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VIXIA HF G40 Instruction Manual
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VIXIA HF G40 Quick Guide
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Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide
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PRODUCT INFO
Tech. Specs. Detailed PDF | View Full Details of Technical Specifications |
Standard Definition or High Definition | High Definition |
Power Supply (rated) | 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) |
Television System | NTSC |
Video Recording system | MPEG4-AVC / H.264 |
Audio Recording system | Linear PCM (2ch)*1, Dolby Digital (2ch)*2 / MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) *1 28 Mbps/24 Mbps video recording modes only; 16-bit resolution *2 Dolby Digital (5.1ch) is provided when the Surround Microphone SM-V1 microphone is used. |
Image Sensor | 1/2.84-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter |
Total Pixels | Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362) |
Lens | Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical / 400x Digital Focal Length: 3.6773.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8576mm with Dynamic IS) Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow Max. F/Stop: f/1.82.8 |
Focusing System | Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF, Manual Focus |
Manual Exposure | Available |
Programmed AE | Auto Mode: Auto Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec. |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across zooming range) |
White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H |
Frame Rate | 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 Illumination | Auto Mode: Approx. 1.2 lux (shutter speed 1/30 sec. and with auto slow shutter on) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed 1/2 sec.) |
Image Stabilization | Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Control Modes: Dynamic IS Powered IS* Macro IS Tripod Mode * During Intelligent IS (Auto Mode), Powered IS can be set to On or Off. IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS IS Off |
Filter Diameter | 58mm |
Viewfinder | 0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; 100% field of view) |
LCD Screen | 3.5-inch OLED, Capacitive Touch Panel (Approx. 1.23 million dots) |
Recording Media | 2 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots |
USB Terminal | mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only) |
Accessory Shoe | Cold shoe (front area), Mini advanced shoe (back area)* * The Remote Control Adapter RA-V1 is not supported. The Video Flash Light VFL-2 supports only the video light function. |
HDMI Terminal | HDMI OUT mini connector |
Microphone Terminal | 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible |
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5 mm 4 pole mini-jack (video/audio output only) |
Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm stereo mini-jack (input only) |
Operating Temperature range | Approx. -5-45°C, 60% relative humidity (operation) Approx. 0-40°C, 85% relative humidity (performance) |
Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (Not including lens hood and grip belt) |
Weight | Approx. 1.7 lb. / 765g (includes grip belt) |
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