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Canon HV30 review
The dramatic Canon VIXIA HV30 is the latest in our offering of HD
camcorders, incorporating advanced features to bring knowledgeable and
demanding videographers the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality.
The VIXIA HV30 is packed with Canon Exclusive features you won’t find
anywhere else. Our own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image
processor deliver breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus gives you the
shot control High Definition demands. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video
zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV30 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 advancements. Canon has long been a leader in bringing
advanced features to its products, taking advantage of our superiority in
optics and image processing. The VIXIA HV30 is easy to use and delivers the
high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.
It’s the next step in premium quality High Definition camcorders for
which sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting..
The Image Quality of HD.
HD Video Lens
Canon Exclusive : Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080)
Canon Exclusive : DIGIC DVII
Canon Exclusive : SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
Canon Exclusive : Instant AF (Auto Focus)
Canon Exclusive : 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
Brilliant Video
24p Cinema Mode
30p Progressive Mode
Stunning Digital Photography
Edit and Share Your Video
HDMI & Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals
Share Your Photos
Additional Features
Canon Exclusive - 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS
Canon Exclusive - DIGIC DV II
Variable Zoom Speed Control
Level and Grid Markers
Low Light Performance
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.
Playback of 60i/30p/24P Video
USB 2.0 Full Speed Terminal for fast transfer 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 Control lets you operate your VIXIA HV30 from a distance,
so you won’t be left out of the picture.
1 Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after
other manufacturers’ warranties expire.
: Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080)
: DIGIC DVII
: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
The VIXIA HV30 is the HD camcorder to go along with everything else in your
HD world. It captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video in 16:9
format, using MiniDV cassette tapes. The VIXIA HV30’s true 16:9
widescreen HD image is made for your new HD widescreen TV. High Definition
and widescreen are the future. Be sure you invest in that future with
Canon’s VIXIA HV30.
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 quality - and the VIXIA HV30 is no
exception.
The VIXIA HV30 features a Canon designed and manufactured CMOS image
sensor. The CMOS image sensors in Canon’s EOS Series Digital SLR
cameras result in outstanding digital photographs. In the VIXIA HV30, the
CMOS sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x 1080 resolution
with full HD information in video images.
DIGIC DVII is the next generation of Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV
signal processing technology. Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II
ensures optimal image quality. It also ensures optimal image quality for
still images, even though video and still images have different color
requirements. DIGIC DV II is just another one of Canon’s advanced
technologies that make the VIXIA HV30 an exceptional performer.
Canon’s innovative SuperRange OIS combines gyro- and image-sensors to
give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some
image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or vibration
better than another. But Canon’s SuperRange OIS 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 HV30’s
stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly. SuperRange OIS
also delivers steady images when shooting at long focal lengths.
Since it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High
Definition, the VIXIA HV30 camcorder features Canon’s revolutionary
Instant AF focusing system. It offers a dramatic 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 brightness and night shooting
situations. With Instant AF, it’s possible to get fast, accurate
focusing, even when following a moving subject.
The 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the VIXIA HV30 lets you
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 displayed more clearly than ever
before.
Canon’s own CMOS sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x
1080 resolution with full HD information in video images. Compared to a
CCD, the VIXIA HV30’s CMOS’s high color resolution and advanced
color reproduction 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.
Canon’s own CMOS sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x
1080 resolution with full HD information in video images. Compared to a
CCD, the VIXIA HV30’s CMOS’s high color resolution and advanced
color reproduction 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.
Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing, a Canon Exclusive, 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 uses two types of noise reduction, for high definition images that are
crystal clear.
Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot. But with the
VIXIA HV30’s zoom control, you simply select one of three pre-set
zoom speeds for smooth, steady, professional looking zooms.
With the Level Marker feature, it’s easy to keep your camera level
for more professional looking video. Line up any horizontal lines in your
shot - such as the horizon - to the marker and you can be sure your
camcorder is level.
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
VIXIA HV30’s bright Mini Video Light. The light lets you shoot
subjects in color in low light up to 4.9 feet away. So, whether it’s
a shot of a sleeping baby, or a dramatic skyline at night, the VIXIA HV30
captures all the moments you want to record.
24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional
"film-look." You can change the camcorder’s frame capture
rate to 24p (recorded at 60i), which provides the appearance of the same
frame rate as movie film. In addition, you can use the VIXIA HV30’s
CINE setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking
the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For added flexibility,
these settings can be used together or independently.
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 choose to set the
VIXIA HV30 to capture video in 30p which is (30 progressive frames)
particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. In addition,
this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after
recording. Excellent for action shots and sports.
Canon’s advanced image processing technology means your HD camcorder
is also a high performance digital camera capable of capturing stunning
2.76 Megapixel photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to a miniSD ?„? card (2.07
Megapixels at 16:9). It’s like having an HD digital video camcorder
and digital still camera — all rolled into one. What’s more,
the VIXIA HV30’s many advanced photo features make it a camera that
rivals other state-of-the-art digital cameras. With Canon technology,
it’s not just video and photos — it’s the best of both.
The same Canon Exclusive 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS image sensor that
ensures sharp, vivid HD video also gives you brilliant digital photographs.
Like the CMOS image sensors in Canon’s EOS Series digital SLR
cameras, the VIXIA HV30’s image sensor results in outstanding digital
photographs. It gives an impressive resolution of 1920 x 1440 for sharp,
crisp still images.
DIGIC DVII, a Canon Exclusive, enables improved continuous shooting of
digital photographs with the VIXIA HV30. You can shoot 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).
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 images into sharp focus.
Like any good digital still camera, the VIXIA HV30 lets you choose from a
range of exposure modes. Auto mode automatically sets the exposure, letting
you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority) mode lets you
control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter
priority) mode lets you select the shutter speed for sharp action shots. In
P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts camera settings automatically.
Your life happens everywhere, so the VIXIA HV30 gives you settings that
automatically result in the best exposure settings for different conditions
and different subjects.
With the VIXIA HV30, you can record HD video and capture a 2 Megapixel
photo to a memory card — simultaneously. Simply press the photo
button while recording and you’ve got an e-mail ready digital photo
to share with friends and family.
For the advanced digital photographer, the VIXIA HV30 comes with a
Histogram Display — a feature found in Canon’s line of digital
SLR cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness information of
your still images, so you can adjust your exposures as you shoot.
With the Level Marker feature, it’s easy to keep your camera level
for more professional looking photographs. Line up any horizontal lines in
your shot — such as the horizon — to the marker and you can be
sure your camcorder is level.
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 Megapixel still frame on a miniSD
?
Your VIXIA HV30’s built-in flash lets you capture superb photos
indoors and in low light conditions.
You can edit and share your video with the VIXIA HV30. Once you’re
connected to your computer, DV streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies
is a breeze. And because the VIXIA HV30 uses the IEEE 1394 protocol,
there’s no loss of picture or audio quality in the process.
You’ll want to share your brilliant HD memories with friends and
family, and the VIXIA HV30 makes it fast and easy.
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).
Your VIXIA HV30 comes with a variety of features that make it simple to
share your still photos.
Print/Share turns your VIXIA HV30 into a photo lab in the palm of your
hand. Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or
any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable. Then, with a
simple touch of the Print/Share button, print directly from your VIXIA HV30
without going through a computer.
The VIXIA HV30 makes it easy to store digital photos on an optional miniSD
Memory Card. Popularly used in today’s newest cell phones and half
the size of a standard SD card, the miniSD Card offers the benefit of
high-capacity storage in a very small size.
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.
for fast transfer of photos.
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.
lets you operate your VIXIA HV30 from a distance, so you won’t be
left out of the picture.
provides protection long after other manufacturers’ warranties
expire.
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