VIXIA HF R42

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VIXIA HF R42
Item Code: 8152B005

Estimated Retail Price: $499.99†

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Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization (with improved Dynamic Image Stabilization) deliver an impressive range, while offering exceptionally steady video.
Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor capture videos at 1920 x 1080 resolution and provide exceptional imaging performance.
Record up to 12 hours of crisp high-definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or directly to a removable SD memory card (SDHC/SDXC compatible).
1080/60p recording in MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) for high quality capture of moving subjects.
Built-in Wi-Fi® allows you to wirelessly share your images and video to Social Networking Sites through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY#; or send to a PC. Upload virtually anywhere on your iOS® device with the free Canon Movie Uploader app*.
Dual Recording allows you to simultaneously record movies in MP4 and AVCHD format. Built-in downconversion creates MP4 files for easy sharing on the web.
Live Streaming allows you to view and record live video on your Android™ or iOS® device or even control your camcorder from a remote location with the free Canon CameraAccess app*.
3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD offers fast, easy intuitive control right at your fingertips.
Baby Mode selects the optimal camcorder settings for capturing your baby's daily growth with ease.
Higher capacity battery pack ensures extended shooting time so you never miss an important moment.
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Recording Options Mean You'll Never Miss a Minute of Great Video

Record to Internal Flash Drive or SD Memory Card

The camcorder's internal 32GB Flash Drive holds up to 12 hours of crisp, high-definition video safely and securely. With no moving parts, flash memory technology is perfectly able to withstand camcorder jolts or drops. You can also record to a removable SD memory card, making it easy to share your video with friends and family. Conveniently sized and readily available, SD cards give you up to 64GB (24 hours) of recording capacity for a combined capacity of 96GB or 36 hours. For added flexibility, you can even backup your video directly to an external hard drive by using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.

*VIXIA RECORDING TIME CHART¹**
AVCHD	Recording Mode
AVCHD	1920 x 1080 Recording			1440 x 1080 Recording
Memory Capacity	NTSC: 60P (Approx. 28 Mbps)*²	MXP (Approx. 24 Mbps)*²	FXP (Approx. 17 Mbps)*²	LP (Approx. 5 Mbps)*²
8GB	35 min.	40 min.	1 hr. 00 min.	3 hrs. 00 min.
16GB	1 hr. 15 min.	1 hr. 25 min.	2 hrs. 05 min.	6 hrs. 05 min.
32GB	2 hrs. 30 min.	2 hrs. 55 min.	4 hrs. 10 min.	12 hrs. 15 min.
64GB	5 hrs. 05 min.	5 hrs. 55 min.	8 hrs. 20 min.	24 hrs. 30 min.
128GB	10 hrs. 10 min.	11 hrs. 55 min.	16 hrs. 45 min.	49 hrs. 00 min.

MP4	Recording Mode
MP4	1920 x 1080 Recording			1280 x 720 Recording
Memory Capacity	35 Mbps*²	24 Mbps*²	17 Mbps*²	4 Mbps*²
8GB	30 min.	40 min.	1 hr. 00 min.	4 hrs. 20 min.
16GB	1 hr. 00 min.	1 hr. 25 min.	2 hrs. 05 min.	8 hrs. 40 min.
32GB	2 hrs. 00 min.	2 hrs. 55 min.	4 hrs. 10 min.	17 hrs. 20 min.
64GB	4 hrs. 00 min.	5 hrs. 55 min.	8 hrs. 20 min.	34 hrs. 45 min.
128GB	8 hrs. 00 min.	11 hrs. 55 min.	16 hrs. 45 min.	69 hrs. 30 min.
¹ When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start. ² Variable Bit Rate

SDXC Compatibility

In addition to SD memory cards, the VIXIA HF R42 camcorder is compatible with super-high capacity Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC) cards. The same convenient size as a standard SD card, an SDXC card can hold up to 2048 GB, and provides ultra-fast data transfer. It's an excellent option for family reunions, vacations and any time you know you'll require extra memory.

VIXIA HF R42 4.7 5 3 3

Can't use CameraAccess on Android 4.1 (Galaxy.S3) First... The camera is very cool. This review is just to let potential buyers know that it uses USB 2, not 3, so downloads of large video isn't a fast as it could be. Secondly, you can't use the WiFi Camera Access app with Android 4.1 or later. It only works with 4.0. April 19, 2013

Very nice features Great features! I had the following requirements & it met them all: External microphone option, ability to turn off Auto-focus & do it manually, save to various quality levels of MP4 format, large enough internal storage (add-on cards never perform like on-board storage), ability to record while plugged in. April 11, 2013

Best Camcorder Ever The Canon VIXIA HF R42 is the cat's meow. This camera allows you to add live edits! You can actually add rising bubbles, or draw free hand, or stamp stars, hearts and even change the colors of those objects. I was amazed to see that image overlays were also possible and stunning; frame your video with a nice looking photo album in the background with the video within a picture frame. Date and time can also be placed. I use mac computers. When connected with usb cable, the camera is smart to use Canon Software when mp4's are being transferred and disk mode (for imovie etc) when AVCHD are viewed. You have the ability on the camera to view internal memory or the SD card and then you can also choose if you want to view AVCHD or mp4 files. Then you connect the camera. I was surprised that I liked the Canon software (ImageBrowser EX) used to bring in the mp4's and photos. The software was easy to use and can be configured for uploads to youtube, facebook, etc. And you can even remove files from the camcorder using the ImageBrowser EX software. The low light capability was very impressive. Colors indoors at night with low room lighting (I use LED room lights) were true colors. In a very dark room focus was still sharp. The camcorder surprised me when I zoomed in on some small object from four feet away with decent room lighting: the VIXIA HF R42 went into telefocus macro mode. I was very impressed with the macro telefocus on a paper clip from four feet away. And the touch focus is a useful tool; focus can fix on a point as you move the camera, way cool! Connecting to an iPad and iPhone is way, way fly! Control the camera's zoom and then record to iPad or to camera. Wow! I live in a brick house with thick, thick plaster walls. I could record and control the camera from within 50 feet or so through two walls. But it couldn’t go through three walls. Connection was easy on the camcorder side. Simply choose wireless icon and then an ssid and password appear on the display. The smartphone sees this new wireless connection and with password, smartphone is connected. The smartphone/tablet immediately sees a beautiful live image with sound. I am waiting for Canon to make this compatible with Android 4.1 and better, then I will really use this feature. It appears only 4.0 is the highest as of this review time (March, 2013.) Oddly, when the camera is closed, there is a rattle sound inside the camera. When the display is open, the rattle disappears. The rattle is not the display, which appears firmly affixed on its hinge; but the rattle is within the camera itself. The CMOS is impressive for low light and vivid colors. I also do a lot of work with up-close macro shots; the image is the best I've seen, EVER! And something I really like is simple, yet profound for me. My last camcorder (Not Canon, but the S company) had ports here, and there, and around here, I was so confused and I had to take the camera off the tripod just to get to the SD card slot (which was needed since computer connectivity was impossible.) But the Canon VIXIA HF R42 was designed with simplicity in mind. Open the display and there are all the ports, save one - the power port is on the opposite side (where it should be.) You have MIC, AV Out (headphone), HDMI, USB, and the SD card slot all nicely hiding behind the display. I am very pleased with this camcorder and look forward to years of memories and projects being creatively captured with HD video. Again, I hope to use this camera soon with wireless to Android 4.1 and higher. March 29, 2013

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Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later or Android version 2.3/4.0 for select devices. MP4 60p and AVCHD 60p recordings are not supported for this function.
Compatible with iOS version 5/6 or later and Android version 4.0 for select devices. AVCHD recording is not supported for this function. On iOS devices, MP4 60p recording is not supported; only the playback function is available.

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