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2013-03-23T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Best camcorder I have

Great for sporting events

Corvuro

Canon HF R30 Specifications

  • Standard Definition or High Definition

    High Definition

  • Television System

    NTSC

  • Video Recording system

    AVCHD/MPEG-4

  • 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)
    Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)

  • Maximum recording Time

    8 GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD:
    LP (5Mbps): 3 hours
    SP (7Mbps): 2 hours 20 minutes
    XP+ (12Mbps): 1 hour 25 minutes
    FXP (17Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 1 hour
    MXP (24Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 40 minutes
    8 GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4:
    4Mbps: 4 hours 10 minutes
    9Mbps: 1 hour 55 minutes

  • Zoom Ratio

    51x Advanced/32 Optical/1020x Digital

  • Focal Length

    2.8-89.6mm
    35mm Film Equivalent:
    Optical Zoom: 38.5-1232mm
    Advanced Zoom Off: 38.5-1232mm
    Advanced Zoom On: 33.9-1729mm

  • Zoom Speed

    Variable/ 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
    Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5

  • Focusing System

    TTL (Through The Lens)

  • Manual Exposure

    Yes

  • Programmed AE

    Smart Auto, M Mode, Cinema Mode

  • Max Shutter Speed

    Movie: 1/2000 sec.
    Still Image: 1/500 sec.

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    Auto mode: 10 mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1 m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end
    All other modes: 10 mm (WIDE end), 1 m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens) However, approx. 50 cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end)

  • White Balance

    Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual

  • Frame Rate

    NTSC:
    AVCHD: 60i/PF24/PF30
    MP4: 24P/30P

  • Minimum Illumination

    NTSC: 5 lx, 0.4 lx in Low Light Mode (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical System (Lens-shift system): Intelligent IS in Auto mode, Dynamic IS (default), Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
    IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in Manual/Cinema Mode: Standard IS, IS Off

  • LCD Screen

    3.0-inch Widescreen Color Touch Panel LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)

  • Recording Media

    Built-in 8 GB memory and 1 additional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot

  • USB Terminal

    mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported

  • Video Terminal

    Component (output), Composite (output)

  • Audio

    AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
    MP4 Satisfied: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
    Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz

  • HDMI Terminal

    Mini connector, CEC, x.v. Color supported

  • Microphone Terminal

    3.5 mm dia. stereo mini-jack

  • AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal

    3.5 mm dia. 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)

  • Operating Temperature range

    23deg. to 113deg. F, 60% relative humidity
    32deg. to 104deg. F, 85% relative humidity (performance)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 2.1 x 2.2. x 4.5 in / 54 x 55 x 115mm (Not including grip belt)

  • Weight

    Approx 8.8 oz / 250g (Not including grip belt)
    Approx. 9.9 oz./ 280g (Including BP-709, memory card and grip belt)

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About Canon HF R30

Canon VIXIA HF R30 camcorder has 8GB of internal memory to record up to 3 hours of breathtaking Full HD video while offering impressive zooming power and exciting new creative options. Superb imaging is ensured with a new, more sensitive Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor. Video is steady and clear even at the large end of the 51x Advanced Zoom, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Intelligent IS.

The VIXIA HF R30 is equipped with flexible features to suit your shooting and sharing needs and a new interface makes the large Flat Touch Panel LCD simpler than ever. Record in AVCHD or MP4 format to the internal flash drive or to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. Use the built-in Wi-Fi to upload video directly to YouTube, Facebook, your own home computer, or a DLNA-compatible TV. And with Cinema-Look Filters and Touch decoration, you can be sure that your videos express yourself like never before.

Canon HF R30 Features

  • Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 51x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization deliver an impressive range, while offering exceptionally steady video
  • Improved Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor capture videos at 1920 x 1080 resolution and provide the ultimate in color and imaging performance
  • Record up to 3 hours of crisp high-definition video to an 8GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory card (SDHC/SDXC compatible); Relay Recording automatically switches video recording to the memory card when the internal drive becomes full, so you never miss a moment
  • Choose to record in AVCHD for the highest quality viewing on an HDTV or archiving, or in MP4 format for easy sharing with mobile devices or cloud applications
  • Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to wirelessly transfer video directly to online sharing sites such as YouTube and Facebook; to a PC or upload virtually anywhere by using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and enjoy wireless viewing on your DLNA-compatible TV or through other DLNA devices
  • Connect directly to an external drive for easy and secure storage of your memories, without a PC
  • Intelligent IS automatically chooses from four different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition
  • 3.0-inch Flat Touch Panel LCD with a new graphical user interface (GUI) offers fast and easy control right at your fingertips
  • Smart AUTO makes shooting great videos easy by intelligently selecting the best settings from 38 predefined situations including Auto Tele Macro that provides spectacular close-ups and the dramatic look of a video shot with shallow depth-of-field
  • Cinema-Look Filter offers seven different built-in filters to create video with a variety of professional cinematic looks and Touch Decoration allows you to superimpose and record a variety of fun and exciting images for a creative flair
  • Story Creator provides a list of suggested scenes that have improved shooting tips to help you produce your own masterpiece
  • 24p Cinema Mode provides the look and feel of a Hollywood movie and 30p Progressive is ideal for clips intended to be posted on the web
  • Microphone terminal with manual audio level control and headphone terminal provide exceptional flexibility

What's in the box:

  • Canon VIXIA HF R30 High Definition 8GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-709
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-110
  • Stylus Pen
  • USB Cable IFC-300PCU/S
  • HDMI Cable HTC-100/S
  • Bundled CD ROMs (Pixela Video Browser / Network Utility Disc and ImageBrowser EX/ Image Mix / Music Data Disc)
  • Canon 1 Year Limited Warranty