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2011-03-18T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great camera,[...], software poor

The camera itself is great. First HD camcorder for me. My complaint is the Canon (Pixela) software which will not work properly with my netbook. Netbook is WinXP with a 1024x600 screen and the software needs 1024x728 -- so the bottom of the workspace is cut off and I can't save my work! Am now checking out Sony and Corel software to see if they support 1024x600 screens (netbooks).[...]

Orrin

2011-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

so far so good

so far i like the camcorder.. the viewfinder doesnt zoom out too much so you have to way back from a person but then you cant really see it on the screen since the screen is so fmall.. i like the touch features on the screen.. im still learning to use it, we'll see how it turns out in the next few months.. i bought the sony dvdirect to go with it.. its a machine you plug the camcorder in and can transfer what you record to dvd so easy..

floridagal

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Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1679978 Specifications

  • Standard Definition or High Definition

    High Definition

  • Power Consumption

    3.5W (LP Mode, LCD set to normal brightness)

  • Television System

    NTSC

  • Video Recording system

    MPEG4-AVC / H.264

  • 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); Advanced Zoom ON: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)

  • Effective Pixels: Photo

    16:9 Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296); 4:3 Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)

  • Maximum recording time

    32GB SD memory card (not supplied)
    LP (5Mbps) 12 hours 15 minutes
    SP (7Mbps) 9 hours 35 minutes
    XP+ (12Mbps) 5 hours 45 minutes
    FXP (17Mbps) 4 hours 10 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
    MXP (24Mbps) 2 hours 55 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording

  • Lens: Zoom Ratio

    15x Optical/18x Advanced Zoom/300x Digital

  • Lens: Focal Length

    f-4.1 - 61.5mm (35mm equivalent 39.5 - 592.5mm)

  • Lens: Zoom Speed

    Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds

  • Lens: Max. F/Stop

    f/1.8-3.2

  • Focusing System

    Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL (through the lens)

  • Manual Exposure

    Yes

  • Programmed AE

    Smart 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

    0.4 lx (Low Light mode)

  • Image Stabilization

    Dynamic SuperRange Optical (lens shift) / Standard SuperRange Optical (lens shift) / Powered IS

  • Filter Diameter

    37mm

  • Viewfinder

    None

  • LCD Screen

    2.7-inch Touch Panel Widescreen color LCD (Approx. 211,000 dots)

  • Flash

    Built-in

  • Recording Media

    SD memory card

  • USB Terminal

    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

  • Video Terminal

    component (output), composite (output)

  • Audio

    Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3), 5.1-channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)

  • 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) Approx. 2.7 x 2.4 x 4.8in. (68 x 60 x 123mm)

  • Weight (w/o battery pack & memory card)

    Approx. 11.3 oz. (320g)

  • Weight (fully loaded)

    Approx. 13.4 oz. (380g) (including BP-808, memory card and grip belt)

About Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1679978

The Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card slot and is ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight - it's a brilliant blend of capability and convenience. Canon's advanced imaging technologies, including a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, help to deliver high definition video and 3.3 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color.

Sophisticated features such as Smart Auto "reads" the visual components of the scene you're shooting and chooses the best settings. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 2.7" Touch Panel LCD. And to complete the entertainment picture, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound ensures your audio is every bit as impressive as your video.

Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1679978 Features

  • Flash Memory: The VIXIA HF M300 allows you to record crisp high definition video directly to removable SD memory cards.
  • Stunning Image Quality: A Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality. The Canon Exclusive 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail.
  • Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Powered IS
  • Instant AF
  • 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Screen
  • Smart Auto
  • Touch & Track
  • Genuine Canon Face Detection
  • Advanced Video Snapshot
  • 3.3 megapixel Camera
  • 24p & 30p Frame Modes
  • Terminals: To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the VIXIA HF M300, you'll find a range of terminals to extend the capabilities of your camcorder.
  • Audio: For the ultimate home theater experience, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound* allows you to capture audio quality that matches the stunning realism of your high definition video.
  • Compatible with Optional WP-V2 Waterproof Case
  • Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery which accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute.
  • Built-in Video Light enhances your ability to shoot in difficult, low light conditions.
  • Print/Share allows you to connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable and with a touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your VIXIA HF M300.

What's in the box:

  • Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Wireless Controller WL-D89
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-570
  • Battery Pack BP-808
  • USB Cable
  • Item Note: Missing Stereo Video Cable STV-250N; Component Cable CTC-100/S; Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software; Music CD; DigitalVideo Solution Disc