Canons Legria HV40 High Definition PAL Camcorder gives you the quality of miniDV recording in high definition at an affordable price for the aspiring or indie film-maker. Capture true 1920 x 1080 video like a pro with the cameras 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 theres no need to carry a still camera around because the camcorder captures 3.1Mp still images

Canon's Legria HV40 High Definition 'PAL' Camcorder gives you the quality of miniDV

recording in high definition 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 HV40 boasts its film-like 25p Native and Cinema Mode for true progressive

recording. To make even higher quality videos there's the Advanced Accessory Shoe for

attaching external Canon lights and microphones that run off the power of the camcorder.

If you're looking for a tape-based camcorder to take your videos to the next level, the

HV40 has what you need. Record to MiniDV By capturing video to MiniDV, you can

take advantage of both its universal compatibility with existing technology while also

benefiting from a level of reliability, which professionals have counted on for over a

decade. The HV40 lets you record in both 1080 High Definition as well as standard

definition for use with your non-HD equipment. Image Sensor & DIGIC DV II The

2.96MP full HD CMOS sensor gives you 1920 x 1080 HD video while working in

tandem with Canon's DIGIC DV II Image Processor to reduce image noise and customize

the color and tonality of your video and still images. Canon 10x HD Video Lens The 10x

HD Video Lens lets you capture landscapes and tight shots easily, with three fixed zoom

speeds for fluid transitions. The super spectra coating keeps flare and ghosting at bay

while the lens' aspheric design cuts down on aberration while boosting resolution. 2.7"

Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD The multi-angle widescreen LCD gives you a

generous display on which to compose and playback your shots, not to mention the

ability to shoot from more angles. The hard coat AR surface reproduces color accurately

with reduced glare and enhanced contrast. 3.1Mp Digital Photos Capture 3.1Mp digital

photos to miniSD memory cards and enjoy special functions that make shooting easier,

like the Histogram Display, scene modes and auto focus. You can also simultaneously

capture still images while shooting video or save stills to a miniSD card after the video

has already been shot. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Canon's Optical Image

Stabilizer corrects for hand shake, moving subjects and the inevitable slight bump.

SuperRange Gyro and image sensors also correct for a wider range of incidents such as

body sway and recording in a moving car as well as ensuring no loss in image quality.

Creative Control & Workflow Features Built-in flash for stills indoors or in low light

HDMI for watching videos on HDTV with just one cable Custom Key: let's you keep

commonly used functions available at a touch 25p Cinema Mode gives your videos a

"film-look" - enhanced when used with the CINE setting Advanced Accessory Shoe for

attaching external Canon lights or microphones that run off the camera's power Optics

Sensor: 2.96MP 1/2.7" CMOS Lens Canon 10x HD Video lens Focal length=6.1-61mm

F/Stop=1.8-3.0 Zoom: 10x Optical, 200x Digital Filter Size: 43mm Recording System:

PAL Format: MPEG2 (HDV/DV) Audio: DV: 16 bit (2 channel) 48kHz, 12 bit (4

channel) 32kHz 4 channel synchronous recording not possible HDV: MPEG1 Audio

Layer II (2 channel) (4 channel playback of tapes containing 4 channel recordings

possible) Image Stabilization: Super Range Optical (lens shift) Lux: 0.2 lux (Night mode)

Recording Media: HDV/DV cassettes Recording Time SP: 80 minutes (HDV, DV) LP:

120 minutes (DV) Display Display Type: Widescreen LCD (Approx 211,000 dots)

Display Size: 2.7" Viewfinder: 0.72" Widescreen LCD color viewfinder (Approx

123,000 dots) Camera Features Manual Controls: Focus, White Balance, Exposure Built-

in Speaker: Yes Built-in Mic: Yes Accessory Shoe: Advanced Accessory Shoe Built-in

Light/Flash Light - Yes Flash - Yes Digital Still Mode Still Recording Media: HDV/DV

cassettes (not included) Resolution SP: 80 minutes (HDV/DV) LP: 120 minutes (DV)

Input/Output Connectors Inputs: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack Output: USB 2.0, Component,

Composite, HDMI Type A, 3.5mm 4 pole mini-jack Microphone Input: Yes Headphone

Jack: Yes General Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4" (88 x 82 x 138mm) Weight:

1.4 lbs (615g) Note: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is

designed for use with video products built to European, Asian, South American, and

African & Australia TV standards