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Canon HV20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
16:9 - 2.8 Megapixel Image - 2.1 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 200x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - MPN: 2059B001
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Product Details of Canon HV20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
Description
The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixels CMOS image sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC DVII image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings film-look options to the HV20 owner- as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. The HV20 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality High Definition camcorder that sophisticated and discerning.
Summary
Product Title: Canon HV20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
Manufacturer: Canon
Power Score: 4.2 | 18 Reviews
Reviews on Canon HV20 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS
Best consumer camcorder on the market
Strengths: Fantastic image quality; great auto-focus; true 24p capture mode; HDMI out; external mic and headphone jacks; built-in 3 MP still camera
Weakness: Build quality a little cheap; LCD washes out too easily in bright light
Have been a happy user of a very basic 8mm cam (Canon ES50) for the past few years but finally decided that it was time for an upgrade. The Canon HV10 had initially caught my attention due to a great price (under $500 refurb) on that model but after doing some research, I found too many things I did not like about it so continued looking. I really wanted a hi-def model to be more future proof and...
Canon HV20
Strengths: Excellent image quality, manual controls, good color reproduction, HDMI and firewire connections.
Weakness: Cheap feel. A bit pricy. Loose fitting tape door.
Overall, I am very happy with this camcorder. I love the HD output, especially when played back while the camcorder is connected to a HDTV using the HDMI output. Alot sharper than my standard def DV camcorder. There are also alot of manual settings available, which I am still learning. I also liked how I was able to use my battery from my Rebel XTi camera as an emergency backup. I am disappointed...
A great consumer HD camera
Strengths: Image quality, low light performance, 24p mode, microphone jack
Weakness: cheap body
I replaced my sony TRV-22 DV camcorder with this one and I am very happy with it. The HD image quality is outstanding. so is the low light performance. The best in this size and this class cameras. More than that the ability to shoot at 24p film mode is great and results are unbelievable. On the downside, the body is made of cheap plastic. The LCD had one dead pixel. But for the price and for the...
The HV20 - a lot of bad news
Strengths: Excellent image quality, very fast focusing, good low light performance for a consumer camcorder, full manual control, optical image stabilization, and -real- 24p frame rate.
Weakness: Horrible build quality, poor handling, --PATHETIC-- LCD screen, fast focus not always accurate.
I had high hopes for the Canon HV20. On paper, it was looking like a real winner. Unfortunately, in the real world, things are not so wonderful. Let’s start with the good news. Image quality is excellent, and low light performance is also excellent for a consumer level camera. The camcorder does have full manual control for those who like to tweak things a bit, and Canon’s external focus...
Amazing Camcorder
Strengths: 24p, ture HD sensor, amzing image quality
Weakness: tape noise
I love my new HV20 from Circuit City. This camera offers amazing resolution, with a sensor picking up a full 1920x1080 lines of resolution. Because it uses optical image stabilization (OIS) instead of digital manipulation, there is no degradation in picture quality when shooting hand-held. The output on my 1080i HDTV (which can be done via component or HDMI) is stunning. It’s also capable of...
HV20 is Good HD camcorder
Strengths: Image Quality, Image Quality, Image Quality!! HDMI out, external Mic. plug. Sensitive inbuilt microphone. Super Still shots for your 16x9 HDTV
Weakness: Handling and holding. NO 1980x1080 video capture in Pinnacle.
HV20 is compact and feature rich! After recording and processing 3-4 hrs. of full HD video I found that HV20 is a good 'pro-sumer' camcorder. Video quality is great. No doubts. 24p mode is hard but useful if you want to give your video a movie effect. Still pictures are best plus with this camcorder. Use it to take snaps on the miniSDcard and you will feel really proud when you view those on your...
HV20 Mini DV HD DVD Camcorder
Strengths: Easy to use; beautiful videos
Weakness: Takes a second to focus; a little heavy and somewhat awkward to turn on/off with one hand; should have come with memory card for still pictures (had to buy it separately)
I used this camcorder for a recent trip to Turkey and Greece. It was Very intuitive to shoot video and figured out still shots relatively easily. Easy to zoom. Haven't yet uploaded to CD or TV. Reasonable price for the quality.
Canon HV-20
Strengths: Clarity and quality of picture is excellent; good basic functions; miniSD & miniDV formats
Weakness: feels cheap, thumb menu functions difficult to use with one hand
I had demo different HD camcorders and this HD camcorder is a great value when compared to it's competitors. The quality was just as good if not better. The cheaper feel to the case and buttons keeps the weight down but would be doomed it is dropped. The glass lens has an automatic cover which is a nice feature to keep it clean. The various ways to export video/picture is a big plus. There is...
Canon HV20 Mini DV HD DVD Camcorder
Strengths: super sharp images, ease of use
Weakness: n/a
I had a Canon mini DV (105). I always liked it until I play with this High definition Camcorder. This is awesome. Everything you shoot and play on TV just like watching HDTV. Never been happier.
Canon HV20 Mini DV/HDV Camcorder
THE GOOD: The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output, and an accessory shoe. THE BAD: Cant change white balance while shooting; night mode doesnt help poor low-light performance. THE BOTTOM LINE: Canons HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.
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Video is Excellent according to 27 Camcorder experts. -- "The 16:9 format gives you professional, top-quality video."-circuitcity.com -- "quite possibly the best consumer video camcorder"-simplydv.co.uk -- "The HV20, although equipped with one large sensor, produces stunning video, has an accessory shoe, and gives you 24P"-camcorderinfo.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like...
TopCanon HV20
The Canon HV20 is a handheld camcorder that captures high-definition video (1920x1080i) on miniDV tapes. The HV20 is the successor to the HV10 and a direct competitor to the Sony HC7 and contains many comparable features. Similar to the Sony the Canons main focus is on recording video and doubles as a still photo digital camera with pictures stored on a miniSD card. With similar barrel-shaped...
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TestSeek.com has collected 43 expert reviews for Canon HV20 and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
TopCanon Hv20
Canon Hv20 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.66 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #3 HDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's acceptance and...
TopCamcorder Review: Canon HV20 HDV
With so many HD camcorders hitting the market, it may seem to be an overwhelming decision to narrow your choice down to one. Thankfully, Canon has come out with the HV20 HDV camcorder, which may just be the lifeboat you need to stay afloat in a sea of options. The remarkable picture quality, combined with its 24P capability, makes it a truly appealing pick for point-and-shoot consumers. <p>Click...
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Gret little camcorder
Strengths: Image Quality in normal lighting is beyond anything I have ever seen in HDTV! Plenty of Ports Uses Mini DV Cassettes Good Image Stabilization 24P mode Image quality is absolutely amazing!!!!!
Weakness: Moderate to poor footage in low light situations Somewhat awkward handling when using zoom.
This is camcorder of the year 2008 according to camcorder info. This little camera packs quite a punch. The Image quality is absolutely amazing, beyond anything I have ever seen in HDTV. The only drawback is poor to moderate low light performance < 30 lux and the zoom button feels awkward. I give it 4 1/2 stars. For this price $710 with a 4yr warranty it is by far the best deal out there.