VIXIA HF R600 High Defination Digital Camcorder

With the VIXIA HF R600 High-definition Camcorder, you'll capture special occasions and creative video essays easily with the spectacular quality your memories and videography deserve. The camcorder's range seems virtually endless with a 57X (32.5-1853mm) Advanced Zoom that's incredibly steady, even if you shoot while walking, thanks to Canon's SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer. The camcorder provides 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) so even the fastest-moving subjects are captured with smooth clarity. Control is fast, easy and intuitive with the big 3" capacitive touch panel LCD. Camcorder is packed with features to make capturing your best video easy. Slow and Fast motion recording allows you to record fast motion at up to 1200X and with slow motion at 1/2X. Add a distinctive cinematic feel to your videos during or after shooting with 7 Cinema Look Filter effects. Keep the shooting going with a high-capacity battery pack so you won't miss a moment.

Manufacturer Part Number
0280C001
EAN/UPC
0013803254792,013803254792
Full Product Specifications

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Standard Definition or High Definition: High Definition
Television System: NTSC
Video Recording system: AVCHD/MPEG-4
Image Sensor: 1/4.85-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: Approx. 3.28 Megapixels

  • Effective Pixels
    • Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
    • Photo: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Maximum recording Time
  • 32GB SD Memory Card in AVCHD*:
  • LP (1440 x 1080)**: 12 hours 15 min.
  • FXP (1920 x 1080)**: 4 hours 10 min.
  • MXP (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hours 55 min.
  • NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hours 30 min.
  • 32GB SD Memory Card in MP4*:
  • 4Mbps (1280 x 720): 17 hrs. 20 min.
  • 17Mbps (1920 x 1080): 4 hr. 10 min.
  • 24Mbps (1920 x 1080): 2 hr. 55 min.
  • 35Mbps (1920 x 1080): 2 hr. 20 min.

* When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start.
** Variable bit rate


Lens
  • Zoom Ratio: 57x Advanced* / 32x Optical / 1140x Digital
  • *Manual mode/Cinema Mode only
  • Focal Length: 2.8-89.6mm
  • 35mm Film Equivalent: Optical Zoom: 38.5-1232mm, Advanced Zoom Off: 38.5-1232mm, Advanced Zoom On: 32.5-1853mm

Zoom Speed: Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds; Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-4.5
Focusing System: TTL (Through The Lens)
Manual Exposure: Available
Programmed AE: Smart AUTO, P, SCN *1, Cinema Mode*2, Baby Mode

*1Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
*2Cinema Standard, Vivid, Cool, Nostalgia, Sepia, Old Movies, Dramatic B&W

Max Shutter Speed
  • Movie: 1/2000 sec
  • Still Image: 1/500 sec.

Minimum Focusing Distance: Auto mode: 10mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end
All other modes: 10mm (WIDE end), 1m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens). However, approx. 50cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Manual

Frame Rate NTSC:
  • AVCHD: 60i/PF30/60P
  • MP4: 24P/30P/60P
Minimum Illumination
  • NTSC: 5 lux
  • Low Light mode: 0.4 lux
Image Stabilization: Optical System (Lens-shift system) + electronic stabilization, Intelligent IS in Auto/Baby mode: Dynamic IS (default) Powered IS Macro IS Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in P/SCN*1/Cinema Mode: Standard IS IS Off

*Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported)
*1Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks


Filter Diameter: 43mm diameter
Viewfinder: Not Available
LCD Screen: 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel Widescreen Color LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots)
Recording Media: 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot

*Use of Class 4 or above (4, 6 or 10) memory cards is recommended for recording MXP or FXP (1920 x 1080 pixel recording) movies. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie (AVCHD/MP4) recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more.
USB Terminal: mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported
Video Terminal: Composite (output)

Audio
  • AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital AC3 (2 Channel)
  • MP4 Satisfied: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2 Channel)

Sampling Frequency: 48 KHz
Accessory Shoe: Not Available
Supplied Video Editing Software: Not Available
HDMI Terminal: Available; mini connector (output only)
Microphone Terminal: 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5mm diameter 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)

Operating Temperature range

  • 23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C); 60% relative humidity
  • 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C); 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.3 x 4.6 in. / 53 x 58 x 116mm (Not including grip belt)

Weight
  • Approx. 8.3 oz. / 235g (Body, not including grip belt)
  • Approx. 10.1 oz. / 285g (Including Battery BP-718, memory card and grip belt)