Canon HV20
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User Score (198)8.4
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Expert Score (22)8.7
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Design (3)9.1
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The Canon HV20 camcorder has 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor, high definition 10x optical zoom lens with super range optical image stabilizer, which captures high quality footages and still images, together with other HV20 features.
Details
The HV20 features a Canon-made CMOS sensor that produces high resolution images just like in the movies. CMOS sensor also has on-chip noise reduction technology that allows the user to capture footages even with minimal lighting with less noise and other image aberrations. The HV20 also uses the RGB Primary color feature to produce high definition images (both video and still images) with rich and accurate color, and natural looking tones similar to what 3CCD camcorders can give. Its lens features super-spectra coating technology that minimizes unwanted glare and flare. It also uses the DIGIC DV signal processing that improves image quality both for moving and still photos. It improves color reproduction especially on skin tones, and has two types of noise reduction for clearer and brighter images.
Manufacturer's Specs
Digital Video
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Power Supply (rated)Supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Supplied BP-2L13 Battery Pack
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Image Sensor1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
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Total PixelsApprox. 2,960,000
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Effective PixelsMovies: HDV/DV (WIDE): approx. 2,070,000 DV (NORMAL): approx. 1,550,000 Still Images: 16:9 still images: approx. 2,070,000 4:3 still images: approx. 2,760,000
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Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette)SP: 80 min.
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LensZoom 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
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Focusing SystemManual Focus Assist Functions: Magnifying, Peaking
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Manual ExposureYes
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Programmed AEAuto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
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Supported Playback Modes1080/60i, 1080/24P, 1080/30F, 1080/24F
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. C…
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Canon HV20
Reviewer: Picture correct4 days agoLAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 31, 2007 – Canon extends its leadership role in the creation of feature rich, high-quality, High Definition (HD) camcorders for consumers with the introduction of the Canon HV20 HD Camcorder. With its proud professional pedigree plain to see, the HV20 HD Camcorder draws on decades of Canon's proven excellence in optics and technological innovation, incorporating professional level HD video features in a handy, horizontal-style, user-friendl... Read more
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Canon HV20 One-Chip HDV High Definition Video Camera
Reviewer: hometheaterhifi.com31 March 2008The Canon HV20, for 2007, has the best performance-to-cost ratio of any HD camera we have tested. Canon corporation has been making cameras and lenses for many decades. Their digital SLRs are consistently rated at the top, and it looks like their HD video cameras will continue that tradition. Read more
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Canon HV20
Reviewer: Maclife18 August 2007- Overall 10
Ready to take the dive into HD video? You won’t go wrong with the HV20. Read more
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Canon's HV20: A High-Definition, Vista-Certified Delight
Reviewer: digitalmediathoughts.com07 August 2007Canon's HV20 is a breakthrough video camera: it hits a trifecta of high quality, reasonable price, and small size that will make it a winner in the consumer market. The video quality is excellent, and while it lacks an exposure control to help with those shots that have tricky lighting, for the most part pointing and pressing record will get great-quality video. Read on for the full review! Read more
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Reviewer: Easy Camcorder10 May 2007
Here it is! The king of castle. The Canon HV20 ($1099 MSRP). This camcorder packs in a beautiful image, superb ease of use, and a hearty cluster of manual controls. If you can look beyond its imperfect design and awkward handling, you will be treated to the magical world of 24P video. Read more
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Reviewer: dkuchars, Epinions20 March 2008
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- Ease of use 8
For the money, amazing HD quality. Canon makes the best lenses once again. Read more
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Canon HV20 Review
Reviewer: B. D. McCarthy "O.C.D. and proud", Amazon30 December 2007- Overall 8
We received the product on time and it works fine. Havent explored it properly as I didnt have any mini dvds. So please make sure that you order them along with the camcorder itself. Read more
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