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    Media type: Mini DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 2.96 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 200x, Weight: 535g, Image stabiliser: Optical, Screen size: 2.7'' ...

  • 9.4 out of 10
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Canon HV-20 product specifications

Product Name : Canon HV-20
Lowest Price : £0Show all prices »
Product Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (4 Ratings)
Category: Camcorder
Brand: Canon
Viewfinder technology: LCD Monitor
Optical zoom: 10x
Digital zoom: 200x
Media type: Mini DV , HDV
Video input type: Digital Video Camera
Sensor resolution: 2.96 Megapixels
HD Recording: With HD Recording
Weight: 535g
Viewfinder: Colour Viewfinder
Screen size: 2.7''
Optical sensor: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/2.7"
Connectivity: A/V , USB 2.0 , HDMI , DV
Image stabiliser: Optical
Minimum illumination rating: 0.2 lux
Lens aperture: F/1.8-3.0
Min focal length: 6.1mm
Max focal length: 61mm
Maximum stills resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported flash memory: MiniSD
Width: 8.8cm
Depth : 13.7cm
Height: 8.1cm
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    • October 2009 en

      Review summary of Canon HV20

      By alaTest

      Review summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 450 reviews of Canon HV20 from international magazines and websites.

      Verdict: The average review rating is 8.45/10. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 (or 9.4 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.

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    • January 2009 en

      Canon Vixia HV20

      Review summary: In conclusion, the Canon Vixia HV20 provides HD quality in a user friendly package. With a 10x zoom and an included HDMI port this camcorder is great for the casual user or the aspiring videographer of the family. Unless you have an aversion to using ...

      Pros: HDMI port, 24p Cinema Mode, 10x zoom, Super Range Optical Image Stabilization, Still photos can be taken from video images

      Verdict: If you are looking to upgrade your clunky, old fashioned tape camcorder to

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    • June 2008 en

      Canon HV20

      Review summary: The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HV20 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and ...

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      • Canon HV20 Evaluation 5 out of 5
      • camuser.co.uk Source: camuser.co.uk
    • February 2008 en

      Canon HV20

      Review summary: The unstoppable popularity of high definition has ushered in of a wave of affordable HD camcorders for home users and Canon's HV20 is no exception. In an effort to grab some of this lucrative market, Canon released the HV20.

      Pros: Improved graphics card, Takes RAM up to 4GB, Santa Rosa chipset, Longer battery life, Competitive pricing, Crisp picture, Clear sound, Wide range of features, Very stylish design, Solid build quality, Lightweight, Strong performer, Robust build, Fair ...

      Cons: No antiglare screen option, High price, Flat virtual surround, Processor not up to scratch, Poor connectivity, Not the most attractive to look at, Audio quality can be hampered by upwards-facing mic

      Verdict: If you're looking for great value high definition without sacrificing functionality, the HV20 is a great place to start. Comprehensive connectivity coupled with fantastic user-friendliness and superb playback quality make it the leader in its class.

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    • December 2007 en

      Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder

      By Charlie White

      Review summary: If you don't mind dealing with miniDV tape, the Canon HV20 is a fine choice. However, we prefer having nonlinear random access to shots, rather than rolling through an anachronistic tape to find a shot. We also don't care for the cheap, plastic feel ...

      Pros: buttah-smooth video, crisp and vivid in bright light

      Cons: Cheap-feeling plastic, stuck with miniDV tapes

      Verdict: We especially like the way Canon includes features normally reserved for pros, such as a 24p frame rate that can be combined with the camera's CineLook setting in order to almost mimic film's slower frame rate and slightly diffuse look. But the star ...

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    • Overall Rating:4 out of 5
    • Movie Quality:5 out of 5
    • Durability:4 out of 5
    • Ease of Use:5 out of 5
    • Quality:5 out of 5
    • Value for Money:5 out of 5
    • Recommend Product: Yes

    Great HD movies

    Canon HV-20 By Anonymous (04/03/2008)
    • Pros: Cheaper than other HD camcorder, Cinemode, 24fps
    • Cons: Plastic feel

    One of the cheapest HD cameras around at the moment and one of the best!

    Great movie quality and the zoom is amazing.
    Night shoots are a bit on the noisey side, but switch on the Cinemode shooting and 24fps and you will get perfect night shoots.

    The image stability feature is also great. Especially when you are in a car.
    I recommend you also buy some sort of UV filter to protect the lense, as th... Read Full Review »

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