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Canon HF G40

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Whether you’re a professional film maker or just someone who enjoys capturing the finest memories with the best quality, the newly released Canon VIXIA HF G40 Camcorder offers a compact, feature-rich, and easy to use design with all the bells and whistles. With advanced 1080p recording at 60p, Wi-Fi integration, a high capacity battery, a super-lightweight design, and an incredibly vibrant OLED screen, the VIXIA HF G40 from Canon is loaded from head to toe with a wide array of attractive features that cater towards the efficient and cunning edge film maker. Note: At no extra cost to you, weRead more
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Pros

  • image quality
  • convenience and very importantly
  • itself shows awesome performance and is a huge improvement from my beginner camera

Cons

  • it is trapped away under the Drivers and Downloads section of the Support area
  • HF G40 does not ship with one
  • the WiFi is not easy to set up

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/2.84 in
  • 2.91 Mpx
  • 2.8
  • 3.5 in
  • yes
  • 1920, 1080 px

Canon HF G40 - Pros & Cons

Canon HF G40

Pros

  • image quality
  • convenience and very importantly
  • itself shows awesome performance and is a huge improvement from my beginner camera
  • improved tonal gradation and realistic color
  • the item still represents good value
  • quiet impressive all the possible features
  • way
  • quick motions and fast moving scenes
  • are best for online uploads and offer easy sharing
  • the recordings retain the best quality for all situations
  • Sharing with friends and family is easy too

Cons

  • it is trapped away under the Drivers and Downloads section of the Support area
  • HF G40 does not ship with one
  • the WiFi is not easy to set up
  • Camcorder cameras that suits different flavors and requirements
  • Does the camera package include a remote control
  • Optical Image Stabilization Nothing is more frustrating than a shaky hand or unstable shooting
  • The control buttons are a little bit too small for my big fingers
  • Complicated menu algorithm Impossible to switch to slow-motion while recording
  • the OLED screen is very difficult to make out

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Canon HF G40 - 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 range (f-f) (Lens system)3.67 - 73.4
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size2.28 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Light exposure modesManual
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
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)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
White balance modes
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Tungsten
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeOptical
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayOLED
Display diagonal3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Maximum frame rate35.0 fps
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

Canon HF G40 - Q&A (3)

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    jennie
    over 2 years ago
    Is canon hf g40 any good?
    young_bradtke
    about 2 years ago
    The Canon VIXIA HF G40 is a very good camcorder. It's got the look and feel of a professional device but given that its targeted at prosumers, it doesn't skimp much on features. The video recordings are sharp and clear, even in low-light environments – a feature that is very much needed by users of all levels.
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    pedro.cole
    about 2 years ago
    Is canon hf g40 full hd camcorder?
    christian
    about 2 years ago
    Using a Genuine Canon 20x High Definition Optical Zoom lens and a new, highly sensitive HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor with improved low-light performance, the VIXIA HF G40 camcorder provides sharp, Full HD video with beautiful highlight and shadow detail in virtually every lighting situation.
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    ambrose.runolfsson
    over 2 years ago
    Does canon hf g40 have wifi?
    wilburn
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
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