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Features • Canon's 3.89 megapixel HD CMOS Sensor• Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording• 15x Optical Zoom• DIGIC DV III Imaging Processor• Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer Dynamic mode• Powered IS• 3.3 megapixel still images• Smart Auto mode• 2.7" touch screen colour LCD (approx. 211,000 dots)• Touch features (Touch based Face detection, Touch & Track, Touch focus & Touch Exposure)• AGC limit• Capture Photo Sequence• Dual Shot Mode• Capture still images during movie capture• Flexible video snapshot mode recording duration & external sound source linkup playback• SD / SDHC Memory Card Slot• Pre-Recording function• Mini Accessory Shoe• Instant AF• Face Detection• 25p recording• LED Video Light / Flash• Canon HD Video Lens• x.v. colour• Pixella ImageMixer software featuring direct to web video uploading• Underwater casing WP-V2 (option)• 5.1-channel surround sound with external microphone (optional)Canon HD Camera System • The Canon HD Camera System combines a 3.89MP Full HD CMOS sensor, a 15x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens and the DIGIC DV III processor to deliver superb Full HD movies. On the highest quality setting, movies are captured at 24Mbps.Great videos are easy • Shooting HD is easy. Instant AF achieves pin-sharp focus quickly, while a Super Range OIS Dynamic and Powered IS mode prevents camera shake from ruining shots. Powered by DIGIC DV III, Face Detection Technology optimizes shooting settings for perfect people shots – up to 35 faces in a frame.Powered IS 
• Enjoy long-range shooting with powerful image stabilization. Powered IS controls camera shake by increasing the shake compensation in the low frequency spectrum (slow shaking). Simply press the Powered IS button to activate Powered IS mode.Touch screen colour LCD with new touch features 
• Face detection, Touch & Track, Touch focus and touch exposure functions use screen touch operation to replace the operations previously carried out via a joystick. This ensures that users not miss any shooting opportunities and have unrestricted choice of subject composition.Enjoyable touch-based shootingEnjoyable touch-based playback Direct touch interface for settings
Smart Auto mode 
• The camcorder automatically recognizes what kind of scenes and subjects you're shooting based on the presence of people, the distance to subjects, and brightness, color, motion information. The advanced auto shooting mode function entrust detailed settings to the camcorder, similar to the shooting modes already available in Canon's range of PowerShot & Digital IXUS cameras.Video snapshot mode recording duration & external sound source linkup playback 
• Each time the Record button is pressed, a 4 seconds clip is captured. Simply add your clips to a playlist, select a soundtrack, and you're instantly ready to watch your movie on a TV – no need for editing. New video snapshot recording length of 2, 4, or 8 seconds has been added to the video snapshot mode. The new Legria camcorders have a new function which controls the playback and stopping of video snapshots while working in tandem with an external sound source (music player)Colour options • DIGIC DV III supports x.v.Colour – for deeper, richer hues when movies are played back on compatible HD TVs. 25p Cinema Mode matches the look of traditional film, and provides enhanced low-light shooting performance.Still shooting • A dedicated Photo mode allows users to capture high resolution still images, up to 3.11MP. In Dual Shot mode, 2.99MP stills can be shot during video recording. Photo Burst grabs 25 stills from a single second of recorded footage.Software • For simple editing and sharing, PIXELATM software is supplied. DVDs are easy to burn at the touch a button with Canon's DW-100 DVD Burner (available separately). New PIXELATM software allows direct to web video uploading, allowing users to share video online easily.Sounding good • Record superior audio via a microphone input and monitor levels via the headphone jack. Manual audio control offers even more options.Flexible options 
• With a mini Advanced Accessory Shoe, attach a range of optional peripherals – such as a microphone or a video light.• A 5.1-channel surround sound external microphone SM-V1 is available that allows 5.1-channel sound recording on Canon Legria Camcorders
Memory capacity MXP FXP XP+ SP LP 2GB 10mins. 15mins. 20mins. 35mins. 45mins. 4GB 20mins. 30mins. 40mins. 1hr. 1hr. 8GB 40mins. 1hr. 1hr. 2hrs. 3hrs. 16GB 1hr. 2hrs. 2hrs. 4hrs. 6hrs. 32GB 2hrs. 4hrs. 5hrs. 9hrs. 12hrs. Specifications Card Slot only Camcorder Type HD Flash Memory Camcorder Recording Hours
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15mins.LCD monitor 2.7-inch widescreen colour, approx. 211,000 dots with dimmer setting Image Sensor 1/4-inch CMOS sensor, approx. 3.89 megapixels, RGB primary colour filter Microphone Stereo Condenser Microphone Lens 15x optical zoom Digital Zoom 300x (Movie mode only) Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 double sided aspherical lens used Filter Diameter 37mm P0.75 Image Stabilizer Super Range OIS AF System High-speed AF (Instant AF), Face Priority AF, Touch Focus Video Recording Specifications Video Recording Standards AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 standard), HD Recording only 1920 x 1080 /
1440 x 1080 recording supportedEffective Pixels Approx. 2.99 megapixels, 2304 x 1296 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch) Shooting Modes Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Low Light, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks, Underwater, Surface Shutter Speed Range 1/6 – 1/2000 (Tv mode)
1/25 – 1/500 (Auto mode)
1/2 – 1/500 (Low light mode)Minimum Illumination Approx. 0.4lx (Low light mode) Still Image Recording Specifications Still Image Recording SD / SDHC memory card Still Image Compression Exif Ver. 2.2 specifications satisfied, compression method: JPEG Recording Pixels In movie Rec Pause and Photo Mode: LW 2304 x 1296
L 2100 x 1575
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S 640 x 480In movie Rec mode: LW 2304 x 1296
SW 848 x 480Shooting Modes Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks, Low Light, Underwater, Surface Easy Operations Features Zoom Zoom lever Navigation Touch based LCD panel Extended Control Remote Control Battery Rechargeable Intelligent lithium battery BP809
(Optional battery BP808 / 809 / 819 / 827)Input / Output Terminals Video Out Mini HDMI, Component, AV Cable Analog Output Yes Microphone Terminal Yes Physical Dimensions & Power Power Supply (rated) 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V DC (DC in) Operating Temperature 0 - 40°C 85% (relative humidity)
-5 - 45°C 60% (relative humidity)Dimensions Approx. 68 x 60 x 123mm (2.7 x 2.4 x 4.8in.) Weight (Main Unit) Approx. 320g (11.3oz)