quality is great (1)
Cons:
Battery life is very poor (1) , Horrible edit software (1) , Saves file to AVCHD (1)
Best Uses:
High school football (1) , Home movies (1) , Shooting indoors (1) , Shooting outdoors (1) , Travel (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Tech savvy (2) , Aspiring film maker (1) , Film professional (1) , Parent (1)

Canon HF R20 Features

  • Flash Memory: The VIXIA HF R20 allows you to record up to 3 hours of crisp high definition video to an 8GB internal flash drive or to two SDXC-compatible memory card slots
  • Canon 3.2-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor: Canon's expertise in imaging technology is clearly seen in its superb EOS Digital SLR cameras. The VIXIA family of camcorders is also a part of this achievement with Canon's own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
  • Stunning Image Quality: A Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 28x Advanced Zoom delivers truly impressive image quality. Its aspherical lens minimizes spherical aberration, meaning sharper focus on your subject
  • Dynamic IS: With the Canon VIXIA HF R20, you can be sure that even on the move your video will be smooth, steady and professional looking
  • 3.0" Touch Panel LCD: See exceptional detail with a sharp 230,000 dot screen delivering brilliant color together with touch panel control for faster and easier menu navigation
  • Smart Auto: Smart Auto makes shooting great video easier than ever before. Using the power of Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor, the VIXIA HF R20 intelligently detects and analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance and movement, then automatically selects the best settings for the scene
  • Genuine Canon Face Detection: The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in Canon high definition camcorders. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure
  • Advanced Video Snapshot: Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of a once in a lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease as taking photos
  • Easy Web Sharing: HD-to-SD Downconversion allows you to convert recorded high definition video to standard definition files while safely preserving the original HD video
  • Built-in 3.0-megapixel Digital Camera: Since Canon is acknowledged as a world leading maker of digital cameras, it's not surprising that the VIXIA HF R20, in addition to being a brilliant camcorder, is also a very capable digital camera
  • 24p & 30p Frame Modes: 24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional "film-look." You can change the camcorder's frame capture rate to 24p (recorded at 60i), which provides the appearance of the same frame rate as movie film
  • Terminals & Audio: To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the VIXIA HF R20, you'll find a range of terminals to extend the capabilities of your camcorder. Easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV is achieved through the VIXIA HF R20's HDMI Terminal which also supports CEC and x.v.Color
  • Express Your Color Preference: The VIXIA HF R20's sleek, compact form can be had in your choice of three stunning colors, black, red or silver
  • Focus Assist: To enhance focusing capability, the VIXIA HF R20 also features Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by providing a 2x magnification of your subject, which is automatically cancelled when you start recording
  • Filter Threads: Filter threads on the lens of the VIXIA HF R20 give it compatibility with the Canon TL-H34 II tele-converter and WD-H34 II wide-converter. With these converters, you can expand the shooting range of the lens for greater creative options
  • Built-in Electronic Lens Cover: The built-in Electronic Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again. Turn your camcorder on and the lens cover automatically opens
  • Intelligent Battery: The Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute
  • Quick Start: Never miss a quickly unfolding shot again, as it's possible to shoot the moment the LCD is opened
  • Pre-Record: The Pre-Record feature places your VIXIA HF R20 in a stand-by "pre-roll" mode. With this feature the camcorder continuously records three seconds of video to memory before you even press the record button

Canon HF R20 Specifications

Standard Definition or High Definition High Definition
Television System NTSC
Video Recording system MPEG4-AVC / H.264
Image Sensor 1/4.85-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 3.28 Megapixels
Effective Pixels: Video Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) Dynamic IS On: Approx. 1.47 Megapixels (1616 x 909)
Advanced Zoom On: Approx. 1.04 Megapixels (1360 x 765)
Effective Pixels: Photo 16:9 Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
4:3 Approx. 2.41 Megapixels (1792 x 1344)
Maximum recording time 8GB internal flash drive:
LP (5Mbps) 3 hours
SP (7Mbps) 2 hours 20 minutes
XP+ (12Mbps) 1 hour 25 minutes
FXP (17Mbps) 1 hour - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
MXP (24Mbps) 40 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Lens: Zoom Ratio 28x Advanced/20x Optical/400x Digital
Lens: Focal Length f-3.0 - 60mm (35mm equivalent 41.24 - 824mm)
Lens: Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Lens: Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.6
Focusing System TTL (through the lens)
Manual Exposure Yes
Programmed AE Smart Auto, P, Cine**, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
Minimum Focusing Distance 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual
Frame Rate 60i, 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx (Low Light mode)
Image Stabilization Electronic: Dynamic IS, Standard
Filter Diameter 34mm
Viewfinder None
LCD Screen 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD (Approx.230,000 dots)
Flash None
Recording Media internal flash drive (8GB) or 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots**
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video Terminal component (output), composite (output)
Audio Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3)
Accessory Shoe None
Supplied Video Editing Software Pixela Video Browser
HDMI Terminal HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC, x.v.Color and 1080p Output 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) Approx. 2.4 x 2.4 x 4.8in. (60 x 62 x 121mm)
Weight (w/o battery pack & memory card) Approx. 9.5 oz. (270g)
Weight (fully loaded) Approx. 10.9 oz. (310g) (including BP-110, memory card and grip belt)