Canon Vixia HF M30 Reference Manual page 2

Canon Video Technology
Genuine Canon Optics Flash Memory
Canon optics are the backbone of Canon's Canon flash memory camcorders allow you to record either to
superior image quality. Using many of the same an SD memory card, or directly to an internal flash drive.* With
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legendary the world over – Super Spectra getting a camcorder that is compact and lightweight with a
multi-coating, aspherical elements and more – Canon's video reduced risk of losing data, faster response time and lower
lenses deliver unsurpassed detail, resolution, contrast and color. power consumption. Canon flash memory camcorders are the
perfect blend of security, convenience and performance.
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Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
DIGIC DV III is Canon's most Dynamic SuperRange Optical
advanced HD image processor
Image Stabilizer with Powered IS
ever, helping to deliver enhanced image
Dynamic SuperRange OIS
quality, true color production for both video
takes shake correction to a whole new level. It
and photos, and a sophisticated noise reduction system for
provides continuous adjustment throughout the
exceptional low-light performance. It is also the high-speed
entire zoom range to correct an even broader range of
engine which powers a variety of Canon technologies including
motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal
Genuine Canon Face Detection, Smart Auto and 8.0 megapixel
lengths to help eliminate unwanted vibration common with walking.
photo capture.
Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for
subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range.
Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
Smart Auto
Developed and perfected in Canon's Smart Auto makes shooting great video easier than
EOS Digital SLR cameras, the CMOS Image ever before. Using the power of Canon's DIGIC DV III
Sensor provides stunningly realistic detail, Image Processor, the camcorder intelligently detects and
capturing Full HD information at 1920 x 1080. analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance and movement, then
Advanced noise reduction technology ensures the automatically selects the best settings for the scene. Whether
capturing a sunset, a day at the beach, or a fast-paced soccer
purity of each pixel even in dim light, while an RGB primary color
filter delivers sharp HD movies with vibrant, accurate color. game, Smart Auto delivers exceptionally accurate results.
Specification Chart
HD Model VIXIA HF S21
Recording Media
Touch & Track
Memory Card Slot
Touch & Track allows any subject (pets, vehicles, etc.) to be
Internal Storage
64GB
the focal point of your video simply by selecting it on the
Image Sensor
Touch Panel LCD. It continuously tracks your subject while
Total Pixels
automatically adjusting focus and exposure.
Video: Approx. 6.01 Megapixels (3264 x 1840)
Effective Pixels
Genuine Canon Face Detection
Photo: Approx. 8.02 Megapixels (3264 x 2456)
The same high quality Face Detection technology
Full HD 1920x1080
used in Canon digital cameras is available in
Movie Recording
Canon VIXIA camcorders. Up to 35 faces can
Image Processor
automatically be detected, and 9 detection frames can be
Image Stabilizer
Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered IS
displayed at one time. It will recognize faces that are turned
Zoom Ratio
down or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected (Optical/Digital)
as the main subject for continuous tracking. Playback also 24Mbps Recording
Instant AF
allows you to access specific scenes based on faces.
Face Detection
Touch & Track
HD-to-SD Downconversion
Smart Auto
HD-to-SD Downconversion allows you to convert recorded high
Native 24p Mode
definition video to standard definition files while safely preserving
HD-to-SD Downconversion
the original HD video. These standard definition files make it
3.5" High Resolution Touch Panel Widescreen LCD
even more convenient to edit, share video online, or create a DVD.
LCD Screen
0.27" Widescreen
Advanced Video Snapshot
Viewfinder Color EVF
Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture Approx. 123,000 Dots
the highlights of an once-in-a-lifetime trip or a Video Snapshot
family milestone. Simply record a series of 2, 4 or 8-second Relay Recording
video clips, blend in your favorite music and create an exciting USB Terminal
movie that will get everyone's attention. For added flexibility, MIC Terminal Yes (Manual Audio Level Control)
you can also capture video clips in playback as well. HDMI Terminal Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color)
VIXIA HF S20 VIXIA HF S200 VIXIA HF M32 VIXIA HF M31 VIXIA HF M30 VIXIA HF M300
Flash Memory Flash Memory
2x SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
32GB – 64GB 32GB 8GB –
1/2.6" CMOS 1/4" CMOS
8.59 Megapixels 3.89 Megapixels
Video: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296)
Advanced Zoom ON: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Photo: Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)
Yes Yes
DIGIC DV III DIGIC DV III
Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered IS
10x/200x (Video Only) 15x (18x Advanced Zoom)/300x (Video Only)
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes –
Yes Yes Yes Yes –
2.7" Touch Panel Widescreen LCD
Approx. 922,000 Dots Approx. 211,000 Dots
– –
Yes (Advanced) Yes (Advanced)
Yes Yes Yes Yes –
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Yes (Manual Audio Level Control)
Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color)
VIXIA HF R11 VIXIA HF R10 VIXIA HF R100 SD Model FS31
Flash Memory
Recording Media Flash Memory
SD/SDHC
Memory Card Slot SD/SDHC
32GB 8GB –
Internal Storage 16GB
1/5.5" CMOS
2.39 Megapixels
Image Sensor 1/6" CCD
Video: Approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1664 x 936) Total Pixels 680,000 Pixels
Dynamic IS ON: Approx. 1.04 Megapixels (1360 x 765)
Photo: Approx. 1.73 Megapixels (1520 x 1140)
Video: Advanced Zoom ON (16:9)
Approx. 0.45 Megapixels (Wide)/0.36 Megapixels (Tele)
Effective Pixels
Advanced Zoom OFF (16:9): Approx. 0.36 Megapixels
Yes
Photo: Approx. 0.45 Megapixels
DIGIC DV III
Image Processor DIGIC DV II
Dynamic Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer Dynamic Image Stabilizer
20x/400x (Video Only)
Advanced Zoom (16:9) 41x
–
Yes Zoom Ratio
37x/2000x
(Optical/Digital)
Yes
– Quick Start Yes
Yes
Smooth Zoom Control Yes
–
2.7" Widescreen LCD
LCD Screen
Yes Yes –
Approx. 123,000 Dots
2.7" Widescreen LCD
Viewfinder –
Approx. 112,000 Dots
Pre-Record Yes
–
Video Snapshot Yes
Program AE Mode Yes
Yes (Advanced)
Yes Yes – Video Light White LED
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Yes (Manual Audio Level Control)
MIC Terminal –
Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color)
Accessory Chart
VIXIA
FS300
VIXIA
Model HF M32/HF M31/
HF S21/HF S20/HF S200
HF M30/HF M300
BP-808
Batteries
BP-819
BP-827
– Chargers/Adapters CG-800/CA-570
Cables STV-250N, CTC-100, HTC-100
Straps SS-650, SS-600, WS-20, NS-10
Cases
SC-2000, SC-A1000, SC-A80, SC-A75
LCD Hood 3.5" 2.7"
Lenses WD-H58, TL-H58 WD-H37 II, TL-H37, FS-H37U
Microphone DM-100, SM-V1
Video Light VFL-2, VL-5
DVD Burner DW-100
Yes
Waterproof Case WP-V2 – Yes
Remote Control
– Yes
Adapter RA-V1
VIXIA
Model FS31/FS300
HF R11/HF R10/HF R100
Batteries NB-2LH BP-808
Chargers/Adapters
CA-590, CB-2LW, CBC-NB2 CG-800, CA-570
Cables STV-250N, CTC-100, HTC-100 STV-250N
Straps SS-650, SS-600, WS-20, NS-10
Cases SC-2000, SC-A1000, SC-A80, SC-A75
LCD Hood
2.7"
Lenses
–
Microphone –
Video Light –
DVD Burner DW-100 Yes