Canon LEGRIA HV40 (HDV)

True Progressive HD Style

• True Progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080)

• 10x Canon HD Video Lens 43mm diameter

• DiG!C DV II image processor

• Best image stability and focus with Super Range Optical Image Stabilzation and Instant AF (Auto Focus)

• 13 programmed AE modes, including 25PF Cinema Mode

• Stunning digital photography with simultaneous shooting

• HDMI output, and accessory shoe

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• The Canon HV40 builds on the success of the most awarded High Definition video camera, the HV30. The HV40 is a fully specified HD video camera, featuring native progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080),genuine Canon HD video lens, DiG!C DV II, 10x Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant AF. It also has 13 programmed AE modes,including 25P Cine mode; enhanced low light performance and breathtaking imagery.

Complete High Definition Video Camera

• True progressive HD CMOS (1920 x 1080) utilising Canon's 20 years of EOS technology and development.

• Fully specified HD video camera with progressive HD CMOS, HD video lens and DiG!C DV II processor with exceptional processing capabilities enabling high speed processing of progressive HD, a specification for digital HDTV broadcasting.

• HDMI output for connection to HDTV and HDV output for HD streaming.

• High definition images deserve complementary audio of Stereo Sound. With manual audio control and four channel audio playback.

Canon High Definition Image Quality

• Canon is a world-renowned leader in lens technology, the basis of all great image capture. The genuine Canon HD lens of the HV40 is a testament to this brilliant image quality.

• The HD CMOS sensor incorporates several advanced technologies supporting high quality video including On-Chip Noise Reduction and an RGB Bayer filter to achieve realistic and brilliant colour reproduction.

• Exceptional sensitivity for low light conditions with gapless micro lens technology on CMOS sensor.

• 43mm diameter HD video lens, compatible with teleconverter & wide angle lens

• 3.1 Megapixel photographic functions include high speed instant AF, selectable metering modes, white balance and Auto Exposure Bracketing.

• Built in video LED light and built in flash with red eye reduction.

Superior Technology to Ensure Optimum HD Footage

• Super Range OIS, a feature of professional video cameras, has all the benefits of OIS but also compensates for rhythmic movement such as hand held sway and breathing.

• Increased resolution of HD demands higher focus accuracy. Instant AF, is a triangulation metering method for fast and sharp focusing on demand.

Additional Features for Creative Control

• 13 AE Modes from simple auto filming to Cinematic 25P for cinematic filming or shutter priority (Tv) shutter mode for motion filming

• Simultaneous photo shooting to Mini SD while movie recording

• Focus dial for creative control and ability to create preset zoom effects

• Back Light Correction button to minimise underexposure issues such as silhouetting

• Advanced accessory shoe to support video light, flash unit

• Microphone and headphone jacks

• HDV/DV in/out, HDMI output, Full Speed USB, component output, AV in/out

• Joystick to control focus, exposure, auto exposure and white balance

• Zebra function to highlight on display the overexposed areas of footage while filming

• Multi-angle vivid 2.7" LCD display for wider viewing