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Canon Vixia HF20
Canon Vixia HF20
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robert cassidy (bocacassidy) 0 pts
March 20, 2009 11:47 PM
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Canon HF20 spec clarification

Is the max resolution of the HF20 1080i - or 1080p ? (bluray )
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
March 25, 2009 12:41 AM
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1080i. But you can save hard drive space by importing the clips into your editor at 540p, you'll get 90% of the quality for half the drive space.
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robert cassidy (bocacassidy) 0 pts
March 25, 2009 9:52 PM
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Thank you ....I might wait for 1080 p quality to be offered ..........but the HF 20 may still be a wprthwhile and practical choice !
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts
March 25, 2009 10:00 PM
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Well, the 5D Mk. II Digital SLR shoots 1080p video and the results are simply stunning. Course, at $2500 for the body, it had better be! Canon also announced today that EOS Rebel T1IS which also shoots 1080p, but for under $1000. That's where everything is going, it seems - the convergence of still photos and digital video.
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robert cassidy (bocacassidy) 0 pts
March 25, 2009 10:36 PM
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thank you for the clarification
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Enzo 0 pts
September 6, 2009 4:36 PM
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hi guys... I've read so many people saying 720p is better than 1080i (which I just found out the HF20 records at 1080i and NOT 1080p).

I'm so disappointed since I found out that for 6 months I might have been taping my 6-month-old daughter at 1080i and not 1080p.

Is 720p really better that 1080i?

Would I be better off buying a Nikon D90 for the 720p? Or a new Canon T1i which records at 720p + 1080p (20fps for the latter)?

Thanks... :(
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