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VIXIA HF M40
21298

Features
Cinema-Look Filters
Other cinematic looks can be had through the use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of nine varied built-in adjustable filters which give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image’s quality. The looks can be previewed in the LCD display while shooting.
You can express your creative vision through nine different built-in filters to create video with a variety of professional cinematic looks. Choose from:
| Cinema Standard |
Tones down highlights slightly, boosts shadows slightly and adds warmth for a cinematic look |
| Cool |
Adds a bluish tint for cool, futuristic-looking scenes |
| Dramatic B&W |
Creates bold B & W movies with high contrast and grain |
| Dream |
Adds a magical look (soft focus) for dream-like scenes |
| Memory |
Adds a faded, misty look to create flashback scenes |
| Nostalgic |
Recreates the look of old ‘70s TV programs |
| Old Movie |
Gives movies the aged look of old cinema |
| Sepia |
Uses a sepia tint for an antique, faded look |
| Vivid |
Accentuates primary colors for a bright, cheerful look |
The brightness of each filter can be adjusted low, medium or high, for even greater control.
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VIXIA HF M40
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good camera but dont buy
Great Camera but bundled software from Pixela is terrible. I would not recommend this product because of the bundled software.
January 27, 2013
Outstanding product for a fair price
I have owned this camera since Oct. 2011. I bought it in Tokyo at a shop in Akihabara at the Yodobashi camera store. This detail is important because it guarantees that this is a genuine Canon camera and that it was made in Japan. Being made in Japan is important because only the top quality Canon products are actually manufactured in Japan. Thus, if you do buy one, at least make sure that it is "MADE IN JAPAN".
That being said, I have nothing but good things to say about this camera. As another reviewer put it, the camera is outstanding in low light conditions to the point that it matches or exceed the quality of significantly more expensive professional-level cameras. However, one of the most notable features of this camera is the "Optical" image stabilization. The key element of optical stabilization is that any shaking of the camera is corrected by moving the lens (or sensor) before the sensor converts the image into digital information. In this manner, the resultant image is incredibly steady and clear.
March 25, 2012
Fantastic Camcorder!
Rich set of features yet simple to use. Fantastic Camcorder!
December 11, 2011
Great picture quality
I've used this camera for about a month. The picture quality is short of professional cameras. If you watch HD TV and then switch to this cam you will notice that it's actually better than the TV. Another great feature is the DIGIC DV III Image Processor. This chip is amazing! The Smart Auto is exactly what Canon is advertising: very fast renders the best picture settings on Auto. Very powerful chip and software together with the image sensor make for a amazing camera! Low light quality is also extraordinary. Objects appear very very clear. Put all this together with a very cool design and attention to detail make this a great product. Far exceeds my (high) expectations! Congratulations Canon, keep it up!
December 9, 2011
