Canon HR10

The Beauty of High Definition, the Convenience of DVD

The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon's new High Definition video camcorders are no exception.

The compact Canon HR10 delivers high definition technology with the convenience of DVD, incorporating the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. A host of advanced features are joined with superb image reproduction in the world's smallest AVCHD camcorder,* allowing you to create stunning HD to complete your high definition home theater experience.

Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor, advanced DIGIC DV II image processor, Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and new 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD are but a few of the tools at your fingertips in the HR10, along with many other easy-to-use features which will make the HR10 the choice of the sophisticated shooter.

Specifications

Digital Video

Power Consumption

Approx. 3.6W-6.4W

Image Sensor

1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter

Total Pixels

Approx. 2.96 Megapixels

Effective Pixels

HD/SD (wide) mode: Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)

SD (normal) mode: Approx 1.55 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)

Maximum recording time

HD Mode:

XP+ = 12Mbps / SL Disc 15 min. / DL Disc 27 min.

XP = 9Mbps / SL Disc 20 min. / DL Disc 36 min.

SP = 7Mbps / SL Disc 25 min. / DL Disc 45 min.

LP = 5Mbps / SL Disc 33 min. / DL Disc 60 min.

Lens

Zoom Ratio 10x Optical/200x Digital

Focal Length 6.1-61mm

Zoom Speed Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds

Max. F/Stop f/1.8-3.0mm (when DVDs are used)

Filter Size 37 mm

Focusing System

Instant AF, through the lens

Manual focusing possible

Manual Focus Assist Functions Magnifying, Peaking

Manual Exposure

Yes

Programmed AE

Auto, Program, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks

Supported Playback Modes

1080/60i, 1080/24F

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000

1/500 (card)

Auto Date/Time

Yes

Record Search/Review

Yes

Minimum Focusing Distance

10 mm (wide)/ 1m (tele)

White Balance

Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H

Image Stabilization

SuperRange Optical (lens shift)

Viewfinder

Widescreen 0.27" Color Viewfinder/ (Approx 123,000 pixels)

LCD Screen

2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels)

Recording Media

DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs

Audio

HD/SD: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch)

Dimensions

(WxHxD) 2.6 x 3.7 x 5.2in.

Weight (not including lens and battery pack)

1.2 lbs

Memory Card

Number of Recording Pixels

Approx. 2.96 Megapixels

16:9 mode: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)