The Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder features an 8GB internal flash drive and an SD memory card slot in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body - it's a brilliant blend of capability and convenience. Canon's advanced imaging technologies, including a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, help to deliver high definition video and 3.3 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Sophisticated features such as Smart Auto 'reads' the visual components of the scene you're shooting and chooses the best settings. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 2.7 inch Touch Panel LCD. And to complete the entertainment picture, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound ensures your audio is every bit as impressive as your video.
Specifications
Digital Video
Standard Definition or High Definition
Power Consumption
- 3.5W (LP Mode, LCD set to normal brightness)
Television System
Video Recording system
Image Sensor
- 1/4-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels
Effective Pixels
- Video: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296); Advanced Zoom ON: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
- Photo: 16:9 Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296); 4:3 Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)
Maximum recording time
- 8GB internal flash drive: Recording time based on internal flash memory only. Greater capacity is possible when SD memory cards are used.
- LP (5Mbps) 3 hours
- SP (7Mbps) 2 hours 20 minutes
- XP+ (12Mbps) 1 hour 25 minutes
- FXP (17Mbps) 1 hour - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
- MXP (24Mbps) 40 minutes - Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
Lens
- Zoom Ratio 15x Optical/18x Advanced Zoom/300x Digital
- Focal Length f-4.1 - 61.5mm (35mm equivalent 39.5 - 592.5mm)
- Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
- Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.2
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, Underwater, Surface
Max Shutter Speed
- Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
- Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent, Manual
Frame Rate
- 60i, 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
- 2.7-inch Touch Panel Widescreen color LCD (Approx. 211,000 dots)
Flash
Recording Media
- Internal flash drive (8GB) or SD memory card**
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)
Dimensions
- (W x H x D) Approx. 2.7 x 2.4 x 4.8in. (68 x 60 x 123mm)
Weight (not including battery pack and memory card)
Weight (fully loaded)
- Approx. 13.4 oz. (380g) (including BP-808, memory card and grip belt)
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.
