Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2009 - Page 17

Canon Digital Video Technology Face Detection - During shooting, the technology gives faces optimal focus and exposure for natural skin tone. GENUINE CANON Face FACE DETECTION Detection The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is now available in Canon HD camcorders. Up to 35 faces can automatically be detected, and 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time. The system is so intelligent that it recognizes faces that are turned down or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. The technology enhances auto exposure by compensating to eliminate whiteout or loss of shadow detail. Even playback can be linked to Face Detection, allowing you access specific scenes based on faces. Face tracking - Faces in the frame are tracked to deliver fast, pin-point focus in any composition. Face index - Detected face frame displays as thumbnail in each shot. 32 Shooting With Video Snapshot Mode, you can create a series of 4 second video clips during recording and playback.* Playback Play back the short video with background music. Timeline by face - Detected face frame is linked to a timeline. VIDEO SNAPSHOT MODE Advanced Video Snapshot Mode * Video Snapshot Mode Video Snapshot Mode makes capturing once- in-a-lifetime milestones as easy as taking photos. Simply record a series of four-second video clips, then add one of 10 supplied music tracks or your favorite background music. Your memo- ries become attention-grabbing movies - no editing skills necessary. With Canon's new Advanced Video Snapshot Mode, you have the ability of capturing video clips in playback as well for added flexibility.* CUSTOM KEY Custom Key and Dial Assign commonly used functions to the Custom Key button on the camcorder for quick and easy access. Custom Key Features • Exposure lock (ON/OFF) • Focus (Auto/Manual) • Assist functions • Microphone level control (Auto/Manual) • AGC limit (ON/OFF) PRE-RECORD Pre- Pre-Record greatly increases your ability to Record capture the most precious moments before they're gone forever. With the Pre-Record feature, the cam- corder actually begins recording 3 seconds before you press the record button, compensating for the time it takes you to react to a video-worthy moment. DUAL SHOT Dual Dual Shot Mode makes shooting with a Shot Canon camcorder easier than ever before. With Dual Shot Mode, video or photos can be captured without having to switch shooting modes. *Advanced Video Snapshot Mode is featured in VIXIA HF S11 only. 33