The Canon HV40 builds on the success of the most awarded High Definition video camera, the HV30. The HV40 is a fully specified HD video camera, featuring native progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080),genuine Canon HD video lens, DiG!C DV II, 10x Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer and Instant AF. It also has 13 programmed AE modes,including 25P Cine mode; enhanced low light performance and breathtaking imagery.
- True Progressive HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080)
- 10x Canon HD Video Lens 43mm diameter
- DiG!C DV II image processor
- Best image stability and focus with Super Range Optical Image Stabilzation and Instant AF (Auto Focus)
- 13 programmed AE modes, including 25PF Cinema Mode
- Stunning digital photography with simultaneous shooting
- HDMI output, and accessory shoe  

Product Designation	HV40
Video System	HDV/DV
Media Type	DV
Sensor Resolution	1/2.7 inch Canon progressive HD CMOS sensor
Image Processor	DiG!C DV II
Shooting Modes	Motion Video and Still Image
Total Pixels	2,960,000
Still Image Pixels	2.76MP (4:3) and 2.07MP (16:9)
Real Widescreen 16:9	Yes
Lens Aperture	f/1.8-3.0 (tape)
Focus Adjustment	Autofocus Forced Infinity Manual
Focal Length	6.1 - 61mm
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	40x/200x (Selectable)
Image Stabiliser	Super Range Optical Image Stabilization
Viewfinder	0.27-inch TFT Colour LCD
Display	2.7-inch Widescreen Colour LCD
Supported Memory Card/s	Mini Secure Digital (Mini SD)
Interface Terminals	HDV/DV in/out / AV out / Component out / HDMI output / USB Full Speed, Microphone / Headphone
Dimensions (W x D x H)	88 x 138 x 80 mm
Weight	535 g