Canon Legria HF G40
Code: 53906
EAN: 8714574633541
Manufacturer code: 1005C007
Gross weight: 1,9 kg
Main info
- FullHD 1920 × 1080 50p video recording
- 20× optical zoom (26.8 – 576 mm)
- Fast - maximum f/1.8 – 2.8 aperture
- Intelligent optical stabilizer
- WiFi & NFC connectivity
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Enjoy outstanding image quality and professional level control with the LEGRIA HF G40. Versatile and easy to use with outstanding optics, an HD CMOS PRO sensor and Wide Dynamic Range mode in a compact handheld body.
Professional video quality
Capture outstanding high bitrate AVCHD 1080p video with variable frame rates in any light thanks to an extensive range of professional features and manual controls. These include a high sensitivity 1/2.84 type CMOS PRO sensor, a large 8-bladed aperture, Wide DR and Highlight Priority modes and powerful optical image stabilisation.
Versatile handheld shooting
The LEGRIA HF G40 offers great versatility in a compact handheld design. Capture broad landscapes and detailed close ups with the bright 20× wide angle f/1.8 zoom lens and simultaneously record in both AVCHD and MP4 format. A high resolution, tilting viewfinder allows use in tight spaces and from many awkward angles.
Advanced connectivity
WiFi allows remote shooting via your smart device with control of shutter speed, focus and exposure. A wide range of advanced connections include mic and headphone sockets, direct HDMI and AV out, a Mini Advanced Shoe and tripod mount, USB and dual SD card slots. Geo-tagging is also available via optional accessory.
Quick custom control
Enjoy fast access to essential functions thanks to intuitive touchscreen menus and touch-autofocus with focus recall. A switchable zoom/focus ring plus customisable function buttons and dial, which keep your most used controls to hand, speed up operation so you don’t miss a shot.
Creative footage
Switch between full auto, manual and Cinema mode, which lets you quickly shoot creative footage with movie-style filters that can be applied during or after recording. Get dramatic effects with slow motion and timelapse recording and capture great audio. Selectable focus speed adds to your creativity.
- Express your creativity with professional quality video
- Excellent versatility in a handheld design
- Designed for advanced shooting and connectivity
- Enjoy custom control with quick access to functions
- Quickly capture all the action in creative footage
Professional video quality
Capture outstanding high bitrate AVCHD 1080p video with variable frame rates in any light thanks to an extensive range of professional features and manual controls. These include a high sensitivity 1/2.84 type CMOS PRO sensor, a large 8-bladed aperture, Wide DR and Highlight Priority modes and powerful optical image stabilisation.
Versatile handheld shooting
The LEGRIA HF G40 offers great versatility in a compact handheld design. Capture broad landscapes and detailed close ups with the bright 20× wide angle f/1.8 zoom lens and simultaneously record in both AVCHD and MP4 format. A high resolution, tilting viewfinder allows use in tight spaces and from many awkward angles.
Advanced connectivity
WiFi allows remote shooting via your smart device with control of shutter speed, focus and exposure. A wide range of advanced connections include mic and headphone sockets, direct HDMI and AV out, a Mini Advanced Shoe and tripod mount, USB and dual SD card slots. Geo-tagging is also available via optional accessory.
Quick custom control
Enjoy fast access to essential functions thanks to intuitive touchscreen menus and touch-autofocus with focus recall. A switchable zoom/focus ring plus customisable function buttons and dial, which keep your most used controls to hand, speed up operation so you don’t miss a shot.
Creative footage
Switch between full auto, manual and Cinema mode, which lets you quickly shoot creative footage with movie-style filters that can be applied during or after recording. Get dramatic effects with slow motion and timelapse recording and capture great audio. Selectable focus speed adds to your creativity.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
2.91
Megapixels
2 megapixels
Sensor type
HD CMOS Pro
Sensor size
1/2.84" type
Sensor size
1/2.84"
Imaging processor
DIGIC DV 4
Night mode
Yes
Minimum illumination
Standard: 1 lux
Night mode: 0.1 lux
Night mode: 0.1 lux
Lens
Focal length
26.8 – 576 mm
Optical zoom
20×
Digital zoom
400×
Aperture
f/1.8 – 2.8
No. of diaphragm blades
8
Filter thread
58 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Canon Optical Intelligent IS
Video recording
Exposure modes
Auto
Smart Auto
Scene
Program
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual
Smart Auto
Scene
Program
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual
Scene modes
9
Digital filters
Yes
Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
[HDV] 1440 × 1080 50i
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
[HDV] 1440 × 1080 50i
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
Bitrate
[FullHD] 24 Mbps (AVCHD)
[FullHD] 32 Mbps (MP4)
[FullHD] 32 Mbps (MP4)
Photo recording
Photo function
Yes
Still image resolution
2.07 megapixels
Largest image size
1920 × 1080
Still image during movie recording
Yes
Still image file type
JPEG
Still image continuous shooting
Yes
Focusing
Autofocus modes
Auto
Manual
Face detection
Manual
Face detection
Manual focus assist
Focus magnification
Focus Peaking
Zebra
Focus Peaking
Zebra
Minimum focus distance
1 cm
Display
Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.5
Screen dots
1 230 000
Articulation
Fully articulated
Touch screen
Yes
Coverage
100%
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen dots
1 560 000
Viewfinder size
0.24"
Coverage
100%
Lightning
Flash
None
Video light
No
Audio
Audio system
Dolby® Digital stereo
Microphone
Built-in microphone
Speaker
Yes
Memory
Recording media
Memory Card
Memory card slots
2
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
SDHC
SDXC
Jacks
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Microphone input
Yes
Headphone output
Yes
HDMI
miniHDMI (Type C)
Composite output
Yes
S-video
No
DV
No
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Accessory Shoe
Yes
Other functions
GPS
With GP-E2 module
Power source
Battery
BP-820 lithium battery
Battery life
3 hours
External power source
Yes
General
Color
Black
Height (mm)
84
Width (mm)
115
Depth (mm)
231
Weight (with battery and memory card)
900 g
Package contents
Lithium battery BP-820
Power adaptor CA-570
AV cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Wireless controller WL-D89
Lens hood
Hot shoe cover
Power adaptor CA-570
AV cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Wireless controller WL-D89
Lens hood
Hot shoe cover
Dimensions and weights
Gross weight
1.9 kg
Product codes
EAN
8714574633541
Manufacturer code
1005C007