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Since it is critical to achieve very sharp focus when shooting in High De
fi
nition, the HG10 camcorder
features Canon’s revolutionary and exclusive Instant AF focusing system. It offers a dramatic
improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). The
Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon’s auto focus system, to help
signi
fi
cantly decrease the time it takes to
fi
nd focus, even in low light conditions. This new system
achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus “hunting.” The bene
fi
ts of Instant AF are especially
seen in high brightness, and night shooting situations. It’s even possible to capture fast, accurate
focusing, 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
fl
exibility. Even when
your subject isn’t in the center of the frame, the HG10’s 9-Point AiAF will automatically select from
nine metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.
Auto Exposure Modes
Like any good digital still camera, the HG10 lets you choose from a range of exposure modes. Auto
mode automatically sets the exposure, letting you concentrate on your subject. AV (aperture priority)
mode lets you control depth of
fi
eld by letting you choose the aperture. TV (shutter priority) mode lets
you select the shutter speed for sharp, action shots. In P (program) mode, the camcorder adjusts
camera settings automatically.
