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Canon HV10

Canon HV10

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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Good Size, Quality & Brand"
  • 4 out of 5
"GOOD POCKET HDV CAMCORDER"
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The Canon HV10 is a palm-sized camcorder that offers stunning high definition video, capturing 1080HD resoultion footage in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. The HV10 records to familiar MiniDV cassette tapes, but will provide greater image quality than anything you've ever seen. With the move toward HD in nearly every aspect of home entertainment... read more

Specifications

  • Ultra-compact High Definition camcorder
  • 10x optical zoom / image stabilization
  • 2.6 megapixel digital still photos
  • 2.7-inch widescreen (16:9) LCD, color viewfinder
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Answered Questions for the HV10

Q: Will the Canon HV-10 work on a Mac?
A: So far I've had no luck at all - neither iMovie nor Final Cut Express can find the HV-10. I... read more
Q: Do you need HDMI connection to get true HD picture onto TV from camera's recordings?
A: YES you must PURCHASE a cable that costs 50 to 90 dollars to Watch the highest Picture from this camera.. read more
Q: Hi, I'm looking for a quick crash course on camcorders
A: If you look in the upper right hand corner of this page, you will find a list of helpful guides. read more

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Open Questions for the HV10

Q: Going for safari in Africa, Want to buy the best midrange camcorder? using mac for editing.
3 points for best answer - 6 replies
Q: is there a firmware update available
6 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: hi,
20 points for best answer - 4 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon HV10

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4.9 out of 5 690 Store Reviews Electronics Club
via Amazon.com
$1,199.99 Go!
4.8 out of 5 4264 Store Reviews Z Electria
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$1,599.95 Go!

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  • 4.05 out of 5

Average rating based on 160 total reviews: 4.05/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Good Size, Quality & Brand (DavidSMCA - 4/8/07)

I read a lot of reviews about the Canon HV10 and other HDV camcorders. It's not the best or the worst, I bought my HV10... read more

  • 4 out of 5
GOOD POCKET HDV CAMCORDER (Milan Nikolic - 1/29/07)

This is good pocket full HDV camcorder with several excellent features like OIS, pre focus aid,video light, etc.
But it lacks HDMI output and external... read more

  • 5 out of 5
HV10 Incredible (Jeff Merkel - 12/12/06)

This camera is the best of the last 5 years. It has incredible ratings and it deserves it because the Canon HV10 is a miracle. read more

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Canon HV10 News

8/21/06

High Definition Camcorders Debut

Sony, Canon, and Sanyo have introduced HD capable camcorders, and they look amazing.

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