Canon Legria HF G40 Video Camera - HFG40

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  • 20x Optical Zoom and 400x Digital Zoom
  • 2.91 megapixels 1/2.84 type advanced HD CMOS PRO Sensor
  • 3.5" (8.8cm) Organic LED touch screen, 100% view
  • SM-V1 microphone
  • Intelligent IS with advanced dynamic mode
  • F1.8 to F2.8 (8 Blade Circular Aperture)
  • AVCHD and MP4 formats
  • SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card
  • Wide DR Gamma
  • Control settings remotely and share with Wi-Fi
  • Simultaneous recording of AVCHD and MP4
  • Full manual control
  • Instant AF; Face Detection 
  • 2 Years Genuine Warranty from Canon Australia

Shoot your videos like a pro with Canon’s Legria HF G40 Video Camera and see how perfect your shots can be. With 2.91 megapixels 1/2.84 type advanced HD CMOS PRO Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom and 400x Digital Zoom, you can accommodate the videos in its most detailed imaging. The stabiliser and control settings can be remotely shared via Wi-Fi. Rolled into one compact body, this camcorder is perfect for video enthusiasts who want to complement their creativity with professional quality videos. With the Intelligent IS with advanced dynamic mode, you can say goodbye to blurry images. The cam records videos in AVCHD and MP4 format simultaneously and can be saved to the SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards for future use. Video review can be shared through its 3.5" (8.8cm) Organic LED touch screen with 100% view and voices and third party sound are recorded via the SM-V1 microphone. Once you grab the Legria HF G40 Video Camera, you’ll be in full manual control while focusing to a particular object can be made in an instant thanks to the Instant AF; Face Detection. As for the Wide DR Gamma, it compresses high brightness areas flawlessly and offers an expanded dynamic range of 600%.


Product Features in Detail


Professional video quality

Capture outstanding high bitrate AVCHD 1080p video with variable frame rates in any light thanks to an extensive range of professional features and manual controls. These include a high sensitivity 1/2.84 type CMOS PRO sensor, a large 8-bladed aperture, Wide DR and Highlight Priority modes and powerful optical image stabilisation.


Versatile handheld shooting

The LEGRIA HF G40 offers great versatility in a compact handheld design. Capture broad landscapes and detailed close ups with the bright 20 x wide angle f/1.8 zoom lens and simultaneously record in both AVCHD and MP4 format. A high resolution, tilting viewfinder allows use in tight spaces and from many awkward angles.


Advanced connectivity

Wi-Fi allows remote shooting via your smart device with control of shutter speed, focus and exposure. A wide range of advanced connections include mic and headphone sockets, direct HDMI and AV out, a Mini Advanced Shoe and tripod mount, USB and dual SD card slots. Geo-tagging is also available via optional accessory.


Quick custom control

Enjoy fast access to essential functions thanks to intuitive touchscreen menus and touch-autofocus with focus recall. A switchable zoom/focus ring plus customisable function buttons and dial, which keep your most used controls to hand, speed up operation so you don’t miss a shot.


Creative footage

Switch between full auto, manual and Cinema mode, which lets you quickly shoot creative footage with movie-style filters that can be applied during or after recording. Get dramatic effects with slow motion and timelapse recording and capture great audio. Selectable focus speed adds to your creativity.

VIDEO SYSTEM
Recording Formats
MP4 / AVCHD
Recording Medium
SDXC / SDHC / SD (2 slots)
Double slot recording
Relay recording
Max Recording Time
Variable total, depending on memory card size¹
64GB SDXC card: 24hrs 30mins²³ (not supplied)
SENSOR
Type
1/2.84 Type Advanced HD CMOS PRO
Total Pixels
3.09MP (2208x1398)
Effective Pixels: Movie
2.91MP (2136x1362)
Effective Pixels: Still
2.07 megapixels (16:9)
Filter
RGB Primary Colour Filter
LENS
Optical Zoom
20x
Digital Zoom
400x
Focal Length
3.67 - 73.4mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
26.8 - 576 (without Dynamic IS)
28.8 - 576 (with Dynamic IS)
Maximum Aperture
f1.8 - f2.8
Aperture Type
8 Blade Circular Diaphragm
Minimum focusing distance
10mm
Image Stabilizer
Optical Image Stabiliser, Intelligent IS
Filter diameter
58mm
Teleconverter Attachment
Optional TL-H58
Wide Attachment Accessory
Optional WD-H58 (not included)
Wide Attachment Included
No
Lens Cover
Included cap, plus integrated cover on lens hood
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Image Processor
DIGIC DV 4
Face Detection Technology
Yes
SCREEN
Screen size
3.5" (8.77cm), 100% view
Vari-Angle
Yes
Pixels
1.23m dots equivalent
Touchscreen
Yes - Capacitive type Organic LED panel
Touch Tracking
Yes
Touch Focus
Yes
Touch Exposure
Yes
Manual adjustment
Colour balance, brightness standard/high
WI-FI FUNCTION
Wireless Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz¹
Remote Control & Streaming
Yes
Movie Uploader
Yes
Playback via browser
Yes
Media Server
Yes
Web Service
Yes
GPS SUPPORT
GPS Support
Yes (via accessory GP-E2, not included)
EXTERNAL HDD STORAGE
Direct storage to external HDD
No
VIEWFINDER
Screen Size
0.24" (0.61cm), 100% view
Pixels
1.56m dots equivalent
MINIMUM ILLUMINATION
Minimum Lux.
1 lux
Night Mode
Low Light (0.1 lux)
Auto Gain Control Limit Adjustment
Yes
FOCUS
Auto/Manual
Yes / Yes
Control
Auto: Face Detection AF, Face Only AF, Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF
Manual: Lens Ring, Touchscreen LCD, Focus Preset
Manual Focus Assist
Peaking, Magnification
CREATIVE FEATURES
Slow Motion Recording
1/2 speed
Fast Motion Recording
2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 60x, 120x, 1200x
Video Snapshot
Yes, select from 2, 4, or 8 seconds
Touch Decorations
No
Story Creator
No
Cinema-Look Filters
Yes, Cinema Standard, Vivid, Dream, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies, Memory
AE MODE
Smart Auto
Yes
Program AE
Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Scenes - Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M
Zebra
Yes
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
Backlight Compensation
Yes (auto or user controlled)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
FAWB
Auto
Yes
Set/Preset
Set 1, Set 2, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Colour Temperature
Auto Adjustment Range
2,800K to 8,000K
SHUTTER SPEED
Maximum
1/2000 sec
Slow
1/6 sec
IMAGE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
Image Effects
Standard, Wide DR, Highlight Priority
Custom Functions
Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth
CUSTOM CONTROL
Custom Control
5 buttons plus dial
STILL IMAGE
Capture Image Size
1920x1080 (not cinema mode)
Simulaneous Photo Recording
Yes
Photo Button
Touchscreen LED
REC. REVIEW/REC. SEARCH
Rec. Review
Yes
RECORDING MODE
Recording Format
MP4 and AVCHD
Recording Mode
AVCHD¹² 
1920x1080 50p 28Mbps 
1920x1080 50i/25p 24Mbps 17Mbps
1440x1080 50i/25p 5Mbps
MP4¹² 
1920x1080 50p 35Mbps
1920x1080 25p 24Mbps, 17Mbps
1280x720 25p 4Mbps
640x360 25p 3Mbps
Progressive Shooting Mode
50p, 25p
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
Yes
Multi Directional Inverted
Yes
Video Snapshot
Yes (during recording)
Pre REC
Yes
Colour Bars and Test Tone
Off/EBU/SMPTE
Timecode Support
Rec Run/Free Run
MEMORY CARD
Secure Digital Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Movie Recording
Yes
Internal Data Transfer
Yes, card A to B
AUDIO
Microphone Type
Stereo Electret Condenser Mic
System
Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch) 5.1ch surround sound (via Optional SM-V1 microphone)
Audio Scene Select
Yes
Zoom Microphone
Yes (customisable frequency response and directionality)
Manual Rec. Level Control
Yes
Audio Adjustments
Built in: Mic Wind Screen, Mic Attenuate, Mic Frequency Response, Directionality
Input Jack: Mic Attenuate, Mic Low Cut
Audio Mix
Internal mic with external input
TERMINAL
Headphone
Yes
Microphone
Yes
USB
Yes (Mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
AV
Yes (output only)
Component
No
HDMI
Yes (HDMI Mini Connector: v1.3, output only, CEC supported)
Built-in Charger
Yes
Memory Card
Yes
DC In
Yes
Tripod Mount
Yes
ACCESSORY SHOE
Accessory Shoe
Yes ( cold shoe and mini Advanced Accessory Shoe)
PC CONNECTION KIT
Application Software
Yes
USB Cable
Yes
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Wireless Remote Control
 
Yes
BATTERY PACK
Type
Lithium Ion
Intelligent Battery System
Yes
Battery Included in the Kit
BP-820
Max Recording Time (Included Battery)
3hrs
Long Life Battery
BP-828
Longer Recording Time
4hrs 35mins¹
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D
115 x 84 x 231mm (with lens hood)
Weight
900g (with lens hood and battery)

This product comes with 5 Year Warranty from Canon Australia.
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Canon Legria HF G40 Video Camera
Compact Power Adapter CA-570
Wireless Controller WL-D89
Battery Pack BP-820
Stereo Video Cable
Lens Hood with Barrier
USB Cable
High-Speed HDMI Cable
Documentation
2 Years Genuine Warranty from Canon Australia

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