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HG10

DVD Camcorder

Item Code: 2183B001
Available in October 2007

Fill Your Life with Full HD

The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical 
excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological 
advancements. Canon’s new High De

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 nition video camcorders are no exception. Add to that, our 

Canon Exclusives

. Canon has long been a leader in bringing advanced features to its products, 

taking advantage of our superiority in optics and image processing. Thanks to a continuing effort to 
make better video easier to create, we’ve included a variety of these advanced and exclusive features 
only available in a Canon camcorder to help you do just that.

The Canon HG10 AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive Camcorder delivers high de

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 nition technology 

with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk. Incorporating the latest AVCHD 
(Advanced Video Codec High De

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 nition) format, it puts superb image reproduction and advanced 

features at your 

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 ngertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder, which means you’ll carry it 

everywhere you want to capture the special moments in your life in true HD.

Among the 

Canon Exclusive 

features on the HG10 are Canon’s own Full HD CMOS sensor 

and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Optical Image 
Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7” Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD. With the 
Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HG10 is the right 
choice in HDD camcorders.

© 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

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Summary of Contents for HG10 2183B001

Page 1: ...AVCHD Format Hard Disk Drive Camcorder delivers high definition technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk Incorporating the latest AVCHD Advanced Video Codec High Definition format it puts superb image reproduction and advanced features at your fingertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder which means you ll carry it everywhere you want to capture the sp...

Page 2: ...Drive Canon Exclusive 1920x1080 Full HD CMOS Sensor Canon 10x HD Video Zoom Lens Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV II Canon Exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Canon Exclusive Instant AF 24p Cinema Mode HDD Still Photo Grab from Video Canon Exclusive 2 7 Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD Superb Shooting Control Advanced Photo Features Corel Application Disc Additional Features ...

Page 3: ... can play the video directly from the camcorder on your HDTV or easily download it onto your Windows XP or Vista system computer for playback editing or sharing with friends and family You can also burn video onto DVDs which play in AVCHD compatible Blu ray disc players 2 Higher audio quality is also yours with the AVCHD format All of this comes in a compact AVCHD format HDD camcorder measuring on...

Page 4: ...of footage is yours without taking a break to change tapes or DVDs HDD recording also delivers true random access play letting you get to the scene you select instantly With the HG10 s built in HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Terminal it s easy to transfer the HD video signal to your HDTV With a single cable you ll send a pure digital signal audio and video to your television to get the ...

Page 5: ...images Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible with minimal noise or other aberrations It s the ideal sensor for HD The HG10 uses an RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Placement Pattern that separates light into red green and blue color components This results in vibrant images with deep rich accurate color and natural lookin...

Page 6: ...It s the tool you need to record long shots of your child on the soccer field wide shots of beautiful landscapes and everything in between And because it comes with three pre set zoom speeds you always get smooth steady professional looking zoom shots Super Spectra Coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting Plus the new lens aspheric design reduces aberration and increase...

Page 7: ...Canon s advanced technologies that make the HG10 an exceptional performer Thanks to DIGIC DV II image processing the HG10 produces video with improved color reproduction especially in skin tones and dark and light scenes It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction for high definition images that are crystal clear Plus DIGIC DV II features improved continu...

Page 8: ...OIS corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion the fast vibration you d experience while recording from a moving car the medium speed motion of hand held recording and the slower motion of body sway No matter what you re recording and how you re recording it the HG10 s stabilization design corrects camcorder shake instantly SuperRange OIS also delivers steady images when shooting at long focal ...

Page 9: ...system achieves focus instantaneously reducing focus hunting The benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in high brightness and night shooting situations With Instant AF it s possible to capture fast accurate focusing even when following a moving subject Canon Exclusive Instant AF 24p Cinema Mode 24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional film look You can change...

Page 10: ...G10 gives you more flexibility to meet your creative desires As of August 1 2007 Canon Exclusive 2 7 Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD The 2 7 Multi Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD on the HG10 lets you see more of what your camcorder is recording Using a hard coat Anti Reflective surface and improved color reproduction the scene in the viewfinder is more accurate to what you re capturing in the camcorde...

Page 11: ...teady professional looking zooms Focus Assist Function The image quality of High Definition demands a properly focused subject The Focus Assist feature on the HG10 gives you sharp focus by zooming into your image to let you focus on a close up of your subject It s the way professional videographers and photographers work manually A Peaking function also helps by emphasizing image contours Level an...

Page 12: ...arper video at very low light levels When taken with a 1 30 sec slow shutter subjects can be shot at light levels as low as just 3 lux You won t be afraid to shoot indoors or in poorly lit outdoor locations again For the best exposure for various situations the HG10 s Program AE mode will automatically adjust the settings to compensate for the conditions and subject Choose from Portrait Sports Nig...

Page 13: ... most magical shots are taken at the end of the day or long after the sun has set You won t miss any of them thanks to the HG10 s bright built in Ultra Video Light The light lets you shoot subjects in color in low light up to 4 9 feet away So whether it s a shot of a sleeping baby or a dramatic skyline at night the HG10 captures all the moments you want to record Long Recording Time You can truly ...

Page 14: ...ixel Photos The same Canon CMOS image sensor that ensures sharp vivid HD video also gives you brilliant digital photographs Like the CMOS image sensors in Canon s EOS Series digital SLR cameras the HG10 s image sensor results in outstanding digital photographs It gives an impressive resolution of 1920 x 1440 for sharp crisp still images DIGIC DV II DIGIC DV II features improved continuous shooting...

Page 15: ...ing even when following a moving subject And because a properly focused subject is more critical than ever with HD the HG10 also features Focus Assist This helps in capturing your subject in razor sharp focus When you start recording this assistance is automatically cancelled Focus Features Auto Intelligent Auto Focus AiAF ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility Even when your subject ...

Page 16: ...set mode results in vibrant well exposed colors for one of the toughest subjects to capture Use Spotlight mode when your child is on stage and in the spotlight literally and you want to make sure the exposure is right for them And Fireworks mode records brilliant images of another tough subject the holiday fireworks display Simultaneous Photo Recording With the HG10 you can record HD video and cap...

Page 17: ...to the grid in your viewfinder You can even choose from two different colors for the grid This ensures that you see the grid no matter what the background color of your shot is Photo Grab from Hard Drive The versatile HG10 even lets you capture a still image from an already recorded movie While playing the movie in your camcorder simply press the photo button to capture a 2 07 Megapixel 16 9 still...

Page 18: ...tures that make it simple to share your still photos miniSD Memory Card Compatible The HG10 makes it easy to store digital photos on an optional miniSD Memory Card Popularly used in today s newest cell phones and half the size of a standard SD card the miniSD Card offers the benefit of high capacity storage in a very small size Corel Application Disc The Canon HG10 High Definition Camcorder is bun...

Page 19: ...tra fast transfer of movies and photos Backup Utility Disc allows you to safely back up your recorded video onto your computer s hard disk so your video files are preserved Wireless Remote Control lets you operate your HG10 from a distance so you don t have to be left out of the picture 1 Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty provides protection long after other manufacturers warranties expire ...

Page 20: ...cal 200x Digital Focal Length 6 1 61mm Zoom Speed Variable 3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max F Stop f 1 8 3 0mm HDD Filter Size 43 mm Focusing System Instant AF through the lens Manual focusing possible Manual Focus Assist Functions Magnifying Peaking Manual Exposure Yes Programmed AE Auto Program Av Tv Portrait Sports Night Snow Beach Sunset Spotlight Fireworks Supported Playback Modes 1080 60i 1080 24F Ma...

Page 21: ...tery Pack NB 2LH BP 2L14 Battery Pack Lithium Ion batteries unlike Nickel Cadmium batteries have no memory effect which can reduce the usable power of the battery over time CB 2LW Battery Charger for Canon NB 2LH Batteries SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Protect your camcorder with the professional quality SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case featuring secure compartments for filters and extra battery packs Vide...

Page 22: ...ersion Lens Can t find the part or accessory you re looking for Customer Support can help Call 1 800 828 4040 for assistance BP 2L24H 2400mAh Lithium Ion Battery pack DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone Get near professional quality sound for your movies with this shotgun stereo mic Select from pure shotgun or shotgun surrounding sound modes Since the mic is powered by the camcorder s power source...

Page 23: ...Cable 5 WL D86 Wireless Controller 6 IFC 400PCU USB Cable 7 CTC 100 S Component Cable 8 Corel Application Disc 9 Digital Video Solution Disc 10 Backup Utility Disc 1 AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sony Corporation 2 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD compatible players Otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the ...

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