Highlights of the VIXIA HF G20

The Canon VIXIA HF G20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder.

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HD Recording

HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor

The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The video is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV III image processor. This allows the camcorder to excel in low-light situations and produce a wide dynamic range.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

30.4mm (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The minimum object distance is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range, which means that you can create a pleasing blurred background effect at full telephoto. The

8-bladed iris aperture also enhances the blurred background effect.

Shoot cinematic video

Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look filters (A101), you can make recordings that truly look and feel cinematic.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. Furthermore, you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial (A84).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the camcorder can track and focus on it (A49). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are in focus.

Relay recording and double slot recording

When you use relay recording (A35), you can use the double memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption. Double slot recording (A36) allows you to record movies simultaneously to two memory cards, which is a convenient way to back up your recordings.

Other Features

Audio

With the audio scene select function (A68), you can optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings. Your

This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable. The advanced image stabilization (A55) will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field. Moreover, in full-automatic mode, Intelligent IS (A40) will select the optimal type of image stabilization for the recording situation.

audience will feel even more immersed in the scene during playback.

Smart AUTO

Smart AUTO (A40) automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings.