Canon VIXIA HF M30 User manual

** DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be used in AVCHD compatible
players, otherwise the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its
contents without warning. AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode
cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.
High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder Standard Definition Flash Memory Camcorder DVD Burner Waterproof Case High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder
Capture HD Underwater Video
• Compatible with Canon VIXIA HF M32, VIXIA HF M31,
VIXIA HF M30, VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory camcorders
• Provides waterproof protection up to 130 feet (40 m)
• Compact and lightweight design
• Buttons provide easy operation and control
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respective companies. Canon camcorders are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless
transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi
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recommended: this product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon
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Shoot. Capture. See. Be HD.
CREATE YOUR OWN DVD WITH EASE CAPTURE ALL THE WONDERS OF THE OCEAN
Connect the DW-100
to a compatible
Canon camcorder.
Press to record your
footage to a standard
5" DVD.
Play back your DVD
at your convenience!
1CONNECT 2RECORD 3PLAY
Capture the sea’s vibrant color and
amazing clarity in stunning high
definition.
Record the delicate details of reef life
with ultra precision.
*
* VIXIA HF M32 only.
HD Perfection in the Palm of Your Hand
• Records to a 64GB (HF M32)/32GB (HF M31)/8GB
(HF M30) internal flash drive or directly to a removable
SD memory card (HF M300: SD memory card slot only)
• Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens
• Canon 3.89-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• Dynamic SuperRange OIS with Powered IS
• Instant AF
• 24Mbps Recording
• 2.7" Touch Panel LCD
• Smart Auto
• Touch & Track
• Genuine Canon Face Detection
• Advanced Video Snapshot
• HD-to-SD Downconversion (HF M32/HF M31/HF M30)
• Eye-Fi SD Memory Compatibility
• Relay Recording (HF M32/HF M31/HF M30)
• Compatible with WP-V2 Waterproof Case
Sophistication and Ease of HD
• Records to a 32GB (HF R11)/8GB (HF R10) internal flash
drive or directly to a removable SD memory card (HF R100:
SD memory card slot only)
• Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
• Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens
• Canon 2.39-Megapixel HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• Dynamic Image Stabilizer
• Instant AF
• 2.7" Widescreen LCD
• Smart Auto
• Genuine Canon Face Detection
• Advanced Video Snapshot
• HD-to-SD Downconversion (HF R11/HF R10)
• Eye-Fi SD Memory Compatibility
• Relay Recording (HF R11/HF R10)
• 24p Cinema Mode & 30p Progressive Mode
• Available in Black, Silver and Red (HF R10)
Capture Memories in a Flash
• Records to a 16GB (FS31) internal flash drive or
directly to a removable SD memory card
(FS300: SD memory card slot only)
• Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz)
• Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
• Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
• Dynamic Image Stabilizer
• Video Snapshot
• Quick Start
• Widescreen HR Recording
• Quick Charge
• Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
• 2.7" Widescreen LCD
• Built-In Video Light
• Pre-Record
• Available in Silver, Red and Blue (FS300)
Create and Play Your Own DVDs
• AVCHD** and MPEG-2 Burner
• Works with Canon flash memory and hard disk drive
camcorders
• Super simple one-touch operation
• Flexible recording options add convenience
• Playback video through camcorder (AVCHD only)
The Pinnacle of High Definition
• Records to a 64GB (HF S21)/32GB (HF S20) internal
flash drive or directly to 2 removable SD memory cards
(HF S200: 2 SD memory card slots only)
• Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
• Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• Dynamic SuperRange OIS with Powered IS
• Instant AF
• 24Mbps Recording
• 3.5" High Resolution Touch Panel LCD (922,000 dots)
• Smart Auto
• Touch & Track
• Genuine Canon Face Detection
• HD-to-SD Downconversion
• Eye-Fi SD Memory Compatibility
• Relay Recording
• Built-in 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
• Native 24p Mode

Canon Video Technology Specification Chart Accessory Chart
HD Model VIXIA HF S21 VIXIA HF S20 VIXIA HF S200 VIXIA HF M32 VIXIA HF M31 VIXIA HF M30 VIXIA HF M300 VIXIA HF R11 VIXIA HF R10 VIXIA HF R100
Recording Media Flash Memory Flash Memory Flash Memory
Memory Card Slot 2x SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Internal Storage 64GB 32GB – 64GB 32GB 8GB – 32GB 8GB –
Image Sensor 1/2.6" CMOS 1/4" CMOS 1/5.5" CMOS
Total Pixels 8.59 Megapixels 3.89 Megapixels 2.39 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Video: Approx. 6.01 Megapixels (3264 x 1840)
Photo: Approx. 8.02 Megapixels (3264 x 2456)
Video: Approx. 2.99 Megapixels (2304 x 1296)
Advanced Zoom ON: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
Photo: Approx. 3.31 Megapixels (2100 x 1575)
Video: Approx. 1.56 Megapixels (1664 x 936)
Dynamic IS ON: Approx. 1.04 Megapixels (1360 x 765)
Photo: Approx. 1.73 Megapixels (1520 x 1140)
Full HD 1920x1080
Movie Recording Yes Yes Yes
Image Processor DIGIC DV III DIGIC DV III DIGIC DV III
Image Stabilizer Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered IS Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered IS Dynamic Image Stabilizer
Zoom Ratio
(Optical/Digital) 10x/200x (Video Only) 15x (18x Advanced Zoom)/300x (Video Only) 20x/400x (Video Only)
24Mbps Recording Yes Yes –
Instant AF Yes Yes Yes
Face Detection Yes Yes Yes
Touch & Track Yes Yes –
Smart Auto Yes Yes Yes
Native 24p Mode Yes – –
HD-to-SD Downconversion Yes Yes Yes Yes – Yes Yes –
LCD Screen 3.5" High Resolution Touch Panel Widescreen LCD
Approx. 922,000 Dots
2.7" Touch Panel Widescreen LCD
Approx. 211,000 Dots
2.7" Widescreen LCD
Approx. 112,000 Dots
Viewfinder
0.27" Widescreen
Color EVF
Approx. 123,000 Dots
– – –
Video Snapshot Yes (Advanced) Yes (Advanced) Yes (Advanced)
Relay Recording Yes Yes Yes Yes – Yes Yes –
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
MIC Terminal Yes (Manual Audio Level Control) Yes (Manual Audio Level Control) Yes (Manual Audio Level Control)
HDMI Terminal Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color) Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color) Yes (Supports CEC, x.v.Color)
SD Model FS31 FS300
Recording Media Flash Memory
Memory Card Slot SD/SDHC
Internal Storage 16GB –
Image Sensor 1/6" CCD
Total Pixels 680,000 Pixels
Effective Pixels
Video: Advanced Zoom ON (16:9)
Approx. 0.45 Megapixels (Wide)/0.36 Megapixels (Tele)
Advanced Zoom OFF (16:9): Approx. 0.36 Megapixels
Photo: Approx. 0.45 Megapixels
Image Processor DIGIC DV II
Image Stabilizer Dynamic Image Stabilizer
Advanced Zoom (16:9) 41x
Zoom Ratio
(Optical/Digital) 37x/2000x
Quick Start Yes
Smooth Zoom Control Yes
LCD Screen 2.7" Widescreen LCD
Approx. 123,000 Dots
Viewfinder –
Pre-Record Yes
Video Snapshot Yes
Program AE Mode Yes
Video Light White LED
USB Terminal USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
MIC Terminal –
Model VIXIA
HF S21/HF S20/HF S200
VIXIA
HF M32/HF M31/
HF M30/HF M300
Batteries
BP-808
BP-819
BP-827
Chargers/Adapters CG-800/CA-570
Cables STV-250N, CTC-100, HTC-100
Straps SS-650, SS-600, WS-20, NS-10
Cases SC-2000, SC-A1000, SC-A80, SC-A75
LCD Hood 3.5"2.7"
Lenses WD-H58, TL-H58 WD-H37 II, TL-H37, FS-H37U
Microphone DM-100, SM-V1
Video Light VFL-2, VL-5
DVD Burner DW-100 Yes
Waterproof Case WP-V2 – Yes
Remote Control
Adapter RA-V1 – Yes
Model VIXIA
HF R11/HF R10/HF R100 FS31/FS300
Batteries NB-2LH BP-808
Chargers/Adapters CA-590, CB-2LW, CBC-NB2 CG-800, CA-570
Cables STV-250N, CTC-100, HTC-100 STV-250N
Straps SS-650, SS-600, WS-20, NS-10
Cases SC-2000, SC-A1000, SC-A80, SC-A75
LCD Hood 2.7"
Lenses –
Microphone –
Video Light –
DVD Burner DW-100 Yes
Genuine Canon Optics
Canon optics are the backbone of Canon’s
superior image quality. Using many of the same
technologies that have made Canon lenses
legendary the world over – Super Spectra
multi-coating, aspherical elements and more – Canon’s video
lenses deliver unsurpassed detail, resolution, contrast and color.
Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
DIGIC DV III is Canon’s most
advanced HD image processor
ever, helping to deliver enhanced image
quality, true color production for both video
and photos, and a sophisticated noise reduction system for
exceptional low-light performance. It is also the high-speed
engine which powers a variety of Canon technologies including
Genuine Canon Face Detection, Smart Auto and 8.0 megapixel
photo capture.
Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
Developed and perfected in Canon’s
EOS Digital SLR cameras, the CMOS Image
Sensor provides stunningly realistic detail,
capturing Full HD information at 1920 x 1080.
Advanced noise reduction technology ensures the
purity of each pixel even in dim light, while an RGB primary color
filter delivers sharp HD movies with vibrant, accurate color.
Flash Memory
Canon flash memory camcorders allow you to record either to
an SD memory card, or directly to an internal flash drive.* With
no moving parts, flash memory technology means that you are
getting a camcorder that is compact and lightweight with a
reduced risk of losing data, faster response time and lower
power consumption. Canon flash memory camcorders are the
perfect blend of security, convenience and performance.
* Select models only
Dynamic SuperRange Optical
Image Stabilizer with Powered IS
Dynamic SuperRange OIS
takes shake correction to a whole new level. It
provides continuous adjustment throughout the
entire zoom range to correct an even broader range of
motion. Extra compensation is applied at wide-angle focal
lengths to help eliminate unwanted vibration common with walking.
Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for
subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range.
Smart Auto
Smart Auto makes shooting great video easier than
ever before. Using the power of Canon’s DIGIC DV III
Image Processor, the camcorder intelligently detects and
analyzes faces, brightness, color, distance and movement, then
automatically selects the best settings for the scene. Whether
capturing a sunset, a day at the beach, or a fast-paced soccer
game, Smart Auto delivers exceptionally accurate results.
Touch & Track
Touch & Track allows any subject (pets, vehicles, etc.) to be
the focal point of your video simply by selecting it on the
Touch Panel LCD. It continuously tracks your subject while
automatically adjusting focus and exposure.
Genuine Canon Face Detection
The same high quality Face Detection technology
used in Canon digital cameras is available in
Canon VIXIA camcorders. Up to 35 faces can
automatically be detected, and 9 detection frames can be
displayed at one time. It will recognize faces that are turned
down or sideways. In addition, a specific face may be selected
as the main subject for continuous tracking. Playback also
allows you to access specific scenes based on faces.
HD-to-SD Downconversion
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.
Advanced Video Snapshot
Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to capture
the highlights of an once-in-a-lifetime trip or a
family
milestone. Simply record a series of 2, 4 or 8-second
video clips, blend in your favorite music and create
an exciting
movie that will get everyone’s attention. For added flexibility,
you can also capture video clips in playback as well.