Canon VIXIA HG20 Digital Camcorder Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2009 - Page 18

Canon Digital Video Technology Program AE Mode Full HD Lens-to-Screen - Record video at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution with no loss of detail. So your memories are preserved in stunning clarity and ready for playback on your HDTV. FULL HD RECORDING 1920 x 1080 (1920 X 1080) Recording Canon high definition camcorders not only capture images in Full HD, but record and output at 1920 x 1080 as well, so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Because this meticulous level of detail is fully supported by the unmatched quality of Genuine Canon Optics and processing technologies, Canon camcorders offer an HD experience like no other. HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) TECHNOLOGY HDD camcorders record video directly to an internal hard disk drive, letting you record hours of video so you never miss the action. There's no need for tapes or disks. You'll 24p CINEMA MODE/ 30p PROGRESSIVE MODE 24p 30p Cinema Mode Progressive Achieve a professional film look with 24p Cinema Mode-a combination of two features which can be used independently or together. The first feature offers a video frame rate of 24p, while the second adjusts the color and tonal characteristics to evoke the look and feel of a big-screen movie. 30p Progressive Mode, once exclusive to pro-level camcorders, delivers clarity to fast-action subjects like news and sports, and is the perfect frame rate for clips intended to be posted on the web. VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20 feature HDD technology record footage with ultimate quality, and find it easy to view and access your clips on the LCD screen, your computer or TV. 34 30p Progressive Mode is great for fast action subjects With Night Scene Mode - Reduces noise and prevents overexposure of building and street lighting for more accurate and natural night scenes. Without Night Scene Mode ADVANCED ZOOM Advanced Zoom Now you can capture true widescreen 16:9 video with stunning image quality from any distance-all the way up to 48x. Canon's exclusive Advanced Zoom system combines Genuine Canon Optics with Canon's proprietary DIGIC DV Image Processor to let you seamlessly zoom both wide and long, retaining optical quali- ty throughout the zoom range. RGB PRIMARY COLOR FILTER RGB Primary Both video footage and photos benefit from Color Filter an RGB Primary Color Filter. The filter separates light into its red, green and blue color components. The resulting images are vibrant with vivid, true-to-life color that takes all your video and photos to the next level. PROGRAM AE MODE Program Program AE Mode automatically opti- AE mizes exposure for vastly different conditions and subjects. These modes make it easy to get the best pos- sible image quality and include Program, Portrait, Low Light, Night Scene, Snow, Beach, Surface, Underwater, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks. QUICK START Quick Don't miss any more great shots while Start waiting for your camcorder to power up! Canon's Quick Start feature puts your camcorder in standby mode, considerably reducing power consumption to preserve battery life. Opening the LCD screen powers the camcorder up in under a second, allowing you to capture more great footage. Quick Start - When the LCD is flipped open, the camcorder is ready to record. 35