Dual Flash Memory Records video to 8GB built-in flash memory and to memory card. Up to 15hrs with 8GB built-in and 32GB SDHC Cards
Fast Capture and Processing True Progressive 1/5.5" HD CMOS sensor for fast capture and processing and low power consumption
HD Video Lens and Zoom High precision aspheric video lens with 20x zoom
High Speed Processing DiG!C DV III image processor for high speed and quality processing of HD data Intelligent Auto and Face Detection The camera automatically recognises the optimal shooting settings based on your environment (31 scenes)
Internal Down Conversion Convert HD video to SD video for easy uploading and burning
Dynamic Image Stability Perfect when shooting while on the movie Sharp Focusing on Demand Instant Auto Focus for crisp and quick re-focus to ensure optimum HD footage Video Snapshot v2 Capture a 2, 4 or 8 second series of video and create engaging movies from a sequence of these clips and play it back to music Specification Format Type Flash - SD / SDHC + 8GB Built In
Sensor 1/5.5-inch, total pixel count of 2.39 Megapixel Canon HD CMOS sensor
Image Processor DiG!C DV III
Video Data AVCHD 1080/50i. 1080/25P (Maximum AVCHD 17Mbps)
Recording Modes FXP 17Mpbs / XP 12Mbps / SP 7Mbps / LP 5Mbps
Total Pixels 2.39 Megapixels
Still Image 1.73 Megapixels
Real Widescreen 16:9 1.56 Megapixels
Optical / Digital 20x / 400x
Focal Length 3.0 -60.0mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8 to f/3.0
Minimum Focusing Distance (mm) 10 (wide angle)
Shutter Speed 1/2-1/2,000 sec.
Image Stabilizer Electronic system (Dynamic IS provided, vector detection)
Lens Cover Built-in Automatic
AF System Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus, Normal Focus
Focusing Range Auto / Manual
Light Metering Method Evaluative / Centre-weighted average
Exposure Compensation ¦11 steps via joystick
White Balance Mode Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Set
Min Illumination 0.4 Lux (Low Light Mode)
Low Light Mode Yes (1/2 sec)
Flash -
Video Light -
View Screen / Pixels Widescreen 2.7 / 112,000 Wide View Angle & Wide colour range
Viewfinder (Colour) -
AE Program Modes Auto / P / SCN / CINE progressive 25P
Scene Modes Portrait / Sports / Night / Low light/ Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Effects Black & White / Sepia
Fades Auto Fade / Wipe (Movie only)
Audio Data Dolby Digital 2-ch (AC-3 2ch)
Audio Level Metering Yes
Wind Screen Auto / Off
Capture Sizes 1.73 Megapixels
Memory Card Type SDHC / SD
Still Image Resolution 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 640x480
Still Shooting Functions 9-point AiAF
Battery (standard) Avg. 45min
Charging Time 140 min
Quick Start/Power Save Yes, linked with LCD
Built-in Charger Yes
Terminals USB 2.0 Hi Speed / mini HDMI / Component output / AV output
Operating Platforms Canon photo application software - PC: Windows XP SP2/SP3, Vista (including SP1/SP2), Windows 7; Mac: OS X 10.4 to 10.6. Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE Software - PC: Windows XP SP2/SP3, Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7
Self Timer 10 sec
Search Calendar / Timeline / Date
Dimensions W x H x D 60 x 64 x 124mm
Weight exc. battery (g) Approx. 270g |