| | |  | Video | Home » » » » Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | | | | | | | Description: | | The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon's High Definition video camcorders are no exception.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 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC DV II 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 videographers have been waiting for. | | | Features: | |
• 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 Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 8.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 112 reviews |
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Canon HV20Jan 09, 2010
Great HD camera. This is my first camcorder I have ever owned and I love being creative with the HV20. When I first noticed the quality when I plugged the camcorder into an HD TV I was amazed..we all were! It can be crystal clear. Outside footage definitely looks the best. It captures great detail. The footage is rarely shaky compared to other cameras. I got this camera at a great price too so it has been worth every penny so far. The zoom is nice mostly smooth. It fits good in the hand. Very easy menu to customize your settings. The 24 fps is really cool everything you shoot has the ability to look like a film! pretty cool. I wanted a camera to make short films and so far I have had great success. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking to spend around $500-$800.
 A bit out of date, but still a decent camcorder.Dec 26, 2009
A bit out of date, but still a decent camcorder. It shoots fine, I have a 35mm DOP adapter on it, with some Canon EF lenses on it, plus a mattebox. It's really fun to shoot with.
Just get one already...Jun 16, 2009
I'm going to keep this short because there are several longer reviews that you can read.
Basically, if you want to get into some cheap indy filmmaking, or just want a good home movie camera, this is the one. Yes, it's got its flaws, but with some good accessories, you'll be golden.
So get this, a Rode VideoMic, a new battery, maybe a lens hood, The DV Rebel's Guide, and you'll be all set. [...]. You can get some great images with this camera if you know what you're doing.
Oh, and 24p. It shoots in 24p. Get one now.
Great ChoiceMay 25, 2009
I know that these are no longer on the open market, so my review is simply to explain why I think these are an excellent value on the used market.
Bottom line is this - while they keep adding features and improving paper specs, I haven't seen any need to upgrade from my HV20. The feature set is excellent and picture quality is as good as any I've seen on a pro-sumer HD camera. Further more, while I understand that hard drive recording can be useful, I actually prefer tape, as I can grab inexpensive 3 packs (right here on amazon) and never have to worry about running out. I like to keep my archives available as well (as opposed to re-recording over everything and depending on my computer versions) and don't want to have to worry about dumping to another drive before taking new footage.
Frankly, I know that everyone wants the latest and greatest - which this was, not so long ago. My opinion is that if you can grab a reasonably priced HV20 on the used market, you won't be unhappy.
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 Beware: motor noise ruins your sound recordingsMay 21, 2009
After 2 years with my HV20, I'm splurging on a new SDHC flash drive camera, because of all the HV20 motor noise, which ruins my video sound recordings. I love Canon & my HD video camcorder, and I bought all accessories from Day 1 including the DM-100 directional microphone. But it doesn't help the motor noise problem. It may even be worse with the DM-100, I can't quite tell. If anyone has ideas to solve, please post.
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