High quality recording with commercial quality compression method

• AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) enables high definition video recording in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 video compression format

• High compression efficiency with minimal image degradation for brilliant video quality.

• Uses AC-3 audio format for efficient compression to produce superb and realistic sound quality.Superior Image Quality

• Features Canon’s True Full HD CMOS Sensor with 1920 x 1080 recording pixels for superior high definition videos.

• Capture sharper images with the 2.96-megapixel sensor previously found in Canon EOS DSLR cameras.

• RGB Bayer Placement Technology achieves optimum balance between resolution and color information for refined color reproduction.

• Built-in 40GB hard disk drive allows extended recordings of up to 5.5hours in high-quality high definition mode or 11.5hours in standard recording mode.Superb Canon HD Video Lens

• 10x optical zoom magnification power to zoom in on faraway subjects with ease.• Coated with Super Spectral Coating to reduce flare and image ghosting.

• Aspherical Lens Element for high-resolution image quality with low color aberrations.

• Inbuilt Mini Video Light enables shooting up to approx. 1.5m away with approx. 3x brightness of convention LED.
DIGIC DV II Imaging Processor

• Reproduces excellent color, detail and saturation for high quality true-to-life movies and photos.• Capable of ultra high-speed processing of high definition data

• High-speed card access and high-speed continuous shooting of 4.1 frames per second.

• Features Hybrid Noise Reduction System detects and minimizes a wide range of typical movement for sharper image quality with low noise.

• Provides excellent tonal reproduction and precise color reproduction.
Shooting Assist Function

• Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake intantly, avoiding the blur in order to keeps your video and stills razor sharp during shooting.
Extensive Shooting Functions

• Instant AF function enable instantaneous focusing during video recording

• 9-point AiAF (for still images only) ensures precise focusing with ease.

• Enjoy cinematic recording and cinema-like picture tone in the CINE mode (25p (PAL)/ CINE frame rate setting).

• A wide variety of shooting modes are available:- AE Modes (Auto/P/Tv/Av/CINE)- Special Scene Mode (Beach/Fireworks/Night/Portrait/Snow/Sports/Spotlight/Sunset)
Still Image Shooting Functions

• Capture 3.1-megapixel stills with high speed continuous shooting of 4.1 frames per second (PAL)/ (for stills at 4:3 aspect ratio) to miniSD memory card

• Simultaneous stills and video recording of 2.07-megalpixel still images during recording of HD footage.

• Photo Grab – Extract 2.07 megapixel still images from recorded video playback to create storyboard.
Ultra Light, Small and Easy to Operate

• Camera goes from standby to shooting mode in less than a second with the Quick Start feature.

• Large 2.7” Multi-Angle LCD with wide viewing angle and accurate color reproduction with anti-reflective surface, improved color reproduction of approximately 211,000 pixels.

• Turn the Navigation Dial for easy navigation through user-friendly interfaces.

• Anti-tamper rubber cushion around the HDD absorb accidental drop impact and prevent tampering.

• Built-in Buffer memory automatically backed up previously recorded footages when the sensor detects a dropping action.
Sharing of Videos and Photos

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal for inputting and outputting video and audio signals.

• Easy sharing of videos- Connect HG10 to a TV display for easy playback using an HDMI/component/composite cable and view video footages.- Transfer your footage to the PC using USB cable.

• Convenient sharing of photos- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connectivity allows fast transfer of stills to the computer.- Connect HG10 to a PictBridge compatible printer and use the LCD monitor to select images that you wish to print.- Print/Share button to print high-resolution images directly to Pictbridge compatible printers without using a computer.
Optional Lens and filters

• Tele Converter Lens TL-H43

• Wide Converter Lens WD-H43

• Filter Set FS-43U II
Advanced Accessory shoe

• For enhanced expandability and functionality with other optional accessory.

- Video Flash Light VFL-1

- Video Light VL-3

- Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50