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Since it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High Deﬁ nition, the HG10 camcorder

features Canon’s revolutionary and exclusive Instant AF focusing system. It offers a dramatic

improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). The

Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon’s auto focus system, to help

signiﬁ cantly decrease the time it takes to ﬁ nd focus, even in low light conditions. This new system

achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus “hunting.” The beneﬁ ts of Instant AF are especially

seen in high brightness, and night shooting situations. It’s even possible to capture fast, accurate

focusing, even when following a moving subject.

And because a properly focused subject is more critical than ever with HD, the HG10 also features

Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor sharp focus. (When you start recording,

this assistance is automatically cancelled.)

Focus Features

Auto Intelligent Auto Focus (AiAF) ensures sharp images and gives creative ﬂ exibility. Even when

your subject isn’t in the center of the frame, the HG10’s 9-Point AiAF will automatically select from

nine metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.

Auto Exposure Modes

Like any good digital still camera, the HG10 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto

mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority)

mode lets you control depth of ﬁ eld by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) mode lets

you select the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts

camera settings automatically.