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True HD in Your Pocket.

Definition.
XHG1

Incorporating some of the same technologies in Canon's professional series HD Camcorders, the HV10 is the
world's smallest* and lightest HDV Camcorder. This consumer camcorder is perfect for capturing memories

videographers considering the move to HD now
compact, cost-efficient HD camcorders that deliver

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eras

of family and friends. The HV10 delivers outstanding HD image quality and user-friendly features that are
certain to impress even the most discerning videographer.

in their class.
XH G1

DiG!C DVII HD Image Processor
Designed specifically for HD, Canon's DIGIC
DV II HD Image Processor ensures optimal

interface

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image quality. Color reproduction has been
improved, especially in skin tone areas and
with dark and light scenes. A new hybrid
I noise reduction system employs dual processes to deliver crystal

clear

High Definition images.

As with the XL H1,

Canon Full HD CMOS Sensor
The HV10 features

1920 HD

shooting situations. HD-SDI (SMPTE 299M)
or

SD-SDI

color

CMOS

time code

Canon

(SMPTE 272M) output with 4:2:2

proprietary CMOS

syn¬

offers:

higher signal to noise ratio for

chronization in live-switched environments.

reduction in false color and

A selectable SMPTE time code

for

input/output terminal is also provided.

sensor

60i, 30F

24F output

selectable, providing a choice of

of the

camera

and

suit your

as one

preference

application.

image control with 23

via

SD memory

Canon Console
on a

laptop

Image Control and Storage Software Version 1.1 runs

desktop computer and provides tools for creative

image control variables, 21 custom

expression,

display functions, and 32 custom

operations. Functions, such

of 9 custom presets or 2

lens that delivers the

image detail and color

DiG!C DV II HD Image

be customized to

| operation functions that are independently adjustable. All items can
be stored

HD Video Lens
accuracy

display and functionality

Achieve total

Cusrom presets can

example of Canon's advanced optical

aspherical elements and

fast-access custom keys.

be transferred to other XH G1 and XH A1 cameras

card or Canon's Console version 1.1 Software.

well

as remote access to

all

as a vectorscope

enable critical evaluation of the

camera

settings and

and waveform monitor,

signal. Users

can

also

Processor

Canon's DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor
a

miniature

"super-computer" capable of

processing the high volume of data required
for HD
or

recording. Whether shooting video

photos, the DIGIC DV II chip ensures

capture the camera's video output directly to a computer's hard

optimal image quality. Color reproduction

drive. Console is

XL2 camcorders.

compatible with Canon XL H1, XH G1, XH A1, and

highly accurate, especially in skin tone areas. A new hybrid noise

reduction system

delivers cleaner images.

Super-Range ois

gyro sensor

and lens

shift correction, the technology

employs image analysis techniques to further improve correction for

required for high-quality HD video recording.

camera can

incorporates Canon's Super-Range

another

zoom

The Image,

size, the HVIO's zoom lens

In addition to

development of lenses that deliver

in low-light situations.

Despite its diminutive

Super Spectra multi-coating. The result is a highly compact 10x

Customizable Image Control

accuracy, even

Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer

superior performance in a small size. The HV10 is

technologies, such

(optional 50i/25F upgrade available).

focusing time and increase

Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) system.

the successful

1,080)
the system delivers outstanding picture quality at 1,080

WKw A

high-performance AF system to dramatically reduce

longer battery life.

each

Canon's proven

cleaner picture, a drastic
smearing, and lower power consumption

Among Canon's many achievements in optics is

primary color. With 1.67

technology

Instant AF
An external sensor works in combination with

separate native 16:9 sensors for

pixels (1,440

developed and

1,080 pixel HD CMOS sensor. Canon's

greatly reduces cabling complexity.
input enables multi-camera

manufactured 1,920 x

sampling and embedded audio and

the XH G1 and

HD resolution. The frame rate is

JackPack to meet

High Definition 10xZoom Lens

per sensor,
!

XHA1 employ 3-CCD systems with

million

Professional JackPack

requirements in professional

A Genlock

3-CCD Performance

The XH G1 features

shake and

jitter. The result is steadier images-for both video

photos-even at longer focal lengths, without any of the image

degradation that

occurs

with

Full-Featured Canon

some

electronic stabilization systems.

Digital Still Camera

Inside the HV10 camcorder, is a full featured Canon

digital still

camera,

allowing

you to capture stunning

still image recording

1,536). The features available for still
photography include: 9-point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Auto-Focus);
shutter-priority and aperture-priority metering modes; choice of
evaluative, center-weighted, or spot metering; built-in flash with
red-eye reduction; continuous ("motor drive") shooting capability;
auto exposure bracketing; histogram display and EXIF recording
and direct printing to PictBridge-compatible photo printers. When
shooting video, press the photo button to record a 2.0 megapixel
(1,920 x 1,080) photo to the memory card without interruption.

3.1

megapixel photos (2,048

MEGA

3 .1 PiXELS

*As

of August 2006

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