VIXIA HF G40 High Definition Digital Camcorder

Advanced Video Capture On the Go
Compact, capable and easy to use, Canon's VIXIA HF G40 camcorder offers the optical refinement and dynamic advanced performance experienced videographers want in a lightweight and portable package. Using a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom lens and a new, highly sensitive HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with improved low-light performance, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder provides sharp, Full HD video with beautiful highlight and shadow detail in virtually every lighting situation. A DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor speeds up operation and enables the lens's powerful image stabilization for clear and stable images, even when shooting handheld. For fluid use in numerous situations, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder has a 3.5-inch touch-capacitive screen, plus a tiltable electronic viewfinder. A host of manual controls are complemented by two modes: Wide DR Gamma and Highlight Priority, which help capture color and detail virtually consistent with how they're seen by the naked eye. Creative options are expanded with a new interval recording option that can capture fast motion of up to 1200x the original speed. Ideal for an incredible variety of uses, the VIXIA HF G40 is a stellar choice for anyone who requires professional-quality videos on the go.

Manufacturer Part Number
1005C002
EAN/UPC
0013803267150,013803267150
Full Product Specifications

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Main Unit Specs Standard Definition or High Definition: High Definition
Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Television System: NTSC
Video Recording system: MPEG4-AVC / H.264
Audio Recording system:

Linear PCM (2ch)*1, Dolby Digital (2ch)*2 / MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
*1 28 Mbps/24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution
*2 Dolby Digital (5.1ch) is provided when the Surround Microphone SM-V1 microphone is used.


Image Sensor: 1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective Pixels: Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
Lens:

Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital
Focal Length: 3.67?73.4mm
(35mm equivalent: 26.8?576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8?576mm with Dynamic IS)
Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max. F/Stop: f/1.8?2.8


Focusing System: Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus
Manual Exposure: Available
Programmed AE:

Auto Mode: Auto
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M


Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance: 20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across zooming range)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Frame Rate:

AVCHD - 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P
MP4 - 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P


Minimum Illumination:

Auto Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec. and with auto slow shutter on)
Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.)


Image Stabilization:

Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization

Control Modes:

  • Dynamic IS
  • Powered IS*
  • Macro IS
  • Tripod Mode

* During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off.

IS Modes other than Intelligent IS:

  • Standard IS
  • IS Off

Filter Diameter: 58mm
Viewfinder: 0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; 100% field of view)
LCD Screen: 3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
Recording Media: 2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB Terminal: mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Accessory Shoe: Cold shoe (front area), Mini advanced shoe (back area)* *
The Remote Control Adapter RA-V1 is not supported. The Video Flash Light VFL-2 supports only the video light function.
HDMI Terminal: HDMI OUT mini connector
Microphone Terminal: 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Headphone Terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
Remote Control Terminal: 2.5mm stereo mini-jack (input only)
Operating Temperature range: Approx. -5-45°C, 60% relative humidity (operation)
Approx. 0-40°C, 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (Not including lens hood and grip belt)
Weight: Approx. 1.7 lb. / 765g (includes grip belt)

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