Features

Canon's 2.39 megapixel HD CMOS Sensor

Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording

32GB Internal Memory

20x Optical Zoom

DIGIC DV III Imaging Processor

Electronic Image Stabilizer Dynamic mode

Smart Auto mode

Pre-Recording function

2.7" colour LCD screen (approx. 112,000 dots)

Down-conversion to standard definition (convert HD to SD)

Relay recording function

Flexible Video snapshot recording duration

SD / SDHC Memory Card Slot

Instant AF

Face Detection

25p recording

Canon HD Video Lens

x.v. colour

Pixella ImageMixer software featuring direct to web video uploading

Dual Flash Memory

Dual Flash Memory offers 32GB internal memory - enough for over 12hours of Full HD movies - and recording to removable SD / SDHC cards for extra capacity

Canon HD Camera System

The Canon HD Camera System combines a 2.39MP Full HD CMOS sensor, a 20x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens and the DIGIC DV III processor to deliver superb Full HD movies.

Smart Auto mode

The camcorder automatically recognizes what kind of scenes and subjects you're shooting based on the presence of people, the distance to subjects, and brightness, color, motion information. The advanced auto shooting mode function entrust detailed settings to the camcorder, similar to the shooting modes already available in Canon's range of PowerShot & Digital IXUS cameras.

Relay recording

When the built-in memory becomes full, the camcorder automatically switches to SD cards as the recording media. No need to worry about missing the action when media is switched.

Video snapshot mode recording duration

 Each time the Record button is pressed, a 4 seconds clip is captured. Simply add your clips to a playlist, select a soundtrack, and you're instantly ready to watch your movie on a TV - no need for editing. New video snapshot recording length of 2, 4, or 8 seconds has been added to the video snapshot mode.

Down-conversion to standard definition

(convert HD to SD)

Convert HD videos to Standard definition (SD) directly from the camcorder itself. The resulting SD videos can be burned directly to DVD or uploaded to the internet.

Colour options

DIGIC DV III supports x.v.Colour - for deeper, richer hues when movies are played back on compatible HD TVs. 25p Cinema Mode matches the look of traditional film, and provides enhanced low-light shooting performance.

Still shooting

A dedicated Photo mode allows users to capture high resolution still images, up to 1.73MP. Still images can also be captured during movie playback.

Software

For simple editing and sharing, PIXELATMsoftware is supplied. DVDs are easy to burn at the touch a button with Canon's DW-100 DVD Burner (available separately). New PIXELATM software allows direct to web video uploading, allowing users to share video online easily.

Great videos are easy

Shooting HD is easy. Instant AF achieves pin-sharp focus quickly, while a Electronic Image stabilizer Dynamic mode prevents camera shake from ruining shots. Powered by DIGIC DV III, Face Detection Technology optimizes shooting settings for perfect people shots - up to 35 faces in a frame.