Canon VIXIA HF S10 User Manual

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Enjoying High-Definition Video with
your Camcorder
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or
cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition
video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS)
that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
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. This results in
video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid
colors.
How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV
broadcasts?
Approximately 6 times the number of pixels.
More than twice the number of scanning lines.
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with
high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels
(scanning lines).
Capture the finest detail, like the
movement or shine of a single
strand of hair
1,080
lines
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Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
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Canon VIXIA HF S10 Specifications

General

Filter size	58 mm
Digital zoom	200 x
Optical zoom	10 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	6.4 - 64 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	43.5 - 435 mm
Sensor type	CMOS
Total megapixels	8.59 MP
Optical sensor size	1/2.6 \
Optical sensor resolution	8020000 pixels
Effective megapixels (movie)	6010000 MP
Focus	TTL
Interface	USB 2.0
Video out	1
Resolution	3264 x 2456 pixels
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Macro focusing range	0.1 m
Normal focusing range	1 m
Video formats supported	H.264
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Flash memory	32 GB
Camcorder tape type	HDV
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Minimum illumination	0.3 lx
Shutter speed (photo)	1/500 s
Shutter speed (video)	1/2000 s
Product color	Black
Battery type	BP-807
Video recording time	12.25 h
Bundled software	Pixela ImageMixer 3SE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	136 mm
Width	70 mm
Height	69 mm
Weight	500 g