Zoom Freely, Shoot Creatively
Outstanding image quality, zoom power that lets you shoot without interrupting the action, enhanced wireless connectivity and sophisticated capabilities: the VIXIA HF R62 camcorder has everything you need to capture special memories and express your creativity through videography. Even at the long end of the huge 57x (32.5-853mm) Advanced Zoom, and even if you're shooting while walking, video is clear and steady thanks to the camcorder's SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer, while Framing Assistance helps you find and keep your subjects in the frame. Built- in Wi-Fi® and NFC make it easy to share images and video right away, transfer clips and images to other devices, live stream video, control the camcorder remotely, and connect to Canon's image management solution, the optional Connect Station CS100. You can record up to 12 hours of video to the 32GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory card. The camcorder's Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor capture lifelike video at 1920 x 1080 resolution; even fast-moving subjects are rendered with outstanding smoothness thanks to 1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps). Dual Recording lets you record in MP4 and AVCHD simultaneously, while built-in down conversion creates MP4 files for easy online sharing. Get creative with newly enhanced Slow & Fast Motion and Touch Decoration. Document the daily development of up to three children effortlessly with Advanced Baby Mode. Shooting and other operations are super intuitive using the camcorder's big 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD, and a high-capacity battery keeps the fun going even longer.
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Specifications
Main Unit Specs
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
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
*1 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
*2 Cinema Standard, Vivid, Cool, Nostalgia, Sepia, Old Movies, Dramatic B&W
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
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: Built-in 32 GB memory and 1 additional 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. Recording in Slow and Fast Motion at 1/2x speed requires a memory card of class 6 or higher. 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: 3.5mm 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. 8.5 oz. / 240g (Body, not including grip belt)
Approx. 10.9 oz. / 310g (Including Battery BP-727, memory card, grip belt)