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    Specifications (VIXIA HF G30)

    14-May-2013
    6200174800

    VIXIA HF G30
    -Values given are approximate figures.
    System
    Recording SystemMoviesAVCHD *1

    Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;

    Audio: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2ch *2 Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch*3

    MP4

    Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

    Audio: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
    PhotosDCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif *4 Ver. 2.3

    Image type: JPEG
    *1 Compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications.
    *2 Linear PCM is available only when the recording mode is 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) or 24 Mbps LPCM.
    *3 Dolby Digital 5.1ch is available only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.
    *4 This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
    Video Signal ConfigurationAVCHD, MP4
    Recording MediaSD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included); two memory card slots
    Maximum Recording Time Commercially available 32 GB memory cardAVCHD movies:

    28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) and 28 Mbps (59.94P): 2 hr. 30 min.

    24 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps: 2 hr. 55 min. 17 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.

    5 Mbps: 12 hr. 15 min.
    MP4 movies:

    35 Mbps (59.94P): 2 hr. 24 Mbps: 2 hr. 55 min.

    17 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min. 4 Mbps: 17 hr. 20 min.

    3 Mbps: 22 hr. 55 min.
    Commercially available 8 GB memory card
    AVCHD movies:

    28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) and 28 Mbps (59.94P): 35 min.

    24 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps: 40 min. 17 Mbps: 1 hr.

    5 Mbps: 3 hr.
    MP4 movies:

    35 Mbps (59.94P): 30 min. 24 Mbps: 40 min.

    17 Mbps: 1 hr. 4 Mbps: 4 hr. 20 min.

    3 Mbps: 5 hr. 40 min.
    Image Sensor1/2.84-inch CMOS 3,090,000 pixels
    Effective pixels: 2,910,000 pixels
    OLED Touch Screen3.5 in., wide, TFT color, equivalent to 1,230,000 dots , 100% coverage,
    touch operation
    Viewfinder0.24 in., wide, color, equivalent to 1,560,000 dots , 100% coverage
    MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone
    Lensf=3.67-73.4 mm, F/1.8-2.8, 20x optical zoom, 8-bladed circular aperture
    35 mm equivalent・26.8 – 576 mm

    ・28.8 – 576 mm (when Dynamic IS is activated)
    Lens Configuration12 elements in 10 groups (double-sided aspheric element)
    AF SystemAutofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF] or [Medium AF]) or Manual focus
    Filter Diameter58 mm
    Minimum Focusing Distance60 cm (2 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
    White BalanceAuto white balance, Custom white balance (2 settings), User-defined color temperature or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
    Minimum Illumination0.1 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)

    1.2 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
    Recommended IlluminationMore than 100 lx
    Image StabilizationOptical-Shift Image Stabilizer
    Size of Video RecordingsAVCHD movies:

    28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P), 28 Mbps (59.94P), 24 Mbps LPCM, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 pixels; 5 Mbps: 1440 x 1080 pixels
    MP4 movies:

    35 Mbps (59.94P), 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 pixels; 4 Mbps: 1280 x 720 pixels; 3 Mbps: 640 x 360 pixels
    Size of Photos1920 x 1080 pixels

    1280 x 720 pixels (photos captured from MP4 movies at 4 Mbps)

    640 x 360 pixels (photos captured from MP4 movies at 3 Mbps)

    1920 x 1080 pixels (photos captured from movies)
    Terminals
    HDMI OUT TerminalHDMI mini connector; output only
    USB Terminalmini-B receptacle, Hi-Speed USB; output only
    AV OUT Terminalφ3.5 mm 4-pole minijack; output only,

    Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced

    Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less
    MIC Terminalφ3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced),

    -65 dBV (auto volume, full scale -12 dB) / 5 kΩ or more

    Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
    Headphone Terminal3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced)

    -29 dBV (16 Ω load, Max volume) / 100 Ω
    REMOTE Terminal2.5 mm stereo minijack; input only
    Power/Others
    Power supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
    Power consumption 4.3 W (17 Mbps, AF on, OLED normal brightness)

    4.4 W (17 Mbps, AF on, viewfinder)

    Maximum rated power consumption: 14.2 W
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
    Dimensions
    [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)

    Camcorder only: 109 x 84 x 182 mm (4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in.)

    Camcorder with the lens hood attached: 115 x 84 x 231 mm (4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in.)
    Weight
    (camcorder with lens hood attached)

    900 g (2.0 lb)
    Bundled Items
    CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
    Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
    Rated output / consumption8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
    Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
    Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
    BP-820 Battery Pack
    Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
    Rated voltage7.4 V DC
    Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
    Battery capacity1780 mAh (typical); 13 Wh / 1700 mAh (minimum)
    Dimensions 30.7 x 39.4 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 in.)
    Weight 85 g (3.0 oz.)