Canon Vixia GX10 UHD 4K Camcorder
$ 2,499.00 - Sold Out
Canon Vixia GX10 UHD 4K Camcorder
Canon SKU: 2214C002 | Helix SKU: CA2214C002
Overview
VIXIA GX10
The VIXIA GX10 is Canon's first 4K UHD consumer camcorder. Offering an outstanding combination of features and functionality in a compact and portable design, the VIXIA GX10 delivers refined video quality with stunning detail to video enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers.
Featuring a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor and dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, the VIXIA GX10 records in MP4 format to dual SD card slots. The camcorder is capable of recording 4K UHD video at 60p. A 15x optical zoom lens maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, while the camcorder’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps facilitate fast and accurate autofocus.
The camcorder includes an HDMI 2.0 terminal with 4K UHD output support, an adjustable 3.5-inch touch panel LCD monitor, a built-in 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder and accessory shoe support, enhancing usability and allowing the VIXIA GX10 to operate in a variety of shooting situations. Whether you are a video enthusiast or aspiring professional, the VIXIA GX10 is equipped to meet your needs.
1.0-Inch 4K UHD CMOS Image Sensor
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features a Canon 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 60p and slow motion recording up to 120fps in Full HD, making the VIXIA GX10 camcorder a strong contender for professional productions, creative fields and more.
* With Auto Slow Shutter ON and shutter speed at 1/30 sec.
Wide DR Gamma (800%) Support
For natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully represents the scene at hand, Wide DR Gamma achieves a wide dynamic range of 800% to produce almost seamless tone gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no blown-out highlights.
High Sensitivity / Low Noise
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder's 1.0-inch sensor allows for larger photosites compared to smaller-sized sensors, resulting in improved images with less noise in low-light situations. The larger sensor also exhibits a shallower depth of field at large apertures, providing greater depth of field control and creative options. The camcorder's new DIGIC DV 6 imaging engine further enhances the high sensitivity and low noise performance of the camcorder.
15x Optical 4K UHD Zoom Lens with 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder incorporates a Canon 4K video lens that leverages proprietary Canon optical technologies derived from years of experience in developing Cinema, Broadcast and EF series lenses.
Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the VIXIA GX10 camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 15x optical zoom lens that maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, and offers a focal length range of 25.5 to 382.5mm (35mm film equivalent). Users can get up to 30x Advanced Zoom when shooting in Full HD, which utilizes the VIXIA GX10 camcorder's full 4K UHD sensor to extend the zoom range while maintaining image quality.
5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder also incorporates a 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization (IS) system.
The camcorder features three modes of image stabilization: Standard, Dynamic and Powered. In Standard IS mode, the stabilizing angle is made constant independent of the zoom magnification. Dynamic IS mode extends the stabilizing range at the wide end of the focal length, allowing for image stabilization when shooting while walking. Powered IS mode helps facilitate stabilization in the low frequency range at the tele end, and should be used exclusively for fixed-point shooting which does not involve panning.
9-blade Iris
For enhanced versatility and durability, the lens features a 9-blade iris, producing artistic and beautiful out-of-focus areas or "bokeh." The 9 blades allow for attractive circular blurring in out-of-focus regions, while the use of an odd number of blades helps reduce flaring of specular highlights.
ND Filter
A compact and independent internal 3-density ND filter, using a turret (circular) mechanism, allows the user to select from three densities (ND 1/4, ND 1/16 and ND 1/64) or turn the feature off if needed. Density can be adjusted using the dedicated external buttons.
Optional Wide and Tele Accessories
The optional Wide Attachment WA-U58 and the Tele Converter TL-U58 accessories expand the creative capabilities of the VIXIA GX10 camcorder.
The Wide Attachment WA-U58 offers a 0.8x wider angle of view that enables users to capture more of a scene, especially when indoors or in tight spaces, to lend better perspective to your video narrative. The Tele Converter TL-U58 provides extended 1.5x longer telephoto range for the VIXIA GX10 camcorder's fixed lens, allowing distant subjects to be captured with brilliant clarity.
Dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder incorporates Canon's dual DIGIC DV 6 Image Processors, which are integral in providing high image quality, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization, slow and fast motion recording and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon's exclusively developed high-speed, high-precision autofocus technology. Dual Pixel CMOS AF assists not only with standard shooting, but also with 4K UHD 60p, Full HD 120p and other high-frame rate applications that require crisp frame-by-frame accuracy.
Each pixel in the camcorder's CMOS sensor is configured with two photodiodes. Two independent image signals can then be detected at each photosite. By implementing phase-difference AF, smooth focusing is accomplished with much higher speed and accuracy than was possible with previous technologies.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Touch Focus
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder's 3.5-inch touch panel LCD enables smooth, intuitive operation of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Accurate AF technology can be employed when shooting a scene by tapping a finger on the desired area of the scene you want the lens to focus on. Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers continuous AF within a horizontal and vertical range of the screen of approximately 80%. It also provides highly accurate Face Detection AF, which assists during single-operator shooting. Users can also use the touch panel to move the autofocus target manually.
Face Detection AF
The Face Detection AF feature has two modes – Face Priority AF and Face Only AF – that offer users precise flexibility in how they choose their autofocus for a subject or scene.
Dual Pixel Focus Guide
Utilizing information from Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Dual Pixel Focus Guide helps achieve precise focus by displaying focus assist information on the screen. It employs a truly innovative user interface that enables the user to see if they are focused in front of or behind the subject through visual observation, and allows quick and accurate manual focus to be achieved. This helps simplify the focusing process when shooting in 4K UHD, which requires strict focus accuracy.
4K UHD and Full HD Recording to Dual SD Card Slots
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder offers 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) and Full HD (1920 x 1080) recording in MP4 format at up to 60p. The compact size of the MP4 codec allows the VIXIA GX10 to capture images directly to low-cost SD cards. Support for 4K UHD at 60p allows the VIXIA GX10 to be used in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Dual SD Card Slots
Simultaneous or relay recording in MP4 format to the VIXIA GX10 camcorder's dual SD card slots is possible.
Simultaneous recording allows you to record on both SD cards at the same time, so that you can use one as a backup.
Relay recording allows uninterrupted recording from one card to the other when the first memory card becomes full.
Slow and Fast Motion Recording up to 120fps
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder supports slow and fast motion recording, and can record in a different frame rate from playback for slow and fast motion effects. Slow motion recording of up to 120 fps (x0.2) in Full HD is supported, helping to create an emotionally moving and exciting style of video.
3.5-Inch Touch Panel LCD and 0.24-Inch Electronic Viewfinder
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features a 3.5-inch Touch Panel LCD and a newly designed 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The Touch Panel LCD and EVF both display approximately 1.56 million dots and provide visual recognition of desired features along with a full array of menu options for controlling camcorder settings. The Touch Panel LCD works with Canon's exclusive AF technologies for easy monitoring and one-finger tap-focusing during shooting and the EVF offers 60° of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.
Intuitive Menu Design
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features an intuitive menu design for fast and accurate access to desired features. Interactive direct touching and moving from one page to another are also possible by swiping the menu screen.
Assignable Buttons
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features 5 assignable buttons, in addition to touch-assignable buttons on the upper part of the LCD panel. Users can set them to the features they need.
HDMI 2.0 Terminal with 4K UHD 60p Output Support
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder features an HDMI 2.0 terminal that supports 4K UHD 60p output. The HDMI 2.0 terminal allows the camcorder to be connected to a standard external SSD/HDD recorder, enabling conversion to ProRes and DNx formats for efficient editing and storage.
Compact and Lightweight Design
The VIXIA GX10 packs all of the ergonomic comfort and capabilities required for a valuable, handheld camcorder into a compact and lightweight body. This makes it useful for a wide variety of applications from professional productions to personal projects.
** Includes lens hood, Battery Pack BP-828 and 1 memory card.
Network Connections for FTP Transfer and Browser Remote (Wi-Fi Connectivity)
The VIXIA GX10 camcorder offers wireless connectivity to enable recorded files to be shared and transmitted back to the station or home base via FTP for editing or live streaming.
The camcorder can also be accessed remotely from a normal web browser running on a laptop or a compatible smart device to control functions such as record start/stop, AF/MF switching, focus/zoom settings and white balance mode***. Background transfer of MP4 format video files via FTP links is also possible, enabling the latest recordings to be distributed quickly over the Internet.
*** Compatible with iOS® versions 9/10, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0.
Specifications
Main Unit Specifications
|
Standard Definition or High Definition |
4K Ultra High Definition |
| Power Supply (Rated) | 7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN) |
| Video Recording System |
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Color Sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 File Format: MP4 Recording Modes: 150 Mbps: 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) 35 Mbps: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 17 Mbps: 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 8 Mbps: 1280x720 (60p) 4 Mbps: 1280x720 (30p) |
| Audio Recording System | MPEG-4 AAC-LC (16-bit 2ch), 48 kHz |
| Image Sensor | 1.0-inch CMOS |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 13.4 megapixels (4268 x 3148) |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160) |
| Maximum Recording Time |
8GB card 150 Mbps: 5 min. 35 Mbps: 25 min. 17 Mbps: 55 min. 8 Mbps: 120 min. 4 Mbps: 245 min. 16GB card 150 Mbps: 10 min. 35 Mbps: 55 min. 17 Mbps: 120 min. 8 Mbps: 255 min. 4 Mbps: 515 min. 32GB card 150 Mbps: 25 min. 35 Mbps: 115 min. 17 Mbps: 245 min. 8 Mbps: 520 min. 4 Mbps: 1045 min. 64GB card 150 Mbps: 55 min. 35 Mbps: 240 min. 17 Mbps: 495 min. 8 Mbps: 1055 min. 4 Mbps: 2115 min. 128GB card 150 Mbps: 110 min. 35 Mbps: 485 min. 17 Mbps: 995 min. 8 Mbps: 2120 min. 4 Mbps: 4245 min. Recording will automatically stop when it has continued for 12 hours. A variable bit rate is applicable in each case. |
| Lens | Canon 15x Zoom, 8.3-124.5mm (35mm equivalent 25.5–382.5mm), f/2.8-4.5 |
| Focusing System |
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF The detection range for CMOS AF is approx. 80% (vertical) x 80% (horizontal) of the entire field of view. |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 10mm at wide end, 60cm across entire zooming range |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Color Temperature Settings (2,000–15,000K), Set (1/2) |
| Frame Rate | 60p, 30p, 24p |
| Minimum Illumination |
P Mode: Approx. 1.7 lux (shutter speed: 1/30 sec., 60p with auto slow shutter on) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed: 1/2 sec.) |
| GenLock Terminal | No |
| 3G-SDI Terminal | No |
| Timecode Terminals | No |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization (Image rotation and camcorder movements in the yaw and pitch directions are electronically corrected.) Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Standard IS, IS Off |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Viewfinder | 0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD, approx. 1.56 million dots, approx. 100% field of view |
| LCD Screen | 3.5-inch wide LCD and wide view angle, wide color range supported and AR surface treatment (Approx. 1.56 million dots) |
| Microphone | Stereo (using electret condenser microphone) |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (2 slots): MP4 movies/photos. Menu settings can also be recorded. |
| USB Terminal | mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only) |
| Video Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector |
| Audio Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector, headphone jack |
| HDMI Terminal | HDMI™ mini connector |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Operating Temperature Range |
For Performance: Approx. 0–40° C, 85% (relative humidity) For Operation: Approx. -5–45° C, 60% (relative humidity) |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 5.3 x 3.8 x 8.4 in. / 135 x 97 x 214mm (excluding lens hood and battery pack) Approx. 5.9 x 3.8 x 10.5 in. / 150 x 97 x 267mm (including lens hood and Battery Pack BP-828) All dimensions exclude the grip belt. |
| Weight |
Approx. 2.5 lbs. / 1140g (body only) Approx. 3.0 lbs. / 1335g (includes lens hood, Battery Pack BP-828 and 1 memory card) Grip belt included for all values. |
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
Item Includes
Vixia GX10
- Vixia GX10
- Lens Hood (with Lens Barrier)
- Battery Pack BP-828
- Power Adapter CA-946
- Wireless Controller WL-D89
- USB Cable IFC-300PCU
- Mini-HDMI Cable HTC-100
Canon Vixia HF G50 UHD 4K Camcorder
$ 1,099.00 - Sold Out
Canon Vixia HF G50 UHD 4K Camcorder
Canon SKU: 3667C002 | Helix SKU: CA3667C002
Overview
VIXIA HF G50
Seeing is believing–and with 4K capabilities in the VIXIA HF G50 camcorder, you'll be seeing everything more dramatically, more intensely and more realistically. Detail and color reign supreme with the large-format CMOS Sensor, which combines with the DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor to deliver brilliant results on any screen. An advanced 20x Optical Zoom lens gives you impressive telephoto power and a wide angle of view, while the 5-axis Image Stabilization system provides the steadiness and focus you need for your productions. With 4K resolution, amazing features and a mobile-friendly design, the VIXIA HF G50 gives you stunning video quality on the go.
4K UHD 30p Recording
The combination of a large-format, high-sensitivity CMOS Sensor and Canon's DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor with Over Sampling HD Processing enables 4K UHD recording with outstanding image quality.
The DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor instantly analyzes a scene, taking into account dozens of image parameters. It then selects from
An advanced automatic white-balance system analyzes different areas of an image and makes adjustments where they are necessary to capture beautiful, natural scenes with true-to-life color.
Genuine Canon 4K-Compatible 20x Optical Zoom Lens and Wide 29.3mm Angle of View*
* With 4K UHD, the focal length is approximately 30.6–612mm with Dynamic IS On and approximately 29.3–601mm with Standard IS / IS Off.
Advanced Full HD
Intelligent 5-Axis Image Stabilization
Canon's sophisticated SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer helps correct camera shake quickly, so even handheld video taken at long focal lengths can be sharp and steady.
DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor
8-Bladed Circular Aperture
3.0-Inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Tilt-able Electronic Viewfinder
Five Assignable Buttons, Joystick, Lens Ring and Custom Dial for Creative Control
An ergonomic joystick located to the right of the viewfinder enables control of camera settings on the viewscreen without having to use touch panel controls. Using the joystick, users can simultaneously control settings and look at the viewfinder, even during CVF shooting.
The manual focus/zoom lens ring allows for easy control, letting you make precise focus and zoom adjustments while shooting. Using the Focus/Zoom selection switch located at the back of the camcorder, switching between focus and zoom is quick, smooth and easy.
A Custom Key and Dial feature allows you to assign functions to an easily accessible key and adjust the settings with a control dial. The functions include:
- Tv/Av: Use the dial to adjust shutter speed (Tv mode) or aperture (Av mode), as needed. In this mode the key has no effect.
- Manual exposure: When manual control is selected, the dial can adjust aperture, shutter speed or gain. Select items to adjust, such as aperture or other settings, with the key.
- Exposure Lock can be set on or off as can the AGC Limit.
Slow and Fast Motion, Including Interval Recording for Both 4K and Full HD
Slow and Fast Motion Modes allow
MP4 "FHD (1920x1080)" 60p (35Mbps) Recording
With
HD (1280x720) Recording (8Mbps)
Dual SD Card Slots
Specifications
Main Unit Specifications
|
Standard Definition or High Definition |
4K Video Camera (4K Camcorder) |
| Power Supply (Rated) | 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) |
| Television System | NTSC |
| Video Recording System | MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 |
| Audio Recording System | MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch 16 bit) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3-inch 4K UHD CMOS sensor |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 21.14 Megapixels (5352x3950) |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 Megapixels (3840x2160) |
| Lens |
Zoom Ratio: 20x Optical Focal Length: 3.67-73.4mm Focal Length equivalent to 35mm film: (3840x2160) Approx. 30.6-612mm with Dynamic IS On, approx. 29.3-601mm with Standard IS / IS Off 1920x1080/1280x720) Approx. 32.0-640mm with Dynamic IS On, approx. 30.5-627mm with Standard IS / IS Off Zoom Speed: Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-2.8 |
| Focusing System |
Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system): Instant AF, Medium AF Normal AF (TTL-video signal detection system): Face Only AF, Manual Focus |
| Manual Exposure | Available |
| Programmed AE |
Auto Mode: Auto Manual Mode: P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks) Cinema Mode: P, Tv, Av, M |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/1000 sec. |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20mm (wide end) / 600mm (across zooming range) |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Color Temperature, Set 1, Set 2 |
| Frame Rate | MP4 -3840x2160: 29.97P / 23.98P; 1920x1080: 59.94P / 29.97P / 23.98P; 1280x720: 59.94P |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization Control modes: • Dynamic IS* • Powered IS * When in Dynamic IS, shooting angle will be different than when set to Standard IS or IS Off. IS Modes other than Intelligent IS: •Standard IS IS off |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Viewfinder | 0.24-inch, TFT Widescreen color LCD (equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots, 100% field of view) |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch LCD, Capacitive Touch Panel (approx. 0.46 million dots) |
| Recording Media | 2 SD card slots |
| File Format | MP4 |
| USB Terminal | mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only) |
| Accessory Shoe |
Cold shoe, mini advanced shoe* * Only Video Light VL-5 and DM-100 supported. |
| HDMI Terminal | HDMI OUT mini connector |
| Microphone Terminal | 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack, MIC/LINE switching possible |
| Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Remote Control Terminal | 2.5mm stereo mini-jack (input only) |
| Operating Temperature Range |
Approx. 23-113°F (-5-45°C), 60% relative humidity (operation) Approx. 32-104°F (0-40°C), 85% relative humidity (performance) |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in. / 109 x 84 x 182mm (not including lens hood) Approx. 4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in. / 115 x 84 x 231mm (including lens hood) |
| Weight |
Approx. 1.62 lbs. / 735g (body only) Approx. 1.91 lbs. / 870g (including lens hood, BP-820 and memory card) |
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
Item Includes
VIXIA HF G50
-
VIXIA HF G50
-
Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
-
Compact Power Adapter CA-570
-
Battery Pack BP-820
Canon Vixia HF G60 UHD 4K Camcorder
$ 1,699.00 - Sold Out
Canon Vixia HF G60 UHD 4K Camcorder
Canon SKU: 3670C002 | Helix SKU: CA3670C002
Overview
VIXIA HF G60
The VIXIA HF G60 is a high-quality camcorder that can deliver serious results, providing an outstanding combination of 4K UHD image quality, features and functionality in a compact, portable design.
Featuring a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor and a DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor, the VIXIA HF G60 records in convenient MP4 format to dual SD card slots. The camcorder is capable of recording 4K UHD video at 30p, as well as slow motion recording up to 60fps in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD). A 15x optical zoom lens maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, while the camcorder's Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps facilitate fast and accurate autofocus.
The camcorder also includes an adjustable 3.0-inch touch panel LCD and a built-in 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder to enhance usability and provide shooting flexibility from various angles and perspectives. With these amazing features, impressive quality and convenient portability, the VIXIA HF G60 camcorder takes your video opportunities and results as seriously as you do.
1.0-Inch 4K UHD CMOS Image Sensor
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder features a Canon 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor capable of 4K UHD video capture at 60p and slow motion recording up to 60fps in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD), providing a number of creative options for any recording situation.
High Sensitivity/Low Noise
The VIXIA HF G60 camcorder's 1.0-inch sensor allows for improved images with less noise in low-light situations. The larger sensor also exhibits a shallower depth of field at large apertures, providing greater depth of field control and creative options. The camcorder's DiG!C DV 6 imaging engine further enhances the high sensitivity and low noise performance of the camcorder.
Wide DR Gamma (800%) Support
For natural and realistic-looking image capture that faithfully represents the scene at hand, Wide DR Gamma achieves a wide dynamic range of 800% to produce almost seamless tone gradations, resulting in smooth detail, accurate color and virtually no blown-out highlights.
15x Optical 4K UHD Zoom Lens with 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder incorporates a Canon 4K video lens that leverages proprietary Canon optical technologies derived from years of experience in developing Cinema, Broadcast and EF series lenses.
Inspired by the same high level of optical precision used in Canon broadcast and photographic lenses, the Canon VIXIA HF G60 camcorder incorporates a Genuine Canon 15x optical zoom lens that maintains 4K UHD quality throughout the entire zoom range, and offers a focal length range of 25.5 to 382.5mm (35mm film equivalent).
The camcorder features three modes of image stabilization: Standard, Dynamic and Powered. In Standard IS mode, the stabilizing angle is made constant independent of the zoom magnification. Dynamic IS mode extends the stabilizing range at the wide end of the focal length, allowing for image stabilization when shooting while walking. Powered IS mode helps facilitate stabilization in the low frequency range at the tele end, and should be used exclusively for fixed-point shooting which does not involve panning.
9-Blade Iris
For enhanced versatility and durability, the lens features a 9-blade iris, producing artistic and beautiful out-of-focus areas or "bokeh." The 9 blades allow for attractive circular blurring in out-of-focus regions, while the use of an odd number of blades helps reduce flaring of specular highlights.
ND Filter
A compact and independent internal 3-density ND filter, using a turret (circular) mechanism, allows the user to select from three densities (ND 1/4, ND 1/16 and ND 1/64) or turn the feature off if needed. Density can be adjusted using the dedicated external buttons.
Optional Wide and Tele Accessories
The optional Wide Attachment WA-U58 and the Tele Converter TL-U58 accessories expand the creative capabilities of the VIXIA HF G60 camcorder.
The Wide Attachment WA-U58 offers a 0.8x wider angle of view that enables users to capture more of a scene, especially when indoors or in tight spaces, to lend better perspective to your video narrative. The Tele Converter TL-U58 provides extended 1.5x longer telephoto range for the VIXIA HF G60 camcorder's fixed lens, allowing distant subjects to be captured with brilliant clarity.
5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization
The VIXIA HF G60 camcorder also incorporates a 5-axis Optical Image Stabilization (IS) system.
DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder incorporates Canon's DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor, which is integral in providing high image quality, advanced performance and convenient operability. This advanced core technology component provides the image-processing power and speed that enables features such as 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization, slow and fast motion recording and precise Dual Pixel CMOS AF.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder features Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Canon's exclusively developed high-speed, high-precision autofocus technology. Dual Pixel CMOS AF assists not only with standard shooting, but also with 4K UHD 30p, Full HD 60p and other high-frame rate applications that require crisp frame-by-frame accuracy.
Each pixel in the camcorder's CMOS sensor is configured with two photodiodes. Two independent image signals can then be detected at each photosite. By implementing phase-difference AF, smooth focusing is accomplished with much higher speed and accuracy than was possible with previous technologies.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Touch Focus
The VIXIA HF G60 camcorder's 3.0-inch touch panel LCD enables smooth, intuitive operation of Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Accurate AF technology can be employed when shooting a scene by tapping a finger on the desired area of the scene you want the lens to focus on. Dual Pixel CMOS AF offers continuous AF within a horizontal and vertical range of the screen of approximately 80%. It also provides highly accurate Face Detection AF, which assists during single-operator shooting. Users can also use the touch panel to move the autofocus target manually.
Face Detection AF
The Face Detection AF feature has two modes - Face Priority AF and Face Only AF - that offer users precise flexibility in how they choose their autofocus for a subject or scene.
Dual Pixel Focus Guide
Utilizing information from Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Dual Pixel Focus Guide helps achieve precise focus by displaying focus assist information on the screen. It employs a truly innovative user interface that enables the user to see if they are focused in front of or behind the subject through visual observation, and allows quick and accurate manual focus to be achieved. This helps simplify the focusing process when shooting in 4K UHD, which requires strict focus accuracy.
4K UHD and Full HD Recording to Dual SD Card Slots
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder can record to dual SD card slots in 4K UHD and Full HD resolutions using the MP4 recording format.
Dual SD Card Slots
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder features dual SD card slots to allow for Simultaneous or Relay Recording in the MP4 format. Simultaneous recording allows you to record on both SD cards at the same time, so that you can use one as a backup.
Relay recording allows uninterrupted recording from one card to the other when the first memory card becomes full.
HDMI 2.0 Terminal
An HDMI 2.0 terminal supports 4K UHD 60p output, which can be connected to a standard external SSD/HDD recorder, enabling conversion to ProRes and DNx formats for efficient editing and storage.
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder supports slow and fast motion recording, and can record in a different frame rate from playback for slow and fast motion effects. Slow motion recording of up to 60 fps (x0.4) in Full HD (30 fps in 4K UHD) is supported, helping to create an emotionally moving and exciting style of video.
Advanced Full HD Image Quality
Our Full HD image quality is now even better thanks to Over Sampling HD Processing, which enables Full HD recording by effectively utilizing the outstanding capabilities of the 4K CMOS Sensor.
3.0-Inch Touch Panel LCD and 0.24-Inch Electronic Viewfinder
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder features a 3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD (approx. 460,000 dots) and a newly designed 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder (EVF – approx. 1.56 million dots). The Touch Panel LCD and EVF provide visual recognition of desired features along with a full array of menu options for controlling camcorder settings. The Touch Panel LCD works with Canon's exclusive AF technologies for easy monitoring and one-finger tap-focusing during shooting and the EVF offers 45° of tilt for more comfortable operation in a variety of positions.
Intuitive Menu Design
The VIXIA HF G60 camcorder features an intuitive menu design for fast and accurate access to desired features. Interactive direct touching and moving from one page to another are also possible by swiping the menu screen.
Assignable Buttons
The VIXIA HF G60 camcorder features 5 assignable buttons, in addition to touch-assignable buttons on the upper part of the LCD panel. Users can set them to the features they need.
RC-V100 Remote Controller Support
The VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder is compatible with Canon's optional RC-V100 Remote Controller, enabling image quality adjustments and other important operations to be set from a distance. The RC-V100 plugs into the VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder through the remote terminal on the rear panel.
Improved Power Consumption and Recording Times
Low power settings offer peace of mind for long recording times. The BP-820 or BP-828 battery allows for over three hours of continuous recording (when shooting 4K 30P using the LCD with BP-828).
- Continuous Recording (with BP-820/BP-828 and shooting 4K 30P using the LCD): approx. 150 min./approx. 230 min.
- Actual Recording (with BP-820/BP-828 and shooting 4K 30P using the LCD): approx. 85 min./approx. 125 min.
Compact and Lightweight Design
Weighing approx. 2.1 lbs. (main body only), the VIXIA HF G60 Camcorder features a compact and lightweight design, offering excellent mobility so you can capture amazing video wherever you ne
Specifications
Main Unit Specifications
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Standard Definition or High Definition |
4K Ultra High Definition |
| Power Supply (Rated) | 7.4V DC (Battery Pack), 8.4V DC (DC IN) |
| Video Recording System |
Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 File Format: MP4 Recording Modes: 3840 x 2160 : 29.97p/23.98p 1920 x 1080 : 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p 1280 x 720 : 59.94p |
| Audio Recording System | MPEG-2 AAC-LC (16-bit 2CH) |
| Image Sensor | 1.0-inch CMOS |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 13.4 megapixels (4268 x 3148) |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 8.29 megapixels (3840 x 2160) |
| Lens | Canon 15x Optical Zoom, 8.3-124.5mm (35mm equivalent 25.5-382.5mm), f/2.8-4.5 |
| Focusing System |
Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Contrast AF The detection range for CMOS AF is approx. 80% (vertical) x 80% (horizontal) of the entire field of view. |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 10mm at wide end, 60cm across entire zooming range |
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White Balance |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Tungsten), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2) |
| Frame Rate | 60p, 30p, 24p |
| Minimum Illumination |
P Mode: Approx. 1.7 lux (shutter speed: 1/30 sec., 60p with auto slow shutter on) Low Light Mode: Approx. 0.1 lux (shutter speed: 1/2 sec.) |
| GenLock Terminal | No |
| Timecode Terminals | No |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization (Image rotation and camcorder movements in the yaw and pitch directions are electronically corrected.) Modes: Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Standard IS, IS Off |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Viewfinder | 0.24-inch TFT wide color LCD, approx. 1.56 million dots, approx. 100% field of view |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel (approx. 460,000 dots) |
| Microphone | Stereo (using electret condenser microphone) |
| Recording Media |
SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (2 slots): MP4 movies/photos. UHS-I standard supported Menu settings can also be recorded |
| USB Terminal | Mini-B; Hi-Speed USB, PTP class supported (output only) |
| Video Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector |
| Audio Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, HDMI™ mini connector, headphone jack |
| HDMI Terminal | HDMI™ mini connector |
| AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal | 3.5mm stereo mini-jack |
| Operating Temperature Range |
For Performance: Approx. 0-40° C, 85% (relative humidity) For Operation: Approx. -5-45° C, 60% (relative humidity) |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 4.3 x 3.6 x 8.4 in. / 109 x 91 x 214mm Approx. 4.9 x 3.6 x 10.4 in. / 125 x 91 x 265mm including lens hood and Battery Pack BP-820 All dimensions exclude the grip belt. |
| Weight (Not Including Lens & Battery Pack) | Approx. 2.1 lbs. / 965g (body only, grip belt included) |
| 3G-SDI Terminal | No |
| Ethernet Terminal | No |
† Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
Item Includes
VIXIA HF G60
- VIXIA HF G60
- Lens Hood (with Lens Barrier)
- Battery Pack BP-820
- Compact Power Adapter CA-570
- Wireless Controller (WL-D89)
Canon Vixia HF G70 UHD 4K Camcorder
$ 1,249.00
Canon Vixia HF G70 UHD 4K Camcorder
Canon SKU: 5734C002 | Helix SKU: CA5734C002
Overview
Bring Out the Filmmaker in You
Start your filmmaking journey in glorious 4K. The compact and lightweight VIXIA HF G70 offers high quality 4K UHD video, a Canon 20x optical zoom lens, advanced autofocus, Slow Motion recording in 0.4x Full HD, Fast Motion recording in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x and HD livestreaming with UVC1 via a USB-C connection to a PC or Mac.
Canon 4K Sensor
A 4K sensor and DIGIC DV6 image processor deliver crisp, sharp UHD images and an 8-blade iris achieves cinema-style out-of-focus highlights. Frame your shot with the ultra-bright 3.5-inch LCD or use the built in electronic viewfinder (EVF).
On-Screen Display (OSD) “Time Stamp” Recording
OSD recording embeds date, time, timecode, and other data into your original camera files effectively “time stamping” the information into each frame of video, a requirement for legal and law enforcement videographers.
Take Creative Control
Add impact to your films with dynamic wide and close up shots captured with the powerful 20x optical zoom and advanced image stabilization. Customize the camera with five assignable buttons and use the built-in ND filters to adjust exposure for wider apertures or slower shutter speeds.
4K 20x Optical Zoom Lens
The VIXIA HF G70's lens covers a 29.3 – 601mm (35mm equivalent) range. Digital zoom boosts the 20x optical zoom to 800x magnification. To minimize camera shake, the camera provides Canon’s Dynamic IS 5-axis image stabilization.
UVC Livestreaming
Stream HD video directly from the camera via UVC1 to a PC or Mac computer.
1 USB-C cable required to connect to PC or Mac (Optional USB Cables IFC-400U, or IFC-150AB III not included). Audio output through USB is not supported.
Fast, Precise Focusing with Face Detection
The VIXIA HF G70 features an advanced Hybrid AF system with focusing speed adjustable for either Fast or Smooth AF. Using the ultra-bright 3.5-inch LCD display, set the focus by simply touching the AF point you need. For even greater accuracy and convenience, especially with busy environments where you need to keep a subject in frame, Face Detection AF and Face Tracking is also available while Manual Focus is set via the focus/zoom ring.
Beautiful Bokeh Shapes
The VIXIA HF G70 features a circular aperture designed using EF lens series technology, providing natural and beautiful bokeh shapes that are nearly circular.
MP4 Recording
The VIXIA HF G70 supports MP4 recording, specifically, 4K UHD at 150Mbps 30P/24P, plus Full HD 35Mbps or 17Mbps at 60P/30P/24P.
Professional Output, Custom Picture Menu and Audio Scene Select
A host of output and recording options include Infrared mode, Slow Motion recording in 0.4x Full HD, Fast Motion recording in 4K/Full HD up to 1200x and an array of Scene Modes. A custom picture menu enables color matching with other Canon cameras while audio scene mode adds sound recording tuned to your environment. Simultaneous backup and relay recording via dual SD card slots is also included.
