Canon 2183B001 User manual

DV HG10
High Definition DV - HDD
canon.com.au
The High Definition Hard Disk Drive video camera that gives
you creative control and the convenience of high capacity
in-built storage.
Enthusiast Range
The HG10 with 40GB of convenient storage and anti-shock HDD, stores up to
16.5 hrs of footage (LP). It comes with a complete High Definition support
system with a genuine Canon HD Video Lens, DiG!C DV II and HD CMOS
sensor for HD processing. Other features include 10x Super Range Optical
Image Stabilizer and Instant AF to ensure continuous smooth and crisp
imagery. The HG10 is easy to use whilst offering complete creative control so
that you can take your filming to the next level.
Key Features
Fast Capture and Processing
True Progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) for
fast capture and processing and low power use
HD Video Lens and Zoom
High precision 43mm diameter aspheric video lens
with 10x zoom
High Speed Processing
DiG!C DV II image processor for high speed
processing of HD data
Image Stability
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer to compensate
for vibration and hand-held movement
Sharp Focusing on Demand
Instant AF for crisp and quick refocus to ensure
optimum HD footage
Movie quality
13 programmed AE modes, including 25P Cine Mode
for a cinematic look and feel to your video
Photos
Stunning digital photography with 3.1 MP
simultaneous shooting while recording video
Quick Start and Extended Battery Life
Quick Start button for power save mode and instant
recording
Complete High Definition Video Camera
AVCHD recording with full HD resolution 1920 x 1080
input
Complete HD video camera system with HD CMOS,
HD Video Lens & powerful DiG!C DV II processor
HD assisted functions of Super Range OIS and Instant
AF for fast and sharp focusing on demand
Canon High Definition Image Quality
Canon is a world leader in lens technology, No. 1 in
broadcast and SLR lenses
Largest consumer HD image sensor (1/2.7”)
Exceptional sensitivity for low-light conditions with
gapless micro-lens technology on CMOS sensor
3.1 MP photographic functions
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
Never Miss a Moment
Simultaneous photo shooting while recording video
0.8 seconds to start up extending battery life to 70
min standard battery and 120 min long life
Additional Features for Creative Control
13 programmed AE modes and from simple auto
filming to cinematic 25P
Advanced accessory shoe to support video light and
directional stereo microphone
Software for viewing, editing & creating DVDs
Multi-angle vivid 2.7” LCD display for wider viewing
40GB HDD
HD resolution recording using AVCHD standard onto
a 40 GB hard disk drive with over 5 hours of
recording in highest quality
Canon High Definition Camera System
Canon’s complete high definition video camera system incorporating the HD CMOS sensor (1920 x
1080), genuine Canon HD Video Lens & powerful DiG!C DV II processor ensures you get the best HD
filming results possible.

DV HG10
High Definition DV - HDD
canon.com.au
HG10 Technical Specifications
Video System
Standard 1080i / AVCHD / 40GB HDD with anti shock absorption system
Sensor 1/2.7 inch Canon progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080)
Filter Array Primary Colour Filter (RGB Bayer)
Image Processor DiG!C DV II
Image Pixels
Total Total: 2,960,000 (1994x1484); Movie: 2.07MP (HD 1920x1080/16:9); Still Image: 2.76MP (4:3)
Widescreen Capability High Resolution Real Widescreen 16:9
Lens
Type Canon High Definition Video Lens
Focal Length 6.1 – 61mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8-3.0
Minimum Focusing Distance 10mm
Shutter Speed Tape: 1/6 – 1/2000 sec, Card: 1/2 – 1/500 sec
Optical Zoom / Digital Zoom 10x / 40x/200x (Movie) seesaw-type zoom lever
Image Stabilizer Super Range Optical Image Stabilization
Focusing
AF System Hi-Speed Instant Auto Focus (Instant AF) / Normal AF
Focusing Range Auto / Manual / Forced Infinity
Control/Balance
Light Metering Method Evaluative / Centre-weighted average / Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ± 11 Levels
White Balance Mode Auto, TTL, 6 Presets (Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H), include Backlight
correction (BLC)
Illumination
Minimum Illumination 0.2 lux (Night Mode), Advanced illumination with gapless micro lens technology on CMOS
Flash Built in (Auto / On / Off / Red eye reduction is available)1
Video Light Built in low luminance AF auxiliary video LED light with manual switch2
Further Support Accessory shoe supports attachable flash
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD 2.7 inch Real Widescreen / approx. 211,000 pixels. With wide angle viewing, wide colour range, hard coat and anti glare.
Viewfinder 0.27 inch Real Widescreen & colour / 123,000 pixel
Filming Modes & Controls
AE Modes
Scene Modes (SCN)
13 modes. AUTO, [P], (P / Av / Tv / SCN / CINE)
Portrait / Sports / Night / Snow / Beach / Sunset / Spotlight / Fireworks
Image Quality Adjustment 8 adjustments. Vivid / Neutral / Low Sharpening / Soft Skin Detail / Brightness / Contrast / Sharpness / Colour Depth
Effects Movie: Auto fade, Wipe, Black & White, Sepia, Art; Still: Black & White, Sepia
Fades Auto Fade, Wipe Fade
Recording Formats
Video Data AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 5/7/9/15 Mbps (variable)
Recording Modes Highest Quality HXP (15 Mbps 5Hrs 30mins), Hgh Quality XP (9 Mbps 9 Hrs 30mins), Short Play SP (7 Mbps 11 Hrs
30mins) , Long Play LP (5 Mbps 15 Hrs). QuickStart button for power save mode and instant recording
Audio
Audio Data Dolby Digital AC-3 (2ch)
Wind Screen Available
Still Image Recording
Capture Sizes 3.15 megapixel (2048 x 1536 4:3), 2.07 megapixel (1920 x 1080 16:9), 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480 and 640 x 480 also available,
Option to take stills from playback footage
Memory Card Mini SD (photo recording only)
Still Shooting Functions Simultaneous Photo Recording to Mini SD / Auto Exposure Bracketing / High Speed Continuous Shooting / 9-point AiAF
Image Transfer / Direct Print Via USB3/ PictBridge and dedicated Direct Print/Print Share button4
Interface
Accessory Shoe Advanced Accessory Shoe for flash, video light and directional microphone
Terminals USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV in/out, Component out, HDMI output (Type C), Microphone terminal, Headphone terminal
Operating Platforms PC: Wndows 2000 SP4, XP (SP1 & SP2); Vista Mac:OS X (v10.3– v10.4); Corel Software: Windows XP SP2, Vista
Other
Self Timer 10 sec/Remote Controller: 2 sec.
Power Supply 7.4V DC (battery pack), 8.4V (DC IN)
Power Save Power shutoff after recording continuously paused for 5 minutes
Dimensions 81 x 75 x 129mm (W x H x D)
Weight 505 g (body only)
Included Accessories
Wireless controller
(WL-D86 / Remote
battery CR2025)
Battery Pack (BP-
2L13 / 1200 mAh)
Compact Power
Adaptor (CA-570)
Stereo Video Cable
(STV-250N)
Component Cable
(CTC-100/S)
Software (Corel
Application Disk /
DVSD Ver26.0 for
Win/Mac
USB Cable & AC
Cable
8cm DVD-R disk
Optional Accessories
Battery Pack (NB-
2L / NB-2LH / BP-
2L12 / BP-2L13 /
BP-2L14)
Long Life Battery
Pack (BP-2L24H)
Compact Power
Adapter (CA-570)
AC Battery Charger
(CB-2LTE / CB-
2LWE )
Car Battery
Charger (CBC-
NB2)
Component Cable
(CTC-100/S /
CTC-100)
Stereo Video Cable
(STV-250N)
Tele Converter
Lens (TL-H43)
Wide Converter
Lens (WD-H43)
Filter set (FS-43UII
/ FS-43U)
Soft Carrying Case
(SC-1000 / SC-
2000)
Interface Cable
(IFC-400PCU)
SCART Adapter
(PC-A10)
HDMI Cable (HTC-
100)
Directional
Microphone (DM-
50)
Disclaimers
1. Other flash supported
via accessory shoe.
2. Other video light
supported via
accessory shoe.
3. Compatible Windows
computer required for
direct download.
4. Compatible printer
required for Direct
Printing.
Subject to change
without notice