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Technical Details for Canon HG21


Technical Details for Canon HG21 Digital Camcorder
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Canon HG21 

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Technical Details for Canon HG21

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General
Product TypeCamcorder - 1080p
Width8 cm
Depth13.8 cm
Height7.7 cm
Weight490 g
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution3.31 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution2.07 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution2.76 Mpix
Widescreen Video CaptureWidescreen Video Capture
Media TypeHard disc drive, flash card
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
Optical Sensor Size1/3.2"
Min Illumination0.2 lux
Analogue Video FormatPAL
Digital Zoom200 x
Shooting ModesDigital photo mode
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow
Image StabiliserOptical (SuperRange)
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/2 sec
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital Video FormatAVCHD
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared
Memory / Storage
Hard DriveHard disc drive - built-in - 120 GB
Image StorageJPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1440 x 1080
JPEG 848 x 480
JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesAuto mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - f/1.8-3.0
Focal Length4.8 mm - 57 mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Min Focus Range1 cm
Lens ApertureF/1.8-3.0
Optical Zoom12 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Filter Size37 mm
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, PictBridge support, histogram display, accessories hot shoe, progressive scanning, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, takes photos while film recording
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeLCD monitor
Viewfinder Colour SupportColour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.27"
Viewfinder Resolution123,200 pixels
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
Display Format211,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x HDMI
1 x USB
1 x headphones
1 x microphone
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x component video output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, PIXELA Image Mixer
System Requirements for PC Connection
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Cables IncludedA/V cable
USB cable
Component video cable
Power
Power DevicePower adapter - external
Battery
Supported BatteryCanon BP-807
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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