Make the most of the HG10s HDD and store up to 15 hours of brilliant High Definition video. Lightweight, portable and packed with features, never worry about running out of recording space again.

Features

• HD video straight to HDD (AVCHD)
• Canon Full HD CMOS
• HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom and Super Range OIS
• Instant AF
• Store 15 hrs of video
• DIGIC DV II
• Navigation Control Dial
• Quick Start and long life battery
• Full connectivity
• Software supplied

Full HD 1080 movies straight to HDD - shoot more, enjoy more. Full HD 1080 video recorded to HDD The stylishly compact HG10 records High Definition (HD) movies straight to Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Storing more memories in Full HD 1080 quality (AVCHD), you will never run out of recording space. Canon Full HD CMOS Let HD movies bring memories to life. The HG10 uses a Canon Full HD CMOS video sensor, with advanced noise reduction technology and an RGB Primary Colour Filter - for sharp, noise-free video and vivid colours. Canon HD Video Lens Canon camcorders inherit the expertise of the worlds biggest maker of broadcast lenses. Incorporating a Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer, the HG10s 10x optical zoom lens is specifically designed for HD - for unrivalled image quality. Instant AF Instant AF helps ensure movies and photos are always in focus. By using two sensors - one for speed, one for absolute accuracy - Instant AF makes shooting HD video easier and keeps digital photos free from blur. The Focus Assist function aids manual focusing. 15 hours of video, hundreds of photos The extra capacity of an HDD lets you record for longer: store up to 15 hrs of HD video. The HG10 is also a fully-featured digital camera - 3.1MP photos are saved to MiniSD card. DIGIC DV II for HD DIGIC DV II is the HG10s brain. Specifically designed by Canon for HD, it can shoot movies and still images at the same time. Video and photos are processed independently, ensuring that both appear in superb colour. Intuitive controls An intuitive Navigation Control Dial provides quick and easy access to key functions. Playing back video is effortless: scroll through a list of recordings or select a scene from the thumbnail menu to instantly review movies on the 2.7" Multiangle Vivid LCD screen. Quick Start and extended battery life At the push of a button, Quick Start powers up the camcorder from Standby mode almost instantly. The HG10s battery provides over an hour of recording on a single charge. All the connections you need Capture enhanced audio with an external microphone and monitor sound recording more closely via the headphone jack; an Advanced Accessory shoe lets you attach a range of other peripherals. When you have finished recording, connect to a TV using HDMI or a PC via USB. PictBridge makes it easy to print photos. Software A supplied Corel Application Disc provides software for easy editing and management of AVCHD movies on a PC. Specifications VIDEO SYSTEM Video System: AVCHD HDD RECORDING CAPACITY Recording Capacity: 40Gb - Up to 15 hours of video CCD Type: 1/2.7" CMOS Total pixels: 2.96 megapixel Effective pixels: HD MOVIE: Approx 2.07 megapixels STILLS: 2.76 megapixels Filter: RGB Primary Colour Filter LENS Optical Zoom: 10x Digital Zoom: 200x / 40x (selectable) Focal length: 6.1 - 61mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: HD MOVIE: Approx 43.6-436 mm STILL IMAGE 16:9: Approx 43.6-436 mm STILL IMAGE 4:3: Approx 40.0-400 mm Maximum aperture: HD MOVIE: f1.8 to f3.0 STILLS: f2.8 to f3.0 Minimum focusing distance: 10mm Image Stabilizer: Super Range Optical IS Filter diameter: 43mm Wide Attachment: YES (optional WD-H43) IMAGE PROCESSOR Image Processor: DIGIC DV II LCD Screen size: 2.7" widescreen Multiangle Vivid LCD Pixels: 211,000 pixels Manual adjustment: Brightness, backlight VIEWFINDER Screen size: 0.27" widescreen colour LCD Pixels: 123,000 pixels MINIMUM ILLUMINATION Minimum Lux.: Approx 0.2 lux (in Night Mode) Night Mode: YES FOCUS Auto/Manual: YES / YES Control: AUTO: Instant AF MANUAL: Control dial interface Manual Focus Assist: Magnifying AE MODE Program AE: 13: Auto, Program(P), Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION Backlight Compensation: YES WHITE BALANCE Type: TTL Auto: YES Set/Preset: YES (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flourescent H) SHUTTER SPEED Maximum: 1/2000th sec. Slow: 1/2 sec. DIGITAL EFFECT Fade: Auto Fade , Wipe Effect: Black & White, Sepia, Art IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT Image Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail Custom Functions: Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color Depth STILL IMAGE Capture image size: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 Continuous shooting mode: YES (Normal and High-speed) Auto Exposure Bracketing: YES Simultaneous Photo Recording: YES Selecting AF Frame Function: YES Histogram: YES Photo Button: YES SELF TIMER Self timer: 10 sec 2 sec with wireless remote REC. REVIEW/REC. SEARCH REC. review/REC. search: YES/NO RECORDING MODE LP mode: 4 HD recording quality modes (HXP, XP, SP, LP) Progressive Recording: YES (25p) 25P Cinema Mode (CINE effect mode): YES MEMORY CARD Secure Digital Card: YES (miniSD) AUDIO System: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch), 48 kHz sampling frequency TERMINAL Headphone: YES Microphone: YES USB: YES (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) Direct Print: YES (PictBridge) AV: YES Component: YES HDMI: YES Built-in charger: YES ACCESSORY SHOE Accessory shoe: YES QUICK START Quick Start: YES BUILT-IN VIDEO LIGHT Built-in Video light: YES Built-in Flash: YES PC CONNECTION KIT Digital Video Solution Disk: YES (v27) Application software: Corel Application Disc for PC USB cable: YES WIRELESS CONTROLLER Wireless controller: YES BATTERY PACK Type: Lithium-Ion Battery included in the kit: BP-2L13 Long life Battery: BP-2L24H Longer recording time- a): Approx 4h 05mins DIMENSIONS W x H x D: 81 x 75 x 129mm Weight: 505g a) using above optional long life BP