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Press Release - 14 July 2010
Shoot sharper, for longer – Canon adds to LEGRIA HF
M series of Full HD camcorders with the 64GB LEGRIA HF M32
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 14th July 2010 –
Canon today adds to its LEGRIA HF M series with the launch of the new LEGRIA
HF M32 – a compact, easy-to-use Full High Definition (HD) camcorder with
extended flash storage. Designed for users who demand outstanding image
quality, the new model extends the LEGRIA HF M series line-up to four models
–providing 64GB internal flash memory and SDXC memory card support for video
enthusiasts who want to shoot for longer.
The LEGRIA HF M32 features the same premium Canon
technologies as the other models within the LEGRIA HF M series, including a
highly intuitive Touch-screen LCD screen that offers greater user control
over content. Perfect for users looking for exceptional video quality, the
new camcorder allows users to capture even more HD video, offering enough
capacity to shoot up to 24 hours (Footnote 1) of footage (Footnote 2). It’s
also the first LEGRIA model to support SDXC memory cards, providing
increased shooting time with up to two terabytes (TB) capacity.
Advanced features, advanced performance The LEGRIA HF
M32 features a 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor, 18x Advanced Zoom, Canon
HD Video Lens and DIGIC DV III processing technology. Advanced Face
Detection Technology identifies up to 35 faces in a frame, ensuring that
friends and family remain in focus and well-exposed at all times – an
individual face can even be manually selected to track someone moving
around. Canon’s Instant AF technology provides the high-speed, pin-point
auto-focus required for HD.
In addition to its Super Range Optical Image
Stabiliser the HF M32 offers two additional stabilisation modes for tricky
shooting situations. The Dynamic Optical Image Stabiliser minimises camera
shake when walking or moving, especially for wide angle shots. At maximum
zoom, the new Powered Optical Image Stabiliser mode can be activated at the
touch of a button, and greatly improves image stability when focusing on
distant subjects.
Touch the screen, touch your subject The LEGRIA HF M32
features a 2.7” gesture-based Touch-screen LCD, providing instant control
and unrivalled ease of use. Camcorder set-up is effortless, with Touch
Focus, Touch Exposure and Touch Tracking offering the ability to change
focus, select exposure levels and track moving subjects simply by touching
the screen. Sliding on-screen controls allow users to make fine adjustments
to zoom, aperture and exposure more easily than ever before.
3D Flip View – search and play in seconds The LCD
screen offers even more benefits during playback. Movies can be viewed
easily by flicking from one page to the next and touching the thumbnail to
play, while the eye-catching 3D Flip View makes it simple to locate videos
even within the largest of libraries. Grouping footage according to the day
and time of day it was shot, 3D Flip View allows users to swipe left and
right to find the day of shooting, then up and down to browse thumbnails by
the time of day. Finding the right footage has never been easier.
Captivating movie montages made easy The LEGRIA series
is renowned for its ease-of-use, and the LEGRIA HF M32 is no exception.
Thanks to integrated Smart Auto technology, users can record outstanding
video no matter what the conditions – with intelligent Scene Detection
Technology that automatically sets the camcorder up to match one of 31
shooting conditions.
Canon’s unique Video Snapshot offers one-touch
recording to capture clips of two, four or eight seconds in duration. Clips
can even be copied from previously-recorded footage, allowing users to
create shorter scenes from long videos. They can then be assembled into a
video ‘playlist’, which can be played back as a movie montage with
background music. Music can either be added by uploading audio tracks to the
camcorder memory or playing through the camcorder using an MP3 player. If
they wish, users can then export the full playlist – including music – as a
single Standard Definition movie to upload to the internet or burn to disc.
Seamless sharing The LEGRIA HF M32 offers an easy way
for users to share content online. An in-camcorder HD-to-SD conversion tool
combines with an Easy Web Upload feature to allow clips to be transferred to
YouTube™ with the minimum of effort. Supplied PIXELA ImageMixerTM software
automatically locates content and allows users to log-in, upload and
annotate their footage in one step. Individual user account details can also
be stored for regular use.
Support for Eye-Fi connected functions means users can
also upload their converted SD video clips direct from the camcorder to
YouTube™ (or other supported websites) at a wireless hotspot, without the
need for a computer (Footnote 3).
Dual flash memory In addition to 64GB of built-in
flash memory, a memory card slot is also provided - compatible with SDHC and
next-generation SDXC cards. Ranging to a maximum capacity of 2TB, SDXC
offers storage for hours of additional full HD video content. Relay
Recording also complements Dual Flash Memory by automatically switching
recording to the memory card when internal memory is full, so there’s no
need to miss recording the end of an exciting event.
LEGRIA accessories The new LEGRIA HF M32 is compatible
with a range of Canon LEGRIA accessories, including lens adaptors, video
lights and the Canon WP-V2 underwater case, which enables users to shoot
under water at depths of up to 40 metres. The integrated Mini Advanced
Accessory Shoe also supports the Canon SM-V1 5.1ch surround sound
microphone.
LEGRIA HF M32 Key features
- 64GB Dual Flash Memory, SDXC support and Relay
Recording
- Easy HD Shooting
- 6.8cm (2.7”) Touch-screen LCD
- Video Snapshot
- 3.3MP Canon HD Camera System
- Dynamic OIS and Powered IS
- Easy sharing
- Pre REC, 25p Cinema Mode
- Superior audio
- Creative options
Availability The LEGRIA HF M32 is available from
September 2010
(1) Based on LP recording mode (2) A maximum of 12
hours can be recorded continually. (3) This product is not guaranteed to
support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an
issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also
note that approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or
regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is
unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check
with the card manufacturer.
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