Canon LEGRIA HF M31

LEGRIA HF M31, 3.89MP, 1920 x 1080 px, CMOS 1/4", 15x/300x, 1/2 - 1/2000 s, 6.858 cm (2.7 ") LCD, 211000 px, 32GB, SD/SDHC, DIGIC DV III, Direct Print, HDMI, USB 2.0, 320 g, Black, Value Up Kit

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4354B006
07-01-2010
Legria HD Camcorder
With an innovative touch-screen interface, enhanced Video Snapshot and Smart Auto, the compact and stylish LEGRIA HF M31 offers effortless Full HD shooting in any situation.

Features:
- 32GB Dual Flash Memory and Relay Recording.
- Easy HD Shooting.
- 6.8cm (2.7”) touch-screen LCD.
- Video Snapshot.
- 3.3MP Canon HD Camera System.
- Dynamic OIS and Powered IS.
- Easy sharing.
- Pre REC, 25p Cinema Mode – plus 3.3MP stills.
- Superior audio.
- Flexible system.

Dual Flash Memory
With 32GB of Dual Flash Memory, the LEGRIA HF M31 offers both internal capacity and memory card shooting. And, with Relay recording, you’ll never have to stop shooting to change media; if the built-in memory becomes full, Relay recording will automatically continue on an SD or SDHC card.

Easy HD shooting
Shooting HD has never been easier. Smart Auto’s scene recognition technology optimises settings according to the situation, whether it’s a dramatic sunset or a family event. Instant AF achieves pin-sharp focus quickly and Face Detection Technology optimises shooting settings for perfect people shots.

Touch-screen technology
The LEGRIA HF M31 provides a unique way to control your camcorder. The large 6.8cm (2.7”) touch-screen enables you to control of the camcorder’s shooting and playback functions with simple on-screen gestures for a new, more intuitive way of movie-making.

Canon HD Camera System
The Canon HD Camera System combines a 3.3MP Full HD CMOS sensor, an 18x optical zoom Canon HD Video Lens and the DIGIC DV III processor to deliver superb Full HD movies.

Dynamic OIS and Powered IS
When shooting video, small shakes of the camcorder can appear magnified in playback. To counter this, the LEGRIA HF M31 uses two systems of image stabilisation – Dynamic Optical Image Stabilizer reduces shake caused when shooting while walking and Powered Image Stabilizer keeps the image steady for telephoto shots.

Easy sharing
Sharing your videos is easier than ever before with the LEGRIA HF M31. In-camera HD to SD conversion lets you reduce the size of your files in-camera, while the bundled PIXELA software makes uploading a breeze.

Pre REC, 25p Cinema Mode – plus 3.3MP stills
The LEGRIA HF M31 has many shooting features for creating better movies. In Pre REC mode, the camcorder starts recording three seconds before the Record button is pressed, so you won’t miss any of the action. 25p cinema mode creates more cinematic-looking movies. And you can even snap 3.3MP still photos to complement your movies.

Flexible system
The LEGRIA HF M31 has a built-in HDMI connection for direct output to an HDTV, while a built-in mic and headphone jack enable you to capture better audio. The mini Advanced Accessory Shoe and a range of accessories – including the WP-V2 Waterproof case for taking your camcorder swimming or snorkelling – allow the HF M31 to grow with your experience.

Storage

Internal storage capacity 
32

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
32

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
320
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.1 - 61.5
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1
Auto exposure
Y
Bundled software 
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE<br />Music Transfer
Camera shutter speed 
1/2 - 1/2000
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Display 
LCD
Focus
TTL
Optical sensor size 
1/4
Optical zoom 
15
PictBridge 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
3.89
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
Microphone in 
Y

Power

Battery type 
BP-808
Battery life (max) 
1.6

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
2.7

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
2990000

Lens system

Closest focusing distance
0.1
Digital zoom 
300
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
39.5 - 711
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Minimum illumination 
0.4

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2304 x 1296

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
37
Width 
68
Depth 
123
Height 
60

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Photo mode 
Y
Video out
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Audio output 
1
Night mode
Y
Sports
Y
Spotlight
Y