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VIXIA HF G30

Consumer Camcorders
HF G30

About VIXIA HF G30

Item Code: 8454B001
Estimated Retail Price: $1,699.99†
  • Overview
  • What's in the Box
  • Features
  • Supplies & Accessories
  • Specifications
  • Service & Support

Specifications

Main Unit Specs

Standard Definition or High DefinitionHigh Definition
Television SystemNTSC
Video Recording systemAVCHD (complies with Ver. 2.0)/MPEG-4
Image Sensor1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total PixelsApprox. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)
Effective PixelsVideo: Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)

Photo: Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)
LensZoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital

Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576 mm without Dynamic IS; 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)

Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow

Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8
Focusing SystemHybrid AF (TTL-video detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF; Normal AF (TTL-video detection system); Face Priority AF; Face Only AF; Manual Focus
Manual ExposureAvailable
Programmed AESmart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Max Shutter SpeedMovie: 1/2000 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across the entire zooming range)
White BalanceAuto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Frame RateNTSC:
AVCHD - 1080: 59.94P / 59.94i / PF29.97 / 23.98P
MP4 - 1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 720 and 360: 29.97P / 23.98P
Minimum Illumination1.2 lux
Image StabilizationDynamic SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), Standard SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), and electronic stabilization Following modes are available: Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off
Filter Diameter58mm
Viewfinder0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; approx. 100% field of view)
LCD Screen3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots)
Recording Media2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
USB TerminalHi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Video TerminalComposite (output)
AudioAVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital 2 Channel (AC3); 5.1 Channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)
Accessory ShoeMini Advanced Accessory Shoe
Supplied Video Editing SoftwarePIXELA Video Browser / Network Utility Disc
Canon ImageBrowser EX Disc
HDMI TerminalAvailable; HDMI mini connector (output only)
Microphone Terminal3.5mm stereo mini jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal3.5mm 4-pole mini jack / 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Operating Temperature range23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C) 60% relative humidity / 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)
Dimensions(W x H x D) 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (not including lens hood) 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood)
WeightApprox. 1.7 lb. / 765g (including grip belt)
Approx. 2.0 lb. / 900g (including Battery BP-820, memory card (x1) and lens hood)
Maximum Recording Time
AVCHD Recording Mode
Memory Card 28 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps  
8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 3 hrs. 00 min.  
16GB 1 hr.15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 6 hrs. 05 min.  
32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12 hrs. 15 min.  
64GB 5 hrs. 05 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24 hrs. 30 min.  
128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 49 hrs. 00 min.  
 
MP4 Recording Mode
Memory Card 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps
8GB 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 5 hrs. 40 min.
16GB 1 hr. 00 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 11 hrs. 25 min.
32GB 2 hrs. 00 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 22 hrs. 55 min.
64GB 4 hrs. 00 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 45 hrs. 55 min.
128GB 8 hrs. 00 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. 91 hrs. 55 min.

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† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary.