The Canon VIXIA HF R300 Camcorder is a compact, easy-to-use camcorder that captures breathtaking Full HD video while offering impressive zooming power. Superb imaging is ensured with a more sensitive Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor. Video is steady and clear even at the large end of the 51x Advanced Zoom, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Intelligent IS. The VIXIA HF R300 is equipped with flexible features to suit your shooting and sharing needs, and the interface makes the large Flat Touch Panel LCD simpler than ever. Includes an attractive carrying case and a 4GB SD card.
Features:
1/4.85-inch CMOS Sensor
Full HD Video
3.0" Widescreen Colour Touch LCD
Record in AVCHD or MP4 format to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
With Cinema-Look Filters and Touch Decoration, you can be sure that your videos express yourself like never before
Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 51x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization deliver an impressive range, while offering exceptionally steady video
Improved Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor capture videos at 1920 x 1080 resolution and provide the ultimate in colour and imaging performance
Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card (SDHC/SDXC compatible) for fast and easy sharing of your memories
Choose to record in AVCHD for the highest quality viewing on an HDTV or archiving, or in MP4 format for easy sharing with mobile devices or cloud applications
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from four different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition
3.0-inch Flat Touch Panel LCD with a new graphical user interface (GUI) offers fast and easy control right at your fingertips
Smart AUTO makes shooting great videos easy by intelligently selecting the best settings from 38 predefined situations including Auto Tele Macro that provides spectacular close-ups and the dramatic look of a video shot with shallow depth-of-field
Cinema-Look Filter offers seven different built-in filters to create video with a variety of professional cinematic looks, and Touch Decoration allows you to superimpose and record a variety of fun and exciting images for creative flair
Story Creator provides a list of suggested scenes that have improved shooting tips to help you produce your own masterpiece
24p Cinema Mode provides the look and feel of a Hollywood movie and 30p Progressive is ideal for clips intended to be posted on the web
Microphone terminal with manual audio level control, and headphone terminal provide exceptional flexibility
Programmed AE: Smart Auto, M Mode*1, Cinema Mode*2 (*1 P, SCN*3; *2 P only; *3 Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Max Shutter Speed: Movie: 1/2000 sec., Still Image: 1/500 sec.
Minimum Focusing Distance: Auto mode: 10 mm (AF linkage: WIDE end), 1 m in intermediate zoom range, approx. 50 cm at TELE end; All other modes: 10 mm (WIDE end), 1 m across entire zooming range (from edge of lens) However, approx. 50 cm at tele macro setting established at this time (automatic movement to TELE end)
Image Stabilization: Optical System (Lens-shift system): Intelligent IS in Auto mode, Dynamic IS (default), Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode
IS Modes other than Intelligent IS; Dynamic IS and Powered IS settings can be made manually in Manual/Cinema Mode: Standard IS, IS Off * Angle detection and sensor-based movement vector detection (hybrid supported)