Recording Media: 32GB internal flash memory, 1 SD SDHC card slot
Data Format: AVCHD (1080i)
Image Sensor: One 1/4" CMOS, 3.89 million pixels/sensor gross, 2.99 million pixels/sensor effective
Lens
Interchangeable Lenses: No
f-Stop: f/1.8
Optical Zoom Power: 15x
Focal Length: 4.1-65mm
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Focus: Auto/manual (menu)
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/2000
Image Stabilization: Optical
Internal ND Filter: No
Video Features
Manual Shutter Speed Control: Yes
White Balance Control: Auto, manual, preset
Direct Iris/Gain Control: Yes (Aperture-priority AE)
Zebra Stripes: No
Viewfinder: No
LCD Monitor: 2.7", 16:9 aspect ratio
Frame Rate Modes: 60i, 24p
HD Focus Assist: Magnification
Face Detect: Yes
Color Bar Generator: No
Audio Features
Audio Modes: Dolby Digital Stereo
Standard Mic Input: 1/8"
VU Meters: Yes, on-screen display
Level Controls: In menu
Headphone Jack: Yes
Speaker: Yes
Video Input/Output
Analog Video In: No
Analog Video Out:Composite, component
FireWire In/Out: No
Analog to DV Conversion: N/A
USB (for Video File Transfer): Yes
Other Digital Video Out: HDMI
Miscellaneous
Wireless Remote: Yes
Battery Charging:On camcorder
Form Factor: Standard
Media Loading Orientation: Side
Onboard Video Light: LED
Accessory Shoe: Yes, Mini Advanced Shoe
- Tiny
- 15x HD video lens
- Video Snap Shot Mode
- Some users may want more weight to their cameras
- Manual focus through menu
The biggest little consumer camera around, perfect for family and event shoots.
Tom Skowronski is Videomaker's Associate Editor
Canon USA
1 Canon Plz.
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
www.usa.canon.com
Price: $900


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