The Canon HF20 delivers brilliant video and photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and the latest version of our advanced image processor, DIGIC DV III. It is ultra lightweight - our smallest and lightest HD camcorder, and brings the ease and convenience of Flash Memory.

This technology, the same used in advanced laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, allows the Canon HF20 to record to both its large 32GB internal memory for over 12 hours of crisp, high definition video as well as to a removable SDHC card. You have extended available recording space and more flexibility in file transfer and playback.

What's more, the Canon Legria HF20 allows you to record at up to 24Mbps, the highest bitrate in AVCHD format, for the highest quality image. The Canon Legria HF20's Canon Exclusive features - such as the Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens, Genuine Canon Face Detection, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and a host of new control and creative options - makes our Flash Memory camcorder unmistakably Canon.

Canon HF20 - Revolutionary Flash Memory

• Durable and reliable video camera that is vibration / shake resistant in compact design
• Flexible options to increase memory space
• Speedy operation from start up, to filming to download speed
• Convenient storage and easy to transfer
  

• Canon is a world leader in lens technology, No. 1 in broadcast and SLR lenses
• Exceptional sensitivity for low-light conditions with gapless micro-lens technology on CMOS sensor
• 3.3 MP photographic functions © RDC
  
• On-chip noise reduction for minimum grain and RGB layer filter for realistic colour reproduction
• Built-in video LED light and flash with red-eye reduction
  

• Dual shot allows for simultaneous photo shooting while recording video
• 0.8 seconds to start up

• Face Detection AF (auto focus) and AE (auto exposure) tracks faces and ensure that they are correctly focused
• Photo Burst captures stills from a sequence of recorded video; 25 individual shots are created from a single second of video
• Pre REC buffers three seconds of movie footage while the LCD screen is open; when the record button is pressed, that action is captured as well
  

The Video Snapshot Mode of the Canon Legria HF20 will let you shoot short movie clips in the same way you've shot snapshots with your still camera. Simply capture a series of 4-second video clips, blend in one of 10 supplied music tracks, or your favorite background music, and create an entertaining movie that will hold everyone's attention. It's the perfect way to document your vacation or a family milestone.

You would otherwise have to look to professional video cameras in order to have this sophisticated tool at your command. In addition to the standard interlaced video frame rate of 60i, you may choose to set the Canon HF20 to capture video in 30p (30 progressive frames, recorded to 60i), which is particularly useful for footage to be used on the Internet. In addition, this setting gives enhanced quality to still images captured after recording. It's also excellent for action shots and sports. 60i 30p Simulated Images

The 24Mbps recording capability of the Canon HF20 gives you the highest quality AVCHD video possible. You'll see enhanced detail, finer gradations of tones and improved reproduction of moving subjects. Video shot by the Canon HF20 of fast-moving sporting events, multi-color butterflies on a variegated leaf or the shading of a brilliant sunset will be remarkable.