Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Dual Flash Memory with 32 GB Internal Memory and 15x Optical Zoom

Canon VIXIA HF20 Highlights

Dual Flash Memory: 32GB Internal Flash Drive & SDHC Card Slot

Dual Flash Memory

What makes the VIXIA HF20 stand out in the category of Flash Memory camcorders is its Dual Memory capability. You can capture video on both the camcorder's internal 32 GB Flash Memory as well as directly to an SDHC Memory Card.

Video recorded to the internal Flash drive can also be copied onto a memory card which can then be inserted into your computer or HDTV's card reader slot for immediate viewing.You can also use higher capacity memory cards to further increase the video storage of your VIXIA HF20.

The advantages of Flash Memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your VIXIA HF20 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will come up more quickly as well.

Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design

Making the technology and features of the VIXIA HF20 even more impressive is its compact size and lightweight design. Measuring only 2.8 inches wide, 2.4 inches high and 4.9 inches deep, and weighing in at only 12.0 ounces, it combines considerable video storage capacity and advanced features in a small, convenient to carry body. You will find more places than ever to use your VIXIA HF20 because it's so easy to have with you more of the time.

Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens


For over 70 years Canon has been producing exceptional photographic lenses that are synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Because of Genuine Canon Optics, every Canon broadcast lens, 35mm film camera, digital camera and camcorder assures brilliant optical quality - and the VIXIA HF20 is no exception.

The VIXIA HF20 comes with an outstanding High Definition video lens - a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens. It's the lens you need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field, wide shots of beautiful landscapes, and everything in-between. And because it comes with four zoom speeds, three pre-set and one variable, you always get smooth, steady, professional-looking zoom shots.

Super Spectra Coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting. Plus, the lens' aspheric design reduces aberration and increases resolution, ensuring crisp, sharp video - enhancing the HD image quality. Additionally, a gradation neutral density (ND) system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations.

Canon Exclusive: 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor

The VIXIA HF20 captures stunning High Definition video through its Canon designed and manufactured 3.89-megapixel HD CMOS image sensor, similar to the CMOS image sensors in Canon's EOS Series Digital SLR cameras.

The VIXIA HF20's sophisticated CMOS image sensor provides high color resolution and advanced color reproduction for brilliant results. It is also unique in featuring Canon's proprietary noise reduction technologies for crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations. It's the ideal sensor for HD.

The VIXIA HF20 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red, green and blue color components. This results in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones similar to what you'd obtain from 3CCD camcorders. In addition, the Bayer Placement Pattern delivers sharp, high definition images with true-to-life color reproduction. As an added benefit, the CMOS sensor provides outstanding image capture in low light conditions.

Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor

DIGIC DV III is Canon's most advanced HD image processor ever, helping to deliver enhanced image quality, true color production for both video and photos, and a sophisticated noise reduction system for exceptional low-light performance. It is also the high-speed engine which powers a variety of Canon technologies including Genuine Canon Face Detection and Advanced Auto Exposure system.

Plus, the Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor allows continuous shooting of digital photos with the VIXIA HF20. You can also enjoy faster processing of your images to your memory card (1.4x normal card; 2.5x Hi Speed card). In addition, it helps lower power consumption for longer battery life.

1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording


The Canon VIXIA HF20 not only captures images in Full HD, but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080* as well, so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Your memories are preserved in stunning clarity, and ready for playback on your HDTV. With the advanced codec in the VIXIA HF20, you can also record at the highest AVCHD bitrate of 24Mbps.**
_{*A Class 4 or higher SDHC memory card is required. For other recording formats, a Class 2 or higher card is recommended. Also, movie recording requires cards with 128MB of memory or more. Cards made by Toshiba, SanDisk or Matsushita are recommended. No particular restrictions apply for still images.
**DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD compatible players otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.}

24Mbps Recording

The 24Mbps recording capability of the VIXIA HF20 gives you the highest quality AVCHD video possible. You'll see enhanced detail, finer gradations of tones and improved reproduction of moving subjects. Video shot by the VIXIA HF20 of fast-moving sporting events, multi-color butterflies on a variegated leaf or the shading of a brilliant sunset will be remarkable.

Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization

The high-resolution images of High Definition video demand a steady hand. It's easier to get those clear, steady images with the VIXIA HF20, thanks to Canon's innovative SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization. It combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. Some image stabilization systems correct one type of camera motion or vibration better than another. But Canon's SuperRange OIS corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion: the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; and the slower motion of body sway. No matter what you're recording and how you're recording it, the VIXIA HF20's stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly. SuperRange OIS also delivers steady images when shooting at long focal lengths.

SuperRange OIS in action.

In addition, optical stabilization keeps your shot steady without a loss in image quality - something that can't be said for electronic image stabilization. And image stabilization isn't just for video; you can even use it for taking sharper, clearer digital photographs with your VIXIA HF20. Thanks to Canon's expertise, it's easy to eliminate one of the telltale signs of amateur video and photography.

Product Features

• Capture up to 12 hours of HD video to a 32GB internal Flash drive as well as directly to removable SDHC memory cards
• Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens; DIGIC DV III image processor
• 3.89 MP Full HD CMOS image sensor; 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording
• SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer; Genuine Canon Face Detection
• HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV

Technical Details

• Brand name: Canon
• Model number: VIXIA HF 20
• Color: Black
• Standard or High Definition: High Definition
• Television System: NTSC
• Video Recording System: MPEG4-AVC / H.264
• Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter
• Total Pixels: Approximately 3.89 megapixels
• Maximum Recording Time: 32GB internal Flash drive: LP: 12 hours 15 minutes, SP: 9 hours 35 minutes, XP Plus: 5 hours 45 minutes, FXP: 4 hours 10 minutes (Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording), MXP: 2 hours 55 minutes (Allows 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording)
• Zoom Ratio: Optical: 15x; Digital: 300x
• Focal Length: 4.1 to 61.5 millimeters
• Programmed AE: Auto, P, AV, TV, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
• Maximum Shutter Speed: Movie: 1/2000, Still image: 1/500
• Minimum Focusing Distance: Wide: 10 millimeters; Telephoto: 1 meter
• LCD Screen: 2.7 inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen Color
• Recording Media: 32GB Internal Flash Drive or SDHC Memory Card
• USB Terminal: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Video Terminal: Composite (output)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 2 channel
• Microphone Terminal: 3.5 millimeter Stereo Mini-Jack
• AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5 millimeter 4-pole Mini-Jack (Video/Audio Output Only), Headphone (input)
• Frame Rate: 60i, 24p Progressive (records at 60i), 30p Progressive (records at 60i)
• HDMI Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector (output), CEC and x.v. Color
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Manual
• Viewfinder: None
• Width: 2.8 inches
• Depth: 4.9 inches
• Height: 2.4 inches
• Weight: 14.1 ounces
• What's in the box: VIXIA HF20 Camcorder, Battery Pack BP-809, Compact Power Adapter CA-570, Wireless Controller WL-D88, Component Cable CTC-100/S, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Wrist Strap, Digital Video Solution Disk, Pixela Image Mixer 3SE Video Editing Software, Music CD

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