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The new LEGRIA HF R series Full HD video thats easy to shoot and share

LEGRIA HF R18

LEGRIA HF R16

LEGRIA HF R106

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 5th January 2010 Canon today expands its award-winning LEGRIA camcorder range with the launch of the new LEGRIA HF R series a collection of stylish and lightweight Full High Definition (HD) camcorders that make it fun and easy to share videos. The LEGRIA HF R series blends quality with value. Each model features premium Canon imaging technology alongside a series of easy-to-use features that make the shooting and sharing of home video content more simple than ever. A light and compact design also means all models are highly portable perfect for users looking to step into the world of High Definition. Smart Auto and Full HD technology shoot stunning video with ease The complete series is equipped with Canons HD Camera System, featuring an HD CMOS sensor, 20x optical zoom, Canon HD Video Lens and advanced DIGIC DV III processing. New Smart Auto technology is also included, helping beginners get the best possible videos in all conditions. First introduced in Canons digital compact cameras, Smart Auto has now been optimised for HD camcorders. Intelligent Scene Detection technology guarantees greatlooking movies by identifying the type of shot and selecting the optimum picture settings to match. Recognising up to 31 different scenes without user input, Smart Auto does all the hard work automatically.
Canons unique Instant AF technology complements Smart Auto with the ultra-fast focusing required for the best HD movies. Face Detection Technology ensures friends and family always look their best, automatically identifying up to 35 faces and ensuring they are in focus and well exposed. All models also feature Pre REC mode, which cleverly captures the three seconds prior to the moment you press Record. Thanks to Pre REC, no action need ever be missed again. Video Snapshot simple, creative footage Video Snapshot mode provides users with a unique way to shoot Full HD video. As an alternative to long clips of footage, Video Snapshot offers the ability to shoot bursts of video in two, four or eight second segments just like a typical TV show. Sections can also be lifted from previously-recorded footage, allowing users to create their own personal library of versatile video content. Once captured, users can package snapshots together without editing software. Clips can be selected to create a playlist, forming a collage of content that brings the overall story to life. Users can also load music to the camcorders memory for use during playback, allowing them to choose the perfect soundtrack to match the action. The final playlist, including music, can even be exported as a single Standard Definition movie file ideal for burning on DVD or uploading to the web. Creative shooting, simple sharing share content with the world The LEGRIA HF R18 and LEGRIA HF R16 offer users a new, hassle-free way for content to be converted to internet-friendly files and shared with friends and family. Both models feature a new built-in HD-to-SD conversion tool, which combines with an Easy Web Upload feature to enable online sharing. Once converted and connected to a PC, the supplied PIXELA ImageMixerTM software automatically locates the selected clips and allows users to log-in, upload and annotate their footage in just a few clicks. Individual user account details can also be stored for regular use, providing a rapid path to YouTube at all times. Support for Eye-Fi connected functionsi 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 computerii. Flexible flash memory with Relay Recording The LEGRIA HF R18 and LEGRIA HF R16 feature a Dual Flash Memory system, combining internal memory with removable memory cards. The LEGRIA HF R18

includes 32GB of internal storage, while the LEGRIA HF R16 offers 8GB; each model can be expanded by up to 32GB thanks to an additional SDHC memory card slot. Both models also feature Relay Recording, which prevents interruptions in filming caused by full storage. Relay Recording automatically switches to memory cards when internal storage becomes full, making sure that the camcorder keeps rolling as long as the action does. The LEGRIA HF R106 shoots solely to SDHC cards, offering users up to 32GB of storage and the flexibility to move content as required.

Accessories

The LEGRIA HF R series is compatible with Canons standalone DVD burner, the DW100. HD movies can be burned to disc for playback in a compatible Blu-ray player, whilst the new HD-to-SD conversion function offers users the ability to create discs for playback in a standard DVD player.
Canon LEGRIA HF R series key features (all models):
Canon HD CMOS sensor 20x zoom Canon HD Video Lens 6.7cm (2.7") widescreen LCD DIGIC DV III Image Processor Smart Auto Instant AF Face Detection Technology Video Snapshot Relay Recording Pre REC Easy Web Upload SDHC card slot YouTube Ready Eye-Fi connected functions
Canon LEGRIA HF R18 individual features
Dual Flash Memory: 32GB Flash + SDHC card slot HD-to-SD movie conversion
Canon LEGRIA HF R16 individual features
Dual Flash Memory: 8GB Flash + SDHC card slot HD-to-SD movie conversion
Canon LEGRIA HF R106 individual features

Memory: SDHC card slot

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. Eye-Fi Share Video card required for wireless upload of video content
Pricing & Availability The LEGRIA HF R18 is available from March 2010. The LEGRIA HF R16 is available from March 2010. The LEGRIA HF R106 is available from March 2010.

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About Canon (UK) Limited Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for the home and office environments. Canon has a global philosophy of Kyosei - living and working together for the common good, which clearly demonstrates commitment to customers, staff and the environment shared by all. Canon (UK) Ltd is the UK marketing and sales operation for the global company based in Tokyo, Japan. In the UK Canon employs around 1,700 people in various locations including Ireland. The main business focus for Canon (UK) Ltd is in two clearly defined market segments: Business Solutions covering both the office and professional printing environments (including: multifunctional printers, IT consultation, photocopiers, printers, large format printers, fax machines, document management hardware & software) and Consumer Imaging (input solutions: film and digital SLR cameras, digital still compact cameras, camcorders, binoculars, calculators and scanners; and output solutions: Inkjet and laser printers, faxes, desktop all-in-ones and multimedia projectors). Broadcast Division is an extension of our product portfolio covering the supply and servicing of professional lenses and their accessories to the Television Broadcasting environment.

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For effortless point-and-shoot operation, the camcorder selects the most appropriate scene mode - from a choice of 31 - to automatically obtain perfect settings. Smart Auto mode uses intelligent Scene Detection Technology to select a scene mode based on brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue.
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Video Snapshot

Video Snapshot mode makes it easy to create your own short movies. Every time the Record button is pressed a short movie clip is captured. To make a movie, simply arrange your clips in a playlist on the memory card, select a soundtrack, and youre instantly ready to play your movie on a TV no need for editing on a PC.

Touch Screen

A unique, gesture-based LCD interface gives you fingertip access to shooting and playback functions, including Touch Tracking, Touch Focus and Touch Exposure modes.
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Instant Auto Focus

Unique to Canon HD camcorders, Instant AF uses two auto focus sensors to help you find the perfect focus with speed and accuracy. This is great for HD movies where errors in focusing can be more visible. The first sensor quickly estimates the distance to the subject, while the second makes the fine adjustments that give absolute clarity. Instant AF focusing works so quickly you may not even notice its there.
Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Canons Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) is an advanced image stabilisation system that compensates for hand movement to reduce visible camera shake. The LEGRIA HF series also includes both Dynamic Optical Image Stabilization which reduces shake caused when shooting whilst walking, and Powered Image Stabilization which keep the image steady when at full telephoto zoom.

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Flash Memory is now considered the most practical and best quality storage device for video. Flash is compact and has no moving parts making it much less vulnerable to bumps and knocks that can corrupt traditional recording media. All of Canons new LEGRIA models use Flash Memory, whether built in, card slot or combinations of both for large and extendable storage. Its easy and convenient - you can then remove the card and place it into your computer or HDTVs card reader slot for immediate viewing.
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Easy web upload
LEGRIA users can convert HD footage to standard definition (SD) files in-camcorder for instant sharing. An Easy Web Upload feature makes it simple to transfer videos to YouTube, while users can also burn direct to DVD using the Canon DW-100 DVD Burner.**

Software

Easy-to-use PIXELA software is supplied for editing movies and simple upload for sharing online. *Features available on selected models ** Optional accessory
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Canon LEGRIA HF R

The LEGRIA HF R series blends quality with value. Each model features premium Canon imaging technology alongside a series of easy-to-use features that make the shooting and sharing of home video content simpler than ever. A light and compact design also means all models are highly portable perfect for users looking to step into the world of High Definition.

Canon LEGRIA HF M

Innovative touch-screen technology for those who want to take their filming to the next level. Stylish, compact and packed with HD features for the more creatively minded user. Ideal for those who want the convenience of touch-screen technology and have more ambition than to just point and shoot.

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