Canon VIXIA HF M52 High Definition 32GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder with 2.37 Megapixel, 1/3" HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor, USB

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Used Canon VIXIA HF M52 High Definition 32GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder with 2.37 Megapixel, 1/3" HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor, USB

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2018-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Camcorder

It is a great pity this camcorder is no longer produced by Canon. I have really enjoyed it. Great image quality and features. Unfortunately no equivalent exists in the market today.

alan1z

2013-04-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camera

Excellent camera for the beginner or beyond. Worth the money over the smaller CMOS cameras.

BIGT

Canon HF M52 Specifications

  • Standard Definition or High Definition

    High Definition

  • Television System

    NTSC

  • Video Recording system

    AVCHD/MPEG-4

  • Image Sensor

    1/3-inch HD CMOS PRO, RGB Primary Color Filter

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 2.37 Megapixels

  • Effective Pixels

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

  • Maximum recording Time

    32 GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD:
    LP (5Mbps): 12 hours 15 minutes
    SP (7Mbps): 9 hours 35 minutes
    XP+ (12Mbps): 5 hours 45 minutes
    FXP (17Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 4 hours 10 minutes
    MXP (24Mbps) - Allows 1920 x 1080 recording: 2 hours 55 minutes
    32 GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4:
    4Mbps: 16 hours 55 minutes
    9Mbps: 7 hours 40 minutes

  • Zoom Ratio

    10x Optical/200x Digital

  • Focal Length

    6.1-61mm
    35mm Film Equivalent:
    Optical Zoom: 43.4-436mm (in both movies and photos)

  • Zoom Speed

    Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
    Max F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0

  • Focusing System

    TTL (Through The Lens) + Instant AF

  • Manual Exposure

    Yes

  • Programmed AE

    Auto, Manual, Cinema Mode

  • Max Shutter Speed

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

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    When tele macro is in effect: 10 mm to infinity (wide end), 1 m to infinity (intermediate zooming range), 40 cm to infinity (tele end) When tele macro is not in effect: 10 mm to infinity (wide end), 1 m to infinity (entire zooming range)

  • White Balance

    Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent

  • Minimum Illumination

    NTSC: 1.2 lx, 0.1 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

  • Filter Diameter

    43mm P0.75

  • LCD Screen

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

  • Recording Media

    Built-in 32 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: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
    MP4: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)
    Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz

  • Accessory Shoe

    Mini Advanced Accessory shoe

  • 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)

    2.7 x 2.5 x 4.8 in / 68 x 64 x 121 mm (Not including the grip belt)

  • Weight

    Approx. 12.3 oz./350g (Not including battery pack and memory card)
    Approx. 10.9 oz. / 310g (Not including grip belt)
    Approx. 12.9 oz. / 365g (Including BP-718, memory card and Grip Belt)

About Canon VIXIA HF M52 High Definition 32GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder with 2.37 Megapixel, 1/3" HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor, USB

FEATURED REVIEWS

Best Camcorder

By alan1z

It is a great pity this camcorder is no longer produced by Canon. I have really enjoyed it. Great image quality and features. Unfortunately no equivalent exists in the market today.

Excellent Camera

By BIGT

Excellent camera for the beginner or beyond. Worth the money over the smaller CMOS cameras.

Small and light with a sleek new design, the Canon VIXIA HF M52 camcorder has 32GB of internal memory to record up to 12 hours of stunning HD video. Image quality is unsurpassed, thanks to the camcorder's newly designed, professional-level Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor. The high-sensitivity sensor provides outstanding resolution, better low-light performance and beautiful, natural detail in both shadow and highlight areas. Intelligent IS and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization designed for the Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens make every scene clear and steady and new built-in features make it easy to give your videos added creativity.

Operation is fun and simple with a Flat Touch Panel LCD you'll control with your fingertips. This camcorder has the flexibility you crave: enjoy the convenience of recording in AVCHD or MP4 format to the internal flash drive or to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. And now with built-in Wi-Fi, you can immediately upload video directly to YouTube, Facebook or your own home computer. Upload video anywhere with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and enjoy wireless viewing on your DLNA-compatible TV.

Canon VIXIA HF M52 High Definition 32GB Internal Flash Memory Camcorder with 2.37 Megapixel, 1/3" HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor, USB Features

  • A Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization provides unsurpassed, professional-looking image quality
  • Newly designed Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor is a professional-level 1/3-inch native 1920 x 1080 image sensor which delivers outstanding video resolution, improved low-light performance and a wide dynamic range
  • Record up to 12 hours of crisp high-definition video to a 32GB 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
  • 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
  • Intelligent IS automatically chooses from four different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition
  • Audio Scene Select enables easy operation and setup for outstanding audio that complements the pristine image quality
  • 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 nine 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

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