The Canon LEGRIA HF20 shoots in full 1080p high definition, offers up to 15x optical zoom with full stabilization, uses Canon’s new DIGIC DV III image processor, and features Face Detection. The Canon LEGRIA HF-20 has 32GB of internal memory and can shoot directly to memory cards.
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Revolutionary Flash Memory:
* Durable and reliable video camera that is vibration / shake resistant in compact design
* Flexible options to increase memory space
* Speedy operation from start up, to filming to download speeds
* Convenient storage and easy to transfer
Good: Good image quality in optimum lighting, 3.5mm microphone jack, speedy 24Mbps AVCHD bit rate
Bad: Poor low light performance (compared to the Canon HF11), slightly cumbersome and uncomfortable design
Canon High Definition Image Quality:
* Canon is a world leader in lens technology, No. 1 in broadcast and SLR lenses
* Exceptional sensitivity for low-light conditions with gapless micro-lens technology on CMOS sensor
* 3.3 MP photographic functions
* On-chip noise reduction for minimum grain and RGB layer filter for realistic colour reproduction
* Built-in video LED light and flash with red-eye reduction
What’s in the box?
* Battery Pack BP809 (B)
* Power Adapter CA-570
* Stereo Video Cable STV250N
* Component CTC100
* USB 2.0 Hi Speed Cable & AC Cable
* Solution Disk DVSD V30.0 in Win/Mac
* Edit Software Pixela ImageMixer 3.SE
* Remote WLD88
Never Miss a Moment:
* Dual shot allows for simultaneous photo shooting while recording video
* 0.8 seconds to start up
Additional Features for Creative Control:
* Face Detection AF (auto focus) and AE (auto exposure) tracks faces and ensure that they are correctly focused
* Photo Burst captures stills from a sequence of recorded video; 25 individual shots are created from a single second of video
* Pre REC buffers three seconds of movie footage while the LCD screen is open; when the record button is pressed, that action is captured as well
Trusted Reviews reviews the Canon LEGRIA HF20 and writes:
“So the Canon Legria HF20 doesn’t top the quality charts like previous Canons, although it is still very good. This would be fine if it was a lot cheaper in compensation. Canon’s 2008 models didn’t translate their technical excellence into total sales dominance, thanks to cheaper models from competitors, in particular Panasonic’s HDC-SD9. Unfortunately, the weakness of the pound has foiled Canon’s plans. The Legria HF20 is no cheaper than the HF11 was at launch, and the latter will shoot better video in low light. For this reason, if you can find the HF11 for less than the HF20, or the HF100 for considerably less, both would be better value.”
Cnet reviews the Canon LEGRIA HF20 and writes:
“As far as mid-range camcorders go, there’s not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.”
Specifications:
Video System:
Format Type: Flash – SD / SDHC + 32GB Built In
Sensor: 1/4 CMOS (3.31 MP) ”
Image Processor: DiG!C DV III
Video Data: AVCHD 1080/50i. 1080/25P (Maximum AVCHD 24Mbps)
Recording Modes: 32GB Built In Only – FXP 17Mpbs / XP 12Mbps / SP 7Mbps / LP 5MbpsImage Pixels:
Total Pixels: 3,890,000
Still Image: Yes
Real Widescreen 16:9: YesLens:
Advanced / Optical / Digital: 15x / 60X / 300x HD Video Lens
Focal Length: 4.1 . 61.5mm
Maximum Aperture: f1.8 to f3.2
Minimum Focusing Distance (mm): 10 (wide angle)
Shutter Speed: 1/6-1/2,000 sec.
Image Stabilizer: Super Range OIS
Lens Cover: Built-in AutomaticFocusing:
AF System: Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus / TTL
Focusing Range: Auto / Manual / Forced InfinityControl/Balance:
Light Metering Method: Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering
Exposure Compensation: 11 steps via joystick
White Balance Mode: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluor, Fluoro H, SetIllumination:
Min Illumination: 0.2 Lux (Night Mode)
Night Mode: Yes (1/6 sec)
Flash: Yes – with red eye reduction
Video Light: LED Video LightLCD:
View Screen / Pixels: Widescreen 2.7 / 211,000 Wide View Angle & Wide colour rangeFilming Models & Controls:
AE Program Modes: Auto / P / Av / Tv / SCN / CINE progressive 25P
Scene Modes: Portrait / Sports / Night / Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Effects: Art / Black & White / Sepia
Fades: Auto Fade / WipeAudio:
Audio Data: Dolby Digital 2-ch (AC-3 2ch)
Audio Level Metering: Manual audio level VR metering & control with adjustment via LCD
Wind Screen: Auto / OffStill Image Recording:
Capture Sizes: 2.76MP (4:3) and 2.07MP (16:9)
Memory Card Type: SDHC
Still Image Resolution: 2100 x 1575
Still Shooting Functions: Auto Exposure Bracketing / High Speed Continuous Shooting / 9-point AiAFPower:
Battery (standard): Avg. 1hr 45min
Charging Time: 155 min
Quick Start/Power Save: Yes, linked with LCD
Built-in Charger: YesInterface:
Terminals: USB 2.0 Hi Speed / mini HDMI / Component output / AV output / Microphone / Headphone
Operating Platforms: PC: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac: OS X 10.3 to 10.4General:
Self Timer: 10 sec / Remote 2 sec
Search: Calendar / Timeline / Date
Dimensions W x H x D: 70 x 62 x 124mm
Weight incl. battery (gms): Approx. 340g