Canon Vixia HG20
HQ Grade: A
| 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. |
This camcorder is ranked
- 2nd of 112 in Mainstream Camcorders
- 1st of 41 in Hard Disk
- 1st of 46 in High Definition
- 1st of 37 in Media Card
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Answered Questions for the Canon Vixia HG20
- Q: New to the HDD scene. How do these cameras compare with DV cameras in regards to quality - is it feasible to use one for pro-ish applications?
- A: Absolutely. Most cable series use em for 2nd camera work. HD (not to be confused... read more
- Q: Connected HG20 to HDTV thru hdmi, but there is no pic or sound. TV has detected device HG20 but still no picture. problem with cable/camcorder?
- A: Check your playback settings. I'd also connect using an HD capable component video cable to... read more
- Q: Is Videoera like Windows Movie Maker? Videoera talks about IPods conversion.
- A: No. Windows movie maker is an editor. It can convert to a point, but it's... read more
- Q: Does the HG20 record in both SD and HD? If only HD and you burn a DVD, will the DVD play in SD DVD player and work on SD TV?
- A: No, it won't play on a standard DVD player if you burn an HiDef DVD. read more
- Q: Rolling Shutter/CMOS vs. CCD confused. Need camera for new baby action shots.
- A: I'd still recommend Canon, especially if you're using a MAC to make to DVD. They're... read more
- Q: hdmi connect of canon hg20 to 16:10 computer monitor if possible.
- A: It should still connect, depending on if you have an HDMI connection in the monitor... read more
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Open Questions for the Canon Vixia HG20
- Q: Is the Canon Vixia HG20 compatible with iMovie .08?
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I am having problems downloading HD movies from HG20 to my PC.
- 10 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: I keep reading about motion artifacting with the HG20 can anyone who owns one address this issue for me?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the best software to convert the MTS files for use with Final Cut?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Are there any limitations in its use beyond a certain altitude?
- 7 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: If I shoot MXP/FXP movie how do I preserve quality when creating a DVD disk?
- 1 point for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Hard Drive Camcorder with external mic capabilities
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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