Canon has introduced two new models to their Vixia line of cameras; the Canon HF M30 and HF M31 camcorders. For those who shoot a lot, the M31 has more memory built in, with operation however, there is not a lot of difference. The camera has plenty of features while maintaining a compact and slick look. So now introducing Canon HF M30 and Canon HF M31 camcorders.
The M30 comes with a built in eight gigabytes of recording space to get the user started but can support more with the use of an SD card. The M31 boasts 32 gigabytes of space, which more than justifies the price difference between the two. The camera records using the standard MPEG4-AVC/H. 264 so if video is being loaded into the computer for editing, most up to date editing systems will recognize the format and allow editing without converting. The camera comes with a 15x HD lens and can record in 24p (24 progressive frames per second) and 30p (30 progressive frames per second). The 24p mode is good for those wishing to give their footage a film look, while the 30p mode is good for sports and action shots as it reduces motion blur.
The camera body itself is small and weighs less than a pound with the battery. It comes with a rotatable touch panel LCD and has the USB, component, composite and HDMI mini ports. This camera can easily be taken anywhere.
The quarter inch CMOS sensor, along with the facial recognition technology, makes it easy to get the best possible image. If the camera is used with a lot of people, it can track up to 35 of the faces and keep them in focus and properly exposed. By simply using the touch focus feature, it′s never been easier to get a sharp and focused image. With the manual white balance and the manual exposure, the user will have optimal control over their image.
For those that need to use an external microphone, this camera has the option of having it plugged in and recording the audio to the camera along with the video. This camcorder also records sound in native 5.1 surround sound. For being a small camera, it has a lot to offer.
For all of the features that the cameras have, their suggested retail price is not that high. The price that Canon suggests for the M30 is $700 and the M31 is suggested to be $800. The M31 is worth the extra hundred just to have the peace of mind that no matter what happens to the SD card, it will always have enough space to record for a little while.
Both beginners, professionals and those in between can enjoy many of these exciting features. From the different recording modes, it′s compact size and the 5.1 surround sound, the Canon HF M30 and M31 camcorders are worth every penny.
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