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The Canon VIXIA HF S20 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder features 1920 x 1080 HD recording 3 storage options and a myriad of useful features and functions. The HF S20 camcorder features Native 24p 24p Cinema mode and 30p Progressive mode for high quality digital capture. In addition to recording video the camera also captures 8MP digital stills. Video and stills can be stored to the 32GB internal flash memory or to SD/SDHC memory cards (including Eye-Fi SD memory cards) thanks to the dual card slots. The heart of the HF S20 is its 8.59MP CMOS sensor. Along with the DIGIC DV III Image Processor this sensor captures brilliant footage. Of course these two have help from the cameras HD Video Lens 10x optical zoom and Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. And lets not forget about the generous 3.5 High Resolution Touch Panel LCD screen. This screen gives you a large surface on which to compose and playback video and still images and it also features Canons Touch & Track which allows for pinpoint selection of focus and exposure on the subjects of your choosing. The many user-friendly features of the HF S20 take the guesswork out of getting your shot on the first try. Choices like Face Detection Instant AF Smart Auto and Professional Shooting Assist Functions are just a few. Other noteworthy attributes of the camcorder include microphone and headphone jacks a built-in video light and a built-in flash and a Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe. When youre ready to upload and edit what youve shot the HF S20 includes Canons Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software. Key Features: 3.5 High Res Touch Panel LCD Screen The VIXIA HF S20 features a 3.5 High Resolution Touch Panel LCD Screen which provides a large expansive area for fast and easy menu navigation right at your fingertips. Boasting a resolution of 922000 dots the screen delivers exceptional detail and brilliant color for more accurate and enjoyable viewing. Youll also have Touch & Track which allows you to get precise focus and exposure on any subject – whether its people vehicles etc. by selecting your choice right on the touch panel LCD. Flash Memory Recording The VIXIA HF S20 allows you to record up to 12 hours of video to a 32GB internal flash drive or to 2 removable SD memory cards. With Relay Recording the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory card when the memory becomes full. Theres no need to worry about running out of recording time during a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime shot. Youll also have the flexibility of copying video from your VIXIA HF S20s internal drive to the removable SD memory card. That makes it easy to insert the card into your computer or HDTVs card reader and view your recorded footage immediately. Stunning HD Image Quality A Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality while the Canon Exclusive 1/2.6 8.59MP HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail while the Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides impressive color and imaging performance with enhanced reproduction of difficult to capture purple and blue tones. Exceptionally life-like tone and detail are captured thanks to 24Mbps Recording which offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD. The VIXIA HF S20 not only captures images in HD but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 as well so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Built-In Camera The VIXIA HF S20 in addition to being a camcorder is also an 8MP digital camera. The VIXIA HF S20s Dual Shot makes it easier than ever to capture both video and photos. Shoot up to 3 frames per second in the Continuous Mode or a blazing 5 frames per second in the High Speed Continuous Mode. The versatile VIXIA HF S20 even lets you capture a still image from an already recorded movie. While playing the movie in your camcorder simply press the photo button to capture a 1920 x 1080 photo onto an SD card or to internal memory. Additionally the VIXIA HF S20 allows you to capture 30 photos from one second of video. And in addition to all that your VIXIA HF S20s built-in flash lets you capture superb photos indoors and in low light conditions and also features red-eye reduction. Auto Intelligent Auto Focus Auto Intelligent Auto Focus AiAF ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isnt in the center of the frame the VIXIA HF S20s 9-Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus. Selectable Metering Patterns For optimal still image exposure the VIXIA HF S20 offers selectable metering patterns: Evaluative Center-Weighted Average and Spot. AE Bracketing Feature The AE Bracketing feature of the VIXIA HF S20 automatically takes three versions of the shot with dark normal and light settings in 1/2 exposure steps so you may choose the one that best suits you. Histogram Display For the advanced digital photographer the VIXIA HF S20 comes with a Histogram Display – a feature found in Canons line of digital SLR cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness information of your still images so you can adjust your exposures as you shoot. Instant AF The VIXIA HF S20 camcorder features Canons Instant AF focusing system which offers an improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor in combination with Canons auto focus system to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus even in low light conditions. This system achieves focus instantaneously reducing focus hunting. This is especially beneficial in high brightness or night shooting situations. In addition with Instant AF its possible to capture fast accurate focusing even when following a moving subject. To further enhance focusing capability the VIXIA HF S200 also features Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by providing a 2x magnification of your subject which is automatically cancelled when you start recording . Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Powered IS The VIXIA HF S20 features Canons proprietary Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization which provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted shaking which is common when walking. Together with Powered IS youll find an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. Powered IS can be engaged by pressing or holding the Powered IS button on the touch panel LCD. Genuine Canon Face Detection The same Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in the VIXIA HF S20 high definition camcorder. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time. The system is in fact so smart that it will recognize faces turned downwards or sideways. In addition a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This feature can be used to search for clips featuring that specific subjects face. In search and playback use of the Face Index will display frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. The selected face can be linked as a timeline to further identify footage containing that subject. Smart Auto Smart Auto makes shooting great video easy. Using the power of Canons DIGIC DV III Image Processor the VIXIA HF S20 intelligently detects and analyzes faces brightness color distance and movement then automatically selects the best settings for the scene. Touch & Track Touch and Track delivers precise tracking of the focus and exposure on any subject: people pets vehicles and more. Simply select your point of interest on the Touch Panel LCD and you will have your subject in sharp focus regardless of where in the frame it moves during the shot. Touch & Track is the default setting. You can also choose to adjust focus or exposure independe
ntly by turning off Touch & Track and turning on Touch Focus or Touch Exposure. Advanced Video Snapshot Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of your adventures with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips – or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode – and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyones attention. This version of Advanced Video Snapshot allows selectable recording time (2 4 or 8 seconds). Additionally audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie and playback can be controlled from that source. Easy Web Sharing HD-to-SD Downconversion allows you to convert recorded high definition video to standard definition files while safely preserving the original HD video. These standard definition files make it even more convenient to edit share video online or create a DVD. The downconverted video can be transferred to your computer via traditional methods – i.e. USB connection card slot – or wirelessly to sharing sites with an Eye-Fi SD memory card. Eye-Fi SD Memory Card Compatible The VIXIA HF S20 is compatible with the Eye-Fi SD Memory Card. Its possible to wirelessly transfer your down-converted video and photos to your computer or upload them directly to online sharing sites in a few simple steps. Insert an Eye-Fi SD Memory Card into the SD card slot on the camcorder configure your computer to select the target site (e.g. Facebook YouTube Shutterfly Flickr) and youre ready to share your standard definition files with family friends and the world. Native 24p Mode 24p Cinema Mode and 30p Frame Mode Native 24p Mode allows 24 frames per second – exactly the same capture rate as film – to be captured and recorded. This is a big advantage for serious filmmaking work enabling you to achieve a cinematic experience. 24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional film-look. You can change the camcorders frame capture rate to 24p (recorded at 60i) which provides the appearance of the same frame rate as movie film. In addition you can use the VIXIA HF S20s CINE setting which changes the color and tonal characteristics evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For added flexibility these settings can be used together or independently. In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i you may choose to set the VIXIA HF S20 to capture video in 30p Progressive Mode (30 progressive frames recorded at 60i) which is particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. Excellent for action and sports shots this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after recording. Terminals To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the VIXIA HF S20 youll find a range of terminals to extend the capabilities of your camcorder. A built-in LANC Terminal provides an easy connection to both Canon and third party wired remote controllers. The Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe allows you to attach optional Canon accessories such as the VL-5 Video Light DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone. Easy one-cable connectivity to your HDTV is yours through the VIXIA HF S20s HDMI Terminal which also supports CEC and x.v.Color. The built-in Microphone terminal with manual audio level control and Headphone terminal provide exceptional audio flexibility. Audio For the ultimate home theater experience 5.1-Channel Surround Sound allows you to capture audio quality that matches the stunning realism of your high definition video. Since sound is captured from all directions through five different pickup sensors your home movies will look and sound more lifelike than ever before. The Automatic Attenuator feature prevents high volume distortion and optimizes audio quality in situations when sound levels quickly change such as when loud music plays in the background. It automatically keeps the audio clean and even. Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software The Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software allows for payback of recorded video on your computer and editing in which you can trim reorder and combine scenes as well as add music titles and transitions. With the Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software you can burn a standard definition DVD to relive the memories on your TV. And to perfectly complement the Video Snapshot feature found on Canon flash memory camcorders a music CD containing royalty-free soundtracks is also provided.
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