VIXIA HF R800 Digital Camcorder

Capture your family's most precious memories with the VIXIA HF R800 camcorder. Thanks to its powerful zoom, you can record moments near, far and in between. Exciting new features include Highlight Priority mode with backlight correction to help you get the best shots you can, and improved slow and fast recording options that let you experiment with different ways to record. The lightweight package of the VIXIA HF R800 means you can keep it on hand to record whatever you want, whenever you want, to removable SD cards that provide quick and convenient sharing. Easy to use and bring with you, pick up the VIXIA HF R800 and start making memories.

Manufacturer Part Number
1960C003
Full Product Specifications

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Standard Definition or High Definition: High Definition
Television System: NTSC
Video Recording system: 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 MP4*:
4 Mbps (1280 x 720)**: 17 hrs. 20 min.
17 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 4 hrs. 10 min.
24 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs. 55 min.
35 Mbps (1920 x 1080)**: 2 hrs.

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


Lens:

Zoom Ratio:
57x Advanced / 32x Optical / 1140x Digital

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

*1 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset Scene, 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. 50cm 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:

60P/30P/24P


Minimum Illumination:

P mode: Approx. 5 lux
Low Light mode: Approx. 0.4 lux


Image 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.

*1Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks


Filter Diameter: 43mm diameter
Viewfinder: Not Available
LCD Screen: 3.0-inch (7.51cm) panel, widescreen color LCD (approx. 230,000 dots)
Recording Media: 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC/FlashAir memory card slot
USB Terminal: mini-AB: Hi-Speed USB supported
Video Terminal:

Signal configuration: NTSC standard color video signals
Impedance: 75 Ω
Signal level: 1 Vp-p (composite)

Horizontal resolution
Self recording/playback: Max. 530 TV lines (screen center)
Camera EEout catalog value: Approx. 530 TV lines (screen center)


Audio:

Types of signals: Stereo audio signal
Impedance: Less than 3 kΩ
Signal level: -10 dBV (with 47 kΩ load)
Frequency characteristic: 60 Hz to 16 kHz (range between 1 kHz reference ±3 dB)


Accessory Shoe: Not Available
Supplied Video Editing Software: Not Available
HDMI Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector, output only for both images and sound
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal:

3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack (also serves as AV mini-terminal)
Impedance: 47 Ω
Output signal level: -18 dBV (with 16 Ω load at maximum volume)


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. 8.3 oz. / 235g (body, not including grip belt)
Approx. 10.8 oz. / 305g (including Battery BP-727, memory card, grip belt)


Recommended Cards:

60P (DOM) recording: Memory cards of class 6 or 10

Class 4, 6 or 10 memory cards are recommended in the high-image-quality and Full HD standard modes.

Slow & Fast motion recording: Use of Class 6 or 10 memory cards

Any class of card may be used for photo shooting.