Canon VIXIA HF100, Brochure & Specs

Page 1: ...s benefits of Flash Memory It s used in some of the world s most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers MP3 players PDAs and cell phones Add to that the VIXIA HF100 s Canon Exclusive features such as our own 3 3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Instant Auto Focus our 2 7 Widescreen Multi Angle Vivid LCD a...

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Page 3: ...00 s lower power consumption rate allowing your battery to last longer It s just what you need so you don t miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say I do While we certainly hope you keep your VIXIA HF100 securely in your hand while shooting if it happens to slip or you accidentally knock it against something you ll be happy to know that Flash Memory makes your camcorder more...

Page 4: ...Pattern that separates light into red green and blue color components This results in vibrant images with deep rich accurate color and natural looking tones similar to what you d obtain from 3CCD camcorders In addition the Bayer Placement Pattern delivers sharp high definition images with true to life color reproduction As an added benefit the CMOS sensor provides outstanding image capture in low ...

Page 5: ... It s the lens you need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field wide shots of beautiful landscapes and everything in between And because it comes with four zoom speeds three pre set and one variable you always get smooth steady professional looking zoom shots Super Spectra Coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting Plus the new lens aspheric design reduces ...

Page 6: ... s advanced technologies that make the VIXIA HF100 an exceptional performer Thanks to Canon DIGIC DV II image processing the VIXIA HF100 produces video with improved color reproduction especially in skin tones and dark and light scenes It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction for high definition images that are crystal clear Plus the Canon DIGIC DV II ...

Page 7: ...corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion the fast vibration you d experience while recording from a moving car the medium speed motion of hand held recording and the slower motion of body sway No matter what you re recording and how you re recording it the VIXIA HF100 s stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly SuperRange OIS also delivers steady images when shooting at long foc...

Page 8: ...m achieves focus instantaneously reducing focus hunting The benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in high brightness and night shooting situations With Instant AF it s possible to capture fast accurate focusing even when following a moving subject Canon Exclusive 2 7 Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD The 2 7 Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the VIXIA HF100 lets you see more of what your cam...

Page 9: ...rately according to the grid in your viewfinder You can even choose from two different colors for the grid This ensures that you see the grid no matter what the background color of your shot is Program AE Mode For the best exposure for various situations the VIXIA HF100 s Program AE mode will automatically adjust the settings to compensate for the conditions and subject Choose from Portrait Sports...

Page 10: ...the moments you want to record Manual Audio Level Control To make your videos sound as good as they look the VIXIA HF100 offers a built in audio meter and manual audio level adjustment You ll be able to tell at a glance if the sound you re hearing is being recorded the way you want it and a simple control allows you to change the audio level if it s not DVD Burner Compatible You can also easily bu...

Page 11: ...n in a theater For added flexibility these settings can be used together or independently Cinema Mode Normal 30p Progressive Mode This is a unique feature that only Canon offers in the consumer camcorder market You would otherwise have to look to professional video cameras in order to have this sophisticated tool at your command In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i you ma...

Page 12: ...uto Focus AiAF ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility Even when your subject isn t in the center of the frame the VIXIA HF100 s 9 Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus ince it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High Definition the VIXIA HF100 camcorder features Canon s revolutionary and exc...

Page 13: ...s the action with faster shutter speeds Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject Sunset mode results in vibrant well exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight literally and you wan...

Page 14: ...your viewfinder You can even choose from two different colors for the grid This ensures that you see the grid no matter what the background color of your shot is Still Capture from Flash Memory The versatile VIXIA HF100 even lets you capture a still image from an already recorded movie While playing the movie in your camcorder simply press the photo button to capture a 2 07 Megapixel 16 9 still fr...

Page 15: ...gle cable connects your camcorder to your TV for the highest quality playback video and audio Another pro level feature of the VIXIA HF100 is the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe on the camcorder At about half the size of Canon s Advanced Accessory shoe this feature allows you to attach extras such as a video light or directional stereo microphone without additional wires or batteries Using the proper...

Page 16: ...button print directly from your VIXIA HF100 without going through a computer Print Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer Simply connect your VIXIA HF100 and your computer press the Print Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer SD SDHC Memory Card The VIXIA HF100 makes it easy to store digital photos onto the SD SDHC Memory Card DVD Burner Comp...

Page 17: ...as well as add music titles and transitions This software also allows you to play your AVCHD movies on your computer and also will let you share copies of your movie with friends and family through Flash Memory to hard drive copying Transfer and store your movie onto your computer s hard drive with the software and easily convert your High Definition video to Standard Definition video as well This...

Page 18: ...n t be caught out with a battery that suddenly goes from half to empty The Built in Electronic Lens Cover means you never have to go looking for your lens cover again Turn your camcorder on and the lens cover automatically opens Turn it off and the cover closes USB 2 0 Hi Speed Terminal for digital video streaming and ultra fast transfer of movies and photos Wireless Remote Control lets you operat...

Page 19: ... Optical 200x Digital Focal Length f 4 8 57mm Zoom Speed Variable 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max F Stop f 1 8 3 0mm Filter Size 37mm Focusing System Instant AF Through the Lens Manual Focusing Possible Manual Exposure Yes Programmed AE Auto Program Av Tv CINEMA Portrait Sports Night Snow Beach Sunset Spotlight Fireworks Max Shutter Speed 1 2000 1 500 card Auto Date Time Yes Record Search Review Yes Minim...

Page 20: ...g genuine leather soft carrying case CSC A60 Genuine Leather Carrying Case Once you finish recording keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional looking genuine leather soft carrying case Soft Case SC A70 Note 1920 x 1080 movie recording requires a Class 4 or higher memory card For other recording formats a Class 2 or higher card is recommended Also movie recording requires c...

Page 21: ... increases the focal length of your lens by 1 5X Canon FS H37U 37MM Filter Set DW 100 DVD Burner and Player Key to enjoying the superb video produced by the latest Canon High Definition and Standard Definition camcorders is sharing that video with family and friends Now it s easier than ever to transfer and backup footage from your camcorder onto DVDs with the Canon DW 100 DVD Burner Component Cab...

Page 22: ... is prohibited Page 22 Can t find the part or accessory you re looking for Customer Support can help Call 1 800 828 4040 for assistance Wide Converter WD H37C A 0 7x wider perspective is achieved Directional Stereo Microphone DM 100 Attaches to Advanced Accessory Shoe for Cable Free Operation ...

Page 23: ... the Box VIXIA HF100 Kit Contents 1 VIXIA HF100 Camcorder 2 BP 809 Battery Pack with Terminal Cover 3 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 4 STV 250 N Stereo Video Cable 5 WL D88 Wireless Controller 6 IFC 400PCU USB Cable 7 CTC 100 S Component Cable 8 Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh 9 Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Disc ...