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Canon Vixia HF20

  • Manufacturer: Canon USA
  • Part Number:3535B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
  • Digital Zoom 300 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 2.99 megapixels
  • Total Pixels 3.89 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.4 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD MPEG-4
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Snow , Beach , Sunset , Fireworks , Spotlight , Night mode , Sports mode , Portrait mode
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade , Cloudy , Daylight , Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (cool white) , Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Exposure Modes Manual Program Automatic , Shutter-priority Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode , Fill-in mode , Flash OFF mode , Red-eye reduction
  • Features AF illuminator
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.89 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.99 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3.31 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Face Detection Yes
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Flash card
  • Recording Speed LP , SP , XP , FXP , MXP , XP+

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2
  • Focal Length 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.2
  • Optical Zoom 15 x
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.1 mm
  • Max focal length 61.5 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Features Aspherical lens , Built-in lens shield
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x HDMI , 1 x Microphone , 1 x USB , 1 x Headphones
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included 1 , 1 x Component video cable , 1 x A/V cable , USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Canon BP-809
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 890 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.8 in
  • Depth 4.9 in
  • Height 2.4 in
  • Weight 12 oz

Where to buy

Canon Vixia HF20: $599.00 - $899.99
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B&H Photo-Video
$654.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
Amazon.com
$699.00 Yes 5.0 star rating

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