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Vixia HV40 High Definition Camcorder
Product # CA3686B001

Discontinued

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The Canon VIXIA HV40 is one of the latest additions to our large family of HD camcorders. For those seeking the ultimate in HD video quality, we bring a host of Canon Exclusive features you won't find anywhere else - from our own 2.96 Full HD CMOS image sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor, delivering breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction, to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus to give you the ultimate control demanded by High Definition. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV40 is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders. If you wish to continue to use your existing Standard Definition equipment, the VIXIA HV40 has both SD and HD recording modes.

The VIXIA HV40 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. Our vast experience with photographic and broadcast television cameras brings you the optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements you expect. The VIXIA HV40 is the premium quality High Definition video tape camcorder for sophisticated and discerning videographers.

  • The Image Quality of HD Video
  • Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
  • Canon Exclusive: Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
  • Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  • Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
  • Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
  • Native 24p Mode
  • 24p Cinema Mode
  • 30p Progessive Mode
  • Built-in 3.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
  • Custom Key
  • Canon Exclusive: 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
  • Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
  • HDMI Terminal
  • Brilliant Video
  • Edit and Share Your Video
 
Includes  
  • VIXIA HV40 Camcorder
  • Battery Pack BP-2L13
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-570
  • Wireless Controller WL-D87
  • Component Cable CTC-100/S
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Digital Video Solution Disk

Specifications
  High Defintion
Television System NTSC
Video Recording system MPEG2
Image Sensor 1/2.7-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels
Approx. 2.96 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Tape: HD/DV (16:9) mode: Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920x1080)
DV (4:3) mode: Approx 1.55 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Card: (16:9) mode: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080), (4:3) mode: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)
Tape Format HDV / DV
Maximum recording time

SP: 80 minutes, HDV, DV
LP: 120 minutes DV

Lens

Zoom Ratio 10x Optical / 200x Digital
Focal Length f=6.1-61mm (35mm equivalent: 43.6 - 436mm)
Zoom Speed Variable / 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used)

Focusing system Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL (through the lens)
Manual Exposure yes
Programmed AE AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach,Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Max Shutter Speed Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
Minimum Focusing distance 10mm (wide) / 1m (tele)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
Frame Rate 60i, Native 24p Progressive (records at 24p), 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
Minimum Illumination 0.2 lx (Night mode)
Image Stabilization SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Filter Size 43mm
LCD Screen Widescreen 0.27-inch Color Viewfinder / (Approx. 123,000 dots)
Recording Media High Definition Mini DV (recommended) (63 min) or MiniDV cassette
Audio High Definition Mini DV (recommended) (63 min) or MiniDV cassette
HDMI Terminal HDMI Type A (19 pins) Connector (output)
Microphone Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
Dimensions: (W X H X D) 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in. (88 x 82 x 138mm)
Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 1.2 lbs. (535g)
Weight (fully loaded) 1.4 lbs. (615g)