Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder
June 14th, 2009 | 49 views | Posted by in Cheap CamcordersCanon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
The Canon HG21 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 120 GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 45 hours of video onto the internal hard disk drive so there’s no need to worry about running out of space.
And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG21 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon’s select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG21′s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.
The HG21 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical when shooting in HD, a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings, and the Canon exclusive 2.7-inch Multi-angle Vivid LCD Screen to view from various angles with true color representation and contrast. The HG21 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.
Canon HG21 Highlights
Record Up to 45 Hours of High Definition Video to a 120 GB Hard Disk Drive
For the first time from Canon comes a large-capacity hard disk drive camcorder. HG21 enables extended high definition videos to be recorded. There is no longer any fear of missing those precious scenes when replacing recording media. Enjoy the great convenience of no longer needing to purchase and carry recording media. And with the ability to record up to 45 hours of video without having to empty your camcorders’ hard drive; you can keep the action going for much longer than ever before.
Genuine Canon 12x High Definition Video Lens
The HG21 comes equipped with a 12x HD Video lens. An aspherical lens is used to help achieve low aberration and high resolution. The lens also features super spectra coating technology which lowers flare and ghosting. A gradation ND system is used for better exposure in bright shooting situations. This lens design creates true HD image quality.
Canon 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080)
The HG21 features a newly developed; Canon manufactured HD CMOS Image Sensor. Similar to its use in Canon’s EOS Series Digital SLR Cameras, the CMOS Sensor reproduces high resolution images as true HD movies. Canon’s HD CMOS Sensor acquires image information at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Canon’s HD CMOS Sensor also features on-chip noise reduction technology. This low noise technology feature means that even in dimly-lit scenes, the signals from each pixel are as pure as possible, with minimal ‘noise’ or other aberrations.
1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
The Canon HG21 not only captures images in Full HD, but records and outputs 1920 x 1080 as well, so you get Full HD from lens to screen. Experience the ultimate in clarity and detail.

Instant AF (Auto Focus)
Instant AF is Canon’s new and advanced autofocus system required for High Definition. Using a Hybrid Control system, the Instant AF makes it easy to focus on previously difficult subjects. It dramatically decreases the time it takes to achieve proper focus and increases accuracy especially in low-light and high-brightness situations.
Built-in Video Light
Increase your low-light capabilities even further by shooting with the HG21’s built-in video light. This light enables you to shoot subjects in low-light at distances up to 4.9 feet away.
Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder Review
Nice small size. Easy to use interface. Great looking video (even at medium quality settings). Holds many many hours of pictures, easy to transfer to the computer. Bonus: the view finder moves in and out, to adjust to a short or long battery, (old versions didn’t, and battery got in the way of the view finder; glad they improved this).
On the minus side: The optional large battery is overpriced. The AVCHD video compression requires a high powered computer (I need to buy a new Quad CPU at 2.66GHz for my video editing software, with BluRay disk burner). So if you are used to the old standard recorders, you may find that the camera is the cheapest part of the upgrade to higher resolution movies.
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