Imagine capturing the crystal-clear waves of the Caribbean or the vibrant colors of a sunset over the western plains in gorgeous high-definition video. With Canon's HG21 you can record every minute of your vacation, and then some, for your friends and family to see. It features a 120GB built-in hard drive that stores up to 46 hours of your home movies. Plus, you can add optional SDHC™ memory cards for even greater recording capacity.

Stunning high-def video
The HG21 offers 24 Mbps (megabit-per-second) recording at its top picture quality setting — the best possible video quality you can get with the AVCHD™ format used in today's high-definition camcorders. The three-megapixel image sensor captures your subjects in striking detail and clarity. And an advanced color filter processes reds, greens, and blues separately for richer, more accurate colors.

Flexible recording options
This camcorder's 12X optical zoom lets you get up close to your subjects for candid shots, while multiple zoom speeds give you greater camera control. Optical image stabilization corrects the shake of an unsteady hand without degrading picture quality. Instant Auto Focus snaps subjects into focus faster than most other cams. And the built-in video light brightens your shots when you're filming indoors or at night.

Easily capture photos and share your footage
Simultaneous photo shooting lets you capture two-megapixel still photos while you're recording video, so you never have to miss a shot. Or use the Photo Grab button to save photos later from your recorded videos while reviewing them on the LCD viewscreen. And when you're ready to showcase your home movies, the mini HDMI output allows you to send high-definition video and digital audio from the camcorder to a compatible TV.

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