Canon Vixia HV30, Brochure & Specs

Page 1: ... is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders And with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete All this is possible thanks to the vast experience Canon has with photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence advanced image processing superb performance and the latest in technological adva...

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Page 3: ...ion mode too That means you can enjoy the ultimate in HD video and photo quality and still shoot SD video for viewing on your non HD equipment Since 1934 Canon has been producing exceptional photographic lenses that are synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance Because of Genuine Canon Optics every Canon broadcast lens 35mm film camera digital camera and camcorder assures brilliant optical q...

Page 4: ...r spectra coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting Plus the new lens aspheric design reduces aberration and increases resolution ensuring crisp sharp video and enhancing the HD image quality Not only that but a new gradation ND system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations ...

Page 5: ...gives brilliant results It is also unique in featuring Canon s proprietary noise reduction technologies for crisp sharp images Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible with minimal noise or other aberrations It s the ideal sensor for HD The VIXIA HV30 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Pattern that separates light into...

Page 6: ...dvanced technologies that make the VIXIA HV30 an exceptional performer Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing the VIXIA HV30 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 DIGIC DV II enables improved conti...

Page 7: ... 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 HV30 s stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly SuperRange OIS also delivers steady images when shooting at long focal lengths In addition optical stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in im...

Page 8: ...atic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy compared to traditional autofocus systems The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor in combination with Canon s autofocus system to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus even in low light conditions This system achieves focus instantaneously reducing focus hunting The benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in high bri...

Page 9: ...see more of what your camcorder is recording Using a hard coat AR surface and improved color reproduction the scene in the viewfinder is more accurate to what you re capturing in the camcorder An added benefit of this Canon Exclusive is the wider range of viewing angle possible with this new LCD screen With less glare and deeper contrasts groups of people can gather around it and see the image dis...

Page 10: ...her aberrations It s the ideal sensor for HD In addition the VIXIA HV30 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter 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 Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV II Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing a Canon Exclusive the VIXIA H...

Page 11: ...id Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately 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 Low Light Performance Some of the most magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long after the sun has set You won t miss any of them thanks to the VIXI...

Page 12: ...n 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 may c...

Page 13: ...hoot 5 3 1 Megapixel still images per second and enjoy faster processing of your images to your memory card 1 4x normal card 2 5x Hi Speed card Focus Features Auto Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility Even when your subject isn t in the center of the frame the VIXIA HV30 s Ai AF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring image...

Page 14: ...tion 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 want to mak...

Page 15: ...ccurately 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 Still Capture from Tape The versatile VIXIA HV30 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 ...

Page 16: ... You ll want to share your brilliant HD memories with friends and family and the VIXIA HV30 makes it fast and easy HDMI Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals With the VIXIA HV30 sharing your High Definition video on your HD television is easier than ever Only a single cable connects your camcorder to your TV for the highest quality playback video and audio Another pro level feature of the VIXIA HV30 i...

Page 17: ...e supplied USB cable Then with a simple touch of the Print Share button print directly from your VIXIA HV30 without going through a computer Print Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer Simply connect your VIXIA HV30 and your computer press the Print Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer miniSD Memory Card Compatible The VIXIA HV30 makes it e...

Page 18: ...sfer of photos Analog Digital Converter lets you share the precious video memories you have stored on analog videotapes Simply feed the analog signal from your TV VCR or analog camcorder to your VIXIA HV30 to convert the signal to digital for recording on DV tape Or use your VIXIA HV30 as a signal converter by connecting it between an analog device and another digital device Wireless Remote Contro...

Page 19: ... AF Through the Lens Manual Focusing Possible Manual Exposure Yes Programmed AE Auto Program Av Tv CINE Portrait Sports Night Snow Beach Sunset Spotlight Fireworks Supported Playback Modes 1080 60i 1080 24p 1080 30F 1080 24F 1080 30p Max Shutter Speed 1 2000 1 500 card Auto Date Time Yes Minimum Focusing Distance 10 mm wide 1m tele White Balance Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluoresce...

Page 20: ...harger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter This compact adapter powers your camera from an AC power supply and charges your batteries on the camera This allows for uninterrupted recording of your special events and keeps your batteries ready to go Car Battery Charger CBC NB2 BP 2L14 Battery Pack Lithium Ion batteries unlike...

Page 21: ...you finish recording keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional looking genuine leather soft carrying case SC A40 Genuine Leather Carrying Case Once you finish recording keep your camcorder and all your accessories in this professional looking genuine leather soft carrying case SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Protect your camcorder with the professional quality SC 2000 Soft Carry...

Page 22: ... Digital Videocassette This tape allows the recording of 60 minutes of video in SP mode and 90 minutes in LP mode DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette This is used to clean the video head for a digital video camcorder DVM E80 Digital Videocassette This tape allows the recording of 80 minutes of video in SP mode and 120 minutes in LP mode Canon DigitalMaster HDVM E63PR Mini DV Tape For Profe...

Page 23: ...nce BP 2L24H 2400mAh Lithium Ion Battery pack Component Cable CTC 100 Cable Wide Converter WD H43 High Def Compatible 0 7x Wide Conversion Lens DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone Get near professional quality sound for your movies with this shotgun stereo mic Select from pure shotgun or shotgun surrounding sound modes Since the mic is powered by the camcorder s power source you remain cable free ...

Page 24: ...ge 24 What s in the Box VIXIA HV30 Kit Contents 1 VIXIA HV30 Camcorder 2 BP 2L13 Battery Pack with Terminal Cover 3 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 4 STV 250 N Stereo Video Cable 5 WL D87 Wireless Controller 6 IFC 300PCU USB Cable 7 CTC 100 S Component Cable 8 Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh ...