Canons LEGRIA HF S20 Dual Flash Memory PAL Camcorder features 1920 x 1080 HD recording, 3 storage options, and a myriad of useful features and functions, including 25p Cinema mode. In addition to these features, the camera also captures 8MP digital stills. Video and stills can be stored to the 32GB internal flash memory or to SD/SDHC memory cards (including Eye-Fi SD memory cards) thanks to the dual card slots.

Flash Memory Recording

The LEGRIA HF S20 allows you to record up to 12 hours of video to a 32GB internal flash drive or to 2 removable SD memory cards. With Relay Recording, the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory card when the memory becomes full. There's no need to worry about running out of recording time during a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime shot. You'll also have the flexibility of copying video from your LEGRIA HF S20's internal drive to the removable SD memory card. That makes it easy to insert the card into your computer or HDTV's card reader and view your recorded footage immediately.

The advantages of flash memory go beyond the added recording time. You'll also appreciate the quick response time, because there are no moving parts. In addition, when you review, you'll have quick access to your footage. Another plus is the LEGRIA HF S20's low power consumption rate, allowing your battery to last longer. And if your HF S20 happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you'll be happy to know that flash memory makes your camcorder more shock-resistant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss if there is damage to your recording media or to the moving parts found in other camcorders

Stunning HD Image Quality

A Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens delivers excellent image quality, while the Canon Exclusive 1/2.6" 8.59MP HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail, while the Canon Exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides impressive color and imaging performance, with enhanced reproduction of difficult to capture purple and blue tones. Exceptionally life-like tone and detail are captured thanks to 24Mbps Recording, which offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD. The LEGRIA HF S20 not only captures images in HD, but records and outputs at 1920 x 1080 as well, so you get Full HD from lens to screen

3.5" High Res Touch Panel LCD Screen

The HF S20 features a 3.5" High Resolution Touch Panel LCD Screen which provides a large, expansive area for fast and easy menu navigation right at your fingertips. Boasting a resolution of 922,000 dots, the screen delivers exceptional detail and brilliant color for more accurate and enjoyable viewing. You'll also have Touch & Track, which allows you to get precise focus and exposure on any subject - whether it's people, vehicles, etc. by selecting your choice right on the touch panel LCD.

Built-In Camera

The LEGRIA HF S20, in addition to being a camcorder, is also an 8MP digital camera. The HF S20's Dual Shot makes it easier than ever to capture both video and photos. Shoot up to 3 frames per second in the Continuous Mode, or a blazing 5 frames per second in the High Speed Continuous Mode. The versatile LEGRIA HF S20 even lets you capture a still image from an already recorded movie. While playing the movie in your camcorder, simply press the photo button to capture a 1920 x 1080 photo onto an SD card or to internal memory. Additionally, the HF S20 allows you to capture 30 photos from one second of video. And in addition to all that your HF S20's built-in flash lets you capture superb photos indoors and in low light conditions, and also features red-eye reduction

Auto Intelligent Auto Focus

Auto Intelligent Auto Focus, AiAF, ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the LEGRIA HF S20's 9-Point AiAF will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus

Selectable Metering Patterns

For optimal still image exposure, the HF S20 offers selectable metering patterns: Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, and Spot

AE Bracketing Feature

The AE Bracketing feature of the LEGRIA HF S20 automatically takes three versions of the shot, with 'dark,' 'normal', and 'light' settings in 1/2 exposure steps so you may choose the one that best suits you

Histogram Display

For the advanced digital photographer, the LEGRIA HF S20 comes with a Histogram Display - a feature found in Canon's line of digital SLR cameras. The display allows you to see the brightness information of your still images, so you can adjust your exposures as you shoot

Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with Powered IS

The LEGRIA HF S20 features Canon's proprietary Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization which provides continuous adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad range of motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal lengths to eliminate unwanted shaking which is common when walking. Together with Powered IS you'll find an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. Powered IS can be engaged by pressing or holding the Powered IS button on the touch panel LCD

Instant AF

The LEGRIA HF S20 camcorder features Canon's Instant AF focusing system which offers an improvement in auto focus speed and accuracy (compared to traditional auto focus systems). The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon's auto focus system, to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus, even in low light conditions. This system achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus "hunting." This is especially beneficial in high brightness or night shooting situations. In addition, with Instant AF it's possible to capture fast, accurate focusing, even when following a moving subject.

To further enhance focusing capability, the LEGRIA HF S20 also features Focus Assist. This helps in capturing your subject in razor-sharp focus. It works by providing a 2x magnification of your subject, which is automatically cancelled when you start recording

Smart Auto

Smart Auto makes shooting great video easy. Using the power of Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor, the LEGRIA HF S20 intelligently detects and analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance, and movement, then automatically selects the best settings for the scene

Touch & Track

Touch and Track delivers precise tracking of the focus and exposure on any subject: people, pets, vehicles, and more. Simply select your point of interest on the Touch Panel LCD and you will have your subject in sharp focus regardless of where in the frame it moves during the shot. Touch & Track is the default setting. You can also choose to adjust focus or exposure independently by turning off Touch & Track, and turning on Touch Focus or Touch Exposure

Genuine Canon Face Detection

The same Face Detection technology used in Canon digital cameras is available in the LEGRIA HF S20 high definition camcorder. Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp focus and natural, accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked, 9 detection frames can be displayed at one time. The system is in fact so smart that it will recognize faces turned downwards or sideways.

In addition, a specific face may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This feature can be used to search for clips featuring that specific subject's face. In search and playback, use of the Face Index will display frames with the chosen face as a thumbnail in each shot in which it appears. The selected face can be linked as a timeline to further identify footage containing that subject

Advanced Video Snapshot

Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture the highlights of your adventures with the same ease as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips - or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode - and blend in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie that will grab everyone's attention. This version of Advanced Video Snapshot allows selectable recording time (2, 4, or 8 seconds). Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player can be played along with the Snapshot movie, and playback can be controlled from that source

Easy Web Sharing

HD-to-SD Downconversion allows you to convert recorded high definition video to standard definition files while safely preserving the original HD video. These standard definition files make it even more convenient to edit, share video online, or create a DVD. The downconverted video can be transferred to your computer via traditional methods - i.e. USB connection, card slot - or wirelessly to sharing sites with an Eye-Fi SD memory card

Eye-Fi SD Memory Card Compatible

The LEGRIA HF S20 is compatible with the Eye-Fi SD Memory Card. It's possible to wirelessly transfer your down-converted video and photos to your computer, or upload them directly to online sharing sites in a few simple steps. Insert an Eye-Fi SD Memory Card into the SD card slot on the camcorder, configure your computer to select the target site (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Shutterfly, Flickr) and you're ready to share your standard definition files with family, friends, and the world 1 close Please Note:Canon camcorders are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with Eye-Fi, Inc. Outside of the United States and Canada, government approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with Eye-Fi, Inc

Terminals

To maximize the usefulness and versatility of the LEGRIA HF S20, you'll find a range of terminals to extend the capabilities of your camcorder. A built-in LANC Terminal provides an easy connection to both Canon and third party wired remote controllers. The Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe allows you to attach optional Canon accessories such as the VL-5 Video Light, DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone, or SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone. Easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV is yours through the LEGRIA HF S20's HDMI Terminal which also supports CEC and x.v.Color. The built-in Microphone terminal with manual audio level control and Headphone terminal provide exceptional audio flexibility

Audio

For the ultimate home theater experience, 5.1-Channel Surround Sound allows you to capture audio quality that matches the stunning realism of your high definition video. Since sound is captured from all directions through five different pickup sensors, your home movies will look and sound more lifelike than ever before.

The Automatic Attenuator feature prevents high volume distortion and optimizes audio quality in situations when sound levels quickly change, such as when loud music plays in the background. It automatically keeps the audio clean and even

Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software

The Pixela ImageMixer 3SE video editing software allows for payback of recorded video on your computer and editing in which you can trim, reorder, and combine scenes, as well as add music, titles, and transitions. With the Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software, you can burn a standard definition DVD to relive the memories on your TV. And to perfectly complement the Video Snapshot feature found on Canon flash memory camcorders, a music CD containing royalty-free soundtracks is also provided

Creative Control and Workflow Features

Built-in video light for shooting video in low light conditions

Color peaking enhances the edges of your subject to aid in focusing

Enhanced zebra pattern indicates blown out or high brightness areas

Intelligent Lithium-ion battery tracks remaining battery life for surprise-free recording

Color bars with reference tone help to set proper color and audio levels with editing video

Burn DVDs of your video with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and one-cable connection

Approximately 100% area display gives you a complete view in the LCD of the scene being shot

Gain control allows you to lower the dB value to ensure dark scenes can be shot with correct level of darkness

Custom key allows functions of exposure, focusing, assist functions, mic volume, or AGC limits to be assigned to a custom key

Specifications

Optics

Sensor 8.59 Megapixel 1/2.6" CMOS

Lens 6.4-64mm

f/1.8-3.0

Zoom Optical: 10x

Digital: 200x

Filter Size 58mm

Recording

System PAL

Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 32GB Video/Image

SD/SDHC Up To 32GB Video/Image

Recording time Internal Flash Memory

LP: 12 hours, 15 minutes

SP: 9 hours, 35 minutes

MXP: 2 hours, 55 minutes

Video Format High Definition

MPEG AVC/H.264

1920 x 1080 (24/30/6 0 fps)

Still Image Resolution JPEG: 8 Megapixel

Audio Format 5.1-Channel Stereo

Display

Display Type LCD

Screen Size 3.5"

Touch screen Yes

Features

Image Stabilization Optical

Lux .3 (Low Light mode)

Built-in Mic Yes

Built-in Speaker Yes

Built-in Light/Flash Light Yes/Yes

Accessory Shoe Mini Hot

Tripod Mount 1/4"

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini

Outputs 1x USB 2.0

1x Component Video (out)

1x Composite Video (out)

1x Mini HDMI

1x A/V

1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini

1x LANC Terminal

Microphone Input Yes

Headphone Jack Yes

General

Languages English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Persian, Thai, Greek, Czech, Hungarian

System Requirements Windows XP, Vista, 7

Mac OS X v10.4-10.6

Battery Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Dimensions (WxHxD) 3 x 2.9 x 5.5" / 7.62 x 7.37 x 13.97cm

Weight 1.1 lbs / 498.95g

This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European, Asian, South American, and African & Australia TV standards