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LEGRIA HV40
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LEGRIA HV40

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 Recommended Retail Price: INR 80,995.00

 
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FEATURES



Highlights
Canon’s True Full HD CMOS Sensor 1920 x 1080
10x Optical Zoom and 200x digital zoom
DIGIC DV II Imaging Processor
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Instant AF
Advanced Accessory Shoe
25P CINE Mode recording
Custom Key

Superior Image Quality
Canon’s True Full HD CMOS Sensor with 1920 x 1080 recording pixels for true high definition video and still captures
2.96 megapixel Canon sensor features on-chip noise reduction technology used in Canon EOS DSLR cameras for crisp, sharp images.
RGB Bayer Placement Technology achieves optimum balance between resolution and colour information for refined colour reproduction
Canon HDV Codec Engine provides optimized compression type, used in commercial films.
Records in HD / SD using standard MiniDV tapes

Superb Canon HD Video Lens
10x Optical Zoom and 200x digital zoom for greater zooming capability
Super Spectral Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
Aspherical Lens Element for high resolution image quality with low colour aberrations
Gradation Neutral Density (ND) Filter maintains image details even under extreme bright shooting conditions
Night Mode automatically selects optimum shutter speed and sensitivity for brighter night scenes and colour vibrancy.
In-built Mini Video Light enables shooting up to approx. 1.5 with 3x the brightness of convention LED
Light Guide Flash (with red eye reduction) captures excellent still images in low light / backlit conditions

DIGIC DV II Imaging Processor
2 separate colour reproduction processing methods for video footage and still images
Ultra high-speed processing of HDV 1080i data
High-speed continuous shooting of up to 4.1 frames per second
Hybrid Noise Reduction System detects and minimizes both inter-frame and intra-frame noise for sharper image with low noise
High quality true-to-life movie and photos with precise skin tonal colour reproduction

Shooting Assist Functions
Powerful Instant AF System for high-speed focusing precision producing ultra-sharp videos, especially during panning.
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) for blur-free videos and still images over a wider frequency range.
Focus Assist button for one touch convenient operation to enlarge image displayed on LCD screen during manual focus shooting.
Use either the Variable Zoom Speed Control of up to 3 pre-set zoom speed (Speed 1 / 2 / 3) or variable zoom for professional style zooming controls.
Zebra function (Off / Zebra 70% / Zebra 100%) prevents image ‘whiteout’ by confirming brightness level
Peaking function enhances edges of subject to aid in focusing.
Histogram displays brightness information of still images
Grid and Horizontal Marker for easy picture composition.
Magnify & magnification recording – ability to magnify and even record magnified image
 
Extensive Shooting Functions
Intelligent 9-point AiAF (card mode only) ensures precise focusing even when your subjects are not in the center
Auto Exposure Bracketing (card mode only) shoots 3 frames of the same shot at 3 different exposure levels (Normal / Underexposed / Overexposed)
Wide variety of shooting modes:

- AE : Auto / P / Tv / Av / CINE
- Special Scene (SCN): Portrait / Sports / Night / Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Enhance your videos with Image Effects (Vivid / Low Sharpening / Neutral / Soft Skin Detail)
Extensive White Balance settings (Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H / Tungsten / Custom)
3 metering modes: Evaluative / Centre-weighted Average / Spot
CINE Frame rate of 25p (PAL) gives your video a sophisticated cinematic look
Shoot in CINE mode to achieve the look and feel of a traditional celluloid movie

Still Image Shooting Functions
Captures still images with 3.0-megapixel with high-speed continuous shooting of 4.1 frames per second (4:3 aspect ratio)
Simultaneous stills and video recording capability
Capable to capture 2.07-megapixel stills from video playback by pressing the PHOTO button

Designed for Optimized Operability
Inbuilt Electronic Lens Cover, which automatically opens when the camcorder is switched on. Eliminates the inconvenience of lost lens cover.
Large and brighter 2.7” LCD screen for comfortable viewing
High Capacity Battery (BP-2L24H) with better power efficiency that can last for up to 4hrs. of continuous shooting on a single charge
Enhanced Audio Functions for precise volume control over recorder audio

Advanced Accessory Shoe
Advanced Accessory Shoe lets you explore your power to create with enhanced expandability and functionality with other optional accessories
Wide Range of Optional Accessories to meet your various creative needs:

- Wide Converter WD-H43
- Tele Converter TL-H43
- Filter Set FS-43U / FS-43U II

Easy Connectivity
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) terminal for inputting and outputting video and audio signals
Easy Sharing of Video

- Equipped with IEEE1394 terminals for fast and easy transfer of videos
- Analogue-digital converter converts analogue video to digital format conveniently
- Connect video camcorder to TV for playback using component / composite cable
Convenient Sharing of Photos

- Print / Share button for direct printing of high-resolution images without using a computer
- Connect HV40 to a PictBridge compatible printer and simply choose the images to print
- USB 2.0 Full Speed connectivity allows fast transfer of stills to a computer


 

SPECIFICATIONS



Disc Recording System  
Camcorder Type MiniDV camcorder
Recording Hours HDV mode: Continuous shooting: 150mins.
Actual shooting: 85mins.
DV mode:
Continuous shooting: 165mins.
Actual shooting: 95mins.
LCD monitor 2.7-inch widescreen LCD, approx. 211,000 pixels
Image Sensor 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor, RGB primary colour filter
Microphone Stereo Condenser Microphone
Lens 10x optical zoom
Digital Zoom 40x / 200x
Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups, using 2 aspherical lenses and featuring gradation ND filter
Filter Diameter 43mm P0.75
Image Stabilizer OIS, Super Range Support
AF System High-speed AF (Instant AF)
Video Recording Specifications  
Video Recording Standards MPEG 2
Effective Pixels DV mode: Approx. 1.55 megapixels, 1440 x 1080
HD / DV (wide) mode: Approx. 2.07 megapixels, 1920 x 1080
Audio Compression DV recording: 16-bit 2 channels (48KHz) or 12-bit 4 channels (32KHz), 4-channel Synchronous recording not possible
HDV recording: MPEG1 Audio Layer II, 4-channel
Synchronous recording not possible
Shooting Modes P, Tv, Av, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Shutter Speed Range 1/60 – 1/500
Minimum illumination Approx. 3lx (Auto mode)
Approx. 0.2lx (Night mode)
Digital Zoom 40x / 200x
Still Image Recording Specifications   
Still Image Recording SD / SDHC memory card, MultiMedia Card
Still Image Compression Exif Ver. 2.2 specifications satisfied, compression method: JPEG
Recording Pixels HDV mode: LW 1920 x 1080
SW 848 x 480
DV (Wide) mode: LW 1920 x 1080
SW 848 x 480
DV (Normal) mode:
LW 1920 x 1080
SW 848 x 480
Shooting Modes P, Tv. Av, Cine, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Easy Operations Features   
Zoom Zoom lever
Navigation Joystick
Extended Control Remote Control
Battery Rechargeable lithium battery BP-2L13
Input / Output Terminals   
Analog Output Yes
Microphone Terminal Yes
Physical Dimensions & Power  
Power Supply (rated) 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC in)
Operating Temperature 0 - 40°C 85% (relative humidity)
-5 - 45°C 60% (relative humidity)
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Full Speed
Dimensions Approx. 88 x 82 x 138mm (3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4in.)
Weight (Main Unit) DC input terminal Approx. 535g (1.2lb)


 

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