Product Description
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Canon vixia hf r500; vixia hf r500; canon camcorder; camcorder;
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From the Manufacturer
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Beautiful HD Memories Made Simple
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Discover a world of new shooting possibilities with VIXIA HF R500
camcorder's giant 57x Advanced Zoom! Get up close from virtually
anywhere and feel free to walk while shooting: the camcorder's
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer will keep your video sharp
and steady. Capture truly impressive, amazingly realistic 1920 x
1080 Full HD video with the Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS
Image Sensor and DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor. Even the fastest
moving subjects are rendered with crisp detail thanks to 1080/60p
in easy-to-share MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive
(28 Mbps) formats, and video is recorded directly to a
convenient, removable SD memory card. Parents take note: Advanced
Baby Mode gives you an easy, organized way to track the daily
development of up to three children. Just pick up the camcorder
and start shooting: there's no need to worry about settings in
this mode – every precious moment is automatically captured with
the best possible quality for the shooting conditions. Not only
is this camcorder easy to control with its 3.0-inch capacitive
touch panel LCD and fast, intuitive interface, but it also
incorporates lots of ways to make your video polished, creative
and of the highest quality. Intelligent IS optimizes image
stabilization for the given conditions, while Smart AUTO chooses
the best camcorder settings based on 38 predefined shooting
situations. You'll record outstanding audio even under difficult
conditions with Audio Scene Select, and give your video a unique
creative spin with seven beautiful Cinema-Look Filter effects
that can be added during or after shooting. And to keep the fun
and memory-making going longer, the VIXIA HF R500 features a high
capacity battery pack.
Steady Shooting Through a Mega Zoom Range
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57x Advanced Zoom
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You won't miss any of the action when shooting video with the
VIXIA HF R500 camcorder and its impressive 57x Advanced Zoom
range. Long-range shooting allows you to create videos with
dynamic variety, and is less likely to disrupt the action you're
shooting. It's perfect for formal ceremonies, animals in the
wild, candid family videos and more. Advanced Zoom, available in
manual mode, has been achieved with more efficient use of the
effective imaging area. It takes the camcorder's telephoto power
from 32.5mm all the way to 1,853mm (35mm equivalent) for
extraordinary flexibility in shooting. For more convenient
shooting and better creative control over your videos, the
camcorder offers continually variable Zoom Speed settings, with
15 levels available.
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
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Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
corrects camera shake instantly, so even handheld video taken at
long focal lengths is sharp and steady. Providing continuous
adjustment throughout the entire zoom range to correct a broad
range of motion, with extra compensation applied at wide-angle
focal lengths, the Dynamic Image Stabilization system on the
VIXIA HF R500 stabilizes rotational camera shake. Controlling
rotational camera shake – horizontal, vertical and roll axis –
ensures smooth, distortion-free video, even when you're walking
while shooting.
Exceptionally Lifelike Image Quality
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3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
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The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder is equipped with a 3.28 Megapixel
Full HD CMOS Image Sensor to capture your memories in true 1920 x
1080 resolution. Canon's advanced, high-resolution HD CMOS Image
Sensor features extra sensitivity that delivers beautifully
lifelike Full HD video with natural color, even in low light.
On-chip noise reduction brings bright clarity to every frame.
Video is rich, clear and amazingly detailed anywhere you view it,
even when played back on a large HDTV.
Advanced Technology Delivers Exceptional Clarity
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DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor
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The VIXIA HF R500 incorporates the latest and most advanced Canon
HD Image Processor, the DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor, for
exceptional imaging performance. The DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor
features dramatically increased processing power and captures
more light, for brighter, noise-free images even in dark scenes.
Share Your Videos Quickly & Easily
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Record to Removable SD Memory Cards
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The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder records Full HD video directly to a
removable SD memory card. Widely available in several capacities,
SD memory cards let you share your videos quickly and easily. In
addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R500 also lets you use
super-high capacity SDXC cards. The same size as a standard SD
card, a SDXC card can hold up to 2,048 GB, and provides
ultra-fast data transfer.
VIXIA TIME CHART*1 AVCHD Mode 1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080 Memory Capacity NTSC: 60P
(Approx. 28 Mbps)*2 MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps)*2 FXP (Approx. 17
Mbps)*2 LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)*2 8GB 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 3
hrs. 00 min. 16GB 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 6
hrs. 05 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 30 min. 2 hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 12
hrs. 15 min. 64GB 5 hrs. 05 min. 5 hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 24
hrs. 30 min. 128GB 10 hrs. 10 min. 11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45
min. 49 hrs. 00 min. MP4 Mode 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720 35 Mbps*2 24 Mbps*2 17 Mbps*2 4 Mbps*2 8GB
30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 4 hrs. 20 min. 16GB 1 hr. 00 min. 1
hr. 25 min. 2 hrs. 05 min. 8 hrs. 40 min. 32GB 2 hrs. 00 min. 2
hrs. 55 min. 4 hrs. 10 min. 17 hrs. 20 min. 64GB 4 hrs. 00 min. 5
hrs. 55 min. 8 hrs. 20 min. 34 hrs. 45 min. 128GB 8 hrs. 00 min.
11 hrs. 55 min. 16 hrs. 45 min. 69 hrs. 30 min. *1 Variable Bit
Rate
*2 When AVCHD/MP4 has continued for 12 hours, it will
automatically stop and then start.
Capture Moving Subjects Crisp and Clear
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MP4 (35 Mbps) or AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps)
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The VIXIA HF R500 gives you the highest quality ,
whether you're capturing MP4 or AVCHD files. 1080/60p
captures twice the a of information as 60i, and with images
captured at a rate of 60 frames per second, diagonal noise is
eliminated so even fast moving subjects show up crisply with
motion and patterns clearly recorded. This greater sense of
detail and faithful rendering of moving edges, plus enhanced
color and fine tonal gradation, gives your video everything Full
HD has to offer. AVCHD Progressive records at a bit rate of 28
Mbps, which is the highest in the AVCHD standard, and MP4 files
are captured at a bit rate of 35 Mbps, so regardless of the
format you're shooting or viewing, image quality is as high as
can be.
Intuitive Control with Capacitive Touch
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3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD
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The VIXIA HF R500 features a 3.0-inch Capacitive Touch Panel LCD
screen, making shooting and other operations easy. Simply open
the panel and the power is on. The display is clear and vivid,
and just as with your or , a gentle touch
activates intuitive functions. Choose a focal point, track moving
subjects, control exposure for selected areas, and operate
camcorder controls from the screen, all with a simple touch. In
addition, the easy-to-use user interface makes your shooting
experience simpler and more fun. The Home button is on the menu
screen, and provides quick access to all functions. Clear
explanations for key settings pop up when selecting shooting
modes and formats, so you can be confident in the
decisions you make.
The Easiest Way to Capture, Track and Share Your Baby's
Development
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Baby Mode
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A complete solution for capturing, tracking, organizing and
sharing every precious moment of your baby's development, Baby
Mode on the VIXIA HF R500 camcorder has been advanced to allow
you to follow the growth of up to three children. A custom
control button on the shooting screen activates the mode, and
optimal settings for the shooting conditions, including
Intelligent IS and more, are automatically selected. Simply pick
up the camcorder and start , knowing capture will be of
the highest quality. Videos in Baby Mode are automatically
saved into a dedicated Baby Album so they'll never get lost among
your other videos. You can then view the Baby Album
chronologically for a seamless way to relive and share your
baby's growth with friends and relatives.
When you're shooting in Baby Mode, the camcorder's Pre-Record
(Pre REC) function is always on. This places the camcorder in a
stand-by “pre-roll” mode, where it continuously records three
seconds of video to memory before you even press the record
button. When you start , the additional video is
recorded too, so it's easier than ever to capture the baby's
“firsts” and every special moment.
Touch Decoration in Baby Mode includes stamps to mark each video
with your baby's current height and weight. And with a single
registration of the baby's birth date, the camcorder will
automatically calculate the number of days old and stamp videos
accordingly, creating an exact diary of developmental milestones
for years to come. The number of decorations has been vastly
increased on the VIXIA HF R500 so it's even easier to make a fun
video commemorating your baby's special moments. The camcorder's
other Touch Decoration options, including your own drawings,
captions, animations and more, are fully available in Baby Mode,
and all can easily be appended to previously video as well.
More Shooting Time with Every Charge
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High Capacity Battery
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The VIXIA HF R500 is powered by a high capacity battery pack. The
rechargeable lithium-ion battery not only lets you shoot for long
periods, but features intelligent technology that accurately
indicates remaining battery time down to the minute, for extra
insurance that you'll never miss an important shooting
rtunity.
Intelligently Helping You Shoot Steady
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Intelligent IS
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Intelligent IS makes it easy to shoot clear, sharply focused
video, even in situations that typically cause camera shake. The
Intelligent IS system analyzes the shooting situation for you,
then automatically switches to the image stabilization method
best able to produce sharp, steady video. Four IS systems cover
the gamut of shooting situations. Dynamic IS corrects minor
movement and the shaking caused by walking while shooting. Macro
IS delivers perfectly steady close-up s. Powered IS comes
into play when you're using the VIXIA HF R500 camcorder's
powerful zoom, correcting shake that can occur in telephoto
s. Tripod Mode stops IS when the camcorder is stationary.
Superb Audio in Any Situation
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Audio Scene Select
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Audio Scene Select on the VIXIA HF R500 makes it even easier to
capture clear, high quality audio with a choice of five audio
modes to choose from based on your shooting situation: Standard,
Music, Speech, Forest and Birds, and Noise Suppression. Each of
these modes has pre-determined optimized settings best suited for
the you're capturing, resulting in outstanding video with
realistic, immersive audio. Audio settings can also be custom set
to meet your shooting needs.
Automatically Beautiful Video
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Smart AUTO and Auto Tele Macro
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Smart AUTO lets you capture clear, bright, well-focused video
while the camcorder takes care of all the details. The system
recognizes 38 shooting situations based on numerous factors, then
automatically chooses the optimal settings for the situation.
When you shoot a nearby subject in telephoto zoom mode, Auto Tele
Macro gives your video the high-end artistic effect of a
well-focused subject against a beautifully blurred background.
Fun, Creative Ideas
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Cinema-Look Filter Effects
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The VIXIA HF R500 allows you to create cinematic looks with the
use of Cinema-Look Filters. This feature offers a choice of seven
varied built-in adjustable filters, which give the look of a
variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma
and other aspects of the image's quality. The looks can be
previewed in the LCD display while shooting, and also applied
post-capture for additional convenience and versatility. Choose
from:
Cinema Standard Recreates the warm tones and muted highlights of
classic film Cool Adds a bluish tint for cool, futuristic-looking
scenes Dramatic B&W Creates bold black-and-white video with high
contrast and grain Nostalgic Recreates the look of old ‘70s TV
programs Old Movies Gives video the aged look of old cinema Sepia
Applies a sepia tint for an antique, faded look Vivid Accentuates
primary colors for a bright, cheerful look The brightness of each
filter can be adjusted low, medium or high, for even greater
control. When Cinema Standard is selected, color depth,
softening, and contrast can also be adjusted.
Additional Features
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Genuine Canon Face Detection
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The same high quality Face Detection technology used in Canon
digital cameras is available in Canon high definition camcorders.
Up to 35 faces can be tracked automatically, ensuring razor-sharp
focus and natural, accurate exposure. Of the faces tracked, 9
detection frames can be displayed at one time.
In fact, the system is so intelligent that it will recognize
faces turned downwards or sideways. In addition, a specific face
may be selected as the main subject for continuous tracking. This
feature is convenient in searching for clips that feature the
specific subject's face. In search and playback, use of the Face
Index will display those frames with the chosen face as a
thumbnail in each in which it appears. Your selected face
can also be linked as a timeline to further identify footage
containing your subject.
Video Snap
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Video Snap allows you to capture the highlights of a
once-in-a-lifetime trip or a family milestone with the same ease
as taking photos. Simply record a series of short video clips –
or select your favorite clips while in Playback Mode – and blend
in your favorite background music to create an exciting movie
that will grab everyone's attention. Video Snap on the VIXIA
HF R500 allows selectable time (2, 4, or 8 seconds).
Additionally, audio from an external source such as an MP3 player
can be played along with the Snap movie, and playback can be
controlled from that source.
24p Cinema and 30p Progressive Shooting Modes
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The VIXIA HF R500 camcorder's sophisticated shooting mode options
offer superior creativity and functionality. 24p Cinema Mode
gives your video a film-like feel, making it look as if it were
at the same frame rate as movie film, with a frame capture
rate of 24p recorded at 60i. The camcorder also gives you the
option of in 30p Progressive Mode, which is ideal for
clips you intend to post online.
Accessories Get the Most from Your Camcorder
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Canon helps you get more out of your camcorder with a wide range
of accessories that inspire your creativity and productivity
alike. The Wireless Microphone WM-V1 streams audio wirelessly
from subjects up to 164 feet away. It's perfect for adding your
subject's voice at times when you can't get in close to shoot,
and can also be used as a stand-alone transceiver to cue shooting
and more.
- Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor..
- 57x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps provide outstanding, steady video..
- DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and helps provide exceptional imaging performance..
- Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card..
- 1080/60p in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high quality capture of moving subjects..