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Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS Full HD Black

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Hand-held camcorders allow you to record your own video and make photoshots. You can always have such cameras with you to record the important moments of your life and share them with friends or family. You can even make your own movie!
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Bullet Points Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS Full HD Black
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  • - Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") Black
  • - Optical zoom: 10x Digital zoom: 40x
  • - Memory card
  • - LCD Built-in display 7.62 cm (3")
  • - Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • - Built-in microphone Built-in speaker(s)
  • - HDMI DC-in jack
  • - Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 2.10 h
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LEGRIA HF M406 - SDXC/SDHC/SD, 1/3 type HD CMOS Pro, 2.37 MP, 10x zoom, f1.8 - f3.0, DIGIC DV III, HDMI
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Featuring Canon’s HD CMOS Pro sensor and creative cinematic tools like Story Creator, the stylish LEGRIA HF M406 effortlessly delivers superb quality movies. Two SDXC card slots allow easy sharing.

Canon Full HD CMOS Pro sensor
The 2.4 MP HD CMOS Pro sensor is designed and made by Canon for its professional camcorders. The light gathering area of the pixels is 160% bigger than conventional CMOS sensors, delivering a wider dynamic range and advanced low-light performance.

Canon HD Video lens
A high-quality, Canon HD Video lens features a 6-Blade iris diaphragm for soft background blurring and a smooth, 10x optical zoom.

Shake-free movies
The LEGRIA HF M406 uses two systems of image stabilisation- Dynamic Optical Image Stabiliser to reduce shake while walking and Powered Image Stabiliser to delivers steady telephoto shots.

Superb audio
A high-sensitivity, built-in zoom microphone captures quieter sounds more clearly.

Creative cinematic functions
Effortlessly develop your video skills to make short videos with a story. Canon’s new Story Creator lets you choose a theme for your movie with in-built scene suggestions to add interest. Inspire your creativity with Cinema-Look Filters. Select from 8 adjustable colour-grading filters to capture the perfect movie scene.

Fun with Touch Decoration
Add fun effects to your movies, without a PC, using Touch Decoration. Stamp colourful designs onto the Touch-screen with the Stylus Pen or add titles, frames and animated graphics to personalise your movie.

Simple 7.5cm Touch-screen operation
A high-resolution 7.5cm gesture-based Touch-screen LCD, gives you simple fingertip access to shooting and playback functions.

Two SDXC memory card slots
Two SDXC memory card slots simplify sharing, while Relay Recording means you won’t run out of space.

Effortless shooting
Creating high-quality movies is effortless, even for beginners. Smart Auto lets the camcorder take control - intelligently selecting shooting settings for all scenes. Face Detection optimises the settings for great people shots, and Instant AF ensures fast and accurate focusing for HD.

Expandable
A Mini advanced shoe connects you to a range of Canon accessories. A 43mm filter thread fits lens adapters. An optional waterproof case is also available.

Short summary description Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS Full HD Black:
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Canon LEGRIA HF M406, 2.37 MP, CMOS, 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"), Full HD, 7.62 cm (3"), LCD

Long summary description Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS Full HD Black:
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Canon LEGRIA HF M406. Total megapixels: 2.37 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"). Optical zoom: 10x, Digital zoom: 40x, Focal length range: 6.1 - 61 mm. Camcorder media type: Memory card, Compatible memory cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC. Closest focusing distance: 0.10 m. White balance: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Image sensor
Total megapixels *
2.37 MP
Sensor type *
CMOS
Optical sensor size *
25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Lens system
Focal length range
6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
43.6 - 436 mm
Optical zoom *
10x
Digital zoom *
40x
Image stabilizer *
Yes
Storage
Camcorder media type *
Memory card
Compatible memory cards *
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported
No
Camcorder tape type
No
Focusing
Closest focusing distance
0.10 m
White balance
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in flash *
No
Built-in light
No
Shutter
Camera shutter speed
1/2 - 1/2000 s
Display
Display diagonal *
7.62 cm (3")
Built-in display *
Yes
Display
LCD
Camera
Camcorder type *
Handheld camcorder
Self-timer delay
10 s
Minimum illumination
1.3 lx
Design
Product colour *
Black
Video
HD type *
Full HD
Maximum video resolution *
1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image
Maximum image resolution *
1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)
1920 x 1080
Audio
Built-in microphone *
Yes
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
1
DV port
No
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out *
1
DC-in jack
Yes
HDMI *
Yes
Battery
Battery technology *
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max) *
2.10 h
Battery type
BP-808
Weight & dimensions
Width
74 mm
Depth
131 mm
Height
71 mm
Weight *
350 g
Other features
Auto focus
Yes
Manual focus
Yes
Sports
Yes
Spotlight
Yes
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2013-08-16 01:12:46
Uk has collected 4 expert reviews for Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Handheld camcorder 2.37 MP CMOS Full HD Black and the average expert rating is 77 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.
77%
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macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2013-08-16 01:12:45
Just falling within our £500 cut-off, the Canon Legria HF M406 sports a chunky, mostly plastic, width that stretches the palm. However, the extra bulk enables a larger optic, accessory shoe and pro-level CMOS sensor, so what you lose in portability you...
Good Comprehensively featured yet relatively easy to use; Full HD video with stereo sound; swift button response and focus adjustment; swift and silent zooming; bright lens; stunning detail; realistic colours and expansive sound...
Bad Plasticky feel and bulkiest on test overall...
Bottom line Detail is stunningly clear in terms of both image and sound, with colours natural if a tad warm when left on default settings. Bluetooth wireless microphone and underwater case are optional extras for the more serious videographer...
80%
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2013-08-16 01:12:46
While Canon divides its digital camera line-up into a variety of ranges - most notably EOS, PowerShot and Ixus - all of its HD camcorders bear the same Legria branding. This is a shame, as it leaves consumers without an easy shorthand to finding the mo...
Bottom line The M-series has numerous useful features, but its video quality can't match that of Panasonic's HDC-SD800...
80%
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