Manufacturer’s Description
Take Your Memories FurtherYou can have it all with this compact, easy-to-use camcorder with built-in Wi-Fi. Capture your most lifelike, exciting video yet with the VIXIA HF R42 using a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom that gets the shot from almost anywhere. Your video is sharp and blur-free - even at the long end of the zoom or when you shoot while walking - thanks to the camcorder's SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with improved Dynamic IS. Preserve precious memories with the spectacular quality of the Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, powered by the new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor that captures more light for brighter, noise-free images even in dark scenes. Record in 1080/60p easy-to-share MP4 format and AVCHD Progressive with incredibly smooth capture of fast-moving subjects. With Dual Recording, you can even record in different formats to the internal memory and SD card at the same time! And now built-in Wi-Fi is more convenient than ever: new Live Streaming lets you view and record live video from the camcorder on your smartphone or tablet with the free Canon CameraAccess app1; control camcorder functions, too! Share videos with friends, family and the whole world anywhere, anytime - even browse through previously shot videos on your PC without connecting a cable2. Control functions and settings with a gentle touch to the camcorder's 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD with its sharp, vivid display. New Baby Mode helps you track every moment of your child's development with easy settings, a dedicated Baby Album for chronological playback, stamps that chart growth and age and lots more!
The Specs
| Video Recording | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lux Rating | 0.4 lux |
| Video Capture Format | Full HD |
| Recording Media | Flash Memory|Memory Card |
| Image Stabilization | Optical|Electronic |
| Maximum Video Capture Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Shortest Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Second |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 1/500 Second |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| Green Compliance | Yes |
| Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) | 32.50 mm to 1723 mm |
| Battery Rechargeable | Yes |
| Exposure Control | Program AEManual |
| Effective Image Resolution | 2.1 Megapixel |
| Total Camcorder Resolution | 3.3 Megapixel |
| Interlaced Scan | Yes |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 60 fps |
| Battery Built-in | No |
| Battery Model Supported | BP-718 |
| Effective Video Resolution | 2.1 Megapixel |
| Product Line | VIXIA |
| White Balance Modes | AutoDaylightTungstenManual |
| Maximum Video Lines | 1080 |
| Battery Include | Yes |
| Product Model | HF R42 |
| Front Camera | Canon |
| Product Series | HF R |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Quick Glance | |
| LCD Screen Size | 3 in |
| Recording Media | Flash Memory|Memory Card |
| Image Stabilization | Optical|Electronic |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Information | 1 Year |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 8.29 oz |
| Image Processor | |
| Image Sensor | HD CMOS |
| Image Sensor Quantity | 1 |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/4.85" |
| More Info | |
| URL | http://www.usa.canon.com |
| General Features | |
| LCD Screen Size | 3 in |
| Flash Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| Lens Features | |
| Optical Zoom | 32 X |
| Focal Length | 2.80 mm to 89.60 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 1060x |
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