Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black

  • Brand : Canon
  • Product family : LEGRIA
  • Product name : HF G30
  • Product code : 8454B001
  • Category : Camcorders
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  • Long product name Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black :

    LEGRIA HF G30 - 3.09 MP, 1/2.84 HD CMOS PRO 20x Zoom, OIS, DIGIC DV 4, 3.5", Wi-Fi, SD/SDHC/SDXC, Dolby Digital, HDMI

  • Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black :

    Capture the action like a pro with the Canon LEGRIA HF G30
    The flagship LEGRIA HF G30 camcorder packs high-specification optics, sensor and stabiliser plus Wi-Fi connectivity into a compact body, ideal for enthusiasts who want to match their creativity with professional quality videos.

    - 20x zoom, 26.8mm wide-angle lens; 8 blade circular aperture
    - Control settings remotely and share with Wi-Fi
    - Simultaneous recording of AVCHD and MP4
    - Canon HD CMOS PRO sensor, DIGIC DV 4
    - Optical Intelligent IS
    - Full manual control
    - Instant AF; Face Detection
    - 8.8cm OLED touch screen

    20x zoom, 26.8mm wide-angle lens, 8-blade aperture
    The brand new 26.8mm wide angle lens provides better image quality than ever before in a compact camcorder, while the smooth 20x optical zoom lets you get closer to the action. A new, 8-blade circular aperture enables beautiful ‘Bokeh’ effect.

    Wi-Fi Remote
    Enjoy the freedom of controlling your LEGRIA HF G30 when the camcorder is positioned out of reach. Control a number of settings, including shutter speed, focus and exposure wirelessly by using your smartphone or tablets web browser.

    Dual-Format Recording
    Simultaneously record in different formats (AVCHD and MP4) or at different bitrates, to the dual SDXC card slots and enjoy the twin benefits of professional quality footage and easy upload to the web. Capture fast and slow motion when shooting in MP4 format.

    HD CMOS PRO sensor, DIGIC DV 4
    With an effective pixel count of approximately 2.91 megapixels, the new HD CMOS PRO sensor – designed and manufactured by Canon for its professional models – delivers stunning picture quality, even in low light, as well as wide dynamic range and realistic colour reproduction. The new powerful DIGIC DV 4 image processor works with the sensor to provide images with lower noise and more depth.

    Optical Intelligent Image Stabilisation
    Intelligent IS combats camera shake by automatically selecting the right optical image stabilisation from 4 modes to counteract movement and prevent blur. The advanced dynamic mode corrects roll and tilt movements that can occur when walking, ensuring sharp steady videos in every situation.

    Full Manual Control
    A manual lens ring allows intuitive control of focus or zoom. Exposure, aperture, shutter speed and gain can all be independently adjusted using the touch screen and customisable control dial, allowing you to unleash your creativity.

    Instant AutoFocus, Face Detection
    Instant AF provides fast and accurate focusing for pin-sharp HD quality. Face Detection automatically optimises camcorder settings for perfectly-focused and exposed shots of people.

    8.8cm (3.5”) fold-out OLED touchscreen and tiltable EVF
    The responsive organic electrostatic LED touch screen, with a 1.23 million dot resolution, offers superior definition, contrast and colour reproduction over LCD. The 0.61cm (0.24”) 1.56 million pixel electronic colour viewfinder can tilt up to 45° to allow you further control especially in bright conditions

  • Short summary description Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black :

    Canon LEGRIA HF G30, 3.09 MP, CMOS, 25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84"), Full HD, 8.89 cm (3.5"), OLED

  • Long summary description Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black :

    Canon LEGRIA HF G30. Total megapixels: 3.09 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84"). Optical zoom: 20x, Digital zoom: 400x, Focal length range: 3.67 - 73.4 mm. Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC. Focus adjustment: Auto/Manual. White balance: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten

Specs
Image sensor
Total megapixels 3.09 MP
Sensor type CMOS
Optical sensor size 25.4 / 2.84 mm (1 / 2.84")
Effective megapixels (image) 2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie) 2.91 MP
Lens system
Focal length range 3.67 - 73.4 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent) 26.8 - 576 mm
Optical zoom 20x
Filter size 5.8 cm
Digital zoom 400x
Image stabilizer
Image stabilizer type Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Minimum aperture number 1.8
Maximum aperture number 2.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 26.8 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 576 mm
Storage
Camcorder media type Memory card
Compatible memory cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported
Camcorder tape type
Focusing
Focus adjustment Auto/Manual
Face detection
White balance
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Shade, Tungsten
Shutter
Camera shutter speed 1/2000 s
Display
Display diagonal 8.89 cm (3.5")
Built-in display
Display OLED
Display resolution (numeric) 1230000 pixels
Touchscreen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder resolution (approx.) 1560000 pixels
Viewfinder screen size 0.24"

Camera
Camcorder type Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 0.1 lx
Image processor DIGIC DV IV
3D
Direct printing
Design
Product colour Black
Video
HD type Full HD
Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080
Video formats supported AVCHD, MP4
Supported video modes 1080p, 720p
Dual shot (video & photo)
Still image
Maximum image resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio system Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in microphone
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
PictBridge
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 1
DC-in jack
Microphone in
Headphone outputs 1
HDMI
Mini HDMI ports quantity 1
S-Video out
Network
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max) 3.16 h
Battery type BP-820
Weight & dimensions
Width 115 mm
Depth 231 mm
Height 84 mm
Weight 900 g
Packaging content
Batteries included
AC adapter included
Reviews
Updated:
2013-06-28 01:04:09
Average rating:89
Uk has collected 12 expert reviews for Canon LEGRIA HF G30 Handheld camcorder 3.09 MP CMOS Full HD Black and the average expert rating is 89 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
digitalversus.com
Updated:
2013-07-17 01:55:29
Average rating:80
The Canon HF-G30 is a very good prosumer camcorder that fills in some of the blanks seen in previous models. With its quality touchscreen, good range of connections, twin SD card slots and versatile 20x zoom lens, this camcorder can hold its own in many r...
  • Nicely sized, excellentquality LCD, Pullout, tilt viewfinder, Lens hood with protective shutter, Wide range of connections, Effective optical stabilisation, Builtin WiFi, web interface, Versatile 20x optical zoom lens with 26.8 mm wideangle, Audio mixing...
  • Electronic viewfinder is a little tight, Settings dial is underused, Lens hood comes off a bit too easily, No builtin light, Headphones socket isn't ideally located, No builtin GPS, No artificial horizon, No standalone battery charger supplied as standard...
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2013-08-16 01:09:46
Average rating:90
What is the Canon LEGRIA HF G30? The LEGRIA HF G30 is the top of Canon's consumer camcorder range. It's very pricey, but offers features that push it firmly towards the serious end of the scale, including comprehensive manual settings and a sensor lifted...
  • Comprehensive manual settings, Lens ring and assignable dial, Excellent image quality...
  • Expensive, Relatively large and heavy...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2013-09-25 02:38:38
Average rating:100
Although it’s wide, we had no trouble holding it in our medium-sized hands. The HF G30 isn’t light, but it doesn’t uncomfortably heavy either, even though its 900g weight makes it almost twice as heavy as many camcorders. The well-padded handstrap helps i...
  • This big camcorder has great image quality, controls and touchscreen...
itreviews.com
Updated:
2014-03-13 01:06:19
Average rating:80
The Canon Vixia HF G30 ($1,699.99 direct) is the company’s top-end consumer camcorder, and it’s a good one. It features an impressive 20x zoom lens that captures a wide-angle field of view, excellent image stabilization, and 1080p video that looks great...
  • The Canon Vixia HF G30 is expensive, but if you're serious about home movies it's worth the money...
reviewed.com
Updated:
2014-06-29 01:19:08
Average rating:100
Even with shifting tastes in the industry, Canon has forged ahead with its excellent camcorder offerings. There's still something great about a device that knows its strong suit and doesn't try to be all things to all buyers. Canon's top-shelf consumer Vi...
  • There's little doubt that the Vixia G30 is a great choice if you're in the market for a high-end HD video device. Between the fast, 20x zoom lens, stellar image quality, wide range of shooting options, the new ergonomic improvements, and an impressive sui...
pcmag.com
Updated:
2013-12-21 01:28:01
Average rating:80
The Canon Vixia HF G30 ($1,699.99 direct)$1,299.00 at Amazon is the company's top-end consumer camcorder, and it's a good one. It features an impressive 20x zoom lens that captures a wide-angle field of view, excellent image stabilization, and 1080p video...
  • 20x zoom lens. 1080p60 video capture. LPCM audio. EVF. Wi-Fi. Dual shoes. Mic and headpone connectors. Manual focus ring. Dual SD slots. Includes wireless remote control. Padded handstrap.
  • Very expensive. Bulky. Limited still resolution. No internal storage...
  • The Canon Vixia HF G30 is expensive, but if you're serious about home movies it's worth the money...
camcorderinfo.com
Updated:
2013-12-21 01:28:01
Average rating:100
1,699.99 buys one heckuva Vixia Related Sony Handycam NEX-VG30 Camcorder Review Canon XA25 Camcorder Review Canon Vixia mini Review (Video) Even with shifting tastes in the industry, Canon has forged ahead with its excellent camc...
  • Hard to beat if you have the means There's little doubt that the Vixia G30 is a great choice if you're in the market for a high-end HD video device. Between the fast, 20x zoom lens, stellar image quality, wide range of shooting options, the new ergono...