Canon LEGRIA HF M56
Technical Details for Canon LEGRIA HF M56 Digital Camcorder

Product Type: Canon digital camcorders

Description:Model ID 6094B016AA /

Technical Details for Canon LEGRIA HF M56

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General
Product TypeCamcorder - 1080p
Camcorder Sensor Resolution2.37 Mpix
Effective Video Resolution2.07 Mpix
Effective Photo Resolution2.07 Mpix
Widescreen Video CaptureYes
Camcorder Media TypeFlash card
Optical Sensor TypeHD CMOS Pro
Optical Sensor Size1/3"
Wireless ConnectionIEEE 802.11b/g/n
Digital Zoom200 x
Video Recording ModesSP, LP, FXP, MXP, XP+
Image ProcessorDIGIC DV III
FadersWipe fader, auto fade
Image StabiliserOptical (Dynamic SuperRange)
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Face DetectionFace-priority AF function
Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
Image Recording FormatJPEG
AV InterfacesComposite video/audio, component video, HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
Min Illumination0.1 lux
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting ProgramsSpotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, low light, Underwater, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow, surface
Special EffectsCool, Sepia, Old Movie, Vivid, Nostalgic, Dramatic B&W, Dream, Memory
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white)
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1/2 sec
Lens System
Type10 x zoom lens - 6.1 - 61 mm - f/1.8-3.0
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera43.6 - 436mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Range1 cm
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction9 groups / 11 elements
Filter Size43 mm
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Low Lux / Night ModeYes
Additional FeaturesUSB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, display brightness control, sharpness control, colour control, accessories hot shoe, progressive scanning, auto gain control, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, brightness control, takes photos while film recording, Pre-Rec function, relay recording, Video Snapshot mode, Touch & Track technology, HD-to-SD downconversion, face detection, DLNA support, 25p Cinema Mode, YouTube capture mode, auto backlight compensation, x.v.Colour technology, Story Creator, Touch Decoration, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Smart AUTO, Bayer mosaic RGB filter, Intelligent Image Stabilisation (IS), Audio Scene Select function
Display
Type3" LCD display
Resolution230,000 pixels
Display FeaturesRotating
Microphone
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Microphone FeaturesZoom, sensitivity control
Connections
Connector Type1 x component video output
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x HDMI output
1 x Hi-Speed USB
1 x microphone
1 x headphones
Memory Card SlotSD card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Pixela Video Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesPower adapter, USB cable, pen stylus, HDMI cable
Battery
Battery TypeCanon BP-718
Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Battery Life DetailsVideo recording - 2.17 hours
Memory / Storage
Memory Card SlotSD card
Supported Memory CardsSD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Internal Storage8 GB flash
Image StorageJPEG 1920 x 1080
Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps - require SDHC Class 4 or higher
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps - require SDHC Class 4 or higher
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 12Mbps
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 7Mbps
AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 5Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 9Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 4Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
Width6.8 cm
Depth12.1 cm
Height6.4 cm
Weight360 g
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature-5 °C
Max Operating Temperature45 °C