Camcorders

Canon LEGRIA HF R78

Specifications

Specifications

  • Full HD
  • Advanced Zoom
  • Optical Intelligent IS
  • Slow and fast motion recording
  • Keep track of your subject at full zoom
  • Capture precious memories
  • Built-in WiFi for easy remote control
  • Simplify sharing

Specifications in detail

Video System

  • Recording Formats

    AVCHD/MP4


    Simultaneous Recording Possible

  • Recording Medium

    16GB built-in flash memory


    SDXC / SDHC


    Relay recording

  • Max Recording Time*

    Variable total, depending on memory card size[¹]


    Internal memory: AVCHD mode, 3hrs[²]


    MP4 mode: 4hrs 20mins


    64GB SDXC card (not supplied): AVCHD mode, 24hrs 30mins[²]


    MP4 Mode, 34hrs 45mins

Sensor

  • Type

    1/4.85" CMOS

  • Total Pixels

    3.28 megapixel

  • Effective Pixels: Movie

    2.07 megapixels[¹²]

  • Effective Pixels: Still

    2.07 megapixels (16:9)

  • Filter

    Bayer pattern filter

Lens

  • Advanced Zoom

    57x

  • Optical Zoom

    32x

  • Digital Zoom

    1140x

  • Focal Length

    2.8mm - 89.6mm

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    32.5mm - 1853mm / (38.5mm-1232mm: Advanced zoom off)

  • Maximum Aperture

    f1.8 - f4.5

Aperture Type

  • Minimum focusing distance

    10mm

  • Image Stabilizer

    Optical Image Stabiliser: Intelligent IS with Advanced Dynamic Mode

  • Wide Attachment Included

    Yes

  • Lens Cover

    Integrated

Image Processor

  • Image Processor

    DIGIC DV 4

  • Face Detection Technology

    Yes

Screen

  • Screen size

    7.5cm (3.0") Touchscreen LCD, 100% view

  • Vari-Angle

    Yes

  • Pixels

    230,000 dots

  • Touchscreen

    Yes - capacitive type touch panel

Touch Tracking

  • Touch Focus

    Yes

  • Manual adjustment

    Brightness, backlight

Wi-Fi Function

  • NFC

    Yes

  • Remote Control & Streaming

    YES (monitor in/out of home)¹, Supports optional Pan Table CT-V1 accessory

  • Movie Uploader

    YES¹

  • Playback via browser

    YES¹

  • Media Server

    YES

  • Web Service

    YES

Baby Mode

  • Baby Mode

    YES - register up to 3 children

External HDD Storage

  • Direct storage to external HDD

    Yes

Minimum Illumination

  • Minimum Lux.

    4 lux

  • Night Mode

    Low Light (0.4 lux)

  • Auto Gain Control Limit Adjustment

    No

Focus

  • Auto/Manual

    Yes / Yes

  • Control

    Auto: Face Detection AF, TV AF


    Manual: Touchscreen LCD, Touch focus

  • Manual Focus Assist

    Yes (Magnification)

Creative Features

  • Slow Motion Recording

    1/2 speed

  • Fast Motion Recording

    2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 60x, 120x, 1200x

  • Fast Motion Conversion

    Yes

Video Snapshot

  • Touch Decorations

    Yes

Story Creator

  • Cinema-Look Filters

    Yes

AE Mode

  • Smart Auto

    Yes (38 Scenes)

  • Program AE

    Auto


    M Mode: P, Scn, (Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks)


    Cinema Mode: P


    Baby Mode

Backlight Compensation

  • Backlight Compensation

    Yes (automatic or user control)

White Balance

  • Type

    TTL

  • Auto

    Yes

  • Set/Preset

    Daylight, Tungsten

Shutter Speed

  • Maximum

    1/2000sec

  • Slow

    1/2sec

Digital Effect

  • Fade

    Auto Fade, Wipe

  • Effect

    No

Image Quality Adjustment

  • Image Effects

    Standard, Highlight Priority

Custom Control

  • Custom Control

    Yes (touch panel operations)

Still Image

  • Capture Image Size

    1920x1080 (not cinema mode)

  • Simulaneous Photo Recording

    Yes

  • Photo Button

    Touchscreen LCD

Self Timer

  • Self Timer

    10 sec

Recording Mode

  • Recording Format

    MP4 and AVCHD

  • Recording Mode

    Four AVCHD recording quality modes[¹²]


    50P: 1920 x 1080, 28Mbps;


    MXP 50i/PF25: 1920x1080, 24Mbps;


    FXP 50i/PF25: 1920x1080, 17Mbps;


    LP 50i/PF25: 1440x1080, 5Mbps


    Four MP4 quality recording modes[¹²]


    50p: 1920 x 1080, 35Mbps;


    25p: 1920 x 1080, 24Mbps,


    25p: 1920 x 1080, 17Mbps,


    25p: 1280 x 720, 4Mbps

  • Progressive Shooting Mode

    50p, 25p

  • Slow and Fast Motion Recording

    Yes

Multi Directional Inverted

  • Video Snapshot

    Yes

  • Pre REC

    Yes

Still image

  • Date

    Yes

Memory Card

  • Secure Digital Card

    SD / SDHC / SDXC

  • Movie Recording

    Yes

  • Internal Data Transfer

    Yes, movie and stills (internal memory to card)

Microphone Type

  • System

    Dolby Digital 2ch


    AC3 2ch

  • Audio Scene Select

    Yes

  • Zoom Microphone

    No

  • Manual Rec. Level Control

    Yes

Terminal

  • Headphone

    Yes

  • Microphone

    No

  • USB

    Yes (Mini-B, Hi-Speed USB - Output Only)

  • AV

    Yes (output only)

  • Component

    No

  • HDMI

    YES (HDMI™ Mini Connector: output only)

  • Built-in Charger

    Yes

  • Tripod Mount

    Yes

Smart Features

  • Framing Assist

    Yes

  • Quick Start

    Yes (using LCD screen)

  • File Lock

    Yes

Battery Pack

  • Type

    Lithium Ion

  • Intelligent Battery System

    Yes

  • Battery Included in the Kit

    BP-727

  • Max Recording Time (Included Battery)*

    2hrs 55mins

Dimensions

  • W x H x D

    53 x 58 x 116

  • Weight

    240g

*: 4Mbps MP4 recording mode

Specifications are subject to change without notice

*: 4Mbps MP4 recording mode

Specifications are subject to change without notice

  1. ¹ For both AVCHD and MP4, class 4 or higher-speed memory cards are recommended.


    ² When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start again automatically

  2. ¹ Advanced Zoom ON, 16:9 recording mode, wide end


    ² Image Stabiliser mode set to Standard or Off

  3. ¹ Requires installation of CameraAccess Plus app. Supported OS: iOS 7,iOS 8 iOS 9, Android / 4.0 / 4.1 /4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 'Out of home' monitoring function requires UPnP WLAN router and global IP address. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  4. ¹ Requires installation of MovieUploader app. Supported OS: iOS 6,iOS 7, iOS 8. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  5. ¹ Supported OS: iOS5,iOS6,iOS7,iOS8 Android 2.3/ 3.2/ 4.0/ 4.1/ 4.2. Web browser must support HTML5. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  6. ¹ For both AVCHD and MP4, class 4 or higher-speed memory cards are recommended.


    ² Variable bit rate used in all recording modes

  7. ¹ For both AVCHD and MP4, class 4 or higher-speed memory cards are recommended.


    ² When AVCHD/MP4 recording has continued for 12 hours, it will automatically stop and then start again automatically

  8. ¹ Advanced Zoom ON, 16:9 recording mode, wide end


    ² Image Stabiliser mode set to Standard or Off

  9. ¹ Requires installation of CameraAccess Plus app. Supported OS: iOS 7,iOS 8 iOS 9, Android / 4.0 / 4.1 /4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1 'Out of home' monitoring function requires UPnP WLAN router and global IP address. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  10. ¹ Requires installation of MovieUploader app. Supported OS: iOS 6,iOS 7, iOS 8. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  11. ¹ Supported OS: iOS5,iOS6,iOS7,iOS8 Android 2.3/ 3.2/ 4.0/ 4.1/ 4.2. Web browser must support HTML5. Functionality Not guaranteed on all devices

  12. ¹ For both AVCHD and MP4, class 4 or higher-speed memory cards are recommended.


    ² Variable bit rate used in all recording modes