Canon Vixia HF20

Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 3535B001

General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
• Digital Zoom 300 x
• Effective Sensor Resolution 2.99 megapixels
• Total Pixels 3.89 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Min Illumination 0.4 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format AVCHD, MPEG-4
• Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Features AF illuminator
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.89 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.99 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3.31 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Face Detection Yes
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Media Type Flash card
• Recording Speed LP, SP, XP, FXP, MXP, XP+

Camera Flash

• Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2
• Focal Length 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.2
• Optical Zoom 15 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
• Min focal length 4.1 mm
• Max focal length 61.5 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Min Focus Range 0.4 in
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features Face detection, 24p Cinema Mode, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, Progressive scanning, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
• Included Accessories Wrist strap

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Microphone, 1 x USB, 1 x Headphones
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1, 1 x Component video cable, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

• Supported Battery Canon BP-809
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 890 mAh ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 211,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.8 in
• Depth 4.9 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 12 oz