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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 5118B001
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- Bottom Line:
- A fine follow-up to last year's M3xx series, the Canon Vixia M4xx series should please most home-movie-oriented videographers despite its relatively high price. If you don't need the EVF, the M400 is your best buy, but if you'll be shooting a lot in sunlight, it's worth it to step up to the M41.
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CNET editors' review
Canon Vixia HF M400 (Black) price range: $529.00 - $622.34
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 05/02/2011
- Released on: 03/15/2011
The good: With a nice set of features for home-movie-type shooters and pleasing video quality, the Canon Vixia HF M400 series has lots to like.
The bad: A small, coarse LCD that's hard to view in direct sunlight and touch-screen-impaired menu system hamper an otherwise solid design.
The bottom line: A fine follow-up to last year's M3xx series, the Canon Vixia M4xx series should please most home-movie-oriented videographers despite its relatively high price. If you don't need the EVF, the M400 is your best buy, but if you'll be shooting a lot in sunlight, it's worth it to step up to the M41.
User reviews
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Great upgrade for a beginner/amateur
by E-Gregoire on October 29, 2011
Pros: Auto mode is great
Cinema modes are fun
Image Stabilization
Instant Focus works very well
Camera is light and well shapedCons: Touchscreen is horribly unresponsive
No EVFSummary: I had a JVC digital tape camcorder that just wasn't cutting it anymore. Granted, it was about 5-6 years old, before a lot of this new technology was available ...
Summary: I had a JVC digital tape camcorder that just wasn't cutting it anymore. Granted, it was about 5-6 years old, before a lot of this new technology was available at reasonable price points. I'll preface this review by stating that I am probably just a tad above the average beginner level in terms of camcorder use. The auto mode is great. Like most modern day cameras, there are settings that you can pick to adjust for exposure, aperture, and so forth (Beach, cloudy, bright, portrait, etc). The nice thing about auto mode is that it will automatically change between those settings while you are recording. For example, I started recording a person about 10 feet away from me, then switched to some fine print in a book a few feet in front of me. The M400 did a really nice job transitioning from portrait mode to fine mode in a single recording session. However, if you are more hands on and like to fine-tune the settings yourself, you can do that as well with manual mode.
Also, from an amateur's perspective, the "story" mode is nice. It has a lot of nice cues to help you create better videos. It provides options in terms of the type of event you are filming and what types of footage to record for that particular event (Kids/pets, travel, ceremony, etc). The cinema modes are fun, too. There are about 8 different types of cinema modes to add more character to your footage. That, coupled with the high definition settings, and Image Stabilization really can make your videos look very professional.
This just may have been user error, but if I had one criticism, it's the fact that they include two different software CDs (one is a video browser and the other one is a file transfer utility). It's certainly possible that they mentioned it somewhere in the documentation, but it took me a while to realize that you can install one or the other to your PC, but not both. Not really a big deal as I eventually figured it out. Again, maybe I'll chaulk that one up to user error.
All in all, I am thoroughly enjoying this camcorder. It's perfect for my intended uses ( filming kids, travel and ceremonies such as weddings and such, and if you will buy this camcorder I suggest you have to compare prices before you decide at: Lowest-pricing.info/VIXIA-HF-M400 ).
Hope this help!4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 5118B001
- Description: The Canon VIXIA HF M400 flash memory camcorder features dual SDXC-compatible memory card slots in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body, convenience and capability wrapped in one package. Canon's leading imaging technologies, including a genuine Canon 10x HD video lens and HD CMOS Pro image sensor deliver high video resolution, outstanding low-light performance, and a wide dynamic range. Sophisticated features such as smart auto "read" the visual components of the scene you're shooting and choose the best settings. Touch and track allows you to achieve sharp focus and precise exposure for any subject, simply by touching the 3.0" touch panel LCD. Features such as cinema-look filters, story creator, and touch decoration provide an easy and fun way to shoot great video and add creative flair. And a high-quality internal microphone allows your audio to match the breathtaking realism of your video.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.37 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 2.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 0.1 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format AVCHD
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Dynamic SuperRange)
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader,
Black fader - Image Processor DIGIC DV III
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Underwater,
Sports mode,
Night mode,
Sunset,
Surface,
Low light,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Portrait mode - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Cloudy,
Daylight,
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white),
Tungsten light,
Shade - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 6.1 mm
- Max focal length 61 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43.6 - 436 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Story Creator,
Touch Decoration,
5.1 channel surround sound ready,
Touch & Track technology,
24p Cinema Mode,
Accessories hot shoe ,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Brightness control,
Built-in speaker,
Pre-Rec function,
Progressive scanning,
Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording,
Auto gain control,
Saturation control,
Touch-screen control,
Video Snapshot mode,
Relay Recording,
x.v.Color technology,
Takes photos while movie recording,
PictBridge support,
Auto Backlight Compensation,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Pixela Video Browser,
Pixela Transfer Utility - Included Accessories HDMI cable,
IR remote control,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable,
Pen stylus Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Microphone,
1 x Headphones Microphone
- Microphone Features Sensitivity control,
Zoom Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080
- Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps - Require SDHC Class 4 or higher,
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps - Require SDHC Class 4 or higher,
1440 x 1080 - 12Mbps,
1440 x 1080 - 7Mbps,
1440 x 1080 - 5Mbps - Video Recording Modes LP,
SP,
XP+,
FXP,
MXP
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-808
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 890 mAh ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 23 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Folding
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.9 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 2.8 in
- Weight 12.3 oz
Product series
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Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: CMOS,
12.3 oz,
5.2 in,
2.8 in,
- F/1.8 - 3.0,
10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm,
Canon VIXIA HF M40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.9 in -
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: CMOS,
12.7 oz,
5.4 in,
2.8 in,
10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0,
Canon VIXIA HF M41 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.9 in -
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: CMOS,
12.3 oz,
5.2 in,
2.8 in,
10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0,
Canon VIXIA HF M400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.9 in
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Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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