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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder - HV20

Abt Model: HV20
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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder - HV20

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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder - HV20/ 2.7" Color Widescreen LCD/ 10x HD Video Zoom Lens/ 2.96 Megapixel/ DIGIC DV II Image Processor/ 200x Digital Zoom/ Built-In Ultra Video Light/ MiniSD Card Slot/ Built-In Electronic Lens Cover
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Product Details

Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder - HV20

Features:

  • HDV Format Camcorder
  • Canon 1/2.7" (2.96 Megapixel) CMOS Image Sensor
  • RGB Primary Color Filter
  • Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Zoom Lens/200x Digital Zoom
  • DIGIC DV II Image Processor
  • Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Instant AF
  • HDMI Terminal
  • 24p Cinema Mode
  • Built-in Automatic Lens Cover
  • Advanced Accessory Shoe
  • MiniSD Card Slot
  • Advanced Photo Features
    • Simultaneous Photo Shooting (2 Megapixel)
    • Histogram Display
    • Built-in Flash
    • 3.1 Megapixel Photos onto MiniSD Card
    • Captures 2 Megapixel Stills from Tape
    • Easy Print/Share Button
  • Program AE Mode
  • Built-in Ultra Video Light
  • Mic & Headphone Terminal
  • Super Light Weight
  • Focus Assistant Function
  • Level Shot and Grid Markers
  • Smooth Zoom Control
  • 2.7" Color Widescreen LCD
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Terminal
  • Analog-Digital Converter

Package Content:

  • HV20 HD Camcorder
  • Battery Pack 2L13 (w/Terminal Cover)
  • Compact Power Adapter CA-570
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
  • Wireless Controller WL-D87
  • USB Cable IFC-300PCU
  • Component Cable CTC-100S
  • Digital Video Solution Disk for
  • Windows and Mac

Specifications:

  • RECORDING MEDIA Mini DV Cassette
  • RECORDING TIME SP: 80 min.
  • LENS:
    • ZOOM RATIO 10x Optical/200x Digital
    • FOCAL LENGTH f=6.1-61mm
    • ZOOM SPEED Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
    • MAX. F/STOP f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used)
    • FILTER SIZE 43mm
  • IMAGE STABILIZATION Super-range Optical (lens shift)
  • MINIMUM OBJECT DISTANCE 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
  • VIEWFINDER Widescreen 0.27" Color Viewfinder/ Approx 123,000 pixels
  • LCD SCREEN 2.7" Widescreen LCD (211,000 pixels)
  • AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual
  • Focusing Possible
  • MANUAL FOCUS ASSIST
  • FUNCTIONS Magnifying, Peaking
  • MANUAL EXPOSURE Yes
  • PROGRAMMED AE Auto, Program, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach , Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
  • WHITE BALANCE METHOD Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
  • IMAGE SENSOR 1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
  • TOTAL PIXELS Approx. 2.96 Megapixels
    • CARD RECORDING
      • 4:3 mode: Approx. 2.76 megapixels (1920 x 1440)
      • 16:9 mode: Approx. 2.07 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
    • TAPE RECORDING
      • DV (normal) mode: Approx 1.55 megapixels (1440 x 1080)
      • HD/DV (wide) mode: Approx 2.07 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
  • SUPPORTED PLAYBACK MODES 1080/60i, 1080/30F, 1080/24F, 1080/24P
  • MAX SHUTTER SPEED
    • 1/2000
    • 1/500 (card)
  • AUTO DATE/TIME Yes
  • RECORD SEARCH/REVIEW Yes
  • AUDIO
    • DV
      • 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz
      • 12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz
      • 4ch synchronous recording not possible
    • HDV
      • MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch)
      • (4-channel playback of tapes containing
      • 4-channel recordings possible)
  • HDMI TERMINAL Type A (19 pins) 480i/480p/1080i Format Supported
  • MICROPHONE TERMINAL 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack
  • AV MINI TERMINAL/ HEADPHONE TERMINAL 3.5mm 4 pole mini-jack

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Height: 3.2"
  • Width: 3.5"
  • Depth: 5.4"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 1.2 lbs
  • Shipping: 3 lbs

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Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturers Warranty(authorized online retailer): One year parts and labor

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Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating:
(based on 5 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros: Great Picture Quality (5), Great Features (4), Comfortable to Operate (3)
Cons: Poor Battery Life (3)
Best Uses: Travel (5), Family (4)
Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast (3)
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REVIEWED BY 5 CUSTOMERS
Displaying Reviews 1 - 5 of 5
State of the art for today
By tukas from College Park, MD on 09/30/2007.
How long have you owned it: A month or less
Pros: Great Features, Comfortable to Operate, Great Picture Quality
Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Semi-Professional
Cons: Poor Battery Life
Best Uses: Sports, Movies/Short Films, Weddings, Travel, Family
Great camera
Great little workhorse
By newzphotog from Chicago area on 09/14/2007.
Pros: Durable, Great Picture Quality, Versatile, Comfortable to Operate, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Great Features
Cons: Poor Battery Life
Describe Yourself: Professional
Best Uses: Special Events, Travel, Weddings, Professional Work, Casual Use, Movies/Short Films, Family
Using professionally to produce news videos on the web. Makes for a great compact kit with outstanding HD quality. Friendly user settings with manual controls including focus and sound. Buy extra batteries if doing extended shooting. Have fun.
Just What I Wanted !
By Jetman330 from Scottsdale, AZ on 08/15/2007.
Best Uses: Family, Travel
Pros: Great Picture Quality, Comfortable to Operate
Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
The Canon HV20 is an amazing product. Compact, easy to use, and superb picture quality. I was concerned about video editing HDV. I found out editing is no problem at all! I use the freeware HDVsplit to transfer the clips to my hard drive, then PremierePro2 for the editing. The rendered project has the same quality as the raw footage.
Excellent consumer camcorder
By Digant C Kasundra from Palo Alto, CA on 07/23/2007.
Best Uses: Family, Special Events, Travel, Casual Use
Pros: Great Features, Versatile, Great Picture Quality
Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Casual user, Getting started
Cons: Uncomfortable, Poor Battery Life
The Canon HV20 is a very nice camera. The picture quality in well-lit situations is excellent. The colors pop and the image stabilization is good for hand held shots when zoomed out. The camera, like all of the digital products for consumer ranges, suffers from low-light inadequecies. The 20P feature isn't very useful (too choppy, but great if you are shooting a horror movie or a flashback sequence). Also, being a lefty might contribute to this, but I don't find the camera that comfortable to hold. But overall, this camera is great. It has lived up to my expectations and I plan to use it frequently for short films and such (as a hobbyist, not as a professional).
Wow. Outstanding picture quality!
By Chicago Shooter from Chicago on 04/16/2007.
Pros: Great Sound, Great Features, Simple Controls, Great Picture Quality, Built-in lense cap
Best Uses: Office, Travel, Home
Describe Yourself: Tech Savvy, Parent
Just an amazing camcorder. Built in lens cover makes quick shooting a breeze. Picture quality is outstanding. Has a bit of trouble with auto focus and grainy images when in low light. Controls are intuitive, and easy to get to when readying to shoot or during shooting. Does not come with a firewire cable or HDMI cable.
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UPC Code: 013803083200
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