Canon HG20 High Definition Hard Disk/Flash Memory Digital Video Camera + BONUS Canon Case via redemption!
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The HG20 with 60GB of convenient storage and anti-shock HDD, stores up to 22.5 hrs of footage (LP). It comes with a complete High Definition support system with a genuine Canon HD Video Lens, DiG!C DV II and HD CMOS sensor for HD processing. Other features include 12x HD Lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant AF to ensure continuous smooth and crisp imagery. The HG20 is easy to use whilst offering complete creative control so that you can take your filming to the next level. RRP $1499.
| What's in the box? |
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Canon HG20 Digital Video Camera + 60GB Internal Memory Battery Pack (BP807) Power Adaptor (CA-570) Stereo Video Cable (STV-250N) Component Cable (CTC100) USB Cable 12 Month Warranty AC Cable |
| Software - |
Digital Video Solution Disc Pixela Image Mixer 3SE |
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Specifications of the Canon HG20 Digital Video Camera (from Canon Australia)
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Video System: |
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Standard: |
1080i / AVCHD / 60GB HDD with anti shock absorption system |
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Sensor: |
1/3.2 inch Canon progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) |
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Filter Array: |
Primary Colour Filter (RGB Bayer) |
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Image Processor: |
DiG!C DV II |
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Image Pixels: |
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Total: |
3,310,000 (1994x1484) |
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Movie: |
2.07MP (HD 1920x1080/16:9) |
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Still Image: |
2.76MP (4:3) |
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Widescreen Capability: |
High Resolution Real Widescreen 16:9 |
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Lens: |
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Type: |
Canon High Definition Video Lens |
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Focal Length: |
4.8 - 57.6mm |
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Maximum Aperture: |
f/1.8-3.0 (disc) |
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Minimum Focusing Distance: |
10mm |
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Shutter Speed: |
Tape: 1/6 - 1/2000 sec, Card: 1/2 - 1/500 sec |
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Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom: |
12x / 40x/200x (Movie) seesaw-type zoom lever |
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Image Stabilizer: |
Super Range Optical Image Stabilization |
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Focusing : |
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AF System: |
Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus (Instant AF) / Normal AF |
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Focusing Range: |
Auto / Manual / Forced Infinity |
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Control/Balance: |
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Light Metering Method: |
Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering |
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Exposure Compensation: |
11 Levels |
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White Balance Mode: |
Auto, TTL, 6 Presets (Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H), include Backlight |
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Back Light Correction: |
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Illumination: |
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Minimum Illumination: |
0.2 lux (Night Mode), Advanced illumination with gapless micro lens technology on CMOS |
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Flash: |
Built in (Auto / On / Off / Red eye reduction is available)1 |
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Video Light: |
Built in low luminance AF auxiliary video LED light with manual switch2 |
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Further Support: |
Accessory shoe supports attachable flash |
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder: |
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LCD: |
2.7 inch Real Widescreen / approx. 211,000 pixels. With wide angle viewing, wide colour range, hard coat and anti glare. |
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Viewfinder : |
0.27 inch Real Widescreen & colour / 123,000 pixel |
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AE Modes / Scene Modes (SCN): |
13 modes. AUTO, [P], (P / Av / Tv / SCN / CINE) |
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Image Quality Adjustment: |
8 adjustments. Vivid / Neutral / Low Sharpening / Soft Skin Detail / Brightness / Contrast / Sharpness / Colour Depth |
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Effects: |
Movie: Auto fade, Wipe, Black & White, Sepia, Art; Still: Black & White, Sepia |
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Fades: |
Auto Fade, Wipe Fade |
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Recording Formats: |
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Video Data: |
AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 5/7/9/15 Mbps (variable) |
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Recording Modes: |
Highest Quality HXP (15 Mbps 5Hrs 30mins), Hgh Quality XP (9 Mbps 9 Hrs 30mins), Short Play SP (7 Mbps 11 Hrs |
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Audio: |
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Audio Data: |
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2ch) |
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Audio Level Metering: |
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Wind Screen: |
Available |
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Still Image Recording: |
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Capture Sizes: |
3.15 megapixel (2048 x 1536 4:3), 2.07 megapixel (1920 x 1080 16:9), 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480 and 640 x 480 also available, |
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Memory Card: |
SDHC/SD (Movie & Still) |
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Still Shooting Functions : |
Auto Exposure Bracketing / High Speed Continuous Shooting / 9-point AiAF |
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Still image file transfer: |
Via USB |
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Direct Printing: |
PictBridge and dedicated Direct Print/Print Share button |
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Interface: |
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Accessory Shoe: |
Advanced Accessory Shoe for flash, guide light and directional microphone |
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Terminals: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV in/out, Component out, HDMI output (Type C), Microphone terminal, Headphone terminal |
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Other: |
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Self Timer: |
10 sec/Remote Controller: 2 sec. |
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Search: |
Date search, END search |
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Power Supply: |
7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V (DC IN) |
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Power Save: |
Power shutoff after recording continuously paused for 5 minutes |
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Dimensions: |
81 x 75 x 129mm (W x H x D) |
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Weight: |
465 g (body only) |
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Operating Platforms: |
PC: : Wndows 2000 SP4, XP (SP1 & SP2); Vista Mac:OS X (v10.3- v10.4); Corel Software: Windows XP SP2, Vista |
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*All data based on Canon's Standard Test Method: |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
Canon Australia says:
The High Definition Hard Disk Drive video camera that gives you creative control and the convenience of 60GB of in-built storage.
· True Progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) for fast capture and processing and low power use
· High precision 37mm diameter aspheric video lens with 12x zoom
· DiG!C DV II image processor for high speed processing of HD data
· Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer to compensate for vibration and hand-held movement
· Instant AF for crisp and quick refocus to ensure optimum HD footage
· 13 programmed AE modes, including 25P Cine Mode for a cinematic look and feel to your video
· Stunning digital photography with 3.1 MP simultaneous shooting while recording video
· Quick Start button for power save mode and instant recording
· HD resolution recording using AVCHD standard onto a 60GB hard disk drive with over 5 and a half hours of recording in highest quality
· Check out Video Made Easy for all you need to know about movie making.
The HG20 with 60GB of convenient storage and anti-shock HDD, stores up to 22.5 hrs of footage (LP). It comes with a complete High Definition support system with a genuine Canon HD Video Lens, DiG!C DV II and HD CMOS sensor for HD processing. Other features include 12x HD Lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant AF to ensure continuous smooth and crisp imagery. The HG20 is easy to use whilst offering complete creative control so that you can take your filming to the next level.
Complete High Definition Video Camera
? AVCHD recording with full HD resolution 1920 x 1080 input (maximum AVCHD 24Mbps recording)
? Complete HD video camera system with HD CMOS, HD Video Lens & powerful DiG!C DV II processor
? HD assisted functions of Super Range OIS and Instant AF for fast and sharp focusing on demand
Canon High Definition Image Quality
? Canon is a world leader in lens technology, No. 1 in broadcast and SLR lenses
? Largest consumer HD image sensor (1/3.2")
? Exceptional sensitivity for low-light conditions with gapless micro-lens technology on CMOS sensor
? 3.1 MP photographic functions
? On-chip noise reduction for minimum grain and RGB layer filter for realistic colour reproduction
? Built-in video LED light and flash with red-eye reduction
Never Miss a Moment
? Simultaneous photo shooting while recording video
? 0.8 seconds to start up extending battery life to 70 min standard battery and 120 min long life
Additional Features for Creative Control
? 13 programmed AE modes and from simple auto filming to cinematic 25P
? Advanced accessory shoe to support video light and directional stereo microphone
? Software for viewing, editing & creating DVDs
? 2.7" widescreen LCD display
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