| 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. |
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- 9th of 17 in MiniDV (#1 is Canon HV40)
- 66th of 72 in High Definition (#1 is Kodak Zi8)
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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder Details
Editors' Comments
The Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder is an achievement in home video recording. With the HV20, amateur and casual videographers can now make full-resolution 1080 widescreen (16:9) high-definition videos, for use on their HDTVs. The camera's built-in HDMI terminal makes connecting to HDTVs incredibly easy. Advanced users will surely be interested in the 24p "Cinema Mode" which adds a film-like look to videos. In addition to the high-quality video capabilities, the HV20 also features a 3-megapixel still camera and 2.7-inch widescreen LCD. Keep an eye on this camcorder, we'll keep you informed as new information becomes available.
Canon HV20 Specifications
- High Definition Mini DV Camcorder
- 1080 HD resolution, 24p "Cinema Mode"
- 10x optical zoom, optical image stabilization
- HDMI Connectivity
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Canon |
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| Release Date | Jan 27, 2007 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
