General
| Canon |
| Legria HF R306 | 5978B008 |
| Camcorder |
| 4960999819471 |
| English |
| EN - 222 (PDF) |
Image sensor
| Total megapixels | 3.28 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Optical sensor size | 1/4.85 " |
| Effective megapixels (image) | 2.07 MP |
| Effective megapixels (movie) | 2.07 MP |
Lens system
| Optical zoom | 32 x |
| Digital zoom | 1020 x |
| Interchangeable lens | - |
| Focal length range | 2.8 - 89.6 mm |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 38.5 - 1232 mm |
| Image stabilizer | ✓ |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Minimum aperture number | 1.8 |
| Maximum aperture number | 4.5 |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 38.5 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 1232 mm |
Storage
| Camcorder media type | Memory card |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Maximum memory card size | 64 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Internal storage capacity | 0 GB |
Focusing
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.1 m |
| Face detection | ✓ |
Exposure
| Scene modes | Beach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset |
White balance
| White balance | Auto, Daylight, Tungsten |
Shutter
| Shutter speed (video) | 0.001 s |
Display
| Display diagonal | 3 " |
| Built-in display | ✓ |
| Display | LCD |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| Touchscreen | ✓ |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder type | Not available |
Camera
| Camcorder type | Handheld camcorder |
| Self-timer delay | 10 s |
| Minimum illumination | 4 lx |
| Image processor | DIGIC DV III |
| Progressive scan | ✓ |
| 3D | - |
Design
| Product colour | Black |
| Tripod mounting supported | ✓ |
| LED indicators | ✓ |
Video
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video formats supported | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Capture modes | FXP, MXP, SP, XP+ |
Still image
| Maximum image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Continuous shooting mode | ✗ |
| Histogram | ✗ |
Audio
| Audio system | Dolby Digital 2.0 |
| Built-in microphone | ✗ |
Ports & interfaces
| PictBridge | ✗ |
| S-Video out | ✗ |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out | 1 |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| DC-in jack | ✓ |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Video recording time | 1 h |
| Battery life (max) | - h |
| Battery capacity | - mAh |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 54 mm |
| Depth | 115 mm |
| Height | 55 mm |
| Weight | 250 g |
Packaging content
| Cables included | USB |
| Batteries included | ✓ |
| Remote control included | ✗ |
Other features
| Wireless connection | ✗ |
| Electrical viewfinder | ✓ |
The effortless LEGRIA HF R306 has a 51x Advanced zoom to get you close to the action in stunning Full HD, while Intelligent IS keeps movies steady. Use Story Creator to develop your video skills.
- 51x Advanced zoom; Full HD CMOS.
- Optical Intelligent IS.
- Story Creator.
- Cinema-look filters; Touch Decoration.
- 7.5cm touch screen.
- Smart Auto, Face Detection.
- Video Snapshot.
- SDXC card slot.
Capture stories on the go in stunning Full HD
51x Advanced zoom; Full HD CMOS
A genuine Canon HD video lens with 51x Advanced Zoom lets you capture all the detail in even far away subjects. The Full HD CMOS sensor gives true HD quality and excellent colour reproduction even in low light, so your movies will look great on your HDTV.
Optical Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS is the perfect solution to combat camera shake. It automatically detects the scene and selects exactly the right optical Image Stabilizer settings from 4 modes to counteract movement and prevent blur. It ensures sharp, detailed videos in every situation - leaving you free to concentrate on shooting.
Story Creator
Use Story Creator to effortlessly create memorable movies and help develop your video skills. Choose a theme for your movie and Story Creator gives you on screen suggestions and shooting tips, so you can make captivating videos.
Cinema-look filters; Touch Decoration
Inspire your creativity with Cinema-Look Filters. Select from 8 adjustable colour-grading filters to capture the perfect movie scene. Adding fun effects to your movies without a PC is easy using Touch Decoration. Write messages straight on the Touch-screen with the Stylus Pen, add stamps or active animations like shooting stars and mix in still images.
Fingertip control
Operation is easy with a high-resolution 7.5cm (3.0”) gesture-based Touch-screen LCD, which gives you intuitive fingertip control of settings and simplifies playback.
Smart Auto, Face Detection
Effortlessly shoot high quality video with Smart Auto. Intelligent Scene Detection Technology selects the perfect settings from 38 scene modes – all you have to do is point and shoot, whilst Face Detection optimises the settings for great people shots.
Video Snapshot
With Video Snapshot it’s easy to create fun, short movies to share with friends - without a PC. Capture 2, 4 or 8 second clips with just one touch of the record button, create a playlist, add music and your movie is ready.
SDXC card slot
The LEGRIA HF R306 records Full HD movies direct to an SDXC memory card and are ideal for sharing. Available in a range of sizes allowing you to capture hours of footage.
