Canon LEGRIA VIXIA HF M300

HF M300 - 2.7" LCD, 3.89MP, 1/4" CMOS, SD/SDHC, 3.5W, 320g, Silver/Grey

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4357B001
12-09-2010
Overview
The Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card slot and is ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight - it's a brilliant blend of capability and convenience. Canon's advanced imaging technologies, including a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, help to deliver high definition video and 3.3 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Sophisticated features such as Smart Auto ?reads? the visual components of the scene you're shooting and chooses the best settings. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 2.7? Touch Panel LCD. And to complete the entertainment picture, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound* ensures your audio is every bit as impressive as your video.

Flash Memory
The VIXIA HF M300 allows you to record crisp high definition video directly to removable SD memory cards.

Stunning Image Quality
A Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality. The Canon Exclusive 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail, while the Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance, with enhanced reproduction of difficult to capture purple and blue tones.

Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Powered IS
The VIXIA HF M300 features Canon?s proprietary Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization which provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted shaking which is common when walking. Together with the latest development, Powered IS, you?ll find an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. Powered IS can be engaged by pressing or holding the Powered IS button on the Touch Panel LCD.

2.7" Touch Panel LCD Screen
See exceptional detail with a sharp 211,000 dot screen delivering brilliant color together with touch panel control for faster and easier menu navigation. You?ll also have Touch & Track, which allows you to get precise focus and exposure on any subject - whether it?s people, vehicles, etc. by selecting your choice right on the touch panel LCD.

Smart Auto
Smart Auto makes shooting great video easier than ever before. Using the power of Canon?s DIGIC DV III Image Processor, the VIXIA HF M300 intelligently detects and analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance, and movement, then automatically selects the best settings for the scene. Whether you are capturing a sunset, a day at the beach, or a fast-paced soccer game, Smart Auto delivers exceptional accuracy, raising your video to the next level.

Touch & Track
Touch and Track delivers precise tracking of the focus and exposure on any subject- people, pets, vehicles and more. Simply select your point of interest on the Touch Panel LCD, and you will have your subject in sharp focus, regardless of where in the frame it moves during the shot ? and, the exposure will be perfectly adjusted for subject and conditions. Touch & Track is the default setting. You can also choose to adjust focus or exposure independently by turning off Touch & Track, and turning on Touch Focus or Touch Exposure.

Genuine Canon Face Detection
The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in the VIXIA HF M300 high definition camcorder. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked, 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time.

Advanced Video Snapshot
Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of a once in a lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips ? or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode ? and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyone?s attention. This version of Advanced Video Snapshot allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player) can be played along with the Snapshot movie, and playback can be controlled from that source.

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Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC

Video

Video formats supported 
H.264
Analog signal format system 
NTSC
Video capturing speed
30 кадр/с

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Серый, Cеребряный
Weight 
320г
Built-in flash 
Да
Auto focus 
Да
Optical sensor size 
1/0,157 мм (1/4")
Shutter speed (video)
1/2000 сек
Source data-sheet
.

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack 
Да
Microphone in 
Да

Power

Battery type 
BP-808

Performance

Minimum illumination 
0,4 лк

Display

Display 
ЖК

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6,86 см (2.7")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Да

Lens system

Optical zoom 
15x
Digital zoom 
300x
Filter size 
3,7 см
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.8 - 3.2
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.1 - 61.5 мм

Focusing

Focus
TTL

Picture quality

Sensor type 
CMOS
Image stabilizer 
Да
Total megapixels 
3,89 МП
Still image resolution(s) 
2304 x 1296

Weight & dimensions

Width 
6,8 см
Depth 
12,3 см
Height 
6 см

Other features

Photo mode 
Да
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
39.5 - 592.5 мм
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Power consumption (typical) 
3,5 Вт
Shutter speed (photo)
1/500 сек
Sports
Да