Canon VIXIA HG10 HG10 Product Brochure - Page 2

High Definition That's Highly Convenient Propel your movie-making to the forefront of HD technology with the Canon HG10 HDD Camcorder. The HG10 records High Definition video in AVCHD format to an internal hard disk drive for long shooting and easy viewing. And prepare to be amazed by what you see. World-renowned Canon optics give your HD footage extraordinary detail and color, while exclusive Canon technology delivers full Genuine Canon Optics The Canon name represents optical excellence, proven over decades as the first choice in lenses for professional broadcast and photography. The full Canon advantage shines in the HG10's 10x HD Video Zoom Lens. An aspherical lens achieves low aberration and high resolution, super spectra coating technology lowers flare and ghosting, and a gradation ND system provides superior exposure in bright light. HD quality with precise focus and breathtaking clarity. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer HDD Recording Using AVCHD, the ultra-efficient codec for High Definition, the HG10 records High Definition video to a hard disk drive (HDD) for longer recording time, ultimate HD quality, and superior ease in viewing your footage in playback mode or on your TV or computer. Precision engineering ensures the HDD's durability and resistance to impact and vibration. The camcorder's HDMI terminal is the new standard in HD connection, transporting a High Definition video signal with audio in one cable to your HD TV. Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, avoiding the blur that can mar hand-held video at long focal lengths. The system uses an advanced hybrid detec- Photo Grabbing feature lets you "grab" a 2.0 Megapixel still from your footage light, Histogram Display to give you the brightness information you need to make adjustments on successive shots, and one-touch printing and downloading of your images with a Print & Share button. 24p Cinema Mode and Program AE Mode 24p Cinema Mode ramps up your creativity, allowing you to achieve a professional filmlike look. Two flexible modes can be used together or independently. The first lets you match the frame rate of movie film by setting the camcorder's frame rate to 24p. The second is the HG10's CINE setting, which adjusts the color and tonal characteristics to evoke the look and feel of a big-screen movie theater film. Convenient preset scene modes in Program AE automatically produce the best exposure for Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks. without SuperRange Image Stabilizer with SuperRange Image Stabilizer tion method and covers a wide range of typical movements to deliver clear, steady footage as well as sharp still images. Canon's advanced on-chip noise reduction technology ensures the purity of each pixel, so that even in dimly lit scenes, "noise" and other aberrations are minimized. An RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Pattern is employed to deliver a sharp HD image with vibrant, natural color . AVCHD Format The HG10 uses the very latest standard developed for High Definition: AVCHD. By compressing video twice as efficiently as conventional methods, the AVCHD standard enables High Definition video to be recorded on a hard disk drive. Canon Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080) Canon brings its expertise in designing and manufacturing CMOS sensors for its celebrated EOS Digital SLR cameras to the HG10 Camcorder. With a Full HD CMOS sensor, the HG10 reproduces high resolution movies where images come to life with the ultimate in realistic detail as Full HD information is captured at 1920 x 1080. ≥ DV II Image Processor Designed specifically for HD, ≥DV II is Canon's most advanced Image Processor. Digital signal processing provides optimal image quality for both HD video and still images. Color reproduction is extremely accurate, especially in skin tones and dark or light scenes, and noise is minimized for ultimate clarity. In addition, reduced power consumption gives you longer shooting time. Instant AF Focus is critical with high resolution HD video, and Canon's next-generation Instant AF technology delivers fast, accurate focus even in challenging situations. Using an advanced hybrid control system, Instant AF provides quick, sharp focus even when shooting at night, in high brightness, and when following a moving subject. Convenient Viewing and Expert Control You'll get a superb view of what you're shooting with the camcorder's big Widescreen Navigation Control Dial on Multi-Angle Vivid LCD. The LCD panel picture is clear from any direction, and color is robust and accurate. Access the menu and search for scenes with a fast, easy Navigation Control Dial on LCD panel. The HG10 has many features designed to give your movies professional polish. The Focus Assist Button (for use in manual focus mode) provides critical video zoom and peaking (enhanced image contours) to ensure perfect focus. The Level Shot Control button displays a horizontal marker for level shooting, and easily visible Grid marker lines help give your footage proper balance. Variable Zoom Speed Control has 3 pre-set zoom speeds for perfectly controlled zooming. Advanced Photo Features The HG10 Camcorder is also an advanced Canon camera. Capture beautifully detailed 3.1 Megapixel still shots onto a miniSD card. If a great shot happens while you're shooting video, simply press the photo button to record a 2.0 Megapixel image. With the new Photo Grabbing feature, you can also "grab" a 2.0 Megapixel still from your footage just by pressing a button in playback. Other high-end still camera features include: 9-point AiAF that sharply focuses even off-center subjects, a built-in flash for superior shots indoors and in low