Canon's VIXIA HF S20 dual flash memory camcorder, with an internal flash drive and two SD memory card slots, offers Canon's most sophisticated feature set to date - blurring the line between consumer and professional. Canon's superlative proprietary imaging technologies help deliver video and 8.0-megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the generous 3.5" high resolution (922,000 dot) touch panel LCD. Native 24p mode perfectly matches the frame rate of film. And 5.1-channel surround sound ensures your audio complements the stunning realism of your video.
Expanded Product Features
Expanded Product Features
8-megapixel Canon HD camera system
Get stunning images and superb low-light performance via the Canon HD Camera System: the LEGRIA HF S20 combines an 8.0-megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor, a Canon HD video lens, and the DIGIC DV III processor.
3.5" touch-screen LCD
A high-resolution 3.5" touch-screen LCD offers a 100% view for shooting HD movies. A unique, gesture-based LCD interface gives you fingertip access to shooting and playback functions, including touch tracking, touch focus and touch exposure modes.
Easy movie sharing
For easier sharing of your movies, the LEGRIA HF S20 lets you convert AVCHD (MPEG4) files to smaller, standard definition MPEG2 files, ready for burning to DVD or uploading to the web.
Professional control
A custom key lets you activate one of five variables that can be assigned to the manual control dial, including focus, exposure, and audio level. A remote control jack input enables the use of optional external remote controls.
Audio excellence
Capture and monitor superior audio with a microphone input connection and headphone jack. A configurable microphone attenuator compensates for sudden volume changes, ensuring that audio are always recorded at the optimum level.
Steadier shots
An optical image stabilizer with a dynamic mode lets you record steadier footage, even when you're moving. Powered IS keeps footage super-steady when shooting at the telephoto end of the zoom range.
Don't miss a thing
In Pre REC mode, the camcorder starts recording three seconds before the record button is pressed. These seconds are added to the beginning of each clip, so you can still capture that crucial moment even if you pressed the record button too late. Instant AF achieves highly accurate focus at speed.
Extended color
DIGIC DV III supports x.v.Color - for deeper, richer hues during playback on compatible HDTVs. 25p cinema mode matches the look of traditional film, and provides enhanced low-light shooting performance.