Sydney, 6 January 2010 - Canon Australia today announced an exciting new line of four LEGRIA FULL High Definition, three High Definition and three Standard Definition Flash Memory video cameras. Canon's 2010 LEGRIA range will see the introduction of innovative technologies and features making it even easier to capture high-quality footage.

"Canon's new 2010 LEGRIA Flash Memory video cameras deliver superior image quality in compact, lightweight designs and offer a host of new features to make capturing and sharing video easier than ever before," said Danielle Hinton, Brand Manager - LEGRIA, Canon Australia.

The 2010 High Definition line-up includes Canon's flagship LEGRIA HF S-series, the compact LEGRIA HF M-series and a new entry-level LEGRIA HF R-series. New features gracing the LEGRIA HF S-series and HF M-series include a new Touch Panel LCD with an advanced tracking feature helping keep any subject ­­­- such as people, pets, or cars - in focus and properly exposed, even in a busy scene. Across the range, many of Canon's new LEGRIA models also include an enhancement to its Image Stabilizer system and an all-new HD-to-SD Down Conversion feature, allowing video to be easily uploaded to the web or burned onto DVDs.

All of the new 2010 LEGRIA High Definition models retain Canon's proprietary imaging technologies - a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor. The Canon FULL HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor have been further improved to reduce noise under low-light conditions and deliver more faithful reproduction of purple and blue tones - for both video and photos. All of these proprietary technologies combine together to produce FULL HD movies with astonishing detail and clarity.

New Advanced Features:

• LEGRIA HF S-series and HF M-series feature Touch & Track:  Canon's new Touch & Track technology enables users to select a subject on the Touch Panel LCD that the video camera will then recognise and track. This sophisticated technology recognises faces, objects, even animals, ensuring that your subject will always be in focus and properly exposed.
• LEGRIA HF S-series, HF M-series and HF R-series feature Advanced Video Snapshot:  Advanced Video Snapshot mode has been upgraded to provide the flexibility of capturing 2, 4, or 8 second video clips while recording or during playback. 
• LEGRIA HF S-series, HF M-series and HF R-series feature Smart Auto:  The Smart Auto mode makes shooting great video even easier by utilising Canon's DIGIC DV III Image Processor to intelligently detect and analyse brightness, colour, distance and movement and automatically select the best setting for the scene being recorded. 
• LEGRIA HF S-series, HF M-series and HF R-series feature Relay Recording: Relay Recording allows users to capture uninterrupted video when the primary recording media is full. The video cameras will continue to record a scene by switching from one memory source to the other as it fills up, so that you won't miss a moment of action.
• LEGRIA HF S-series and HF M-series feature Powered IS:  In addition to Canon's Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range.  This new enhancement can be engaged by pressing the Powered IS button on the LCD panel.
• LEGRIA HF S-series, HF M-series and HF R-series feature HD-to-SD Down Conversion:  A new HD-to-SD Down Conversion feature enables users to convert recorded High Definition video to Standard Definition files while preserving the original HD video. These Standard Definition files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD.

LEGRIA HF S series:

The Canon LEGRIA HF S21 and LEGRIA HF S20 Flash Memory models are Canon's premiere video cameras with professional and easy-to-use features, enabling anyone to capture outstanding FULL HD video quality. 

Recording FULL 1920 x 1080 HD video, these models feature a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and a Canon 1/2.6-inch, 8.59-megapixel FULL HD CMOS Image Sensor for stunning video and outstanding photos up to 8.0 megapixels. The LEGRIA HF S-series includes Canon's new 3.5-inch High Resolution (922,000-dot) Touch Panel LCD screen for large bright displays and easy menu navigation, including Touch & Track technology.  All models in this series also feature Canon's Smart Auto, Relay Recording, Powered IS, HD-to-SD Down Conversion, and Advanced Video Snapshot. 

In addition, the LEGRIA HF S series includes a host of advanced features such as a built-in LANC terminal, Focus Peaking and a viewfinder offering a more reliable viewing environment when shooting in bright outdoor conditions.

The LEGRIA HF S series comes equipped with varying levels of internal Flash Memory and feature two SD card slots for maximum storage capacity and easy video transfer.  The LEGRIA HF S21 and LEGRIA HF S20 video cameras incorporate 64GB and 32GB of internal Flash Memory, respectively.

LEGRIA HF M series:

The Canon LEGRIA HF M31 and LEGRIA HF M300 Flash Memory video cameras offer consumers stunning FULL HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. 

Recording FULL 1920 x 1080 HD video these units include a Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, a 2.7-inch Touch Panel LCD with Touch & Track technology, Smart Auto, Powered IS and Advanced Video Snapshot.  In addition, the LEGRIA HF M31 and HF M300 include Canon's Relay Recording and HD-to-SD Down Conversion. 

The LEGRIA HF M31 incorporates 32GB of internal Flash Memory while and the LEGRIA HF M300 records video directly to SD memory card. 

LEGRIA HF R series

The Canon LEGRIA HF R18, LEGRIA HF R16 and LEGRIA HF R106 Flash Memory video cameras are perfect for the budget-conscious consumer who wants HD video. All three models also include a Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens, Dynamic IS, Smart Auto and Advanced Video Snapshot. Both the LEGRIA HF R18 and LEGRIA HF R16 feature Canon's Relay Recording and HD-to-SD Down Conversion.

The LEGRIA HF R18 and LEGRIA HF R16 models incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal Flash Memory, respectively, and the LEGRIA HF R106 records directly to an SD memory card. The LEGRIA HF R16 will be available in three stylish colours, black, red, and silver.

LEGRIA FS series:

In addition to the new LEGRIA FULL High Definition line-up, Canon is also introducing three Standard Definition models, the LEGRIA FS37, FS36 and FS306 Flash Memory video cameras. Wrapped in a small and attractive package, the FS series offers 41x Advanced Zoom to help capture great video even at extreme telephoto distances, as well as Dynamic IS. 

The Canon LEGRIA FS37 and FS36 models record to 16GB and 8GB of internal Flash Memory, respectively, while the FS306 records video directly to an SD memory card.  The LEGRIA FS306 will be available in three fashionable colours, silver, red, and blue.

New Optional Video Camera Accessories

The new Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case allows you to capture exciting HD footage underwater, up to depths of 40 metres, with any of the LEGRIA HF M-series Flash Memory video cameras.  The ultimate accessory for underwater enthusiasts, this compact and lightweight housing seals the device, allowing easy on-camera operation and control. 

Also new from Canon is the SM-V1 5.1-Channel Surround Microphone for the ultimate home theatre experience. This new microphone is compatible with the LEGRIA HF S-series and LEGRIA HF M-series, allowing you to capture lifelike sound from all directions.

Pricing and Availability

RRPs for all of the video cameras and accessories detailed in this release are TBC. They will be available from April 2010 through Canon dealers nationally. For more information customers can contact Canon on 1800 021 167, or visit the website at canon.com.au.

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