User manual CANON ZR930 FULL LINE PRODUCT GUIDE SUMMER/FALL 2008

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMCORDER F U L L L I N E PRODUCT GU I DE S U M M E R / FA L L 2 0 0 8 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U. S. A. , Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 U. S. A. All images and effects simulated. Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Canon and DIGIC are registered trademarks and VIXIA is a trademark of Canon Inc. [. . . ] An advanced hybrid noise reduction system creates images with exceptional clarity. Convergence of parallel light rays by an aspherical lens 30 31 Canon Advantage INSTANT AUTOFOCUS The fast, sharp focus HD demands Instant Sharp focus is crucial when shooting high-resolution High Definition video. Canon's proprietary Instant Autofocus system delivers fast, accurate focus, even when you're shooting in bright light, AF at night, or with the camera in motion. The revolutionary hybrid system combines an external sensor with Canon's proven high-performance AF system to dramatically decrease focusing time and ensure consistently sharp video. Sharp and steady images even at long focal lengths SUPERRANGE OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER Accurate focus adapts to changing subject Sharp, steady video at long focal lengths Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake instantly, SuperRange OIS so even hand-held video taken at long focal lengths is sharp and steady. The system uses an advanced hybrid detection method and covers a wide range of movements to keep your video and photos blur-free. Because the system is optical, there is no quality deterioration associated with electronic image stabilizers. with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer OFF HOW IT WORKS 1 32 First, phase difference detection (with the external sensor) is used to calculate the distance to the subject and the lens is quickly moved. External Sensor 2 24MBPS Next, the focus is accurately aligned with Canon's TTL-AF method (using the CMOS sensor). Experience the ultimate in HD image quality 24Mbps Recording offers the highest bit rate in the AVCHD standard. The result is enhanced detail, finer tonal gradation and improved reproduction of moving subjects. 24M bps CMOS Sensor More tone, more detail, more reality 33 Canon Digital Video Technology Full HD Lens-to-Screen -- Record video at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution with no loss of detail. So your memories are preserved in stunning clarity. . . and ready for playback on your HDTV. Advanced Zoom -- Canon's exclusive Advanced Zoom system gives you the flexibility to shoot wide panoramic shots or to zoom up-close up to 48x without any loss in image quality. Tele FULL HD RECORDING (1920 X 1080) 1920 x 1080 Recording 24p CINEMA MODE/ 30p PROGRESSIVE MODE 24p Cinema Mode 30p Progressive Wide Canon High Definition camcorders not only capture images in Full HD, but record and output at 1920 x 1080 as well, so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Because this meticulous level of detail is fully supported by the unmatched quality of Genuine Canon Optics and processing technologies, Canon camcorders offer an HD experience like no other. HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) TECHNOLOGY HDD camcorders record video directly to an internal hard disk drive, letting you record hours of video so you never miss the action. There's no need for tapes or disks. You'll Achieve a professional film look with 24p Cinema Mode--a combination of two features which can be used independently or together. The first feature offers a movie film frame rate of 24p, while the second adjusts the color and tonal characteristics to evoke the look and feel of a big-screen movie. 30p Progressive Mode, once exclusive to pro-level camcorders, delivers clarity to fast-action subjects like news and sports, and is the perfect frame rate for clips intended to be posted on the web. ADVANCED ZOOM Now you can capture true widescreen 16:9 video with stunning image quality from any distance--all the way up to 48x. Canon's exclusive Advanced Zoom system combines Genuine Canon Optics with Canon's proprietary DIGIC DV Image Processor to let you seamlessly zoom both wide and long, retaining optical quality throughout the zoom range. Advanced Zoom QUICK START Don't miss any more great shots while waiting for your camcorder to power up!Canon's Quick Start button puts your camcorder in standby mode, considerably reducing power consumption to preserve battery life. Another touch of the button puts you back in recording mode in under a second, ready to capture more great footage. Quick Start RGB PRIMARY COLOR FILTER RGB Primary Both video footage and photos benefit from Color Filter an RGB Primary Color Filter. The filter separates light into its red, green and blue color components. The resulting images are vibrant with vivid, true-to-life color that takes all your movies and still images to the next level. PROGRAM AE MODE VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20 feature HDD technology Program record footage with ultimate quality, and find it easy to view and access your clips on the LCD screen, your computer or TV. 30p Progressive Mode is great for fast action subjects AE Program AE Mode automatically optimizes exposure for a variety of different conditions and subjects. These modes make it easy to get the best possible image quality, and include; Program, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight and Fireworks. Quick Start -- When the LCD is flipped, the monitor shows the image instantly ready to record. (VIXIA HF/HG and FS Series) 34 35 Canon Digital Video Technology The Multi-Angle Vivid LCD is clear and bright even at wide viewing angles. Conventional LCD Screen Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD -- The screen allows for clear viewing from any direction and provides an expanded color range. Photo Grab -- Canon's Photo Grab feature allows you to "grab" a 2. 0 Megapixel photo directly from your video footage. MULTI-ANGLE VIVID WIDESCREEN LCD Multi-Angle Vivid LCD INTELLIGENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Intelligent Li-Ion Batteries PHOTO GRAB Get a remarkably accurate look at what you're shooting--and what you'll see later on your TV or computer--with Canon's Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD. The widescreen offers a wide viewing angle visible from any direction--perfect for flexibility while shooting or showing videos to others on the spot. The screen's expanded color range is robust and accurate. The new Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute. [. . . ] 112, 000 pixels) 0. 35" Widescreen Color EVF (Approx. 114, 000 pixels) Yes Yes Yes Large Wide (1152 x 864) Large (1152 x 648) Small (640 x 480) SD/SDHC LCD ­ ­ ­ ­ Manual ­ Approx. 2. 6 x 3. 5 x 5. 0 in. / 66 x 90 x 126mm Approx. 13. 4 oz. /380g DVD-VIDEO (VR) DVD-R/-RW/-R DL ­ 1/6" CCD Approx. [. . . ]