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Canon Vixia HG21

  • Manufacturer: Canon USA
  • Part Number:2704B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Total Pixels 3.3 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3.2"
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.2 lux
  • Digital Video Format AVCHD
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • 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 , Fluorescent , Tungsten light , Fluorescent light (warm white)
  • Exposure Modes Manual Program Automatic , Shutter-priority Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode , Red-eye reduction
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.3 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.76
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 120 GB
  • Image Storage JPEG 2048 x 1536 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 1440 x 1080 , JPEG 848 x 480 , JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type Flash card Hard disk drive

Camera Flash

  • Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.0
  • Focal Length 4.8 mm - 57 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.8 mm
  • Max focal length 57 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Features 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 LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels

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 HDMI , 1 x USB , 1 x Headphones , 1 x Microphone , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x Component video output
  • 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 A/V cable , 1 x USB cable , Component video cable

Power

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

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( 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
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.1 in
  • Depth 5.4 in
  • Height 3 in
  • Weight 17.3 oz

Where to buy

Canon Vixia HG21: $699.00 - $1,142.99
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