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HV20
4.42 Poor
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Manufacturer's Info: The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon's new High Definition video camcorders are no exception.The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC DVII image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings "film-look" options to the HV20 owner- as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete.The HV20 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality High Definition camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.
Manufacturer's Specs
Lens Features
Filter Diameter 43 mm
Min Aperture 8 1/f
Min Focus Distance 0.39 in
Max Aperture 1.8 1/f
Digital Zoom 200 X
Focus Features
  • Auto Focus
  • Manual Focus
Min Focal Length 6.1 mm
Optical Zoom 10 X
Max Focal Length 61 mm
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General Features
Additional Features
  • Backlight Compensation
  • Built-in Light
  • Built-in Speaker
  • Fader Function
  • PictBridge Support
  • Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size 2.7 in
Included Components
  • AC Adapter
  • Battery
  • Cables - Audio/Video
  • Cables - USB
  • Carrying Strap
  • Remote
Interface Connection
  • A/V Output
  • Audio Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Component Video
  • Firewire / i.Link / DV (IEEE 1394)
  • HDMI
  • Mic
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus
Image Capture
Image Format JPEG
Max Vertical Image Resolution 1440 pixels
Max Horizontal Image Resolution 1920 pixels
Flash Characteristics
  • Accessory Shoe
  • Built-in Auto Flash
  • Flash Cancel (Off)
  • Red-Eye Reduction
Image Processor
Image Sensor CMOS
Image Sensor Quantity 1
Image Sensor Size 0.37 in
Warranty
Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Depth 5.4 in
Weight 1.2 lbs
Width 3.5 in
Height 3.2 in
Power
Power Source
  • DC Input
  • Lithium-Ion Battery
Exposure Controls
Exposure Settings
  • Aperture Priority
  • Auto Exposure
  • Exposure Bracketing
  • Manual Exposure
  • Multiple Program Modes
  • Shutter Priority
White Balance
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Preset Modes
Video Recording
Maximum Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
Image Stabilization Optical
Video Broadcast Standards NTSC (analog)
Minimum Shutter Speed 500 1/x sec.
Video Capture Format
  • DV
  • HDV
Recording Media
  • Mini DV
  • miniSD Card
Maximum Shutter Speed 2000 1/x sec.
Audio Support
  • MP2 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2)
  • PCM
  • Stereo
Minimum Lux Rating 0.2
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