Setting creative standards: the new Canon LEGRIA HV40

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 05 January, 2009: Canon announces a new addition to its High Definition Video (HDV) camcorder range: the LEGRIA HV40. Recording HDV1080i images to tape, the LEGRIA HV40 is the successor to the HV30 – named ‘European HD Camcorder’ of the year in 2008 by the prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

The latest evolution of Canon’s popular HV-series, the LEGRIA HV40 offers users greater creative control over their movies. A new Custom Key allows a range of different functions to be assigned to the manual Control Dial, located at the front of the camcorder. For enthusiastic moviemakers, as well as those looking to upgrade to HD for the first time, the HDV format integrates seamlessly with existing workflows – offering compatibility with virtually every video editing software package.

“The new LEGRIA HV40 raises the bar for ambitious moviemakers, giving them even more control,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “With this new camcorder, we demonstrate our commitment to creatives and video enthusiasts across Europe.”

Key features:

• Outstanding HDV1080i image quality
• All the benefits of the Canon HD Camera System
  • 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor
  • Canon HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom and Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
  • DIGIC DV II processor, optimised for HD
• Instant AF provides incredibly fast and accurate auto focus; Focus Assist aids manual focusing
• Cinema-style 25p progressive shooting, plus dedicated CINE image mode, allowing movies to be created with a genuine cinematic look
• Greater control with new Custom Key – allowing a range of functions to be assigned to the manual Control Dial
• Flexible system: Advanced Accessory Shoe allows a range of dedicated accessories to be attached; manual audio controls, microphone input and headphone jack allow high quality audio to be captured; HDMI and component outputs 
• 2.7” Multiangle Vivid LCD screen makes the composition and review of footage easy
• DV and AV inputs, plus analogue-to-digital converter for transferring old home movies to digital tape
• Advanced photo shooting, including one-push histogram display and simultaneous capture of video and 2.07 Megapixel stills
• Built-in flash and LED video light