The Canon VIXIA HV40 is the premium quality High Definition video tape camcorder. The canon features an outstanding High Definition video lens – a 10x HD Genuine Optical zoom.
The Image Quality of HD Video
The VIXIA HV40 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 HV40′s true 16:9 widescreen HD image is made for your HD widescreen TV. High Definition and widescreen are the future. Be sure you invest in that future with Canon’s VIXIA HV40.
At the same time, the VIXIA HV40 gives you the flexibility to record in SD (standard definition) mode, too. That means you can enjoy the ultimate in HD video and photo quality, and still shoot SD video for viewing on your non-HD equipment.
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Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
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 HV40 is no exception.
The VIXIA HV40 comes with an outstanding High Definition video lens – a 10x HD Genuine Canon Optical zoom. It’s the lens you need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field, wide shots of beautiful landscapes, and everything in-between. And because it comes with three pre-set zoom speeds, you always get smooth, steady, professional-looking zoom shots.
Super Spectra Coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting. Plus, the lens’ aspheric design reduces aberration and increases resolution, ensuring crisp, sharp video and enhancing the HD image quality. Additionally, a gradation neutral density (ND) system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations.
Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
The VIXIA HV40 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 HV40, the CMOS sensor reproduces high-resolution images at 1920 x 1080 resolution with Full HD information in video images
Compared to a CCD, the VIXIA HV40′s CMOS’s high color resolution and advanced color reproduction gives brilliant results. It also features 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.
The VIXIA HV40 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green and blue color components. This results in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones similar to what you’d obtain from 3CCD camcorders. In addition, it is the Bayer pattern that delivers sharp, high definition images without creating false colors. As an added benefit, the CMOS sensor provides outstanding image capture in low light conditions.
Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
DIGIC DV II is the second 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 HV40 an exceptional performer.
Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing, the VIXIA HV40 produces video with improved color reproduction – especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction – for high definition images that are crystal clear.
Plus, DIGIC DV II enables improved continuous shooting of digital photographs with the VIXIA HV40. You can shoot five (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). It also helps lower power consumption for longer battery life.
Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
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 HV40′s stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly. SuperRange OIS also delivers steady images when shooting at long focal lengths.
In addition, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in image quality – something that can’t be said for electronic image stabilization. And image stabilization isn’t just for video; you can even use it for taking sharper, clearer digital photographs with your VIXIA HV40. Thanks to Canon’s expertise, it’s easy to eliminate one of the telltale signs of amateur video and photography.
Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
Since it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High Definition, the VIXIA HV40 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.
Canon Native 24p Mode
This is a feature previously found only on Canon’s professional camcorders. Native 24p Mode allows 24 frames per second, instead of the standard 60i, to be captured and recorded. It is a must for serious filmmaking work, as 24 frames per second is the frame rate of film.
Canon 24p Cinema Mode
As an alternative, 24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to have another way 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 HV40′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.
Canon 30p Progressive Mode
Until quite recently, you’d 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 HV40 to record 30p Progressive Frame Rate. This is particularly useful for footage you plan to upload to the Internet for sharing. In addition, this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after recording. 30p Progressive Mode is also excellent for capturing quick action shots and sporting events.
Focus Features
Auto Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn’t in the center of the frame, the camera’s AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.
The Canon HV40 camcorder features Canon’s revolutionary and exclusive Instant AF focusing system. It offers a dramatic improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon’s auto focus 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. It’s even possible to achieve fast, accurate focusing, even when following a moving subject. And because a properly focused subject is more critical than ever with HD, the Canon VIXIA HV40 also features Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor sharp focus (when you start recording, this assistance is automatically cancelled).
Auto Exposure Modes
Like any good digital still camera, the Canon HV40 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.
Program AE Mode
Portrait mode ensures shallow depth of field for a pleasing background to your shots of friends and family. Sports mode stops the action with faster shutter speeds. Night mode is designed to give you great shots after the sun goes down. Snow and Beach modes compensate for bright surroundings and give you the proper exposure on your subject.
Sunset mode results in vibrant, well-exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture. Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight – literally – and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them. And, Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject – the holiday fireworks display.
Simultaneous Photo Recording
With the HV40, 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.
Histogram Display
For the advanced digital photographer, the Canon HV40 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.
Level and Grid Markers
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 Canon VIXIA HV40′s Grid Marker feature lets you compose your shot accurately, according to the grid in your viewfinder. You can even choose from two different colors for the grid. This ensures that you see the grid, no matter what the background color of your shot.
2.7″ Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
The 2.7″ Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the VIXIA HV40 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 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.
Brilliant Video
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 Canon HV40′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.
In addition, the HV40 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter that separates light into red, green and blue color components. This results in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones similar to what you’d obtain from 3CCD camcorders.
Another sure sign of amateur video is the unsteady zoom shot. But with the Canon VIXIA HV40′s zoom control, you simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds for smooth, steady, professional-looking zooms.
Low Light Performance
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 Canon VIXIA HV40′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 group of friends on a candle-lit terrace at night, the VIXIA HV40 captures all the moments you want to record.
Share Your Photos
Your Canon VIXIA HV40 comes with a variety of features that make it simple to share your still photos.
Turn your Canon HV40 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 HV40 without going through a computer.
Print/Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer. Simply connect your HV40 and your computer, press the Print/Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer.
Specifications:
Digital Video: High Definition
Power Consumption: 4.3 W
Television System: NTSC
Video Recording system: MPEG2
Image Sensor: 1/2.7-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: approx. 2.96 Megapixels
Effective Pixels:
Tape: HD/DV (16:9) mode: Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920×1080)
DV (4:3) mode: Approx 1.55 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Card: (16:9) mode: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080), (4:3) mode: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)Tape Format: HDV / DV
Maximum recording time:
SP: 80 minutes, HDV, DV
LP: 120 minutes DVLens:
Zoom Ratio: 10x Optical / 200x Digital
Focusing System: Instant AF, TTL (through the lens)
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
Frame Rate: 60i, Native 24p Progressive (records at 24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Minimum Illumination: 0.2 lx (Night Mode)
Image Stabilization: SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Filter Diameter: 43mm
Viewfinder: Widescreen 0.27-inch Color Viewfinder / (Approx. 123,000 dots)
LCD Screen: 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 dots)
Recording Media: High Definition Mini DV (recommended) (63 min) or MiniDV cassette
USB Terminal: USB 2.0 Full Speed
Video Terminal: component (output), composite (output)
HDMI Terminal: HDMI Type A (19 pins) Connector (output)
Microphone Terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio input and output)
Dimensions (W X H X D): 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in. (88 x 82 x 138mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 1.2 lbs. (535g)
Weight (fully loaded): 1.4 lbs. (615g)