Canon HF G10 HD Recording, Operability, Other Features, Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10, Touch AE, recording, recordings, Smart AUTO, Wide zoom lens, Face detection

Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10

The Canon VIXIA HF G10 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.

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 (0101), you can make recordings that truly look and feel cinematic.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

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 (054) will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field.

Face detection	5
When a subject's face is detected, the
camcorder can track and focus on it (048).
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 (034), you
can use the double memory card slot to keep
on recording video without interruption. Double
slot recording (035) allows you to record
movies simultaneously to two memory cards,
which is a convenient way to back up your
recordings.
Other Features
Smart AUTO
Smart AUTO (039) automatically selects the
best scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings every
time without worrying about settings.
LCD screen and viewfinder
The LCD screen and viewfinder both have
100% frame coverage, which will ensure that
you can accurately check that your shots are
framed how you want them.
Touch AE
By simply touching the screen, you can make
dark areas in the picture appear brighter
(059). This operation is simple yet allows
you to shoot with the desired exposure.

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 (083).

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include two types of video scopes (078), conversion to standard definition (0133) and Story Creator mode (098), which allows you to create engrossing video stories.