Flash Memory Camcorder – ultra– sleek, compact and lightweight

Canon has a well– known and highly– regarded reputation for optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation, built on our legendary photographic and broadcast television lenses. Based on that experience, we bring the latest in high definition camcorders. The Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory camcorder is one such example.

The Canon VIXIA HF M300 Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card slot and is ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight – it’s a brilliant blend of capability and convenience. Canon’s advanced imaging technologies, including a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens and 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, help to deliver high definition video and 3.3 megapixel photos with incredible detail and lifelike color. Sophisticated features such as Smart Auto "reads" the visual components of the scene you're shooting and chooses the best settings. Touch & Track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 2.7” Touch Panel LCD. And to complete the entertainment picture, 5.1– Channel Surround Sound ensures your audio is every bit as impressive as your video.

Product Features

• Record HD Video Directly to Removable SD/SDHC memory Card
• Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
• Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens
• Canon Exclusive: 3.89 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
• 2.7" Touch Panel LCD Screen
• 24Mbps Recording
• Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
• Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
• Canon Exclusive: Genuine Canon Face Detection
• Advanced Auto Exposure System
• 24p & 30p Frame Modes
• 30p Progressive Mode
• Canon Exclusive: 2.7” Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
• Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
• Video Snapshot Mode
• Superb Shooting Control
• Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery
• Built-in 3.3 Megapixel Digital Camera
• HDMI Terminal
• Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control
• Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Software
• Compatible with Optional WP-V1 Waterproof Case
• Additional Features

Product Specs

Canon HF M300’s Review

cnet.com

01/05/2010

The biggest change in Canon's Vixia HF M300 , however, is the switch from a joystick-based interface to a 2.7-inch touch screen. This enables features that I've always liked from Sony and Panasonic's touch-screen models, like spot focus and exposure, plus a Touch and Track mode, which tracks the selected subject while it's in frame. But I'm generally not a fan of touch-screen interfaces for capture on cameras and camcorders; they're fine for playback, but tend to be too clunky for quickly changing settings while shooting. I could be in a dwindling minority there, however.

The models with internal memory will also be able to downconvert and save video to standard def MPEG-2 files, which you'll be able to wirelessly upload if you have the requisite Eye-Fi card. They'll also support relay recording, the automatic overflow of video from one medium to another if you run out of space.