Product Highlights Canon HD 2.37MP CMOS Pro Image Sensor Capture Full HD 1920 x 1080 Video Dual SDXC Card Slots for Memory Sharing HD Video Lens with 10x Optical Zoom LCD 3.0" (7.5 cm) Touch Screen Display Optical & Powered Image Stabilization Cinematic Features & Touch Decoration Smart Auto, Face Detection & Instant AF Expandable via Shoe & Lens Adapters

Features





The Canon LEGRIA HF M406 Full HD Camcorder (PAL) is a 1920 x 1080 high def cam with dual SDXC memory card slots. With this much storage space it's possible to record up to 2TB of files. The camera's 1/3" HD CMOS Pro Sensor and Canon's DIGIC DV III image processor work together to provide stunningly detailed, life-like images that look great on your HDTV. Of course, these two don't work alone: the HF M406 also employs a genuine Canon 10x HD video lens, optical image stabilization, powered image stabilization and a 3.0" (7.5 cm) touch screen LCD display, among other great features.



Designed with advanced users in mind, the camcorder also comes with headphone and microphone jacks. These connections make it possible to capture high quality audio to go along with your movies. In addition to using an external mic for audio, the HF M406 features an enhanced internal microphone, which gives you the choice of 4 different recording directions, including monaural, stereo, wide, or synced with zoom. This feature also allows for adjustment between low, mid-range, and high frequencies.



For those times when you feel like letting the camera do the work, the HF M406 has a number of user-friendly shooting controls that make for uncomplicated shooting. Face detection, Instant AF, Smart Auto, and a bevy of others all take the guesswork out of recording, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about settings. Other important features include Photo Grab, for taking still images from already shot video, 25p frame mode for more cinematic videos, along with Cinema-Look filters. A number of other options give you the tools necessary for capturing memories that will last a lifetime.







Canon Full HD CMOS Pro Sensor

The 2.37 megapixel HD CMOS Pro sensor is designed and made by Canon for its professional camcorders. The light gathering area of the pixels is 160% bigger than conventional CMOS sensors, delivering a wider dynamic range and advanced low-light performance



Canon HD Video Lens

This high-quality, Canon HD Video lens features a 6-Blade iris diaphragm for soft background blurring and a smooth 10x optical zoom



Shake-Free Movies

The LEGRIA HF M406 uses two systems of image stabilization. It has a Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce shake while walking and a Powered Image Stabilizer to deliver steady telephoto shots



Superb Audio

A high-sensitivity, built-in zoom microphone captures quieter sounds more clearly



Creative Cinematic Functions

Effortlessly develop your video skills to make short videos with a story. Canon's innovative Story Creator lets you choose a theme for your movie with in-built scene suggestions to add interest. Inspire your creativity with Cinema-Look Filters and select from eight adjustable color-grading filters to capture the perfect movie scene



Fun with Touch Decoration

Use Touch Decoration to add fun effects to your movies without a PC. Stamp colorful designs onto the touch screen with the Stylus Pen or add titles, frames and animated graphics to personalize your movies



Simple 3.0" (7.5 cm) Touch Screen Operation

A high-resolution 3.0" (7.5 cm) gesture-based touch screen LCD display gives you simple fingertip access to shooting and playback functions



Dual Memory Card Slots

Your full HD videos record to dual SDXC memory cards for simplified sharing, while Relay Recording means you won't run out of space. In-camera HD to SD conversion ensures easy web upload as well



Effortless Shooting

Creating high-quality movies is effortless, even for beginners. Smart Auto lets the camcorder take control by intelligently selecting shooting settings for all scenes. Face Detection optimizes the settings for great people shots and Instant AF ensures fast and accurate focusing for HD



Expandable

A mini advanced shoe connects you to a range of Canon accessories. A 43 mm filter thread fits lens adapters and an optional waterproof case is also available (sold separately)



PC Connection Kit

The PC Connection Kit features a Digital Video Solution Disk and the application software PIXELA ImageMixer Video Browser V1, as well as Transfer Utility V1. It even comes with a USB cable for connection