Canon HV10 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The HV10 is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack-among other flaws-are difficult to accept.

Pros: Impressive video quality ; superior still images ; flexible controls

Cons: Quirky ergonomics ; microphone is on the back of the camcorder ; poor battery life ; no microphone or headphone jacks

Verdict: The first problem that you'll likely notice is that the HV10's microphone is located on the back of the camcorder, right above its viewfinder. This is an unconventional location for a microphone, and in our testing the audio we recorded sounded as ...

Review summary: Canon has finally put the power of HD into the hands of all consumers with the HV10. Weighing in at just 15.5 ounces, the world's smallest HD camera can literally fit into the palm of your hand. Its sleek design is perfect for beginners, point and ...

Pros: Great image quality Compact and portable Sleek and sexy

Cons: Slightly awkward design Poor low light and still photo image quality

Verdict: The Canon HV10 is a very small, portable camera that captures a great image with high detail and color balance.

Review summary: Canon has finally put the power of HD into the hands of all consumers with the HV10. Weighing in at just 15.5 ounces, the world's smallest HD camera can literally fit into the palm of your hand. Its sleek design is perfect for beginners, point and ...

Pros: Great image quality, Compact and portable, Sleek and sexy

Cons: Slightly awkward design, Poor low light and still photo image quality

Verdict: The Canon HV10 is a very small, portable camera that captures a great image with high detail and color balance.

Review summary: Remember the first time you used high-speed broadband? Or the first time you fired up a 3D-accelerated game? You'll experience that same excitement the first time you plug Canon's miniature HV10 HDV camcorder in to your 60-inch HDTV. Instead of the ...

Pros: 1941 Incredibly small ; one of the lowest priced HDV cams available

Cons: The Thin Red Line A bit too small, quirky mic placement

Verdict: While it pushes the edge on resolution, the HV10 plays it safe with storage. Eschewing the trend toward direct to disc, hard drive, or flash RAM storage, the HV10 uses traditional MiniDV tapes and can record an hour on each tape. That's fine by us. ...

Review summary: If you've ever captured a great shot on your camcorder that you wished you could print out, your wish comes true with the Canon HV10 High-Definition Camcorder. Connect this way cool Canon to any PictBridge-enabled printer and print crystal clear ...