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Canon VIXIA HV40 MiniDV HD Camcorder

10x Opt, 200x Dig, 2.7" LCD - MPN: 3686B001 See Product Details

Product Details of Canon VIXIA HV40 MiniDV HD Camcorder

Description

Canon's HV40 gives you the quality of HDV recording at an affordable price for the aspiring or indie film-maker. Capture true 1920 x 1080 video like a pro with the camera's 2.96Mp CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor and 10x HD Video Lens. If you feel like recording in standard definition the camera affords you that flexibility as well. And there's no need to carry a still camera around because the camcorder captures 3.1Mp still images to miniSD cards.

Quick Glance

Recording Media: Tape Media, Memory Card, MiniDV

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Interface Type: 1 x HDMI, 1 x Mini-phone Microphone, 1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Image Stabilization: Optical

Optical Zoom: 10

Weight: 19.2

Summary

Product Title: Canon VIXIA HV40 MiniDV HD Camcorder

Manufacturer: Canon

Power Score: 4.1 | 2 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Image Sensor Quantity: 1

Image Sensor Size: 1/2.7"

Lens Features

Optical Zoom: 10 X

Digital Zoom: 200x

Focal Length: 6.10 mm to 61 mm

Filter Diameter: 43 mm

Video Recording

Recording Media: Tape Media, Memory Card, MiniDV

Video Capture Format: DV

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Minimum Lux Rating: 0.2 lux

Image Stabilization: Optical

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in

Interface Connection: 1 x HDMI, 1 x Mini-phone Microphone, 1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Additional Features: Built-in Light, Viewfinder

Power

Power Source: Lithium-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Height: 3.2 in

Width: 3.5 in

Depth: 5.4 in

Weight: 1.20 lbs

Dimensions: 3.20" Height x 3.50" Width x 5.40" Depth

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

More Info

Weight: 1.20 lbs

URL: Manufacturer Link

General

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Exposure Control: Manual Programmed AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority

Viewfinder Type: Electronic

White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Manual

Product Series: HV

Maximum Image Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

Effective Image Resolution: 2.8 Megapixel

Effective Video Resolution: 2.1 Megapixel

Total Camcorder Resolution: 3 Megapixel

Interlaced Scan: Yes

Progressive Scan: Yes

Longest Shutter Speed: 1/500 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): 53 mm to 530 mm

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Reviews on Canon VIXIA HV40 MiniDV HD Camcorder

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3% Neutral (3)
2% Negative (1 or 2)

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  • 4.4
  testseek.com - Feb 20, 2012

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  reviewgist.com - Dec 22, 2009

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