Canon - VIXIA HF G40 HD Flash Memory Premium Camcorder - Black
- Key Specs
- Effective Pixels: 2.91 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- General
- Brand: Canon
- Model Number: 1005C002
- Product Name: VIXIA HF G40 HD Flash Memory Premium Camcorder
- Color: Black
- Imaging
- Image Stabilization: Optical (This feature helps reduce image/video blur or distortion that may occur from unsteady motion.)
- 360 Degree Capture: true (The capability of the product to record an image incorporating a 360 degree point of view.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Focus
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic/manual, Manual
- Focus Modes: Automatic/manual
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Aperture: 1.8 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Maximum Aperture: 2.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 73.4 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- White Balance Modes: Fluorescent, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent light (warm white) (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Effective Pixels: 2.91 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Lens
- Minimum Focal Length: 3.67 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Display
- Display Type: TFT-LCD
- Screen Size: 3.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Varying Angle Screen: TRUE (The camera's screen can be flipped out and adjusted to rotate, tilt, and/or swivel.)
- Video
- Slow Motion Recording: true
- Video Encoding Formats: AVCHD (The process of preparing the video for output, where the digital video is encoded to meet proper formats and specifications for recording and playback with the use of a compatible device.)
- Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 2
- Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Action Camera: false
- Integrated Speaker(s): false
- Night Recording: true (The ability to capture and record video in low-light conditions, typically via infrared light or intensifier tubes that amplify existing light to illuminate the scene.)
- Wind Noise Reduction: false (If you take a lot of outside videos, in windy conditions, you'll need to make sure you have wind noise reduction on your camcorder. It does just what it says it does, cuts down the noise of the wind as it hits the microphone.)
- Connectivity
- Output(s): 2.5mm audio, 3.5mm audio, Composite video, HDMI, Mini HDMI, Mini-USB, USB 2.0
- Microphone Type: SM-V1
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Number of USB Port(s): 1
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
- Removable Battery: true
- Battery Model: Canon BP-820 (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
- Battery Size: Battery pack (The battery size required for operation.)
- Included
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- AC Adapter Included: true (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
- Remote Control Included: true
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 7.2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Filter Diameter: 58 millimeters
- Other
- UPC: 013803267150
The Canon Vixia HF G40 Full HD camcorder shoots 1920 x 1080p video with up to 60 fps. Two SDHX memory card slots provide ample storage space for all your video needs. Built-in Wi-Fi and FTP in this Canon Vixia HF G40 Full HD camcorder let you copy videos to your computer with ease.
- 20x optical/400x digital zoom: Motorized drive zoom lens brings you up close to distant objects and scenes.
- 3.5" color touch-screen OLED display: With color viewfinder for ease of use and a clear view.
- HD CMOS Pro sensor: Offers stunning detail and clarity with both video and still images.
- Zoom lens: With instant autofocus to eliminate blurry images.
- Optical image stabilizer: Minimizes shake and vibration distortion to keep footage steady.
- Voice recording: Save commentary using the built-in stereo microphone.
- Dual SD card slot: Supports SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
- HDMI and USB 2.0 interfaces: For high-speed video transfer. USB streaming capability allows the camcorder to function as a webcam.
- 20x optical/400x digital zoom: Motorized drive zoom lens brings you up close to distant objects and scenes.
- 3.5" color touch-screen OLED display: With color viewfinder for ease of use and a clear view.
- HD CMOS Pro sensor: Offers stunning detail and clarity with both video and still images.
- Zoom lens: With instant autofocus to eliminate blurry images.
- Optical image stabilizer: Minimizes shake and vibration distortion to keep footage steady.
- Voice recording: Save commentary using the built-in stereo microphone.
- Dual SD card slot: Supports SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.
- HDMI and USB 2.0 interfaces: For high-speed video transfer. USB streaming capability allows the camcorder to function as a webcam.
Whats Included
- AC power adapter
- Audio / video cable
- Canon BP-820 Battery
- Canon VIXIA HF G40
- HDMI cable
- Lens hood
- USB cable
- Wired remote control
- AC power adapter
- Audio / video cable
- Canon BP-820 Battery
- Canon VIXIA HF G40
- HDMI cable
- Lens hood
- USB cable
- Wired remote control
Product Manuals
A: It definitely has the standard tripod mount for any tripod or monopod. The camera seems awkwardly shaped and large for a monopod but that's a matter of personal taste I guess.
A: The Canon HF G40 does have a wireless remote control with about 12 buttons that comes with the camera. Haven't used it to much yet except for on/off to zooming in/out, still learning the camera. Yes the viewing screen flips all the way around so you can watch yourself while your recording yourself.
Q: can someone honestly tell me how good the video is on this,does it compare to the sony 4k?
A: You really can’t compare a 4K image to a 1080 image; more is almost always better... I bought and returned just about every top 1080 (consumer not pro) camcorder until I tried this one. It is a keeper but different from 4K. The Sony 4K camera can produce amazing images but has a few downside: 1) The Sony viewfinder doesn’t show well in bright sunlight, IMHO the Canon’s OLED display is better, 2) the Sony doesn’t pan well (known problem), 3) 4K is more difficult to work with (large files take much more time to manipulate and upload)... You can work around most of those issues by buying a good computer; most any high end gaming machine would work fine.
Q: Can this use an external mic
A: Yes. I use a shotgun mic with a standard plug, and you can mix the input from the onboard and external mics.
Q: Can you use a ND/UV lens filter on this camera along with the lens hood or will it interfere?
A: This can be used in that manner without interference.
Q: Does the camcorder take still pictures
A: Yes, you can actually have the camera write all photo images to one of the SD card slots, and the other for video. There are two, and A and a B slot.
Q: Can you buy a neck strap so that you can avoid dropping the camcorder?
A: Yes, a strap can be purchased.
Q: Can the G40 stream directly to Facebook (while taping)?
A: Sorry it cannot stream directly to Facebook, but if you have a video capture card with thunderbolt you would be able to use it as a webcam.
