Canon VIXIA HV30 Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2008 - Page 17

Canon Advantage INSTANT AUTOFOCUS The fast, sharp focus HD demands Sharp focus is crucial when shooting high-resolution High Definition video. Canon's proprietary Instant Instant Autofocus system delivers fast, accurate focus, even when you're shooting in bright light, AF at night, or with the camera in motion. The revolutionary hybrid system combines an external sensor with Canon's proven high-performance AF system to dramatically decrease focusing time and ensure consistently sharp video. Accurate focus adapts to changing subject HOW IT WORKS 1 2 First, phase difference detection (with the external sensor) is used to calculate the distance to the subject and the lens is quickly moved. Next, the focus is accurately aligned with Canon's TTL-AF method (using the CMOS sensor). External Sensor CMOS Sensor Sharp and steady images even at long focal lengths SUPERRANGE OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER Sharp, steady video at long focal lengths Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, SuperRange so even hand-held video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady. The system uses an OIS advanced hybrid detection method and covers a wide range of movements to keep your video and photos blur-free. Because the system is optical, there is no quality deterioration associated with electronic image stabilizers. with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer OFF 24MBPS Experience the ultimate in HD image quality 24Mbps Recording offers the highest bit rate in the AVCHD standard. The result is enhanced 24M detail, finer tonal gradation and improved reproduction of moving subjects. bps More tone, more detail, more reality 32 33