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Canon LEGRIA HF M306

Camcorder, High Definition, widescreen, 3.89 Mpix, optical zoom: 15 x, supported memory: SD, SDHC, flash card, silver
Canon's unique HD technologies packaged inside a compact, stylish design - the result is the LEGRIA HF M306, a camcorder with image quality that packs a punch, but is small enough to carry anywhere.The LEGRIA HF M306 provides a unique way to control your camcorder. The large 2.7" touch-screen enables you to control of the camcorder's shooting and playback functions with simple on-screen gestures for a new, more intuitive way of movie-making.The LEGRIA HF M306 has many shooting features for creating better movies. In Pre REC mode, the camcorder starts recording three seconds before the Record button is pressed, so you won't miss any of the action. 25p cinema mode creates more cinematic-looking movies. And you can even snap 3.3MP still photos to complement your movies. General information
Canon Category Article number Camcorders & Digital Cameras 503291 4359B001

Technical specifications

Product Description Product Type Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Colour Media Type Supported Flash Memory Canon LEGRIA HF M306 - camcorder - flash card Camcorder - 1080p - widescreen 6.8 cm x 12.3 cm x 6 cm 320 g Silver Flash card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Analogue Video Format Sensor Resolution Effective Sensor Resolution Image Processor Shooting Modes Lens System Focus Adjustment Min Focus Range Digital Zoom Image Stabiliser Camera Flash Microphone Display Supported Battery
PAL 3.89 Mpix Video: 2.99 Mpix - Still: 3.31 Mpix DIGIC DV III Digital photo mode 15 x zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm - f/1.8-3.2 Automatic, manual 1 cm 300 x Optical Built-in flash Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
More detailed technical specifications
General Product Type Width Depth Height Weight Enclosure Colour Main Features Camcorder Sensor Resolution Camcorder Effective Video Resolution Camcorder Effective Still Resolution Widescreen Video Capture Media Type Colour Support Optical Sensor Type Optical Sensor Size Min Illumination Analogue Video Format Digital Zoom Image Processor Shooting Modes Shooting Programs 3.89 Mpix 2.99 Mpix 3.31 Mpix Yes Flash card Colour CMOS 1/4" 0.4 lux PAL 300 x DIGIC DV III Digital photo mode Spotlight, portrait mode, night mode, fireworks, low light, Underwater, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow, surface Soft, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid, Skin Detail Camcorder - 1080p 6.8 cm 12.3 cm 6 cm 320 g Silver

Special Effects

Faders Image Stabiliser Max Shutter Speed Min Shutter Speed Exposure Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing Face Detection White Balance White Balance Presets Digital Video Format Still Image Format Remote Control Memory / Storage Supported Flash Memory Image Storage Camera Flash Camera Flash Flash Modes Lens System Type Focal Length Focus Adjustment Auto Focus Min Focus Range Lens Aperture Optical Zoom Zoom Adjustment Filter Size Features Additional Features Self Timer Self Timer Delay Low Lux / Night Mode Digital Still Camera Function Search Modes Built-in Light
Wipe fader, black & white fader, sepia fader Optical 1/2000 sec 1/2 sec Programme, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority 3 steps Yes Custom, automatic, presets Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight) AVCHD JPEG Remote control - infrared

SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card JPEG 2304 x 1296 JPEG 2100 x 1575 JPEG 1600 x 1200 JPEG 848 x 480 JPEG 640 x 480

Built-in flash Auto mode

Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm - f/1.8-3.2 4.1 mm - 61.5 mm Automatic, manual TTL contrast detection 1 cm F/1.8-3.x Motorised drive 37 mm Built-in lens shield
Yes 10 sec, 2sec Yes Yes Date search Yes

Additional Features

Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, built-in speaker, backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, display brightness control, sharpness control, histogram display, accessories hot shoe, progressive scanning, auto gain control, saturation control, Scene Detection Technology, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, 5.1 channel surround sound ready, face-priority AF function, brightness control, takes photos while film recording, contrast control, Pre-Rec function, relay recording, Video Snapshot mode, face detection, 25p Cinema Mode, YouTube capture mode
Display Type Display Form Factor Display Format Microphone Type Microphone Technology Microphone Operation Mode Connections Connector Type 1 x component video output 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x HDMI 1 x USB 1 x headphones 1 x SD Memory Card Microphone - built-in Electret condenser Stereo LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour Rotating 211,000 pixels
Expansion Slot(s) Software Software
Drivers & Utilities, Pixela ImageMixer 3SE
System Requirements for PC Connection Peripheral Devices Miscellaneous Cables Included Power Power Device Battery Supported Battery Supported Battery Details Environmental Parameters Min Operating Temperature Max Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C Canon BP-x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) Power adapter - external USB cable USB port, CD-ROM Drive
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Press Release

EMBARGO: 5th January, 2010, 14:00 GMT
Canon launches the LEGRIA HF M series pocket-sized Full HD camcorders with touchcontrol

LEGRIA HF M31

LEGRIA HF M36

LEGRIA HF M306

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 5th January 2010 Canon today announces the launch of the new LEGRIA HF M series a selection of compact, easy-to-use, Full High Definition (HD) camcorders designed for users who demand outstanding image quality. Further expanding Canons LEGRIA range, the LEGRIA HF M series combines premium Canon technology with advanced features and a highly intuitive new Touch-screen LCD that offers greater control. Easy to use and comfortable to hold, each model offers the ideal package for users looking for exceptional Full HD video in a compact body. Pin-sharp, shake-free video in all conditions The LEGRIA HF M series 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 at once ensuring that friends and family remain in focus and well-exposed at all times whilst Canons Instant AF technology provides the high-speed, pin-point auto-focus required for HD. Steady pictures are delivered by Canons Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer technology, which minimises camera shake throughout the zoom range. At maximum zoom, users can utilise the new Powered Optical Image Stabilizer mode, which greatly improves image stability when focusing on distant subjects.
Touch the subject The LEGRIA HF M series includes the first LEGRIA camcorders to feature a new 6.8cm (2.7) Touch-screen LCD, designed to provide unique image control and unrivalled ease of use. A gesture-based user interface (UI) makes camcorder set-up effortless, and Touch Focus, Touch Exposure and Touch Tracking offer the ability to change focus, select exposure levels and track moving subjects simply by touching the screen. Sliding control options allow users to make adjustments, from zoom and focus to aperture and exposure, more easily than ever. 3D Flip View search and play in seconds The Touch-screen LCD offers even more benefits during playback. Movies can be viewed easily by flicking from one page to the next, while the eye-catching, new 3D Flip View makes it simple to locate videos within the largest of libraries. Instead of listing clips in traditional oldest to newest order, 3D Flip View groups footage according to the day it was shot. Swipe left and right to find the right day, then up and down to browse through thumbnails of that days clips finding footage has never been easier. Perfect and personal video made easy Following the LEGRIA tradition of ease-of-use, the LEGRIA HF M series is among the first to launch with Smart Auto. Originally found in Canons digital still cameras, Smart Auto has now been optimised for HD camcorders, intelligently identifying up to 31 scenes and setting the camcorder up to match the conditions. Canons unique Video Snapshot mode shoots video in two, four or eight second segments producing clips that are short, action-packed and easy to edit. Sections can also be lifted from previously-recorded footage, allowing users to create personal libraries of video content. Clips can be pulled together to create a video playlist, while music soundtracks can be added by uploading audio tracks to the camcorder memory. Users can then export the full playlist including music as a single Standard Definition movie to upload to the web or burn to disc.
Seamless sharing The LEGRIA HF M31 and LEGRIA HF M36 also offer an easy way for content to be shared online. Both feature an in-camcorder HD-to-SD conversion tool, which 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 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. As an alternative to online sharing, users can also burn content to disc using Canons DW-100 DVD burner. HD discs can be played back using compatible Blu-ray players providing another way content can be shared with friends. Flexible flash memory The LEGRIA HF M31 and LEGRIA HF M36 feature Dual Flash Memory, combining 32GB or 8GB of internal memory with an SDHC memory card slot. Both models feature Relay Recording, which complements Dual Flash Memory by automatically switching recording to the memory card when internal memory is full. The LEGRIA HF M306 shoots solely to SDHC cards. LEGRIA accessories All models are compatible with a range of Canon LEGRIA accessories, including lens adaptors, video lights and the new Canon WP-V2 underwater case, which provides the facility to shoot under water at depths of up to 40 metres. The integrated Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe also supports the new Canon SM-V1 5.1ch surround sound microphone. Canon LEGRIA HF M series key features: 3.3MP Canon Full HD CMOS Canon HD Video Lens with 18x zoom 6.8cm (2.7)Touch-screen LCD Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer with Powered Optical Image Stabilizer mode DIGIC DV III Image Processor 24Mbps Full HD recording Smart Auto

Instant AF Face Detection Technology Relay Recording Pre REC Enhanced Video Snapshot 25p Cinema Mode Mini Accessory Shoe SDHC card slot YouTube Ready Eye-Fi connected functions
Canon LEGRIA HF M31 individual features Dual Flash memory: 32GB Flash + SDHC card slot HD->SD movie conversion Headphone and microphone jack
Canon LEGRIA HF M36 individual features Dual Flash memory: 8GB Flash + SDHC card slot HD->SD movie conversion
Canon LEGRIA HF M306 individual features Memory: SDHC card slot only
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
Availability The LEGRIA HF M31 is available from March 2010. The LEGRIA HF M36 is available from March 2010.
The LEGRIA HF M306 is available from March 2010.
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