Canon today announces the new LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 Full HD Digital Camcorders which feature a compact body design in a mere of 310g while incorporating a host of superior functionality and advanced imaging technologies such as DIGIC DV III Digital Image Processor, high image quality HD CMOS PRO image sensor and Cinema Style features. In addition, LEGRIA HF M52 and HF M56 feature a built-in Wi-Fi Wireless Uploading Function that offers wireless connectivity to computers and iOS devices*, allowing easy and instant video sharing to social networking sites such as Youtube or Facebook to showcase your Happy Moment over the internet. The three new camcorders are equipped with an enhanced high sensitivity image sensor and Scene Detection technology for guaranteed video performance in exceptional quality. Wi-Fi Wireless Uploading Function for Easy Sharing of HD Videos to iOS Devices*
LEGRIA HF M52 and HF M56 support a new Wi-Fi Wireless Uploading Function that allows easy video sharing anywhere whether you are at home or out. When you are out having fun, with the free “Movie Uploader” application you can easily view or save# videos to any iOS device*, or even upload them to social networking sites such as YouTube or Facebook for instant sharing. When you are at home, videos can be saved to a computer and uploaded to the internet via Wi-Fi Wireless Uploading Function for time-saving operation. Besides, all three new camcorders support MP4(720p) video format to allow for hassle-free direct upload or playback without file conversion. * iOS devices include iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad and iPod touch 4th Generation
# Applicable to MP4(720p) format videos High Sensitivity HD CMOS PRO Image Sensor for Wider Dynamic Range
LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 are equipped with a 1/3-inch 2.37-megapixel HD CMOS PRO image sensor featuring a RGB color filter. The HD CMOS PRO image sensor inherits some of the best CMOS technologies from the renowned EOS digital SLR camera. Gapless microlenses are incorporated and the distances between the microlenses and photodiodes are narrowed down in order to strengthen light-gathering capabilities. With a pixel-pitch of 2.75μm and a photodiodes structure design that enhances photoelectric conversion rate, signal to noise ratio is also improved, guaranteeing images with wider dynamic range and minimal noise. The wider dynamic range can retain more image details in light and dark areas even in high contrast situations, best for capturing the delicate skin tone. This CMOS image sensor also incorporates the EOS’s on-chip noise reduction that suppresses noise effectively. Capturing video at native 1920 x 1080 resolution that is equivalent to the resolution of full HD video, it allows direct output without any pixel conversion for guaranteed faithful image reproduction. DIGIC DV III Digital Image Processor for Faithful Reproduction of Contrast and Details
The three new camcorders feature DIGIC DV III Digital Image Processor optimum for HD videography for quick processing of massive HD 1080i data. The processor handles video and image data in separation with enhanced algorithm speed and efficiency. The captured HD video and images are guaranteed with image sharpness and rich colors in excellent tonal gradation. DIGIC DV III Digital Image Processor also supports the new Auto Dynamic Range Control which can automatically adjust to the optimal light range, so details of the bright and dark image can be maintained even in high contrast scenes, reproducing highly accurate exposure. Full HD Recording in Versatile Media for Unlimited Shooting Flexibility
LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 are compatible with SD, SDHC & SDXC memory cards as recording media to bring expanded and more flexible recording capacity. Unconstrained recording can be achieved through unlimited memory expansion simply by replacing the memory cards. Users no longer have to worry about the limited recording memory even when access to computer is unavailable. The dual memory camcorders LEGRIA HF M52 and HF M56 feature a built-in 32GB and 8GB Flash Memory respectively which enables recording up to 12 hours or 3 hours of HD video under LP mode. Both camcorders also support Relay Recording function. When the Flash Memory is used up, the camcorders will automatically shift to SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards to continue the recording, ensuring no single moment will be missed even for long time recording. In addition, as Flash Memory involves no mechanical structures, the new camcorders possess advantages of fast start-up, low-power consumption, silent operation, compact body and vibration resistance. Reliable and steady video performance is thus guaranteed. New Audio Scene Selection for Easy Creation of Immersive Audio
LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 feature a new Audio Scene Selection for simplified audio setting customization. 5 Audio Scenes are available for selection, including Standard, Musical Performance, Speech, Forest & Bird Sound and Noise Suppression. Once selected, the camcorder will automatically adjust to the optimal audio setting to provide the best possible microphone recording direction, audio frequency response as well as sound level for different recording scenes. With quick and easy operation, you can achieve realistic and immersive audio effect for your videos. Manual audio setting is also provided for more precise controls to meet the specific requirement in other situations. New Cinema Style Features for Dramatic Movie Effects
The three new camcorders add an extra dimension of creativity to the videos with Cinema-Look Filters, Story Creator and Touch Decoration: Built-in Cinema-Look Filters
9 Cinema-Look Filters including:
Cinema Standard - adjust the lighting contrast for enhanced cinema style
Dream - a soft focus feel for a magical effect
Old Movies - reproduce the simulated scratch lines and jitters
Sepia - use sepia tint for an antique and faded look
Nostalgic - recreate the look of old 70s TV programs in high contrast and low saturation
Memory - a misty look for a flashback feel
Vivid - bright and cheerful colors
Cool - a bluish tint for a futuristic look
Dramatic Black & White - a high contrast monochromatic look Story Creator
Story Creator provides 5 themes to choose from, including travel, kids and pets, party, ceremony and blog, for your easy creation of video stories by combining clips. Users can simply select a topic when shooting and follow the guidance to tell their stories. Video clips shot at different times will be re-arranged automatically based on the correct scene order during playback so users can enjoy a story-telling video well composed and edited. Every scene allows multiple video clips that can be graded for easy selection. Also, background music and songs can be added during playback, so users can create short video stories effortlessly with minimal post-production works. Touch Decoration
A Touch Decoration function is added to the LCD touch panel. Users can draw directly on the LCD with the included stylus pen to add text and drawings for video embellishment. A range of frames, stamps, date, time and animation effects are available for selection. You can even mix the effects together to achieve the desired result easily. 38 Auto Scene Detection Modes for Perfect Capture of People, Landscapes and Objects
The three new camcorders feature 38 Auto Scene Detection Modes. Simply by pointing the camcorder to the subject or scene, the system will combine human subject, shooting distance, brightness, color temperature and movement information to analyze, and automatically select the optimum shooting scene out of as many as 38 different pre-set scene modes. Detecting not only general subjects like people, landscapes or macro objects, it can also detect daylight, night scenes or backlit conditions and adjust to different shooting modes. What’s more, it can recognize blue skies and sunsets to capture beautiful blue skies and magnificent sunsets in rich colors by adjusting color saturation and expanding dynamic range. Even the subjects are moving under a bright, backlit or blue skies, the camcorder can still automatically determine the optimum shooting setting. Focus and exposure, as well as white balance, ISO settings and dynamic range can be adjusted automatically with no manual setting needed. Best results of vivid and sharp videos can be achieved effortlessly. In addition, a Tele Macro mode will be enabled automatically when taking macro shots of nearby subjects in telephoto zoom range. Tele Macro mode supports shooting of subjects as close as 40cm, bringing the subjects closer to the camcorders and is best for telephoto shooting in narrow spaces for impressive compressed effect and shallow depth of field. This can also avoid blocking of light due to close-range shooting for enhanced shooting flexibility. Built-in Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization for Detailed and Sharp Images
LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 are equipped with a new Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) where the camcorders will automatically switches among 4 types of stabilization modes including Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Marco IS and Tripod Mode according to shooting conditions. This can minimize camcorder vibration or hand shake to ensure steady and smooth videos at all times. Face Detection Function and Instant AF System for Sharp and Bright Portrait Supported by the accurate and rapid processing technology of DIGIC DV III digital image processor, LEGRIA HF M52, HF M56 and HF M506 feature Face Detection function. Coupled with the ultra-fast Instant AF System combining an external AF sensor with a built-in TTL auto focusing system for instant focusing, the function can ensure focus and exposure to be stabilized and aligned instantaneously by tracing the faces to improve the accuracy and speed of focusing. The metering system can adjust for exposure setting automatically to correct back-lit, over or under exposed images, which guarantees natural and sharp video even recording under unfavorable conditions. | 
