Manufacturer’s Description

Canon's HV40 gives you the quality of HDV recording at an affordable price for the aspiring or indie film-maker. Capture true 1920 x 1080 video like a pro with the camera's 2.96Mp CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor and 10x HD Video Lens. If you feel like recording in standard definition the camera affords you that flexibility as well. And there's no need to carry a still camera around because the camcorder captures 3.1Mp still images to miniSD cards.

The Specs

Product Type
Product Type Palm Held Camcorder
Video Recording
Minimum Lux Rating 0.2 lux
Video Capture Format DV
Recording Media Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV
Image Stabilization Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
Additional Specifications
Shortest Shutter Speed 1/2000 Second
Longest Shutter Speed 1/500 Second
Progressive Scan Yes
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent) 53 mm to 530 mm
Battery Rechargeable Yes
Exposure Control Manual Programmed AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority
Effective Image Resolution 2.8 Megapixel
Total Camcorder Resolution 3 Megapixel
Interlaced Scan Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Effective Video Resolution 2.1 Megapixel
Product Line VIXIA
White Balance Modes Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Manual
Maximum Image Resolution 1920 x 1080
Battery Include Yes
Product Model HV40
Front Camera Canon
Product Series HV
Brand Name Canon
Quick Glance
Optical Zoom 10
Weight 19.2
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in
Interface Type 1 x HDMI|1 x Mini-phone Microphone|1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out|1 x DC Power In
Recording Media Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV
Image Stabilization Optical
Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
Camcorder Type Palm Held Camcorder
Power
Power Source Lithium-Ion Battery
Warranty
Warranty Information 1 Year Limited
Dimensions
Weight 1.20 lbs
Dimensions 3.20" Height x 3.50" Width x 5.40" Depth
Height 3.2 in
Width 3.5 in
Depth 5.4 in
Image Processor
Image Sensor CMOS
Image Sensor Quantity 1
Image Sensor Size 1/2.7"
More Info
URL http://www.usa.canon.com
General Features
Interface Connection 1 x HDMI|1 x Mini-phone Microphone|1 x Mini-phone Audio/Video Out|1 x DC Power In
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in
Additional Features Built-in Light|Viewfinder
Lens Features
Optical Zoom 10 X
Focal Length 6.10 mm to 61 mm
Digital Zoom 200x
Filter Diameter 43 mm

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