• Records up to 12 hours of crisp high definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or directly to two removable SD memory cards for fast and easy sharing of your memories

• Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality and a smooth background for professional looking results

• Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution and photos with astonishing detail

• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance

• Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion, and applies extra compensation at wide-angle settings to eliminate shake when walking

• Powered IS provides extra stabilization at the telephoto end of the zoom range with the touch of a button

• Instant AF for fast, accurate autofocus required for high definition

• 24Mbps Recording offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for exceptional lifelike tone and detail

• 3.5" High Resolution Touch Panel LCD offers fast and easy operation and exceptional detail on a stunning 922,000 dot screen

• Smart Auto makes shooting great video easy by automatically selecting the best settings for the scene

• Touch & Track delivers precise focus and exposure on any subject (people, pets, vehicles, etc.) by selecting it on the Touch Panel LCD

• Genuine Canon Face Detection delivers precise focus and exposure for perfect faces every time

• Advanced Video Snapshot allows you to create a series of 2, 4 and/or 8 second movie clips with music that are perfect for sharing

• HD-to-SD Downconversion preserves your HD video and provides the flexibility of creating SD video files for fast and easy sharing

• Eye-Fi SD Memory compatibility allows you to wirelessly transfer your downconverted video to your computer or the Web

• Relay Recording automatically switches video recording to the next available memory card when the internal drive (or other SD card) becomes full

• Built-in 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera delivers stunning quality photos

• Native 24p Mode (AVCHD) records 24 progressive frames per second for the ultimate cinematic experience

• 24p Cinema Mode mirrors the look and feel of Hollywood blockbusters

• 30p Progressive Mode for optimal clarity when posting videos to the Web

• LANC Terminal provides easy connection to Canon and third party wired remote controllers

• Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe for attaching optional Canon accessories

• Compatible with optional 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone for audio quality to match the stunning realism of your HD video

• Simultaneous Photo Recording lets you capture beautiful photos and video at the same time

• Automatic Attenuator prevents high volume distortion and optimizes audio quality when sound levels quickly change

• Dual Shot for capturing both video and photos with ease

• Professional Shooting Assist Functions provide an exceptional level of control
( Enhanced zebra pattern / Color peaking / Custom key / Color bars with reference tone / Gain control / Approx. 100% area display )

• Built-in 1.7x Digital Tele-converter provides an extended telephoto range, while retaining image quality

• Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery accurately indicates remaining battery time down to the minute

• HDMI Terminal for easy, one cable connectivity to your HDTV (supports CEC and x.v.Color)

• Microphone terminal with manual audio level control and Headphone terminal provide exceptional flexibility

• Includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software