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2011-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camcorder!!

This is a great camcorder. We pretty much use it to film everything, even silly things. The best thing about the camcorder is the picture quality. Something very important to us when looking for a camcorder was being able to shoot in HD. Now, everything we film looks great! Something else that we really enjoy is the image stabilizer. We like to film things while we are in a high range of motion. The camcorder creates such a smooth picture! We were also able to get several accessories for the camera that will make our videos even more high quality; such as external mic, lens hood, screen hood, larger battery, and an external light. There are so many more that we could get as well! So far we are very much enjoying this camcorder. I don't think we have even turned it off yet!

Jenn-in-HD

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Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1846205 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

    8GB internal flash drive: Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are used.
    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

    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

    Internal flash drive (8GB) or 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 M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1846205

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Great Camcorder!!

By Jenn-in-HD

This is a great camcorder. We pretty much use it to film everything, even silly things. The best thing about the camcorder is the picture quality. Something very important to us when looking for a camcorder was being able to shoot in HD. Now, everything we film looks great! Something else that we really enjoy is the image stabilizer. We like to film things while we are in a high range of motion. The camcorder creates such a smooth picture! We were also able to get several accessories for the ...

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The Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder features an 8GB internal flash drive and an SD memory card slot in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body - 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 M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - SKU#1846205 Features

  • Flash Memory: The VIXIA HF M30 allows you to record up to 3 hours of clear high definition video to an 8GB internal flash drive or to a removable SD memory card.
  • 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
  • Easy Web Sharing
  • 3.3 megapixel Camera
  • 24p & 30p Frame Modes
  • Terminals: To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the VIXIA HF M30, 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

What's in the box:

  • Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-808
  • Mini USB Cable
  • Item Note: Missing Component Cable CTC-100/S; Compact Power Adapter CA-570; Wireless Controller WL-D89;- Stereo Video Cable STV-250N