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Canon HF G30

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Pros

  • The stabilization system does a good job keeping things steady
  • The Wi-Fi system is also impressive

Cons

  • The center of the frame is automatically magnified as you adjust focus
  • AVCHD transfer is not supported
  • it too can be reprogrammed to perform other functions
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Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/2.84 in
  • 2.91 Mpx
  • 2.8
  • 3.5 in
  • yes
  • 1920, 1080 px
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Canon HF G30 - Pros & Cons

Canon HF G30

Pros

  • The stabilization system does a good job keeping things steady
  • The Wi-Fi system is also impressive

Cons

  • The center of the frame is automatically magnified as you adjust focus
  • AVCHD transfer is not supported
  • it too can be reprogrammed to perform other functions
  • the resolution leaves a lot to be desired
  • built-in Wi-Fi

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Canon HF G30 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.91 Mpx
Total megapixels3.09 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom20.0 x
Digital zoom400.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv26.8 - 576
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.4
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)yes
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focus (AF) lockyes
Filter size2.28 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed0.0 s
Light exposure modesManual
Continuous shootingno
Histogramno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
  • Sunset
Built-in flashno
3D supportno
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1
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Dimensions
Height3.31 in
Width4.53 in
Depth9.09 in
Weight31.75 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)3.16 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1780.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px
White balance modesAuto
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeOptical
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayOLED
Articulated LCDyes
Display diagonal3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder typeOptical
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots2
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Microphone portyes
Wi-Fiyes
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno

Canon HF G30 - Q&A (1)

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    katina.steuber
    over 2 years ago
    What's the price of canon hf g30 price?
    rueben_parker
    about 2 years ago
    The Canon Vixia HF G30 ($1,699.99 direct)($1,699.00 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 that looks great.
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Canon HF G30 Canon - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Based on 4 reviews
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Canon HF G30 Canon Vixia HF G30 Camcorder Review
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Published: 04.11.2013
Canon Vixia HF G30 Camcorder Review

By Brendan Nystedt
13 minute read
Canon HF G30 Canon Vixia HF G30 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.12.2013
Canon Vixia HF G30 Review
4.0

The Canon Vixia HF G30 is expensive, but if you're serious about home movies it's worth the money.

By Jim Fisher
14 minute read
Canon HF G30 Canon Legria HF G30 review
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Published: 12.09.2013
Canon Legria HF G30 review
5.0

This big camcorder has great image quality, controls and touchscreen

By Andrew Unsworth
7 minute read
Canon HF G30 Canon LEGRIA HF G30
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Published: 13.08.2013
Canon LEGRIA HF G30
4.5

The Canon LEGRIA HF G30 is expensive for a consumer camcorder, but cheap considering its professional-grade features.

By James Morris
3 minute read

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