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Canon Vixia HG21

Canon Vixia HG21

The VIXIA HG21 boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD, and has a CODEC capable of recording 24Mbps — the highest AVCHD bitrate –through Canon’s own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor.

High Definition Video on Hard Disk Drive

Continuing Canon’s industry-leading reputation for technology and product quality, Canon’s latest high definition camcorders deliver the optical excellence, advanced image processing and superb performance found in our photographic and broadcast television lenses. With our Canon Exclusives, we bring more advanced features to our camcorders, enabling you to more easily take your video to a higher level than ever possible before.

Among our latest products is the Canon VIXIA HG20 Hard Disk Drive Camcorder. It combines the ease of recording video directly onto an internal Hard Disk Drive with the advanced AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Its 60GB Hard Disk Drive allows you to record up to 22 hours and 55 minutes of crisp, high definition video (LP Mode). It also is a dual system camcorder, with the capability of also recording video and still images to an SDHC card as well.

Price and Information Canon Vixia HG21          Other Compact Camcorders

The VIXIA HG20 boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD, and has a CODEC capable of recording 24Mbps — the highest AVCHD bitrate –through Canon’s own Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. Other exclusives are a new Genuine Canon 12x HD video lens, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant AutoFocus and a host of other advanced features including an HDMI? Connector. Enhanced and simplified controls give you more choices and easier operation. Remarkable image reproduction and advanced features are yours in this compact AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive camcorder which easily goes along with you, wherever you are, to capture those unforgettable moments in life- in true HD.

  • 60GB Hard Disk Drive
  • Record HD Video Directly to SDHC Memory Cards
  • Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens
  • Canon Exclusive: 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
  • Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  • 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
  • Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
  • Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (AutoFocus)
  • 24Mbps Recording
  • 24p Cinema Mode
  • 30p Progressive Mode
  • Superb Shooting Control
  • Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
  • Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
  • Capture Razor-Sharp 3.1 Megapixel Photos to SDHC Memory Card
  • HDMI Terminal
  • Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
  • Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software
  • Additional Features

Specifications Canon Vixia HG21

Power Consumption 3.8 W (SP Mode)
Image Sensor 1/3.2″ CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Video: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920×1080) Still Image: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920×1080)
Maximum recording time 60GB Internal Hard Disk Drive LP (5 Mbps) 22 hours 55 minutes SP (7 Mbps) 18 hours XP+ (12 Mbps) 10 hours 50 minutes FXP (17 Mbps) 7 hours 50 minutes MXP (24 Mbps) 5 hours 30 minutes Greater recording time is possible by adding an SDHC Memory Card
Lens Zoom Ratio 12x 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
Minimum Focusing Distance 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flourescent H, Auto, Manual
Minimum Illumination Night Mode .2 lx (shutter 1/2 sec.)
Image Stabilization SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Viewfinder None
LCD Screen 2.7″ Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (approx. 211,000 pixels)
Recording Media Internal Hard Disk Drive (60GB) or SD/SDHC Memory Card
USB Terminal mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed supported
Video Terminal component (output), composite (output)
Audio Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
HDMI Terminal Type C 480i / 480p / 1080i Format Supported
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack
Operating Temperature range 32 – 104° F (0 – 40° C) relative humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.1 x 3.0 x 5.4 in. (80 x 77 x 138 mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 1.0 lb. (465g)
Weight (fully loaded) 1.1 lb. (515g) (BP-807, including memory card)
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