Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CanonRelease Date: 2010-10-04
Model: 3686B001AA
Color: Black
Product features:
- HDV format delivers high-definition video to miniDV tape
- Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
- DIGIC DV II image processor; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
- 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
- HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV
- Canon BP-2L24H Battery Pack for the HG10, HV30, DC310, DC330, DC320 Camcorders (Retail Packaging)
- Canon NB-2LH Rechargeable Battery Pack for Rebel XT/XTi Digital SLR Cameras and VIXIA HV Series and ZR Series Camcorders (Retail Package)
- Canon SC2000 Soft Carrying Case for select Canon Camcorders
- Pinnacle Studio HD V14 [OLD VERSION]
- Apple Final Cut Studio 2 - Old Version
Digital camera reviews of Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
Digital camera Review: 1440 x 1080 NOT 1920 x 1080
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this camera for HD semi pro video. Considering that it received the highest score from Consumer Reports among the HD camcorders, I was astonished to discover that it does NOT record 1920x1080. Its highest mode is 1440x1080 and the image quality is pretty average at that. The documentation that I found was misleading, because I saw numerous references to a 1920 x 1080 resolution and I never saw any warnings that would have led me to believe that the only thing on this camera that gets 1920 x 1080 resolution are still photos. I used it with a high quality Sony stereo microphone and the sound quality was atrocious. It's a good microphone that I use a lot with other recorders. There are several recording modes, but they are not well explained in the manual, so good luck figuring out which recording mode you will want to use. There are quite a number of menu items that are cryptic at best. The straw that broke the camel's back was when I discovered that it is not compatible with Adobe Premiere for live capture. Seriously, Consumer Reports? This camera gets your highest score? I wouldn't recommend this camera to my worst enemy.
Summary of Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom - 2009 MODEL
When you take what you shoot seriously, you need a serious camcorder that lives up to your demands. The Canon VIXIA HV40 HD camcorder does the job with astonishing high definition detail and color reproduction. The VIXIA HV40 delivers the unparalleled combination of a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens, a Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV II Image Processor for stunning image quality. Once you experience and see the images you capture, you won't trust your shots to any other camcorder. Add to that the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer that keeps your video and photos steady and Instant AF, giving you fast, accurate focus so you don't miss that important moment, and you've got a camcorder that's hard to match. The Canon VIXIA HV40 also offers a 2.7-inch multi-angle vivid widescreen LCD with true color, and the ability to shoot in Native 24p Mode. The Canon VIXIA HV40 HD camcorder opens up a world of shooting possibilities, so check it out, you'll love what you see. Canon USA 1-year limited warranty included.Camcorders
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