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Canon Middle East Launches The Legria HV40
Published Jul 7, 2009
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Canon Middle East announces a new addition to its High Definition Video (HDV) camcorder range: the Legria HV40.
Recording HDV1080i images to tape, the Legria HV40 is the successor to the HV30 named 'European HD Camcorder' of the year in 2008 by the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).
The latest evolution of Canon's popular HV-series, the Legria HV40 offers users greater creative control over their movies.
A new Custom Key allows a range of different functions to be assigned to the manual Control Dial, located at the front of the camcorder.
For enthusiastic moviemakers, as well as those looking to upgrade to HD for the first time, the HDV format integrates seamlessly with existing workflows offering compatibility with virtually every video editing software package.
'The new Legria HV40 raises the bar for ambitious moviemakers, giving them even more control,' said Binoj Nair, Product Manager, Canon Middle East.
'With this new camcorder, we demonstrate our commitment to creatives and video enthusiasts across Middle East and North Africa.'
Key features:
- Outstanding HDV1080i image quality
- All the benefits of the Canon HD Camera System
- 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor
- Canon HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom and Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
- DIGIC DV II processor, optimised for HD
- Instant AF provides incredibly fast and accurate auto focus; Focus Assist aids manual focusing
- Cinema style 25p progressive shooting, plus dedicated CINE image mode, allowing movies to be created with a genuine cinematic look
- Greater control with new Custom Key allowing a range of functions to be assigned to the manual Control Dial
- Flexible system: Advanced Accessory Shoe allows a range of dedicated accessories to be attached; manual audio controls, microphone input and headphone jack allow high quality audio to be captured; HDMI and component outputs
- 2.7' Multiangle Vivid LCD screen makes the composition and review of footage easy
- DV and AV inputs, plus analogue to digital converter for transferring old home movies to digital tape
- Advanced photo shooting, including one push histogram display and simultaneous capture of video and 2.07 Megapixel stills
- Built in flash and LED video light
Designed for Moviemakers
Building on the award winning features of its predecessor the HV30, the Legria HV40 offers moviemakers more creative possibilities.
New with the Legria HV40, a Custom Key allows users to assign one of a number of features to the manual Control Dial, putting control of functions such as focus, exposure and audio level at the user's fingertips.
Among a range of image customisation options, 25p Cinema Mode replicates the looks and feel of traditional film, capturing footage at the equivalent of 25 frames per second.
Canon HD Camera System
Canon designs and manufactures all parts of the Canon HD Camera System, guaranteeing superlative image quality.
Lens, CMOS sensor and image processor are constructed to work seamlessly together, resulting in HDV1080i pictures characterised by superb detail and colour reproduction.
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