Canon Vixia HG20
| 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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Editors' Comments
Along with the costlier HG21, the HG20 is a replacement for Canon's older HG10 model. The increased bitrate is all the rave, but this capable camera also has a roomy 60GB hard-drive and a 12x optical zoom. If high-definition is your gauge, the HG20 records in full 1920 x 1080 HD. Perfect for HDTV show-offs!
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Specifications
- High Definition Camcorder
- Records to 60GB internal hard-drive or SDHC
- 1/3.2" CMOS Sensor
- 24Mbps bitrate
- 12x Optical Zoom
- Takes 1920 x 1080 full high-definition video
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Answered Questions for the Vixia HG20
- Q: Can Final Cut Pro edit this camera's video?
- A: I think you'll need to update your copy of FCP. As Jake Ludington states:Final Cut Pro is the premium choice... 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, you may have to go... read more
- Q: How do you import Vixia HG20 files onto a Mac if iMovie won't recognize the files as movie files?
- A: You must be using iMovie '08 or '09 to import directly from the camera. Check to make sure you have... read more
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Open Questions for the Vixia HG20
- Q: Is the Canon Vixia HG20 compatible with iMovie .08?
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: how do I connect a monitor to the hg 20 for real-time monitoring during taping?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is this camcorder good for outdoor soccer games??
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon Vixia HG20
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605,90 € |
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$649.20 |
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Pavilion Electronics
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$774.99 |
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17836 Store Reviews |
Electronica Direct
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$789.99 |
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Merchant Not Rated |
Target
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$799.99 |
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