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Video Production Equipment: Introductory - Canon Video Cameras

Canon M41 and various VIXIA Cameras

Canon M41 and VIXIA-type cameras

Introductory-level full HD video cameras that any community member can borrow.

Items in kit

HD Camera File Intro a pdf intro to HD Camera Files and Transcoding. This will help you understand how to begin managing your media files.

  • 1 Canon M41 Camera
  • 1 Pelican 1500 Case with cushioning foam (orange for M41's / black for the rest)
  • 1 AC power adapter with cable (to power camera "off the wall") 
  • 1 Canon PB-819 Battery  
  • 1 16 GB 15MB/s Class 4 SD card



Camera will not be checked in until all items are present and in good order, like below




This is the M41 and VIXIA Cameras, it does not need a lens cap, as when the camera is OFF, this protective hood goes down:



This is the 16 GB 15MB/s Class 4 SD card, it will be inside the camera. Remember to get all of your footage off the camera before you return it - we try to wipe cards upon every return. To make your life easier, it is always wise to FORMAT the SD Card from any camera / recorder that you check out from us before you shoot or record any new material.