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The new Canon HF10 combines unique technologies: a Canon HD Video Lens with 12x optical zoom, a 3.3 MP Canon Full HD CMOS sensor and the powerful DIGIC DV II processor. The HF10 is small enough to carry in your pocket.
HF10 16GB High Definition Dual Flash Memory, Full HD CMOS 1920 x 1080, 37mm HD lens, 12x Super Range OIS, Instant AF, AVCHDCanon expands its award-winning High Definition (HD) camcorder range with the announcement of a groundbreaking flash memory-based model. The compact Canon HD Camcorder HF10 will thrill creative moviemakers who want maximum mobility and the chance to shoot High Definition footage in challenging new environments. The Canon HF10 features a new Dual Flash Memory system. Flash Memory allows the Canon HF10 to offer a range of benefits compared to camcorders based on other media: like Hard Disk Drives (HDD), the camcorder provides extended recording times; but it is more compact than DVD camcorders; and it provides superb image quality, comparable with the standard set by High Definition Video (HDV).Featuring the acclaimed Canon HD Camera System, the Canon HF10 model is also the first HD camcorder from Canon to record at 1920x1080 Full HD video resolution. More power-efficient and robust than other recording media, flash memory also results in significantly smaller, lighter HD camcorder designs - the Canon HF10 weighs in at approximately 380g. The HF10 camcorder records directly to standard SD or SDHC memory cards, but thanks to the Dual Flash Memory system, the Canon HF10 also offers an impressive additional 16GB of internal memory as standard.Using the internal flash memory and an optional 16GB SDHC card, for example, provides enough capacity to store over 12 hours of HD footage in a camcorder that is small enough to slip in a pocket. “The Canon HF10 and HF100 extend Canon’s High Definition range with the very latest in recording technology,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “Combining the quality of the Canon HD Camera System with flash memory and 1920x1080 Full HD recording - not to mention the unique advantages of Dual Flash Memory with the HF10 - these products re-define what can be achieved with a Canon HD camcorder.”
The new Canon HF10, one of the first Canon HD camcorders to benefit from Dual Flash Memory recording, offers a number of advantages to the adventurous moviemaker. The HF10 gives users the flexibility to record to either removable memory cards or 16GB of internal flash memory. With space to store over 6 hours of high quality HD footage – improved on only by bulky HDD models - the Canon HF10 allows filming to continue even without a memory card. For particularly long shoots, the SD/SDHC memory card slot provides additional, scalable capacity. Video and stills can even be copied across from the internal memory to a memory card for back up or for sharing at a later date. Flash camcorders offer several key advantages. They require less power and offer faster start up times than camcorders that use traditional recording media. Flash memory is also physically smaller than other media, allowing for a significantly lighter and smaller camcorder design. Finished in sophisticated black, the new model is compact enough to be carried in a jacket pocket. Since flash memory involves no moving parts, footage is less vulnerable to the knocks and bumps a camcorder is often subjected to. The new HF10 is the first HD camcorder from Canon to record HD1080i video at the maximum resolution permitted by the AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec for High Definition) standard: 1920x1080 Full HD. Perfectly matched with the latest Full HD TVs, this picture size delivers the very best possible image quality. Boosting image quality even further, the Canon HF10 camcorder has an increased maximum average data rate of 17Mbps during recording. In total, users can choose between four recording quality modes. The Canon HF10 benefits from cutting edge technological advances and refinements made to the Canon HD Camera System.6 Both camcorders benefit from the improved resolution and image quality of Canon’s new 3.3MP Full HD CMOS sensor, the extended range of the new 12x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens, and the DIGIC DV II processor. Since Canon manufactures all of these key components in-house, each is designed to integrate seamlessly with the other – providing the best possible performance and image quality. The 12x optical zoom lens incorporates Canon’s Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), an advanced system that combines two methods of shake detection to better eliminate vibrations caused by a variety of factors - from slow breathing patterns to the rapid vibrations of a car journey.
Instant AF is an extremely fast, highly accurate auto focus system that has been specially designed to meet the requirements of HD resolution imaging. Inherited from Canon’s professional XH series HD camcorders, Instant AF makes it easy to achieve absolute HD clarity. Enabling full shooting freedom, the HF10 offers a number of advanced features for ambitious moviemakers. A dedicated microphone input connection allows an external microphone to be attached: allowing filmmakers to capture sound more accurately, distracting background noise is reduced. Optional peripherals can be attached to the camcorder via a mini Advanced Accessory Shoe. For playback, HDMI and component output ports allow the camcorder to be connected directly to an HD TV. A USB connection enables easy transfer of footage to a computer. Data transfer and live capture via HDMÍ is also possible with compatible computers. Both camcorders come supplied with software for management of video and stills.
To make sharing footage with friends and family even easier, The Canon HF10 is compatible with Canon’s new standalone Canon DVD Burner DW-100. The burner connects directly to the camcorder, allowing videos to be copied to a standard DVD without the need for a computer. The DW-100 can be used to burn discs in either AVCHD format, for HD footage, or standard DVD-R format when used with a Standard Definition camcorder. The DVD burner can also be used to play back AVCHD DVD’s when connected to a TV via a compatible camcorder. A new Intelligent lithium-ion battery provides a clear indication of power levels during shooting. Accurate to the minute, the system makes it easier to avoid those awkward moments when power unexpectedly runs out. Offering extended battery life as standard, the HF10 is also compatible with Canon’s high capacity battery pack (BP-819) - the perfect accessory for extended shooting days.Canon’s unique DIGIC DV II processor is designed to handle the increased data rate of HD images. It employs advanced noise reduction technology to deliver sharp, crisp HD video. DIGIC DV II optimizes recorded colours, ensuring that they appear as vibrant and bright as they do in real life. DIGIC DV II is also the driving force behind both camcorders’ advanced still photography features. Alongside a built-in flash, PictBridge connection and histogram display for monitoring brightness levels, it allows users to capture still photographs while shooting video: since digital photos have unique colour requirements, DIGIC DV II provides separate processing paths for video and stills - optimizing colours for each. The new Canon HF10 both features Canon’s 2.7" Multiangle Vivid LCD. With the broadest colour gamut of any Canon camcorder LCD, the screen has HCAR surface treatment to minimize glare. Its exceptionally wide 135-degree viewing angle makes it easier for friends to gather around the screen and review footage.
Canon HF10 details:
• Dual Flash Memory - 16Gb internal memory and memory card• Stylishly compact
• 1920x1080 Full HD
• Canon HD Camera System
• Instant AF and Super Range OIS
• Versatile system
• Shoot for longer
• 3.1MP photos
• Multiangle Vivid LCD
• Shoot, burn, share Video System • Video System: Dual Flash Memory (16Gb internal) Recording Capacity • Recording Capacity: Variable total, depending on memory card size
• Internal memory: 6hrs 05mins
• 16Gb SDHC card: 6hrs 05mins CCD • Type: 1/3.2" CMOS
• Total pixels: 3.31 megapixel
• Effective pixels
• Movie: 2.07 megapixels
• Still: 2.76 megapixels (4:3 mode)
• Filter: RGB Primary Colour Filter Lens • Optical Zoom: 12x
• Digital Zoom: 200x / 40x (selectable)
• Focal length: 4.8-57.6mm
• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
• MOVIE: Approx 42.9-514.8 mm
• STILL: Approx 39.3-471.6 mm
• Maximum aperture: f1.8 to f3.0
• Minimum focusing distance: 10mm
• Image Stabilizer: Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
• Filter diameter: 37mm
• Wide Attachment: Yes (optional WD-H37C) Image Processor • Image Processor: DIGIC DV II
LCD • Screen size: 2.7" Multiangle Vivid LCD
• Pixels: 211,000 pixels
• Manual adjustment: Brightness, backlight Viewfinder • Screen size: N/A
• Pixels: N/A Minimum Illumination • Minimum Lux.: Approx. 0.2 lux (Night Mode)
• Night Mode: Yes Focus • Auto/Manual: Yes / Yes
• Control: Auto: Instant AF/TV AF
• MANUAL: Joystick
• Manual Focus Assist: YES (Magnification) AE Mode • Program AE: 13
• Auto, P, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, SNow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks Backlight Compensation: Yes White Balance
• Type: TTL
• Auto: Yes
• Set/Preset: Yes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) Shutter Speed • Maximum: 1/2000th sec.
• Slow: 1/2 sec. Digital Effect • Fade: Auto Fade , Wipe
• Effect: Black & White, Sepia, Art Image Quality Adjustment • Image Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail
• Custom Functions: Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth Still Image
• Capture image size: 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480
• Continuous shooting mode: Yes (Normal and High-speed)
• Auto Exposure Bracketing: Yes
• Simultaneous Photo Recording: Yes
• Selecting AF Frame Function: Yes
• Histogram: Yes
• Photo Button: Yes
• Self Timer
• Self timer: 10 sec
• 2 sec with wireless remote Rec. Review/Rec. Search • REC. review/REC. search: Yes/No Recording Mode • LP mode: 4 recording quality modes (FXP, XP+, SP, LP)
• Progressive Recording: Yes (25p)
• 25P Cinema Mode (CINE effect mode): Yes Search • Still image: No
• Date: Yes (date select, calendar, timeline) Memory Card • Multi Media Card: No
• Secure Digital Card: SD / SDHC
• Movie Recording: Yes Audio • System: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)
• 7 Manual Rec. level control: Yes Terminal • Headphone: Yes
• Microphone: Yes
• USB: Yes (USB 2.0 Hi Speed)
• DV: No
• Direct Print: Yes
• Analogue-in: No
• AV: Yes
• S-video: No
• Component: Yes Built-in Video light: Yes (white LED) Built-in Flash: Yes PC Connection Kit • Digital Video Solution Disk: Yes (v30)
• Application software : Yes (Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE) USB cable: Yes Wireless controller: YesBattery Pack • Type: Lithium Ion
• Battery included in the kit: BP-809 Dimensions • W x H x D: 73 x 64 x 129mm
• Weight: Approx. 380g
