Highlights
• Full HD 1920 x 1080 AVCHD or MP4 50P recording to SD cards
• HD CMOS sensor with high sensitivity
• 20x optical zoom with a wide 28.8mm lens plus 5-Axis Image Stabilizer
• Wide DR and Highlight Priority modes
• Slow and fast recording modes
• 3.0-inch touchscreen
• 8 blade aperture for beautiful focus blurring
Canon LEGRIA HF G26
A compact and powerful Full HD camcorder with a 20x optical zoom lens offering superb image quality and easy workflow.
A Full HD camcorder in a compact and lightweight body
For fast and discreet Full HD filmmaking on the move with easy workflow options, the compact and powerful LEGRIA HF G26 offers portability, superb image quality and pro levels of performance thanks to a Canon 20x HD Optical Zoom lens, DIGIC DV 4 processor and an HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor.
High optical performance
Boasting a 20x optical zoom with a fast aperture from f/1.8-2.8, the LEGRIA HF G26 records beautifully clear and natural images.
Stunning Full HD image quality
A wide dynamic range and a high-quality CMOS Pro sensor allows the LEGRIA HF G26 to capture video in even the lowest light levels.
Advanced recording options
The LEGRIA HF G26 records professional footage in AVCHD or MP4 formats with a 3Mbps recording mode, making it perfect for sharing footage easily.
A range of advanced interfaces
The LEGRIA HF G26 boasts an HDMI terminal for connectivity to a wide range of accessories along with a headphone and mic jack plus Mini Advanced Shoe input.
Easy operability and compact design
The LEGRIA HF G26 is compact and discrete yet boasts superb operability thanks to a 3.0-inch touchscreen, 1.56 million dot tiltable EVF and a switchable zoom/focus lens ring.
Video System
Recording Formats
MP4 / AVCHD
Recording Medium
•SDXC / SDHC / SD (2 slots)
•Double slot recording
•Relay recording
Max Recording Time
Variable total, depending on memory card size 1
64GB SDXC card: 24hrs 30mins 2, 3 (not supplied)
Sensor
Type
1/2.84 Type Advanced HD CMOS PRO
Total Pixels
3.09MP (2208x1398)
Effective Pixels: Movie
2.91MP (2136x1362)
Effective Pixels: Still
2.07 megapixels (16:9)
Filter
RGB Primary Colour Filter
Lens
Optical Zoom
20x
Digital zoom
400x
Focal Length
3.67 - 73.4mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
•26.8 - 576 (without Dynamic IS) •28.8 - 576 (with Dynamic IS)
Maximum Aperture
f1.8 - f2.8
Aperture Type
8 Blade Circular Diaphragm
Minimum focusing distance
10mm
Image stabilizer
Optical Image Stabiliser, Intelligent IS
Filter diameter
58mm
Teleconverter Attachment
Optional TL-H58 (not included)
Wide Attachment Accessory
Optional WD-H58 (not included)
Wide Attachment Included
No
Lens Cover
Included cap, plus integrated cover on lens hood
Image Processor
Image Processor
DIGIC DV 4
Face Detection Technology
Yes
Screen
Screen size
3" (7.5cm), 100% view
Vari-Angle
Yes
Pixels
460,000 dots equivalent
Touchscreen
Yes
Touch Tracking
Yes
Touch Focus
Yes
Touch Exposure
Yes
Manual adjustment
Colour balance, brightness standard/high
External HDD Storage
Direct storage to external HDD
No
Viewfinder
Screen size
0.24" (0.61cm), 100% view
Pixels
1.56m dots equivalent
Minimum Illumination
Minimum Lux.
1 lux
Night Mode
Low Light (0.1 lux)
Auto Gain Control Limit Adjustment
Yes
Focus
Auto/Manual
Yes / Yes
Control
Auto:
•Face Detection AF
•Face Only AF
•Instant AF
•Medium AF
•TV AF
Manual:
•Lens Ring
•Touchscreen LCD
•Focus Preset
Manual Focus Assist
Peaking, Magnification
Creative Features
Slow Motion Recording
1/2 speed
Fast Motion Recording
2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 60x, 120x, 1200x
Video Snapshot
Yes, select from 2, 4, or 8 seconds
Touch Decorations
No
Story Creator
No
Cinema-Look Filters
Yes, Cinema Standard, Vivid, Dream, Cool, Sepia, Old Movies, Memory
AE Mode
Smart Auto
Yes
Program AE
Manual Mode:
•P, Tv, Av, M
•Scenes - Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Cinema Mode:
•P, Tv, Av, M
Zebra
Yes
Backlight Compensation
Backlight Compensation
Yes (auto or user controlled)
White Balance
Type
FAWB
Auto
Yes
Set/Preset
Set 1, Set 2, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Colour Temperature
Auto Adjustment Range
2,800K to 8,000K
Shutter Speed
Maximum
1/2000 sec
Slow
1/2 sec
Image Quality Adjustment
Image Effects
Standard, Wide DR, Highlight Priority
Custom Functions
Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour Depth
Custom Control
Custom Control
5 buttons plus dial
Still Image
Capture Image Size
1920x1080 (not cinema mode)
Simulaneous Photo Recording
Yes
Photo Button
Touchscreen
Rec. Review/Rec. Search
Rec. Review
Yes
Recording Mode
Recording format
MP4 and AVCHD
Recording Mode
AVCHD4 5
•1920x1080 50p 28Mbps
•1920x1080 50i/25p 24Mbps 17Mbps
•1440x1080 50i/25p 5Mbps
MP46 7
•1920x1080 50p 35Mbps
•1920x1080 25p 24Mbps, 17Mbps
•1280x720 50p 8Mbps
•1280x720 25p 4Mbps
•640x360 25p 3Mbps
Progressive Shooting Mode
50p, 25p
Slow and Fast Motion Recording
Yes
Multi Directional Inverted
Yes
Video Snapshot
Yes (during recording)
Pre REC
Yes
Colour Bars and Test Tone
Off/EBU/SMPTE
Timecode Support
Rec Run/Free Run
Memory Card
Secure Digital Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Movie Recording
Yes
Internal Data Transfer
Yes, card A to B
Audio
Microphone Type
Stereo Electret Condenser Mic
System
Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2ch) 5.1ch surround sound (via Optional SM-V1 microphone)
Audio Scene Select
Yes
Zoom Microphone
YES (customisable frequency response and directionality)
Manual Rec. Level Control
Yes
Audio Adjustments
Built in:
•Mic Wind Screen, Mic Attenuate, Mic Frequency Response, Directionality
Input Jack:
•Mic Attenuate, Mic Low Cut,
Audio Mix
Internal mic with external input
Terminal
Headphone
Yes
Microphone
Yes
USB
Yes (Mini B, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
AV
Yes (output only)
Component
No
HDMI
Yes (HDMI Mini Connector: v1.3, output only, CEC supported)
Built-in Charger
Yes
Memory Card
Yes
DC In
Yes
Tripod Mount
Yes
Accessory Shoe
Accessory shoe
YES ( cold shoe and mini Advanced Accessory Shoe)