Canon VIXIA HF M40 manual

Canon VIXIA HF M40
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Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or
corruption of data.
Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be
uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if
you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-
Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also
Using an Eye-Fi card
(0 144).
NOTES
The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the
same way in mode as in mode. For details, refer to
AUTO
Mode
(0 46).
Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or while
fading in or fading out a scene.

Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded

You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the
camcorder without switching to playback mode. While reviewing the
latest scene, the picture will be played back without sound.
1 Set the mode switch to y or .
2 Review the last 4 seconds of the scene.

Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording
times.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [ Review Recording]
Operating modes:
COPY

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Canon VIXIA HF M40 specifications

Below you will find the product specifications and the manual specifications of the Canon VIXIA HF M40.

The Canon VIXIA HF M40 camcorder features a total of 2.37 megapixels, with a CMOS sensor type and an optical sensor size of 1/3 inch. It has effective megapixels of 2.07 for both image and movie capturing. The camcorder offers a 10x optical zoom and a 200x digital zoom for versatile shooting options. It is equipped with a 43mm filter size and comes with an image stabilizer to ensure steady footage. The image stabilizer type is Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), providing enhanced stability during recording. The camcorder operates using a memory card as the media type and comes with 16 GB of flash memory for storage purposes. The Canon VIXIA HF M40 is designed to deliver reliable performance and durability, suitable for capturing high-quality videos and images. It is a compact and user-friendly device that is ideal for amateur videographers and professionals alike. This camcorder is a versatile tool for capturing memories and creating content in various settings.

General
BrandCanon
ModelVIXIA HF M40 | 5117B001
Productcamcorder
EAN0013803133554
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeUser manual (PDF)
Image sensor
Total megapixels2.37 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1/3 "
Effective megapixels (image)2.07 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)2.07 MP
Lens system
Optical zoom10 x
Digital zoom200 x
Focal length range6.1 - 61 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)43.6 - 436 mm
Filter size43 mm
Image stabilizerYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Other features
Aperture range (F-F)1.8 - 3
Power consumption (typical)2.9 W
Auto exposureYes
Manual exposureYes
Storage
Camcorder media typeMemory card
Flash memory16 GB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slots2
Focusing
Focus adjustmentAuto
Closest focusing distance0.01 m
Face detectionYes
Exposure
Light exposure modesAuto, Manual
Scene modesBeach, Night, Portrait, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balance
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Shutter
Shutter speed (video)1/2000 s
Display
Display diagonal3 "
DisplayLCD
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
TouchscreenYes
Camera
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Minimum illumination0.1 lx
Image processorDIGIC DV III
3DNo
Design
Product colorBlack
LED indicatorsYes
Video
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedH.264, MPEG4
Analog signal format systemNTSC
Capture modesFXP, LP, MXP, SP, XP
HD typeFull HD
Still image
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0
Audio formats supportedAC3
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Composite video out1
HDMIYes
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs1
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions
Width74 mm
Depth131 mm
Height71 mm
Weight350 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)-5 - 45 °C
Packaging content
Quick start guideYes
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a megapixel?

The number of megapixels denotes how many pixels there are in the sensor. 1 megapixel equals 1 million pixels. The more pixels, the higher the potential image quality.

What does the abbreviation 'MP' stand for?

MP stands for MegaPixels.

What is the weight of the Canon VIXIA HF M40?

The Canon VIXIA HF M40 has a weight of 350 g.

What is the screen size of the Canon VIXIA HF M40?

The screen size of the Canon VIXIA HF M40 is 3 ".

What is the height of the Canon VIXIA HF M40?

The Canon VIXIA HF M40 has a height of 71 mm.

What is the width of the Canon VIXIA HF M40?

The Canon VIXIA HF M40 has a width of 74 mm.

What is the depth of the Canon VIXIA HF M40?

The Canon VIXIA HF M40 has a depth of 131 mm.

Is the manual of the Canon VIXIA HF M40 available in English?

Yes, the manual of the Canon VIXIA HF M40 is available in English .

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