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Reviews for the CANON VIXIA HV40 10X Optical Zoom 200X Digital Zoom 1/2.7in CMOS 2.7in LCD Mini-DVD Camcorder

The Canon VIXIA HV40 is one of the latest additions to our large family of HD camcorders. For those seeking the ultimate in HD video quality, we bring a host of Canon Exclusive features you won’t find anywhere else – from our own 2.96 Full HD CMOS image sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor, delivering breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction, to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus to give you the ultimate control demanded by High Definition. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV40 is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders. If you wish to continue to use your existing Standard Definition equipment, the VIXIA HV40 has both SD and HD recording modes.
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The VIXIA HV40 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon. Our vast experience with photographic and broadcast television cameras brings you the optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements you expect. The VIXIA HV40 is the premium quality High Definition video tape camcorder for sophisticated and discerning videographers.

Specification:
Standard Definition or High Definition
High Definition

Power Consumption
4.3 W

Television System
NTSC

Video Recording system
MPEG2

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 DV

Lens
Zoom Ratio 10x Optical / 200x Digital
Focal Length f=6.1-61mm (35mm equivalent: 43.6 – 436mm)
Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used)

Focusing System
Instant AF, TTL (through the lens)

Programmed AE
Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks

Max Shutter Speed
Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500

Auto Date/Time
Yes

Record Search/Review
Yes

Minimum Focusing Distance
10 mm (wide) / 1m (tele)

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

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)

Audio
DV: 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz 12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz 4ch synchronous recording not possible HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch) (4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible)

Accessory Shoe
Advanced

Supplied Video Editing Software
None

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)