- 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens.
- Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light Performance.
- 1080/60p in MP4.
- Built-in Wi-Fi Technology with FTP Transfer Capability.
- 3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and EVF / Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media / Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off / High-capacity Battery Included.
Product Description
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Canon VIXIA HF G40 Camcorder
From the Manufacturer
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Advanced Video Capture On the Go
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Compact, capable and easy to use, Canon's VIXIA HF G40 camcorder
offers the optical refinement and dynamic advanced performance
experienced videographers want in a lightweight and portable
package. Using a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom
lens and a new, highly sensitive HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with
improved low-light performance, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder
provides sharp, Full HD video with beautiful highlight and shadow
detail in virtually every lighting situation. A DIGIC DV 4 Image
Processor speeds up operation and enables the lens's powerful
image stabilization for clear and stable images, even when
shooting handheld. For fluid use in numerous situations, the
VIXIA HF G40 camcorder has a 3.5-inch touch-capacitive screen,
plus a tiltable electronic viewfinder. A host of manual controls
are complemented by two modes: Wide DR Gamma and Highlight
Priority, which help capture color and detail virtually
consistent with how they're seen by the naked eye. Creative
options are expanded with a new interval option that
can capture fast motion of up to 1200x the original speed. Ideal
for an incredible variety of uses, the VIXIA HF G40 is a stellar
choice for anyone who requires professional-quality videos on the
go.
Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom Lens
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder features a Genuine Canon 20x HD Video
Lens offering a 35mm equivalent of 26.8–576mm with a minimum
object distance of just 23.6 inches (60cm). Incorporating
advanced elements and coatings, it helps reduce flare, ghosting
and other distracting effects, delivering sharp, clear images
with minimal distortion.
The VIXIA HF G40 features an 8-blade Circular Aperture, which
helps reduce the "starburst" effect found in camcorders with
non-circular apertures. The result is that points of light in
out-of-focus areas, usually the background of your , are
beautifully circularly blurred, creating an authentic and
artistic feel. The professional touch of a manual focus ring
allows accurate and precise control. For extra flexibility, the
manual focus ring can be easily set to control zoom instead.
New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with Improved Low-light
Performance
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New, Advanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor
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For incredibly sharp and detailed high-definition video
, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder features a reengineered,
1/2.84-inch, 2.91 Megapixel HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor that
captures approximately 2136 x 1362 pixels. Thanks to the sensor's
enhanced sensitivity, the VIXIA HF G40 helps provide vivid,
accurate through an improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Improved Low-light Performance
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Featuring an improved, low-luminance noise rating of +3 dB, the
VIXIA HF G40 camcorder is able to capture clearer, sharper images
in lower light, with even better detail.
1080/60p in MP4
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1080/60p in MP4
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder gives you high-quality
whether you're capturing MP4 or AVCHD files. 1080/60p
captures twice the a of information as 60i, and with images
captured at a rate of up to 60 frames per second, diagonal noise
is virtually eliminated so even fast moving subjects show up
crisply with motion and patterns clearly recorded. This greater
sense of detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus
enhanced color and fine tonal gradation, gives your video
everything Full HD has to offer. With the VIXIA HF G40 you can
record in internet-ready, easy-to-share MP4 format at up to 35
Mbps. The VIXIA HF G40 also features a maximum bit rate of 28
Mbps for AVCHD , the highest in the AVCHD standard. So,
regardless of the format you're shooting or viewing, image
quality is outstanding.
Native 24p Progressive Mode
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder features the Native 24p Progressive
Mode, which allows up to 24 frames per second to be captured and
recorded (instead of the standard 60i) – a look that is evocative
of traditional cinematic quality, and a must for serious
filmmaking work.
Built-in Wi-Fi Technology with FTP Transfer Capability
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Built-in, dual-band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi technology on the
VIXIA HF G40 camcorder lets you share your HD video easily, and
in a number of different ways. Connect with compatible networks,
wireless hotspots and iOS mobile devices using the free Canon
Movie Uploader app*. Transfer files to selected FTP servers for
back up or when a quick transfer is necessary. Share videos over
the internet with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY – an online photo storage
service that lets you upload to social networking sites. Watch
videos stored on the camera's memory cards directly on your
living room TV, or use your PC or mobile device to browse
remotely through the previously recorded videos stored on your
camcorder, without connecting a cable†. The Remote Browse
function uses a standard Web browser and does not require a
special app.
Additionally, Wi-Fi technology allows remote control of key
camcorder controls, such as start/stop and zoom (in
three different speeds), exposure functions (iris, shutter speed,
gain and more) and focus settings, adding another level of
freedom to your shooting abilities.
* This software enables you to upload images to social network
sites. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files
may contain privacy related information such as people and
places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does
not obtain, collect or use such images or any information
included in such images through this software. Compatible with
iOS version 5/6/7 or later for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD
s are not supported for this function.
# One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
online photo album.
† Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later and Android version
4.0 or later for select devices. AVCHD is not supported
for this function. On iOS devices, MP4 60p is not
supported; only the playback function is available.
Superb Image Reproduction
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder represents Canon's Full HD System,
delivering truly excellent image quality and reproduction for
most any application. With its 20x Optical Zoom HD Video lens,
its new HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor and the powerful DIGIC DV 4
Image Processor working together to capture and process the
images at hand, the VIXIA HF G40 is positioned to deliver HD
video that is nothing short of stunning.
3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and EVF
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3.5-inch OLED Viewscreen with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
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The touch-sensitive Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) panel on
the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder boasts an impressive viewing angle,
color reproduction, contrast and touch responsiveness. Your
vivid, clear video will be reproduced faithfully with
approximately 1.23 million dots of resolution. And the touch
responsiveness of the screen is smooth and sensitive, enabling
fluid control of camera functions like Touch & Track, Touch Focus
and Touch Exposure.
Electronic Viewfinder
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The VIXIA HF G40 features a 0.24-inch, approximately 1.56
million-dot color electronic viewfinder with approximately 100%
field of view coverage for detailed, accurate composition
judgment. The viewfinder can be tilted up to 45° from its normal
resting position to enable a great a of shooting freedom.
Settings can be adjusted with a handy joystick so you don't have
to stop looking through the viewfinder. And, because it is
positioned where your thumb naturally rests while holding the
camera, you can shoot and adjust easily – even with one hand!
Dual SD Card Slots, Using Readily Available, Consumable Media
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder allows you to record video directly to
widely available SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards with capacities
ranging from over 32GB to 2TB. They are available in ultra-fast
reading and writing speeds and make it easy to share video.
AVCHD Mode Memory Capacity 28 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5
Mbps 8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 3 hrs. 16GB 1 hr.15 min. 1 hr. 25
min. 2 hrs. 5 min. 6 hrs. 5 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55
min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min. 64GB 5 hrs. 5 min. 5 hrs. 55
min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min. 128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs.
55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. MP4 Mode Memory
Capacity 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps 8GB 30 min. 40
min. 1 hr. 4 hrs. 20 min. 5 hrs. 40 min. 16GB 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min.
2 hrs. 5 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 11 hrs. 25 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 2 hrs.
55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 22 hrs. 55 min. 64GB 4
hrs. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 45 hrs. 55
min. 128GB 8 hrs. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min.
91 hrs. 55 min.
When AVCHD/MP4 has continued for approximately 12
hours, it will automatically stop. A variable bit rate is
applicable in each case.
Dual and Relay
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Dual
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Dual and built-in transcoding help ensure that you'll
have the right format available for your needs. Using the power
of the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder can
simultaneously record video in AVCHD format to one SD card, and
in MP4 format to the other SD card^. The widely used MP4 format
provides quick, conversion-free playback on compatible s
and s, and lets you upload videos directly to select
social networking sites for easy sharing with friends, family and
the world. AVCHD is ideal for watching videos on an HDTV or
archiving them to Blu-ray discs. The camcorder also has a
built-in transcoding function that converts AVCHD files to MP4s,
making them easy to upload to the Web or save to an SD card.
^ Simultaneous is not supported when using MP4 (35
Mbps), AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) or Cinema-Look Filters.
Main Slot Secondary Slot (MP4 ) Bit Rate (size) Frame
Rate AVCHD 28 Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps
(59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) → 4 Mbps (1280 x 720)
3 Mbps (640 x 360) 29.97P/23.98P*1 17 Mbps
(59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) 5 Mbps (59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P) MP4 35
Mbps (59.94P) NOT POSSIBLE 24 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) → 4 Mbps (1280
x 720)
3 Mbps (640 x 360) 29.97P/23.98P*1 17 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 4
Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps (29.97P/23.98P) 3 Mbps
(29.97P/23.98P)
*1 29.97P is performed when the format for the card in
the main slot is 59.94i, PF29.97 or 29.97P; 23.98P is
performed when it is 23.98P.
Relay
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Dual slots on the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder enable Relay .
The camcorder automatically switches to the second memory card
when the first becomes full, so there's no need to worry about
running out of time during a thrilling,
once-in-a-lifetime .
Wide DR Gamma (600%)
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For natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully
represents the scene at hand, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder features
a Wide DR Gamma mode. By suppressing overexposure in high
brightness areas of the composition, this mode helps achieve a
wide dynamic range of 600% to produce virtually seamless tone
gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and
virtually no blown-out highlights.
Highlight Priority Mode
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To capture highly saturated, realistic colors and to convey
gradation characteristics as perceived by the eye, the VIXIA HF
G40 camcorder has a new Highlight Priority mode that achieves
effects similar to HDR modes in other camcorders. By reducing the
mid- to high-brightness compression of the standard gamma mode,
the Highlight Priority mode helps to prevent loss of detail in
high brightness areas. Designed for display on a bright LCD TV,
videos captured in Highlight Priority mode should be shown at a
high brightness setting to help ensure accurate portrayal of the
effect.
View Assist Function that Supports Highlight Priority Mode
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When using the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder in Highlight Priority mode,
the View Assist function increases brightness and medium tone
gamma in the camera's viewfinder or OLED panel. This allows
images to be displayed with the brightness and gradation with
which they are being recorded or reviewed, helping to ensure the
subjects look natural and realistic.
Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization System with Powered and
Dynamic Modes and Auto On/Off
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Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
corrects camera shake instantly, so even handheld video taken at
long focal lengths can be sharp and steady. The power of Canon's
DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor has made possible a versatile Dynamic
Image Stabilization mode. In addition to providing continuous
adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad
range of motion, with extra compensation applied at wide-angle
focal lengths, the system stabilizes rotational camera shake.
Controlling rotational camera shake – horizontal, vertical and
roll axis – helps ensure smooth, virtually distortion-free video,
even when you're walking while shooting.
Full Manual Control
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Custom Key and Dial
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A Custom Key and Dial feature allows you to assign functions to
an easily accessible key and adjust the settings with a control
dial. The functions include:
* Tv/Av: Use the dial to adjust shutter speed (Tv mode) or
aperture (Av mode), as needed. In this mode the key has no
effect.
* Manual exposure: When manual control is selected, the dial can
adjust aperture, shutter speed or gain. Select items to adjust,
such as aperture or other settings, with the key.
* Exposure Lock can be set on or off as can the AGC Limit.
Composition Aids
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With the Level Marker feature, it's easy to keep the camcorder
level for more accurate framing. The Grid Marker provides a
reference grid in your viewfinder. Depending on the background
color of your , you can choose between two different colors
(white or gray) for better viewing contrast.
Gain Control
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Gain may be manually set from 0 dB to 24 dB in 1 dB increments.
Additionally, Auto Gain Control Limit allows you to set the
maximum gain limit for the image sensor's sensitivity. With this
function, brightness and noise can be balanced as required, and
image quality can be maximized in low-light situations.
Power Zoom
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Power zoom is available in Variable and Constant settings in 3
modes: Fast (approx. 1.9–60 seconds), Normal (approx. 2.5–180
seconds) and Slow (approx. 4.0–285 seconds). To provide added
control, there are 16 predefined steps in Constant mode.
Ergonomic, Portable Design
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Weighing approximately two pounds including the battery and lens
hood, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder is ideal for high-action shoots
when both speed and mobility are essential, and where keeping a
low profile is an added benefit. Though small in size, this
camcorder sacrifices nothing when it comes to professional
functionality. It features a “seesaw” style zoom lever, manual
focus/zoom ring and joystick for easy control and an electronic
viewfinder that can tilt up to 45° for low-angle shooting. It
also has five Assign Buttons to help it fit to your operational
needs.
High Definition Peaking for Focus Assist
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To enhance focusing capability, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder
provides Focus Assist. It includes ment, which helps in
capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by
providing a 2x magnification of your subject, which is
automatically cancelled when you start . Also included
is color peaking, which shows the shooting object's focused areas
in actual colors.
Assignable Buttons for Custom Shooting
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder is equipped with five assignable
buttons so that the camcorder can be tailored to the specific
preferences or needs of the user.
Connectivity to Various Inputs and Outputs
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Not only does the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder provide the user with
incredible control over the image, it also provides immense
creative freedom when it comes to inputs and outputs, including:
* HDMI Output (HDMI mini connector, time code can be
superimposed)
* Composite Video Output (3.5mm)
* USB Hi-Speed Terminal
* Microphone Input (3.5mm)
* Headphone Jack (3.5mm)
* Remote Control Terminal (compatible with LANC protocol)
* Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
High-capacity Battery Included
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The VIXIA HF G40 camcorder is powered by a high-capacity battery
pack. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you
shoot for a long time, but features intelligent technology that
accurately indicates remaining battery time for extra insurance
that you won't miss an important shooting rtunity.
Linear PCM Audio 2 and Audio Scene Select
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Linear PCM Audio 2
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Professional-quality 16-bit PCM* s offer enhanced sound
quality and fidelity and are fully compatible with video- and
audio-editing software.
* Only supported in 28 Mbps and 24 Mbps modes.
Audio Scene Select
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Audio Scene Select offers five modes and one custom mode that
automatically optimize settings based on the situation,
making it easy to record realistic, immersive audio in a range of
situations.
Compatible with Optional Canon WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
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Canon helps you get more out of your camcorder with a range of
optional accessories that inspire creativity and productivity.
One such example is the Canon WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, which
streams audio wirelessly from subjects up to 164 feet away. It
can be ideal for adding your subject's voice at times when you
can't get in close to shoot, and can also be used as a
stand-alone transceiver to cue shooting and more.
Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe
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The Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe allows you to attach optional
Canon accessories, such as the Video Light VL-5, Directional
Stereo Microphone DM-100 or 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone
SM-V1.
Advanced Display Features: Zebra, Color Bars and Test Tone
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Videographers with exacting needs will appreciate the VIXIA HF
G40 camcorder's range of functions designed to pinpoint focus
adjustment and exposure control while helping you get
professional-level quality from the camcorder. Zebra pattern
indicates “blown out” or high brightness areas to help you set
proper exposure. Color bars and test tone can be selected and
recorded in order to adjust video and audio quality.
Slow and Fast Motion, including Interval from 2x to
1200x
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Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder to
record a different frame rate than the playback frame rate (only
in MP4 modes), for a fast or slow motion effect during
playback. Since the camcorder is real frames and
modifying the playback rate, there is virtually no quality loss
and maximum image quality is maintained. Additionally, interval
allows the user to record frames at specified
intervals, providing time-lapse of up to 1200x and slow
motion down to 0.4x of the original speed.
Playback Frame Rate (Bit Rate) 59.94P (35 Mbps) 29.97P
(24 Mbps/17 Mbps) 23.98P
(24 Mbps/17 Mbps) Highest Bit Rate 17.5 Mbps 48 Mbps
(at the 0.5x speed) 60 Mbps
(at the 0.4x speed) Speed 1x 0.5x 0.4x 2x 1x 0.8x 2.5x
1.25x 1x Speed
(Interval) 2x 4x 10x 20x 60x 120x 1200x