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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Canon HV20 great for travel"
  • 4 out of 5
"Great video, Great camera"
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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder Reviews

  • 4.29 out of 5

Rating: 4.29 of 5
(330 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Canon HV20

  • 4 out of 5
I'll take tapes, thank you... (Gizmodo.com - 1/31/07)

Though Gizmodo.com is a little disappointed that the HV20 will be using Mini DV tapes instead of a built-in hard disk drive, their commenters have a different opinion. Check out this preview and the subsequent commentary for some great insight into the HV20 and why Mini DV is a solid selection for a high-definition camcorder. read original review

Canon HV20 Reviews by Camcorder-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
Canon HV20 great for travel (kbartel - 7/7/09)

Although I miss the professional features of smooth zooms and easy controls, the Canon HV20 was a great travel camera for my safari in Kenya. read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great video, Great camera (Ersatz07 - 4/26/07)

This camera is fantastic. The video it produces rivals stuff I see on TV. It makes me want to become a better videographer because the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
True 1080i all the way (DKW - 9/23/07)

Gorgeous movies, even in MiniDV, but HD is truly amazing. Bright, sharp LCD, fully auomatic or fully manual. Ahjusts out screen flicker in TV, computers... read more

  • 5 out of 5
One of the Best HD Camcorder in the market today !!! (RJ - 6/24/07)

I have searched and searched, read reviews after reviews to compare and decide which HD camera will be the best buy that will be within... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Video excellent. Sound very very bad. High pitch sound on all videos!!! Unacceptable. (Gay Carroll - 4/9/07)

Video is very good. Sound is terrible. There is a high pitch sound on all videos which is the sound of the camcorder itself. Have... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Unreiable (Al - 3/17/08)

I have a Canon HV20 camera which I purchased less than 8 months ago and at the moment, it is a piece of junk. Here... read more

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