Amazing Video at Every Age and Every Stage
Impressive image quality, amazing zoom power and a host of convenient features make the VIXIA HF R70 camcorder a smart choice, even for parents new to videography. You can record up to six hours of video to the 16GB internal flash drive or to a convenient removable SD memory card. Revel in the flexibility and range of the camcorder's 57x Advanced Zoom, which helps you capture distant subjects without intruding on the scene. Image quality remains smooth, clear and steady thanks to a SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer. Even keeping faraway subjects in the frame is easy with Zoom Framing Assist, now available in both Auto and Manual modes. A newly added Highlight Priority Mode helps give your video the rich range of color seen by the naked eye. The camcorder is as convenient as it is fun to use, with a new LCD screen that's brightly visible even outdoors in the sun and a redesigned user interface that makes it easy to shoot, navigate menus and view videos with large simple icons in a streamlined layout. Whether you're recording family vacations or your baby's first steps, the VIXIA HF R70 achieves image quality that's worthy of your precious memories.
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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:
16GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD*:
LP (1440 x 1080)**: 6 hrs. 5 min.
FXP (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs. 5 min.
MXP (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 25 min.
NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 15 min.
16GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4*:
4 Mbps (1280 x 720)**: 8 hrs. 40 min.
17 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs. 5 min.
24 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 25 min.
35 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr.
* Variable bit rate.
** When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start.
16GB Internal Flash Drive in AVCHD*:
LP (1440 x 1080)**: 6 hrs. 5 min.
FXP (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs. 5 min.
MXP (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 25 min.
NTSC 60p (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 15 min.
16GB Internal Flash Drive in MP4*:
4 Mbps (1280 x 720)**: 8 hrs. 40 min.
17 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs. 5 min.
24 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr. 25 min.
35 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 1 hr.
* Variable bit rate.
** When recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start.
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: Approx. 38.5?1232mm
Advanced Zoom Off: Approx. 38.5?1232mm
Advanced Zoom On: Approx. 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, High-brightness priority, Cinema Mode*2, Baby Mode
*1 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
*2 Cinema Standard, Vivid, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies
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, Custom WB
Frame Rate:
AVCHD: 60i/PF30/60P
MP4: 60P/30P/24P
Minimum Illumination:
P mode: Approx. 5 lux
Low Light mode: Approx. 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/High-brightness priority/SCN*1/ Cinema Mode:
- Standard IS
- IS Off
Angular velocity detection (using piezoelectric vibration sensor) and hybrid by sensor based movement vector detection supported.
*1 Portrait, 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 16GB memory and 1 additional SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
USB Terminal: mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported
Video Terminal: Composite (output)
Audio:
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (2ch)
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 (operation)
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions: Approx. 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)
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Recommended Cards:
60P (NTSC)/50P (PAL) recording: Memory cards of class 6 or higher
For both AVCHD and MP4, Class 4 or higher-speed memory cards are recommended in the high-image-quality and full-HD standard modes.
Slow & Fast motion at 0.5x speed: Memory cards of class 6 or higher
Any class of card may be used for photo shooting.