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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Nothing is out there better than this video camera"
  • 4 out of 5
"Canon HV20 great for travel"
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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... read more

Specifications

  • High Definition Mini DV Camcorder
  • 1080 HD resolution, 24p "Cinema Mode"
  • 10x optical zoom, optical image stabilization
  • HDMI Connectivity
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Answered Questions for the 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 others. The answer to your... 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, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK... 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 the image sensor's 16:9 data... read more

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Open Questions for the 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

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon HV20

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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4.9 out of 5 690 Store Reviews Electronics Club
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  • 4.29 out of 5

Average rating based on 331 total reviews: 4.29/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Nothing is out there better than this video camera (QTip - 11/17/09)

This will be short and sweet. Nothing is out there better than this video camera...It is clear and has incredible Video Quality beyond what i... read more

  • 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

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Professional Reviews

  • 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

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