Specifications of the Canon HG10 Digital Video Camera

Canon Australia Says:

Setting a new standard in High Definition, the HG10 is Canon’s first Full High Definition video camera that inputs & outputs in 1920 x 1080 resolution. The HG10 is the only consumer video camera with the choice of progressive (25P) or Interlaced (50i) filming, making it the highest quality of resolution available in the market.  With 40GB of storage, the HG10 conveniently stores over 11.5 hrs of footage (SP). It comes with a complete High Definition support system with HD Video Lens, DIG!C DV II for HD processing and of course, no Canon HD video camera is complete without its proprietary 10x Super Range OIS and Instant AF to ensure continuous smooth and crisp imagery. The HG10 is easy to use whilst offering complete creative control so that you can take your filming to the next level.

- Canon’s first 1920 x 1080 input and output High Definition Video Camera
- True progressive HD CMOS sensor, utilising Canon’s 20 years of EOS technology and development. HD CMOS sensor is best option for HD capture as it processes data faster with lower power consumption.
- Full HD video camera system with progressive HD CMOS sensor, HD video lens and DiG!C DV II processor. Powerful high speed processor enables processing of progressive footage (25P) a specification for digital HDTV broadcasting.
- HDMI output for connection to HDTV and USB2.0 Hi-Speed output for HD streaming.
- AVCHD High Profile recording for highest quality High Definition image.

- Largest consumer HD image sensor (1/2.7”) results in best image capture and quality.
- Canon is world leader in lens technology and is the No 1 producer of quality TV broadcasting lens.
- Advanced technologies to support high quality video including On-Chip Noise Reduction and RGB Bayer filter to achieve realistic and brilliant colour reproduction.
- Advanced low light sensitivity with gapless micro lens technology for each pixel on image sensor.
- 43mm diameter HD video lens, compatible with teleconverter & wide angle lens
- 3.1 Megapixel simultaneous shooting while recording includes comprehensive range of photographic functions such as selectable 9-point AF, various modes and continuous shooting up to 4 frames/second.
- Built in video LED light and built in flash with red eye reduction.

- Super Range OIS, a feature of professional video cameras, covers the widest range of shake from rhythmic movement such as hand held sway and breathing to bumpy car rides.
- Instant AF meets the HD requirements for fast and sharp on demand. An absolute necessity for HD films.

- The only High Definition consumer video camera with the choice of Progressive (25P) or Interlaced (50i) filming. 25P is the film rate which professionals use for improved image capture and creative control.  Combined with 25P Cinema Mode, the HG10 gives the richness and depth of colour and film to create cinematic quality.
- Joystick to control focus, exposure, auto exposure and white balance
- Corel Application Software for creating DVDs, backing up data and editing
- Multiangle vivid 2.7” LCD display for sharing with friends. Complete with protective hard coat to reduce scratching and glare.