Canon HF LEGRIA R78

MPN: 1237C002  |  EAN: 4549292060690  |  Model: HF LEGRIA R78

Price Information

£296.60

as at 25 Sep 19 | 1:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Canon HF LEGRIA R78 - 1237C002 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Camcorder
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Slow Motion Videos
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Live Streaming
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Camera Body with Lens
Just Right

Kind of Camera

With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Canon HF LEGRIA R78 will satisfy your needs.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon HF LEGRIA R78 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

The Canon HF LEGRIA R78, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon HF LEGRIA R78 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (2.92 X 2.16 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Other Video needs

Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HF LEGRIA R78 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Canon HF LEGRIA R78 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Canon HF LEGRIA R78 for aquatic photos is a treat.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HF LEGRIA R78 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the HF LEGRIA R78 fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Canon HF LEGRIA R78 - 1237C002 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camcorder Type Handheld camcorder
Camera Type Camcorder
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 1.8-4.5
Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx
Scene Modes Portrait, Sports, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Night, Low Light, Spotlight, Fireworks
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 10 s
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 10
Manual Focus Yes
Light Exposure
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/2000 s
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Slow-Mo Capable 1
Supported Video Modes 720p, 1080p
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC3
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Digital Zoom 1140 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 32.5 - 1853 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 2.8 - 89.6 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 4.5
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 1853 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 1.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 32.5 mm
Optical Zoom 32 x
Storage
Camcorder Tape Type N
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc Types Supported N
Internal Storage Capacity 16 GB
Maximum Memory Card Size 64 GB
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3 "
Flip-out Screen Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Sensor
Effective Megapixels (movie) 2.07 MP
Image Sensor Size 1/4.85
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 2.92 X 2.16 mm
Optical Sensor Size 1/4.85 "
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 3.28 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC DV IV
Image Stabilizer Type Optical
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Effective Megapixels (image) 2.07 MP
Pre-record Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
DC-in Jack Yes
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connectivity Yes
USB Connector Mini-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (max) 2.9 h
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type BP-727
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Hand Strap Yes
Warranty Card Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 116 mm
Height 58 mm
Weight 240 g
Width 53 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels