Camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HF G40

Specifications

Specifications

  • 8-Bladed Circular Aperture
  • Full HD
  • Capture both highlight and shadow detail without the need to grade
  • Wide Angle Lens
  • 20x Optical Zoom
  • Optical Intelligent IS
  • DIGIC Processing Power
  • Built-in WiFi for easy remote control

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)

Specifications are subject to change without notice

  1. ¹ Class 6 or higher SDHC card recommended for 50P recording, Class 4 or higher SDHC card rcommended for 24Mbps/17Mbps modes, Class 2 or higher SDHC card


    ² Lowest Mbps recording mode


    ³ Recording for more than 12 hours continuously is not possible

  2. ¹ 5GHz band not supported in Qatar and Indonesia

  3. ¹ Variable bit rate used in all recording modes


    ² Class 6 or higher SDHC card recommended for 50P recording, Class 4 or higher SDHC card rcommended for 24Mbps/17Mbps modes, Class 2 or higher SDHC card recommended for other recording modes, Memory card not supplied

  4. ¹ Normal LCD brightness and optional long life BP