Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder
Description:
The HV20 offers an unparalled combination of a 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. With HD and SD recording modes, you can make the move to HD while retaining compatibility standard-definition equipment. Capturing meticulous detail and superior color reproduction, the HV20 raises the bar for HD resolution quality. More
Description:
The HV20 offers an unparalled combination of a 10x optical zoom, a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, and a stylish design. With HD and SD recording modes, you can make the move to HD while retaining compatibility standard-definition equipment. Capturing meticulous detail and superior color reproduction, the HV20 raises the bar for HD resolution quality.
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Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder

Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder


Product rating: 4.30 out of 5 stars

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4.0
by raxor247, 
2008-07-23

I always do my research before purchasing anything over $100, and in this case, at ~$950, I've read  ... more

  • Pros: Good price and quality compared to its competitors.
  • Cons: Focusing issues, annoying LCD screen, lack of stop-motion feature or "anti-ground" filming.
  • The Bottom Line: Slightly overrated but decent HD Camcorder
5.0
by cas23, 
2008-07-18

The Canon HV20 is very impressive for such a low price. It can be now be had for about $500-$600 on  ... more

  • Pros: Great HD Quality! Very nice dynamic range, 24p shooting & cinegamma.
  • Cons: Small, doesn't look like a pro camera.
  • The Bottom Line: Amazing Camera For The Price
4.0
by dkuchars, 
2008-03-20

I have been making home movies since 1991. I have been through a variety of formats--VHS, VHS-C, Min ... more

  • Pros: Wonderful video quality; sound is okay but would sound better using an external mic.
  • Cons: The design is awkward compared to my GL-1; The camera doesn't feel very solidly built.
  • The Bottom Line: Wow
4.0
by robbie_e, 
2008-01-03

My Sony DCR-HC42 died after just 2 years and 20 hours worth of recording. Too costly to repair I dec ... more

  • Pros: Picture Quality, Fast focusing & Image Stablilization.
  • Cons: Low quality MPEG 1 Audio only. No Canon telephone support. No software included. Connector covers.
  • The Bottom Line: HDV Camcorder of the year 2007
4.0
by dairygary, 
2007-12-27

After having the older Canon GL1 semi professional standard definition digital video recorder that g ... more

  • Pros: High quality video in HD mode and lots of menu choices
  • Cons: Need all the other HD compatible equipment to utilize and appreciate this cameras HD mode
  • The Bottom Line: You need other HD equipment to fully enjoy
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