Canon LEGRIA HFM36

Legria HFM36, 3.89 MP, 1/4" CMOS, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD Touchscreen, 2304 x 1296, HDMI, USB 2.0, black, 320g

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4356B004
03-09-2010
Make Full HD movies the way you want with the stylish, compact LEGRIA HF M36. Dual Flash Memory – with 8GB internally – is supplemented by an SDHC memory card slot. Smart Auto makes great video easy.

Features
- 8GB Dual Flash Memory and Relay Recording;
- Easy HD Shooting;
- 6.8cm (2.7”) touch-screen LCD;
- Video Snapshot;
- 3.3MP Canon HD Camera System;
- Dynamic OIS and Powered IS;
- Easy sharing;
- Pre REC, 25p Cinema Mode, 3.3MP stills;
- Flexible system;
- Optional Waterproof Case;
- Smarter by design.

Dual Flash Memory
With 8GB of Dual Flash Memory, the LEGRIA HF M36 offers both internal capacity and memory card shooting. And, with Relay recording, you’ll never have to stop shooting to change media; if the built-in memory becomes full, Relay recording will automatically continue on an SD or SDHC card.

Easy HD shooting
Shooting HD has never been easier. Smart Auto’s scene recognition technology optimises settings according to the situation, whether it’s a dramatic sunset or a family event. Instant AF achieves pin-sharp focus quickly and Face Detection Technology optimises shooting settings for perfect people shots.

Touch-screen technology
The LEGRIA HF M36 provides a unique way to control your camcorder. The large 6.8cm (2.7”) touch-screen enables you to control of the camcorder’s shooting and playback functions with simple on-screen gestures for a new, more intuitive way of movie-making.

Canon HD Camera System
The Canon HD Camera System combines a 3.3MP Full HD CMOS sensor, an 18x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens and the DIGIC DV III processor to deliver superb Full HD movies.

Dynamic OIS and Powered IS
When shooting video, small shakes of the camcorder can appear magnified in playback. To counter this, the LEGRIA HF M36 uses two systems of image stabilisation – Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer reduces shake caused when shooting while walking and Powered Image Stabilizer keeps the image steady for telephoto shots.

Easy sharing
Sharing your videos is easier than ever before with the LEGRIA HF M36. In-camera HD to SD conversion lets you reduce the size of your files in-camera, while the bundled PIXELA software makes uploading a breeze.

Pre REC, 25p Cinema Mode – plus 3.3MP stills
The LEGRIA HF M36 has many shooting features for creating better movies. In Pre REC mode, the camcorder starts recording three seconds before the Record button is pressed, so you won’t miss any of the action. 25p cinema mode creates more cinematic-looking movies. And you can even snap 3.3MP still photos to complement your movies.

Flexible system
The LEGRIA HF M36 has a built-in HDMI connection for direct output to an HDTV. The mini Advanced Accessory Shoe and a range of accessories – including the WP-V2 Waterproof case for taking your camcorder swimming or snorkelling – allow the HF M36 to grow with your experience.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
32 GB

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed
25 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
320g
Camera shutter speed 
1/2 - 1/2000s
Built-in flash 
Y
Auto focus 
Y
Optical sensor size 
1/0.157 mm (1/4")
Shutter speed (video)
1/2000s

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
DV port 
N
Microphone in 
N
S-Video in
N

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
BP-808

Performance

Minimum illumination 
0.4 lx

Display

Display 
LCD

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
3310000 MP

Lens system

Optical zoom 
15x
Digital zoom 
300x
Filter size 
3.7 cm
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.8 - 3.2
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.1 - 61.5 mm

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White, Sepia

Battery

Video recording time
1.4h

Picture quality

Sensor type 
CMOS
Image stabilizer 
Y
Total megapixels 
3.89 MP
Still image resolution(s) 
2304 x 1296

Weight & dimensions

Width 
6.8 cm
Depth 
12.3 cm
Height 
6 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
39.5 - 711 mm
Flash memory
8 GB
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Audio output 
1
Manual focus
Y
Night mode
Y