Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
- HDV camcorder with 1/2.7-inch CMOS image sensor; 24p Cinema Mode
- High-definition 10x optical zoom lens; super-range optical image stabilizer
- Advanced photo features: up to 3-megapixel stills, histogram display, built-in flash, and more
- 2.7-inch color widescreen LCD; color viewfinder
- HDMI terminal; advanced accessory shoe
Product Description
Integrating Canon’s renowned optics and imaging technology, including a 10x HD video zoom lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilization and a Canon True HD 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor, the HV20 HD Camcorder records true 1080 high definition video, making it an ideal companion to today’s HD televisions. In fact, both aspiring filmmakers and home movie shooters can give their video a truly cinematic look and feel with the addition of a 24p Cinema Mode…. More >>
Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Tags: Camcorder, Canon, Definition, High, HV20, Image, MiniDV, Optical, Stabilized, Zoom
I was very Impressed with the low lighting capabilities, but it is very fragile. The joystick for zoom is cheap plastic, and I’ve had experience with Sony’s warranty or lack there of, my Sony 52″ HD TV would not power up a week before Christmas 14 months after purchase, $800 and 5 months later,it was repaired…. I think it works fine, I donated it to a woman’s shelter. Anyway I bought the Panasonic SD5, easier storage (HD card) better quality… The guru at Best Buy says alot of the SONY HV20’s are coming back! and the SD5 will have better battery life also. I’ll give full review of SD5 if it ever arrives;)
Rating: 3 / 5
I was excited to get this camera and I shot some footage. But I found out (too late) that the *only* way to get the video recorded to the MiniDV cassete is through firewire. That great. I don’t have a MAC on hand and none of my laptops (bought in the last year) have firewire. So no joy.
When I researched this camera, no where, and I mean no where, was it mentioned that the video from the MiniDV could only be transferred via Firewire. I might not have bought it if I had known that. Now I have to return it and fight to not pay a restocking fee.
Btw, the manual shows that you can use a USB cable, but it doesn’t even say that video from the MiniDV cassette can not be transferred over USB.
Oh, and no video editing software? For $1000, Canon couldn’t put something on the DVD. Sure, I can use Microsoft Movie Maker, but I can’t say that I like it.
Rating: 1 / 5
We spend $768 to buy this camera. However, when we first receive it. The camera box was not sealed. we were thinking the camera should be a new one, and continue to use it. End up the port upload to the computer didnot work, and the Company selling this camera (J&K)refused to provide any repair or help because it passed 7 days after the purchase. We are very disappointed with this seller.
Rating: 1 / 5
I was excited about the possibilities of a digital camcorder, especially if I could use it as a “pass through” for converting my analog tapes to digital to computer as well as shooting better video. I read many reviews of the models with “pass through” capabilities. Many reviewers cited the poor ergonomics of the mini dv camcorders. So I went today to Circuit City and handled several of them. I found most of them impossible to handle with one hand. The buttons are too low, too cramped together. You can’t use the tip of your thumb to turn the record button on and off. To reach the tiny zoom wheel on top is most difficult without jarring or moving the camera. The cameras have a flimsy feel. Even if I could learn how to use it, when I need to ask someone else to operate it they would find it difficult to impossible.
No one has had a problem handling my Sony high8, and its video has very good resolution. I hope it lasts a long time. In the meantime I’ll be searching for a stand-alone analog-to-digital converter. If I can’t find that I’ll just use my DVD copier and do the limited editing it is capable of.
Rating: 2 / 5
I was very excited to have a very small HDV camera that could shoot in 24 fps, until I read a footprint in the instruction manual. It may ‘capture’ in 24 fps, but it RECORDS in 30i. So if you ask me, the cinema mode is pretty useless!
Rating: 3 / 5