Canon LEGRIA HV40 2.96 MP CMOS

Description

The LEGRIA HV40 is a High Definition moviemaker’s camcorder, offering the flexibility to realise your creative vision. Take manual control of different settings using the customisable Control Dial.<br><br><b>Features</b><br><br>- Canon HD Camera System<br>- Instant AF<br>- 10x zoom and Super Range OIS<br>- Custom Key and assignable Control Dial<br>- Advanced Accessory Shoe<br>- Multiangle Vivid LCD screen<br>- 50i and 25p<br>- Simultaneous photo shooting<br>- AV in<br>- Optional long life battery <br><br>Unleash your creativity in High Definition.<br><br><b>Canon HD Camera System</b><br>The LEGRIA HV40 inherits all the benefits of the Canon HD Camera System from its award-winning predecessor, the HV30. The unique combination of a genuine Canon HD Video Lens, a Full HD CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV II processor delivers superb HDV1080i (High Definition Video), recorded to tape.<br><br><b>Instant AF</b><br>Even slight focusing errors show up in HD footage. The LEGRIA HV40 employs Instant AF, Canon’s unique hybrid auto focus system, to achieve pin-sharp focus at speed.<br><br><b>10x zoom and Super Range OIS</b><br>A genuine Canon HD Video Lens with a 10x optical zoom is constructed to the most exacting standards – drawing on Canon’s expertise in broadcast lens manufacture. A Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for vibrations across the frequency range, combating camera shake.<br><br><b>Custom Key and assignable Control Dial</b><br>The LEGRIA HV40 gives moviemakers more manual control over shooting variables. A Custom Key lets you choose what function you’d like to assign to the manual Control Dial: choose to control features such as focus, exposure, or audio level.<br><br><b>Advanced Accessory Shoe</b><br>With an Advanced Accessory Shoe, adapt the camcorder to your specific needs – a range of optional peripherals, including a video light and a directional microphone, can be added. Manual audio level control gives you precise control over audio recording. Quickly connect to a compatible HD TV or computer via HDMI.<br><br><b>Cinematic 25p shooting</b><br>The LEGRIA HV40 gives you the option of true 25p (progressive) shooting. Combined with a special CINE image mode, shoot movies that have the look and feel of traditional film. 25p also provides improved low light performance.<br><br><b>Simultaneous photo shooting</b><br>Thanks to DIGIC DV II, shoot 2.07MP photos and video simultaneously, with photos stored to MiniSD card. A range of dedicated photo features is available, including a one-push histogram for monitoring brightness levels. It’s easy to print photos on any PictBridge compatible printer.<br><br><b>AV input</b><br>Via an AV input connection, transfer analogue footage (including your old home movies) to digital tape – ideal for archiving.<br><br><b>Optional long life battery</b><br>If you’re planning a long shooting day, the LEGRIA HV40 is compatible with Canon’s optional high capacity battery (BP-2L24H) – cutting down the need to carry spares.

Details

Art

Yes

HDMI

Yes

Sports

Yes

DV port

Yes

Display

LCD

Interface

USB 2.0, HDMI

Spotlight

Yes

Video out

1

Auto focus

Yes

DC-in jack

Yes

Night mode

Yes

Photo mode

Yes

PictBridge

Yes

Filter size

43 mm

Sensor type

CMOS

Battery type

BP-2L13

Digital zoom

200x

Manual focus

Yes

Optical zoom

10x

Microphone in

Yes