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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder
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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. |
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This camcorder is ranked
- 9th of 17 in MiniDV (#1 is Canon HV40)
- 66th of 71 in High Definition (#1 is Kodak Zi8)
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Answered Questions for the Canon HV20
- Q: Can video be transferred via USB 2.0 port ?
- A: Alex.You are welcome.I have double checked around for you on Canon's website and a few... read more
- Q: I am thinking of buying the hv20 but it has hdmi output and my sony tv 950xbr has a ilink input instead . Is there an adaptor to hook me up????? bcm
- A: Hey, Blaine.The HV20 has:1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone, 1 x USB... read more
- Q: Capturing HV20 Video--Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 & Ulead VS 11 Plus
- A: The reason the frames are 1440x1080 is that is how Canon was able to get... read more
- Q: Can someone offer a specific tutorial for MAC and Canon HV20, transferring footage to computer?
- A: Hi, Alix.The Canon HV20 is a good choice for Mac.Camcorders need to be connected with... read more
- Q: Why cant my HV20 record my edited movie
- A: Did you must render the edit first before attempting to record back to the HV20... read more
- Q: I can not get my 1yr computer to reconize the hv 20
- A: Jack.I am surprised your one year old computer does not have a firewire port. In... read more
- Q: My Mac is nor registering the presence of my HV20
- A: If your mac is an Intel Mac and you have OSX Leopard, it may be... read more
- Q: High Def, Hard (or Flash) drive using 720p
- A: Look at the Canon HV20 and HV30. Both can shoot in 720p. read more
- Q: What connector(s) do I need to connect Canon HV20 to PowerMac G5 in order to access video for editing?
- A: Thanks! I actually found the answer at the Apple store in about 2 minutes before... read more
- Q: Does anyone know what is the best video editing software to easily use with this camcorder? I was leaning toward Sony Vegas 7? Any other suggestions?
- A: Hey, RJ.Sony Vegas 7 is a good software. Many HV20 owners that posted the same... read more
- Q: "Best" video editing software for HV20 novice
- A: Hey. David.First I would like to say congratulations on the HV20, good choiceThere are many... read more
- Q: HV20 versus DVX100B
- A: Richie.Your video needs and budget does change the ballgame, and i will look into it... read more
- Q: Why won't my camera allow me to change playback std?
- A: My question was answered by Canon's on-line tech support. The playback standard can't be changed... read more
- Q: does the hv20 have an external mic input
- A: Hi, r carroll.Yes it does, The HV20 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external... read more
- Q: would I be able to import and edit videos taken with the HV20 on Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 (on my Mac)?
- A: Absolutely! The beauty of the MAC and Canon together is that Canon has made it... read more
- Q: I have a mac Powerpc g5 hooked up to the hv20 via firewire. Camcorders screen says Playback std locked playback restriced. help
- A: It turns out that the final cut pro needs to be set through easy setup... read more
- Q: AVCHD vs HDV
- A: Essentially. But as AVCHD matures and their encoder code improves, you'll see the gap close... read more
- Q: Recommendations for External Mic?
- A: Your best bet would be to swing by Videomaker Magazine and read up on their... read more
- Q: How to UNLOCK the DVstd
- A: Well, your problem is probably that Movie Maker doesn't support HD on the XP platform. read more
- Q: Recording with Canon HV20 in 1080i mode creates flicker when video is rendered
- A: When shooting indoors, lower shutter speed to reduce flicker. If you shoot using fluorescent lights... read more
Open Questions for the Canon HV20
- Q: Final Cut Express 4 will not register my HV20 on my Intel Imac using Firewire 400
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: HV20 vs AG-HMC70 which is better?
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: does this work with imovie in standard format?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Need help troubleshooting video capture
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: No computer audio when I import from HV20 to MacBook Pro
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Downloading HV20 Clips to an Older Mac
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Why Won't My Mac, Recognize My hV-20?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: I can't get my iMac to even recognize the Canon hv20.
- 4 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I have a macbook with Final Cut Express, I can't seem to get my computer to recognize the HV20 using the USB cable but it didn't come with a firewire?
- 15 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: recording to camcorder from hard disk- cant get the party started!
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Playing other tapes
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- 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: Will the Canon HV30 be worth buying just for the 30p? Let me explain.
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I am a realtor. I am looking for a great camcorder for virtual tours. Do you have a recomendation ?
- 10 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: I cant get my hv20 to tallk to my Mac? I am using final cut pro 4 does anyone know what setting it is I need to use?
- 5 points for best answer - 9 replies
- Q: I want to edit video with my HV20 with Adobe Premiere, what equipment do I need to connect the camera to the PC?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I have a canon hv-20, can I use a sony vrd-mc5 to transfer movies to hd dvd?
- 5 points for best answer - 7 replies
- Q: I cannot get my MacBook Pro to recognize the HV20
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What would be a good capturing - editing - outputing workflow for my Canon HV20 - Camcorder?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is HV20 worth the xtra$$ over Panie 300/320 what other models should I consider? Will shoot mostly family stuff
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
