Canon's VIXIA HF S20 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder, with a 32GB internal flash drive and two SD memory card slots, offers Canon's most sophisticated feature set to date - blurring the line between consumer and professional. Canon's superlative proprietary imaging technologies help deliver video and 8.0 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the generous 3.5 inch High Resolution (922,000 dot) Touch Panel LCD. Native 24p Mode perfectly matches the frame rate of film. And 5.1-Channel Surround Sound ensures your audio complements the stunning realism of your video.
Specifications
Digital Video
Standard Definition or High Definition
Television System
Video Recording system
Image Sensor
- 1/2.6-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels
Effective Pixels
- Video: Approx. 6.01 Megapixels (3264 x 1840)
- Photo: 16:9 Approx. 6.01 Megapixels (3264 x 1840); 4:3 Approx. 8.02 Megapixels (3264 x 2456)
Maximum recording time
- 32GB internal flash drive: Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are also used (2 card slots).
- LP (5Mbps) 12 hours 15 minutes
- SP (7Mbps) 9 hours 35 minutes
- XP+ (12Mbps) 5 hours 45 minutes
- FXP (17Mbps) 4 hours 10 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
- MXP (24Mbps) 2 hours 55 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Lens
- Zoom Ratio 10x Optical/200x Digital
- Focal Length f-6.4-64mm (35mm equivalent 43.5-435mm)
- Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
- Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0
Focusing System
- Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL (through the lens)
Manual Exposure
Programmed AE
- Smart Auto, P, Av, Tv, Cine*, Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night Scene, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed
- Movie: 1/2000; Photo: 1/500
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
- Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
Frame Rate
- 60i, Native 24p (records at 24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Minimum Illumination
Image Stabilization
- Dynamic SuperRange Optical (lens shift) / Standard SuperRange Optical (lens shift) / Powered IS
Filter Diameter
Viewfinder
LCD Screen
- 3.5-inch High Resolution Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD (Approx. 922,000 dots)
Flash
Recording Media
- Internal flash drive (32GB) or SD memory cards (2 slots) **
USB Terminal
Video Terminal
- component (output), composite (output)
Audio
- Dolby Digital 2 channel (AC-3), 5.1-channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)
Accessory Shoe
Supplied Video Editing Software
HDMI Terminal
- HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC and x.v.Color supported
Microphone Terminal
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal
- 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Remote Control Terminal
- Yes (compatible with LANC protocol)
Dimensions
- (W x H x D) 3.0 x 2.9 x 5.5in. (75 x 74 x 140mm)
Weight (not including battery pack and memory card)
Weight (fully loaded)
- 1.1 lbs. (510g) (including BP-808 and memory cards)
Note:
* Movie mode only
** 1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.