Canon HV30 Black Progressive HDV, Full Resolution HD CMOS 1080i x 1920

True Progressive HD Style
True Progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080)
10x Canon HD Video Lens 43mm diameter
DiG!C DV II image processor
Best image stability and focus with Super Range Optical Image Stabilzation and Instant AF (Auto Focus)
13 programmed AE modes, including 25PF Cinema Mode
Stunning digital photography with simultaneous shooting
HDMI output, and accessory shoe
The Canon HV30 builds on the success of the most awarded High Definition video camera, the HV20. The HV30 is a fully specified HD video camera, featuring native progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080), genuine Canon HD video lens, DiG!C DV II, 10x Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant AF. It also has 13 programmed AE modes, including 25P Cine mode; enhanced low light performance and breathtaking imagery.
Complete High Definition Video Camera
True progressive HD CMOS (1920 x 1080) utilising Canon's 20 years of EOS technology and development.
Fully specified HD video camera with progressive HD CMOS, HD video lens and DiG!C DV II processor with exceptional processing capabilities enabling high speed processing of progressive HD, a specification for digital HDTV broadcasting.
HDMI output for connection to HDTV and HDV output for HD streaming.
High definition images deserve complementary audio of Stereo Sound. With manual audio control and four channel audio playback.
Canon High Definition Image Quality
Canon is a world-renowned leader in lens technology, the basis of all great image capture. The genuine Canon HD lens of the HV30 is a testament to this brilliant image quality.
The HD CMOS sensor incorporates several advanced technologies supporting high quality video including On-Chip Noise Reduction and an RGB Bayer filter to achieve realistic and brilliant colour reproduction.
Exceptional sensitivity for low light conditions with gapless micro lens technology on CMOS sensor.
43mm diameter HD video lens, compatible with teleconverter & wide angle lens
3.1 Megapixel photographic functions include selectable 9-point AF, selectable metering modes, white balance, Auto Exposure Bracketing and continuous shooting up to 4 frames/second.
Built in video LED light and built in flash with red eye reduction.
Superior Technology to Ensure Optimum HD Footage
Super Range OIS, a feature of professional video cameras, has all the benefits of OIS but also compensates for rhythmic movement such as hand held sway and breathing.
Increased resolution of HD demands higher focus accuracy. Instant AF, is a triangulation metering method for fast and sharp focusing on demand.
Additional Features for Creative Control
13 AE Modes from simple auto filming to Cinematic 25PF for cinematic filming or shutter priority (Tv) shutter mode for motion filming
Simultaneous photo shooting to Mini SD while movie recording
Focus dial for creative control and ability to create preset zoom effects
Back Light Correction button to minimise underexposure issues such as silhouetting
Advanced accessory shoe to support video light, flash unit
Microphone and headphone jacks
HDV/DV in/out, HDMI output, Full Speed USB, component output, AV in/out
Joystick to control focus, exposure, auto exposure and white balance
Zebra function to highlight on display the overexposed areas of footage while filming
Multi-angle vivid 2.7" LCD display for wider viewing
Specifications
Video System:
Standard: HDV 1080i / DV
Sensor: 1/2.7 inch Canon progressive HD CMOS sensor
Filter Array: Primary Colour Filter (RGB Bayer)
Image Processor: DiG!C DV II
Image Pixels:
Total: 2,9600,000 (1994 H x 1484 V)
Movie: 2.07MP (HD/DV 16:9)
Still Image: 2.76MP (4:3)
Widescreen Capability: High Resolution Real Widescreen 16:9
Lens:
Type: Canon High Definition Video Lens
Focal Length: 6.1 - 61mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8-3.0 (tape)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm
Shutter Speed: Tape: 1/6 - 1/2000 sec / Card: 1/2 - 1/500 sec
Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom: 10x / 40x/200x (tape)
Image Stabilizer: Super Range Optical Image Stabilization
Focusing :
AF System: Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus (Instant AF) / Normal AF
Focusing Range: Auto / Manual / Forced Infinity / Dedicated switch and focus dial
Control/Balance: Light Metering Method: Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering
Exposure Compensation: ± 11 Levels
White Balance Mode: Auto, TTL, 6 Presets (Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H)
Back Light Correction: Dedicated BLC button
Illumination:
Minimum Illumination: 0.2 lux (Night Mode) / Advanced illumination with gapless micro lens technology on CMOS
Flash: Built in (Auto / On / Off / Slow-synchro / Red eye reduction is available)/Other flash supported via accessory shoe
Video Light: Built in low luminance AF auxiliary video LED light with manual switch / Other video light supported via accessory shoe
Further Support: Accessory shoe supports attachable flash (VFL-1) & video light (VL-3)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder:
LCD: Multi-angle vivid 2.7" LCD display for wider viewing
Viewfinder : 0.27 inch Real Widescreen & colour / 123,000 pixel / Filming Modes & Controls
AE Modes / Scene Modes (SCN): 13 modes. AUTO, [P], (P / Av / Tv / SCN / CINE (progressive HDV 25PF)) / Portrait / Sports / Night / Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Image Quality Adjustment: 8 adjustments. Vidid / Neutral / Low Sharpening / Soft Skin Detail / Brightness / Contrast / Sharpness / Colour Depth
Effects: Tape: Black & White, Sepia, Art / Card: Black & White, Sepia
Fades: Auto Fade, Wipe Fade
Recording Formats:
Video Data: HDV 1080/50i, 1080/25P, DV (PAL)
Recording Modes: SP / LP (DV only)
Audio:
Audio Data:
HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (16 - bit) / DV: PCM 16 bit 2 channels (48 kHz) or 12-bit 4 channels (32 kHz)
Audio Level Metering: Manual audio level VR metering and control with adjustment via LCD / Four channel audio playback
Wind Screen: Available
Still Image Recording:
Capture Sizes: 3.15 megapixel (2048 x 1536 4:3) / 2.07 megapixel (1920 x 1080 16:9)
Memory Card: Mini SD (photo recording only)
Still Shooting Functions : Simultaneous Photo Recording to Mini SD / Auto Exposure Bracketing / High Speed Continuous Shooting (x frames/sec) / 9-point AiAF
Still image file transfer: USB
Direct Printing: PictBridge and dedicated Direct Print/Print Share button
Interface:
Accessory Shoe: Advanced Accessory Shoe for flash and guide light /
Terminals: HDV/DV in/out / AV in/out / Component out / HDMI output / Headphone and Microphone terminals / USB Full Speed
Streaming: IEEE1394 (MPEG2-TS/DV) / Analogue to Digital Converter
Down Converting: Yes. Both analogue and digital
Included Accessories:
Wireless controller : WL-D87 (Remote battery CR2025)
Battery Pack: BP-2L13
Compact Power Adaptor : CA-570
Stereo Video Cable : STV-250N
Component Cable : CTC-100/S
Software: Digital Video Solutions Disk / USB Cable & AC Cable
Optional Accessories:
Battery Pack : NB-2L / NB-2LH / BP-2L13 / BP-2L14
Compact Power Adapter : CA-570
Battery Charger : CB-2LTE / CB-2LWE
Component Cable : CTC-100/S / CTC-100
Tele Converter Lens: TL-H43
Wide Converter Lens: WD-H43
Filter set : FS-H43U / FS-43U II
Video Light : VL-3
Video Flash Light : VFL-1
Battery video light : VL-10L (with battery pack from BP-9** series)
Soft Carrying Case : SC-1000 / SC-2000
DV Cable : CV-150F / CV-250F
Wrist Strap : WS-20
Shoulder Strap : SS-900
Digital Video cassette : HDVM-E63PR / DVM-E60 / DVM-E80
Car Battery Adapter : CBC-NB2
Interface Cable : IFC-400PCI
SCART Adapter : PC-A10
Other:
Self Timer: 10 sec/Remote Controller: 2 sec.
Search: Date search, END search
Power Supply: 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V (DC IN)
Power Save: Power shutoff after recording continuously paused for 5 minutes
Dimensions: 88 x 80 x 138 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 535 g (body only)
Operating Platforms: PC: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1 & SP2) / Mac: OS X (v10.2 - v10.4)
*All data based on Canon's Standard Test Method:
*Subject to change without notice: