VIXIA HF G30

Manufacturer specifications

Standard Definition or High Definition

High Definition

Video Recording system

AVCHD (complies with Ver. 2.0) / MPEG-4

Image Sensor

1/2.84-inch HD CMOS Pro, RGB Primary Color Filter

Total Pixels

Approx. 3.09 Megapixels (2208 x 1398)

Photo

Approx. 2.91 Megapixels (2136 x 1362)

Focal Length

3.67-73.4mm (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576 mm without Dynamic IS; 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)

Zoom Speed

Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow

Max. F/Stop

f/1.8-2.8

Focusing System

Hybrid AF (TTL-video detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF; Normal AF (TTL-video detection system); Face Priority AF; Face Only AF; Manual Focus

Manual Exposure

Available

Programmed AE

Smart Auto, P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M

Max Shutter Speed

Movie: 1/2000 sec.

Minimum Focusing Distance

20mm (wide end) / 60cm (across the entire zooming range)

White Balance

Auto, Set 1, Set 2, Color Temperature (2,000K to 15,000K in 100K increments), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H

Minimum Illumination

1.2 lux

Image Stabilization

Dynamic SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), Standard SuperRange Optical System (Lens shift), and electronic stabilization Following modes are available: Intelligent IS (AUTO mode), Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: Standard IS, IS Off

Filter Diameter

58 mm

Viewfinder

0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (Equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; approx. 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

MP4

[8 GB] 35 Mbps: 30 min.24 Mbps: 40 min.17 Mbps: 1 hr. 00 min.4 Mbps: 4 hrs. 20 min.3 Mbps: 5 hrs. 40 min.

USB Terminal

Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)

Video Terminal

Composite (output)

Audio

AVCHD Satisfied: Dolby Digital 2 Channel (AC3); 5.1 Channel (with optional Canon SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone)

Accessory Shoe

Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe

Supplied Video Editing Software

PIXELA Video Browser / Network Utility Disc Canon ImageBrowser EX Disc

HDMI Terminal

Available; HDMI mini connector (output only)

Microphone Terminal

3.5 mm stereo mini jack

AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal

3.5 mm 4-pole mini jack / 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Operating Temperature range

23° to 113°F (-5° to 45°C) 60% relative humidity 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 85% relative humidity (performance)

Dimensions [W x H x D]

109 x 84 x 182 mm / 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. (not including lens hood) 115 x 84 x 231 mm / 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. (including lens hood)

Weight

Approx. 765 g / 1.7 lb. (including grip belt) Approx. 900 g / 2.0 lb. (including Battery BP-820, memory card (x1) and lens hood)