Capture amazingly detailed 1920 x 1080 True HD footage with the Canon HV30. This exceptional piece of kit makes it easy to record your memories with stunning clarity and sharpness.
The HV20’s DIGIC DV II processor has been optimized for the increased processing requirements of high definition. The increased resolution of HD also demands a superior focus. The HV30 delivers thanks to Canon’s extremely quick and accurate Instant Auto Focus.
The precision 10x optical zoom has also been engineered for HD quality and incorporates a Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer to better compensate for camera shake. You’ll also be able add a real cinematic touch to your home movies with 30P progressive shooting and the dedicated CINE mode, which helps to reproduce the look and feel of film. Also footage shot at 30fps can be easily halved to 15fps by video sharing sites, so your clips look less choppy when viewed on the web.
The high resolution 2.7 inch widescreen LCD will display footage exactly as it is recorded while a clever level marker on the screen will also make it easier to line up the perfect shot. A built-in video light allows you to continue recording in poorly lit conditions.
This sophisticated model also functions as a digital still camera and can shoot photos up to a 2.76 megapixel resolution. You can even capture 2 megapixel images straight from your home movie, either during the recording or when played back, and print them out using a PictBridge compatible printer. It also features a dedicated flash for stills.
Using the HV30’s HDMI connection, it’s easy to transfer movies to a compatible HD-Ready TV with no loss in quality. Alternatively, connect the camcorder to a compatible computer to transfer footage for editing. There is also an analogue input, which is handy for dubbing your old home movies to digital for safekeeping.
Key Features
Analogue line-in Yes
Audio capability Built in stereo microphone (MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 stereo)
Brand Canon
Digital stillsUse the camcorder to take still photos 2.76 megapixels
Dimensions H82 x W88 x D138mm
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High Definition Yes
MegapixelsMeasures the picture resolution: the higher the figure, the sharper the image Yes
Memory No
Memory card slotGreater amount of slots means more variety of card formats can be used miniSD
Model name / number HV30
Night recordingAbility to record at night or in complete darkness by using built-in infrared illumination Yes
Power supply Rechargeable battery
Screen size 2.7" widescreen LCD
Shooting modesSpecial settings for particular shooting scenarios e.g Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape etc. 13
Storage formatWhere your footage is recorded to e.g. tape, DVD or hard drive HDV
Video input / output HDMI, DV (in/out)
Weight 535g
Zoom (digital)Enlarges video captured by the optical zoom and makes it seem even closer 40x
Zoom (optical)A 7 x zoom will get you closer to your subject than a 5 x zoom 10x
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