Overview
Overview
The Canon VIXIA HF G21 1080p Camcorder features AVCHD/MP4 recording, dual recording, and ‘face detection’ (which gives the user an advantage when shooting events with large crowds). This camcorder is equipped with a 20x optical zoom lens and Canon’s reliable DIGIC DV4 image processor.
Thanks to its compact form factor, the HF G21 is small enough to pack easily, yet robust and flexible enough to record virtually any subject with versatility, thanks to its high quality HD CMOS Pro sensor, superb high zoom ratio, and professional interfaces for existing workflows.
Features:
- 20x Optical Zoom
- Wide Zoom Lens (26.8mm) 35mm equivalent
- 1080p AVCHD/MP4 recording & dual recording
- DIGIC DV4 Image Processor
- Face Detection
Recording Specifications:
- Recording Modes
- AVCHD
- Bit Rate / Resolution / Frame Rate
- 28 Mbps (59.94P) / 1920 x 1080 / 59.94p
- 24 Mbps / 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P
- 17 Mbps / 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P
- 5 Mbps / 1440 x 1080 / 59.94i/PF29.97/23.98P
- Bit Rate / Resolution / Frame Rate
- MP4
- Bit Rate / Resolution / Frame Rate
- 35 Mbps (59.94P) / 1920 x 1080 / 59.94P
- 24 Mbps / 1920 x 1080 / 29.97P/23.98P
- 17 Mbps / 1920 x 1080 / 29.97P/23.98P
- 8 Mbps / 1280 x 720 / 59.94P
- 4 Mbps / 1280 x 720 / 29.97P/23.98P
- 3 Mbps / 640 x 360 / 29.97P/23.98P
- Bit Rate / Resolution / Frame Rate
- AVCHD
- Maximum Recording Time
- AVCHD
- 8GB
- 28 Mbps: 35 min
- 24 Mbps: 40 min
- 17 Mbps: 1 hr
- 5 Mbps: 3 hr
- 16GB
- 28 Mbps: 1 hr 15 min
- 24 Mbps: 1 hr 25 min
- 17 Mbps: 2 hr 5 min
- 5 Mbps: 6 hr 5 min
- 32GB
- 28 Mbps: 2 hr 30 min
- 24 Mbps: 2 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 4 hr 10 min
- 5 Mbps: 12 hr 15 min
- 64GB
- 28 Mbps: 5 hr 5 min
- 24 Mbps: 5 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 8 hr 20 min
- 5 Mbps: 24 hr 30 min
- 128GB
- 28 Mbps: 10 hr 10 min
- 24 Mbps: 11 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 16 hr 45 min
- 5 Mbps: 49 hr
- 8GB
- MP4
- 8GB
- 35 Mbps: 30 min
- 24 Mbps: 40min
- 17 Mbps: 1 hr
- 8 Mbps: 2 hr 10 min
- 4 Mbps: 4 hr 20 min
- 3 Mbps: 5 hr 40 min
- 16GB
- 35 Mbps: 1 hr
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- 24 Mbps: 1 hr 25 min
- 17 Mbps: 2 hr 5 min
- 8 Mbps: 4 hr 20 min
- 4 Mbps: 8 hr 40 min
- 3 Mbps: 11 hr 25 min
- 32GB
- 35 Mbps: 2 hr
- 24 Mbps: 2 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 4 hr 10 min
- 8 Mbps: 8 hr 40 min
- 4 Mbps: 17 hr 20 min
- 3 Mbps: 22 hr 55 min
- 64GB
- 35 Mbps: 4 hr
- 24 Mbps: 5 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 8 hr 20 min
- 8 Mbps: 17 hr 20 min
- 4 Mbps: 34 hr 45 min
- 3 Mbps: 45 hr 55 min
- 128GB
- 35 Mbps: 8 hr
- 24 Mbps: 11 hr 55 min
- 17 Mbps: 16 hr 45 min
- 8 Mbps: 34 hr 45 min
- 4 Mbps: 69 hr 30 min
- 3 Mbps: 91 hr 55 min
- 8GB
- AVCHD
What's in the Box
- Lens Hood with Lens Barrier
- Compact Power Adaptor
- Battery Pack
- Canon VIXIA HF G21 1080p Camcorder
Specifications
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Full HD Camcorder
- DIGIC DV4 Image Processor
- 20x Optical Zoom
- AVCHD/MP4 recording & dual recording
- Face Detection
Connectors
Output Connector/Port:
1 x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini - 3.5mm diameter 4-pole mini-jack (video/audio output only)
USB - mini-B receptacle and Hi-Speed USB supported (output only)
Inputs & Outputs
HDMI Output:
HDMI Type C Mini
Audio I/O:
1 x Audio Input - 3.5mm stereo mini-jack microphone terminal (MIC/LINE switching possible)
Lens Characteristics
Prime or Zoom:
Zoom - 20x Optical / 400x Digital; Variable speed / Constant speed (16 levels); Fast, Normal or Slow
Max Aperture F-stop:
f/1.8-2.8
Lens Options:
Autofocus
Full-Time Manual Focus
Image Stabilization - Optical system (lens shift) + electronic stabilization (Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro IS, Tripod Mode, Standard IS, IS OFF)
Filter Thread Size:
58mm
Zoom Range:
3.67-73.4mm - (35mm equivalent: 26.8-576mm with Standard IS/IS Off, 28.8-576mm with Dynamic IS)
Minimum Focus Distance:
0.78" (20mm) at wide end, 23.6" (60cm) from lens front across zoom range
Microphones
Microphone Type:
Integrated - Stereo (using electret condenser microphone)
Monitors
Monitor Size:
5.0" and Under - 3"
Monitor Type:
LCD - with AR surface treatment, approx. 460,000 dots, 100% field of view
Monitor Options:
Integrated (Flip-out)
Power
Input Voltage:
7.4V DC - Battery Pack
8.4V DC - DC IN (Power Supply)
Recording
Compression:
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
System Frequency:
60Hz (NTSC)
Recording Format:
AVCHD - Ver 2.0 Compliant (AVCHD Progressive)
MP4
JPEG - 2.91 Megapixel (2136 x 1362) still image resolution
Recording Frame Rate:
AVCHD: 60p, 60i, PF29.97, 24p
MP4: 60p, 30p, 24p
Sensor Specifics
Sensor Size:
1/2.84" - CMOS (with RGB primary color filter)
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Viewfinders
EVF Screen Type:
LCD - TFT Widescreen (equivalent to approx. 1.56 million dots; 100% field of view)
EVF Display Size:
Up to 3.0" - 0.24" TFT wide color LCD screen, approx. 1.56 million dots, 100% field of view
Camera
# Media Slots:
2 - SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
Camera Features:
White Balance - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent), Color Temperature Settings (2,000-15,000K), Set (1/2)
1 x Headphone Jack - 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
1 x Remote Control - 2.5mm stereo mini-jack (input only)
Imaging Processor:
DIGIC DV 4
Accessory Interface:
Cold shoe (front area), Mini advanced shoe (back area) - NOTE: Remote Control Adapter RA-V1 is not supported; the Video Flash Light VFL-2 supports only the video light function
Shutter Speed Range:
1/2000 sec. maximum
Exposure Mode:
Auto Mode - Smart Auto
Cinema Mode - P, Tv, Av, M
Manual Exposure Available
Manual Mode - P, Tv, Av, M (Manual exposure), SCN (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)
Camera Focus Settings:
Hybrid AF (TTL-video signal detection system and external phase difference metering system) - Instant AF, Medium AF, Normal AF (TTL-video signal selection system), Face Only AF
Manual Focus
