Canon LEGRIA HF G40
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According to our camcorder expert
The Canon LEGRIA HF G40 is a camcorder for the advanced videographer. With 20x optical zoom, you can record subjects in the distance without losing image quality. The largest aperture is f/1.8, and with 8 blades, it's nearly round. This means you can shoot images with a large depth of field and create beautiful bokeh effects. Using WiFi, you can set up the camcorder remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Adjust shutter speed, focus, and lighting to your liking. The lens has optical image stabilization to prevent blurred videos when you're shooting by hand.
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p) | |
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Optical zoom | 20 | |
Image stabilization | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Screen size | 3,5 inches | |
Built-in WiFi |
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After long doubting between different types and different brands, I also fell for the new Canon Legria HF G40.
I was looking for a compact, handy camera with super good image quality and the maximum use of the 'bokeh' (blurred background) effect. Thanks to the low aperture, even at a great distance, and the 8 blades in the lens, you get super cool video shots in full HD quality. The display is very sharp, detailed and offers sufficient contrast. During the recording of the video, the display is already a pleasure to look at.
What is also handy is that you can control all settings manually. You can choose from different settings such as P, AV, M and more.
In the beginning I doubted for a long time for a 4K camera, but this quality is not yet supported by all devices and the file size is also huge at 4K.
The only two drawbacks I've encountered are:
Small screen in viewfinder The screen in the viewfinder is very small in size. It's a shame because when filming in bright daylight you are actually obliged to use the viewfinder because you can hardly see anything on the display.
Audio quality from internal microphone The audio quality of the internal microphone is acceptable but not great. That's why I bought an external microphone (Canon DM 100) with the external microphone the sound is perfect.
Justus Meijsen
12 May 2016
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I already have a HF G 25 and it allows me to work with 2 cameras
Harry Leushuis
25 May 2017
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quality camera that fits my accessories from my earlier Legria. It's a pity that that doesn't apply to my old batteries (BP 808), so I had to buy an extra Canon spare battery
Peter de Jong
30 September 2017
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Product number | 690492 | |
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Manufacturer code | 1005C009 | |
Brand | Canon | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Height | 8,4 cm | |
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Depth | 23,1 cm | |
Width | 11,5 cm | |
Weight | 900 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Water-resistant | ||
Dustproof | ||
Shockproof | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Hot shoe type | Cold Shoe | |
Hot shoe | Canon video hot shoe | |
Digital coaxial connector | ||
Genlock | ||
Digital optical connector | ||
Send & return connector | ||
Zebra | ||
Peaking | ||
Stereo RCA phono connector | ||
Number of stereo RCA line outputs | 0 | |
RCA connector | ||
Percentage sensitivity zebra | 100 % |
Optical zoom | 20 | |
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Digital zoom | 400 | |
Wide-angle | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Location of image stabilization | Optical image stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 - 2,8 | |
Type of image sensor | 1/2.84'' | |
Technology image sensor | CMOS | |
Effective number of megapixels | 3,09 MP | |
Total number of megapixels | 3,09 MP | |
Horizontal aspect ratio | 4 | |
Vertical aspect ratio | 3 | |
Image processor type | DIGIC DV4 | |
Type of image definition support | Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p) | |
HD ready (720p), frames per second | 25p | |
Full HD (1080p), frames per second | 25p, 50i, 50p | |
Video file format | AVCHD, MP4 | |
Audio file format | Linear PCM, mp2 |
LCD screen | ||
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Screen size | 3,5 inches | |
Exact image display | 100 % | |
Tiltable | ||
Ways of tilting | Horizontal tilt, Vertical tilt | |
Viewfinder |
Programmable buttons | ||
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Memory card | SD | |
SD memory card version | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 | |
Minimum requirements storage system | Class 10 | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 256 GB | |
Internal memory (Byte) | 0 MB | |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Rechargeable battery | ||
Replaceable battery | ||
Type of battery | Specific battery | |
Battery type | Canon BP-819/BP-820 | |
Maximum battery life | 3 hours |
HDMI loop-through | ||
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Microphone connector | ||
Hot shoe | Canon video hot shoe | |
Hot shoe type | Cold Shoe | |
Type of microphone connection | 3.5mm jack | |
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
XLR line connector | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Optional wireless Bluetooth adapter | ||
NFC | ||
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Radio frequency (RF) | ||
Infrared (IrDA) | ||
Record via USB storage device | ||
GPS sensor | ||
Rechargeable battery |