The Canon VIXIA HF G21 Full HD Camcorder captures 1920 x 1080 Full HD video using a 1/2.84", 2.9MP HD CMOS Pro image sensor, and a 20x optical/400x digital zoom lens. The VIXIA HF G21's impressive low-light performance and wide dynamic range help to reproduce image gradations faithfully, open up shadowed areas, and minimize overblown highlighted areas. Pro-style features include a circular, eight-blade aperture for producing smooth, rounded highlights in out-of-focus areas (otherwise known as "bokeh"). This versatile camcorder records crisp, detailed images with Full HD 1080p60 recording in both MP4 and AVCHD file formats. Share your footage at maximum bit rates of 35 Mb/s in MP4, and 28 Mb/s in AVCHD. For you cinephiles out there, a native 24p mode provides a "film-like" capture rate. Create slow motion effects, or speed up your footage with the VIXIA HF G21's various frame rates including interval recording from 2x to 1200x normal speed.

Reduce blown-out highlights and produce smooth, accurate gradations in tone and exposure with the VIXIA HF G21's Wide DR Gamma mode. Capture saturated, accurately detailed colors in Highlight Priority mode, designed to reproduce an HDR-like look on bright LCD TV displays. An intelligent optical image-stabilization system offers Powered, Dynamic, and Auto On/Off modes for smoothing out long-lens or action footage. Additional pro-style shooting options include full manual control, assignable user buttons, an audio test tone, and display functions like zebra display and color bars. A focus peaking function highlights the edges of your subject when they're sharp, providing a quick focus check.

Use widely available media cards to record to the VIXIA HF G21's two SD/SDHC/SDXC memory-card slots. Dual and Relay Recording functions enable you to simultaneously record to both cards when you want a backup, or to relay record for an extended shooting period. Optional accessories, like a light or microphone, can be added using the VIXIA HF G21's Mini Advanced Shoe.

Full HD 1080p60 Video Recording    1/2.84", 2.9MP HD CMOS Pro Sensor    Canon HD f/1.8-2.9 Zoom Lens    20x Optical, 400x Digital Zoom    Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization    3.0" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen    2x to 1200x Slow-/Fast-Motion Capture    Records AVCHD & MP4 to 2 x SD Card Slots    8-Blade Aperture, Wide Dynamic Range    Highlight Priority Mode

The VIXIA HF G21 features a 20x optical, 400x digital HD zoom lens that works with Canon's HD CMOS Pro image sensor to capture video with Full HD resolution, superb low-light performance, and a wide dynamic range.

A circular, eight-blade aperture produces smooth, rounded highlights in out-of-focus areas ("bokeh").

The 1/2.84", 2.91MP HD CMOS Pro image sensor features improved low-light performance, producing detailed, sharp images in a wider range of light settings.

The VIXIA HF G21 offers Full HD 1080p60 recording in both MP4 and AVCHD file formats, with maximum bit rates of 35 Mb/s in MP4, and 28 Mb/s in AVCHD.

Use this camcorder's touchscreen LCD panel for viewing, and to quickly control the camera's settings.

Record to widely available SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards using the VIXIA HF G21's two media slots.

Record simultaneously to both cards when you want a backup, or relay record for an extended shooting period.

Create slow or fast motion effects with the VIXIA HF G21's various frame rates, including interval recording from 2x to 1200x normal speed.

The VIXIA HF G21's wide dynamic range enables exceptional reproduction of both highlights and shadows, and displays finer overall image gradation.

Capture saturated, accurately detailed colors in Highlight Priority mode, designed to reproduce an HDR-like look on bright LCD TV displays.

The VIXIA HF G21 features an intelligent, optical image-stabilization system offering Powered, Dynamic, and Auto On/Off modes for smoothing out long-lens or action footage.

Attach optional accessories like a light or microphone using the VIXIA HF G21's Mini Advanced Shoe.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use an external mic connected to a sound board with this camera?

A: As long as you are able to offer a 3.5mm microphone level signal into the camera you can work that way. You may possibly need to adapt the output signals from the sound board depending what is offered. If you have any further questions, please contact us through live chat or email to proaudio@bhphoto.com.

Q: 2. Has anyone used this camera with SlingStudio camera links and was the quality good?

A: Yes. No issues whatsoever with the link device working with the camera. Also, we use a better quality residential router and have no signal issues with the link even when streaming in the fellowship hall off from the church sanctuary about 80 to 100 feet away. Key in this is having a decent Wi-Fi router and elevating the hub. Ours it six-feet off the ground at the corner of our sound booth. Note, that if you already have a camera and are adding this as a second, consider color-matching. We have two Vixias. One is an older generation. They both work great. However, there are some color differences I can notice. Spend some time trying to balance colors in multi-camera setups. Otherwise, switching cameras live can look a little odd. People can't really put their finger on it, but it just looks odd.

Q: 3. Does the Canon Vixia HF G21 provide continuous, clean HDMI output compatible for streaming to an Epiphan Webcaster 2 or similar encoder?

A: We have not yet tested this camcorder, but it it is our current expectation that it will provide a clean HDMI output.

Q: 4. can it be used as a webcam connected via usb to a computer while recording to memory?

A: Unfortunately not through that method. You can take the HDMI output and use capture hardware to have the camera feed be seen as a webcam on your computer. Product example is Elgato Cam Link 4K B&H # ELCL4KGCD. https://bhpho.to/2Nz9BA1

Q: 5. Can I hook up a small external monitor. The camera will be mounted on a high tripod and we'd like to see the picture as it's happening?

A: Yes, you can connect the camcorder to an HDMI equipped monitor, (or TV), to view while shooting.

Q: 6. Was this a return or floor model?

A: This model was refurbished back to the original factory specs by Canon. We are not aware of the history of the camera though.

Q: 7. Does this camcorder have WiFi ?

A: This camera does not have Wifi built in, but you can plug in a LANC terminal port to control the Zoom.

Q: 8. Can this camera film in 4:3 aspect ratio?

A: No, but the playback format may be set to a 4:3 aspect ratio.

Q: 9. Can this camera's zoom be controlled remotely?

A: It can via a wired controller. The product offers a LANC terminal port. Example is Libec ZFC-L LANC Zoom and Focus Control for Select Sony/Canon Cameras BH #LIZFCL • MFR #ZFC-L. https://bhpho.to/34UOLQp

Q: 10. Would I need an external mic to capture audio in a wedding scenario?

A: The VIXIA HF G21 has a built in Stereo mic.