Canon LEGRIA HF G40

Specifications

Specifications in detail

Video System

• Recording Formats

  MP4 / AVCHD

• Recording Medium

  SDXC / SDHC / SD (2 slots)

  
  

  Double slot recording

  
  

  Relay recording

• Max Recording Time

  Variable total, depending on memory card size¹

  
  

  64GB SDXC card: 24hrs 30mins²³ (not supplied)

Sensor

• Type

  1/2.84 Type Advanced HD CMOS PRO

• Total Pixels

  3.09MP (2208x1398)

• Effective Pixels: Movie

  2.91MP (2136x1362)

• Effective Pixels: Still

  2.07 megapixels (16:9)

• Filter

  RGB Primary Colour Filter

Lens

• Optical Zoom

  20x

• Digital Zoom

  400x

• Focal Length

  3.67 - 73.4mm

• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

  26.8 - 576 (without Dynamic IS)

  
  

  28.8 - 576 (with Dynamic IS)

• Maximum Aperture

  f1.8 - f2.8

• Aperture Type

  8 Blade Circular Diaphragm

• Minimum focusing distance

  10mm

• Image Stabilizer

  Optical Image Stabiliser, Intelligent IS

• Filter diameter

  58mm

• Teleconverter Attachment

  Optional TL-H58

• Wide Attachment Accessory

  Optional WD-H58 (not included)

• Wide Attachment Included

  No

• Lens Cover

  Included cap, plus integrated cover on lens hood

Image Processor

• Image Processor

  DIGIC DV 4

• Face Detection Technology

  Yes

Screen

• Screen size

  3.5" (8.77cm), 100% view

• Vari-Angle

  Yes

• Pixels

  1.23m dots equivalent

• Touchscreen

  Yes - Capacitive type Organic LED panel

• Touch Tracking

  Yes

• Touch Focus

  Yes

• Touch Exposure

  Yes

• Manual adjustment

  Colour balance, brightness standard/high

Wi-Fi Function

• Wireless Bands

  2.4GHz / 5GHz¹

• Remote Control & Streaming

  Yes

• Movie Uploader

  Yes

• Playback via browser

  Yes

• Media Server

  Yes

• Web Service

  Yes

GPS Support

• GPS Support

  Yes (via accessory GP-E2, not included)

External HDD Storage

• Direct storage to external HDD

  No

Viewfinder

• Screen Size

  0.24" (0.61cm), 100% view

• Pixels

  1.56m dots equivalent

Minimum Illumination

• Minimum Lux.

  1 lux

• Night Mode

  Low Light (0.1 lux)

• Auto Gain Control Limit Adjustment

  Yes

Focus

• Auto/Manual

  Yes / Yes

• Control

  Auto: Face Detection AF, Face Only AF, Instant AF, Medium AF, TV AF

  
  

  Manual: Lens Ring, Touchscreen LCD, Focus Preset

• Manual Focus Assist

  Peaking, Magnification

Creative Features

• Slow Motion Recording

  1/2 speed

• Fast Motion Recording

  2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 60x, 120x, 1200x

• Video Snapshot

  Yes, select from 2, 4, or 8 seconds

• Touch Decorations

  No

• Story Creator

  No

• Cinema-Look Filters

  Yes, Cinema Standard, Vivid, Dream, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies, Memory

AE Mode

• Smart Auto

  Yes

• Program AE

  Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M

  
  

  Scenes - Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks

  
  

  Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M

• Zebra

  Yes

Backlight Compensation

• Backlight Compensation

  Yes (auto or user controlled)

White Balance

• Type

  FAWB

• Auto

  Yes

• Set/Preset

  Set 1, Set 2, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Colour Temperature

• Auto Adjustment Range

  2,800K to 8,000K

Shutter Speed

• Maximum

  1/2000 sec

• Slow

  1/6 sec

Image Quality Adjustment

• Image Effects

  Standard, Wide DR, Highlight Priority

• Custom Functions

  Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth

Custom Control

• Custom Control

  5 buttons plus dial

Still Image

• Capture Image Size

  1920x1080 (not cinema mode)

• Simulaneous Photo Recording

  Yes

• Photo Button

  Touchscreen LED

Rec. Review/Rec. Search

• Rec. Review

  Yes

Recording Mode

• Recording Format

  MP4 and AVCHD

• Recording Mode

  AVCHD¹²

  
  

  1920x1080 50p 28Mbps

  
  

  1920x1080 50i/25p 24Mbps 17Mbps

  
  

  1440x1080 50i/25p 5Mbps

  
  

  MP4¹²

  
  

  1920x1080 50p 35Mbps

  
  

  1920x1080 25p 24Mbps, 17Mbps

  
  

  1280x720 25p 4Mbps

  
  

  640x360 25p 3Mbps

• Progressive Shooting Mode

  50p, 25p

• Slow and Fast Motion Recording

  Yes

• Multi Directional Inverted

  Yes

• Video Snapshot

  Yes (during recording)

• Pre REC

  Yes

• Colour Bars and Test Tone

  Off/EBU/SMPTE

• Timecode Support

  Rec Run/Free Run

Memory Card

• Secure Digital Card

  SD / SDHC / SDXC

• Movie Recording

  Yes

• Internal Data Transfer

  Yes, card A to B

Audio

• Microphone Type

  Stereo Electret Condenser Mic

• System

  Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch) 5.1ch surround sound (via Optional SM-V1 microphone)

• Audio Scene Select

  Yes

• Zoom Microphone

  Yes (customisable frequency response and directionality)

• Manual Rec. Level Control

  Yes

• Audio Adjustments

  Built in: Mic Wind Screen, Mic Attenuate, Mic Frequency Response, Directionality

  
  

  Input Jack: Mic Attenuate, Mic Low Cut

• Audio Mix

  Internal mic with external input

Terminal

• Headphone

  Yes

• Microphone

  Yes

• USB

  Yes (Mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)

• AV

  Yes (output only)

• Component

  No

• HDMI

  Yes (HDMI Mini Connector: v1.3, output only, CEC supported)

• Built-in Charger

  Yes

• Memory Card

  Yes

• DC In

  Yes

• Tripod Mount

  Yes

Accessory Shoe

• Accessory Shoe

  Yes ( cold shoe and mini Advanced Accessory Shoe)

PC Connection Kit

• Application Software

  Yes

• USB Cable

  Yes

Wireless Remote Control

• Wireless Remote Control

  Yes

Battery Pack

• Type

  Lithium Ion

• Intelligent Battery System

  Yes

• Battery Included in the Kit

  BP-820

• Max Recording Time (Included Battery)

  3hrs

• Long Life Battery

  BP-828

• Longer Recording Time

  4hrs 35mins¹

Dimensions

• W x H x D

  115 x 84 x 231mm (with lens hood)

• Weight

  900g (with lens hood and battery)