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Canon VIXIA HV30 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon's follow-up to the popular HV20, the VIXIA HV30 HDV Camcorder, continues the tradition of excellence from this legendary company. As before, record your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV tapes for stunning image quality each and every time. When you prefer to shoot stills capture them in 3.1Mp to miniSD cards (sold separately).

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Canon VIXIA HV30 Mini DV Camcorder

Video Recording
Recording Media	Mini DV\|miniSD Card
Video Capture Format	HDV
Image Stabilization	Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution	1920 x 1080

Quick Glance
Optical Zoom	10
LCD Screen Size	2.7 in
Weight	19.2
Interface Type	A/V Output\|Audio Out (1/8" Mini)\|Component Video\|HDMI\|Proprietary\|USB - Universal Serial Bus
Recording Media	Mini DV\|miniSD Card
Image Stabilization	Optical
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080

Power
Power Source	DC Input\|Lithium Battery

Warranty
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty

Dimensions
Height	3.2 in
Width	3.5 in
Depth	5.4 in
Weight	1.2 lbs

Image Processor
Image Sensor Size	0.37 in
Image Sensor Quantity	1
Image Sensor	CMOS

More Info
URL	http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SNAModelSuppliesTabAct&fcategoryid=869&modelid=16206#ModelFeaturesAct

General Features
LCD Screen Size	2.7 in
Interface Connection	A/V Output\|Audio Out (1/8" Mini)\|Component Video\|HDMI\|Proprietary\|USB - Universal Serial Bus
Additional Features	Built-in Light\|Built-in Speaker\|PictBridge Support\|Viewfinder

Lens Features
Digital Zoom	200 X
Filter Diameter	43 mm
Optical Zoom	10 X

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Canon VIXIA HV30 Mini DV Camcorder

Reviewed by: htny01k

07-17-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: Nice gloss black body paint, compact, small form factor, and brilliant HD pictures.

Weaknesses:None

Overall Evaluation: This is the highly rated HD Minidv camcorder on the market right now. It uses regular minidv tape to store your video. Actually, this is a plus because filming using minidv tape will give you better HD picture than the newer format of using solid state memory card. The reason for this is the compression rate of the media. This camcorder performs brilliantly under low light conditions. As long the is a little bit of light in the room, it will produce viewable pictures. This is a good buy for minidv format HD camcorder, get it while you still can!
Reviewed by: Philamour

07-11-08

Duration of ownership: 60 Days

Strengths: HD, Solid body thou built with plastic, HDMI port and intuitive buttons

Weaknesses:A little bulky, Tape-based, no SSD

Overall Evaluation: I know buying the HV30 at 649.00 shouldn't be any complaint at all. The high quality of image and video shooting tells it all. I still have my Canon ZR60 tape-based camcorder going pretty strong. Kind of Leering toward an SSD camcorder, but decided to jump on this one after reading some reviews on tape storage, it's not bad using tape at all.
Reviewed by: PGTimbo

06-29-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Great picture, very good sound, easy to use

Weaknesses:Tapes

Overall Evaluation: I thought about going with one of Canon's new SD card HD camcorders - but decided to stick with tapes. Tapes are cheap to buy and keep as a master copy. So I lose a little ease in downloading videos - but can always keep a master.This camera takes amazing quality HD video. Looks great on my 1080p Sony 52" LCD.They've fixed a few of the minor annoyances with last year's HV20 - so if you're good with recording on tapes - this is the best HD camcorder out there.
Reviewed by: rajeevsk

06-24-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Nice size and handling,battery life, Features, Picture Quality, Versatile camcorder even for semi-pro use

Weaknesses:Sound quality could have been improved. No SDHC

Overall Evaluation: One of the best HD camcorder on the market. It is a replacement for winner last year HV20, I guess canon will lead this market with HV30 this year also. Consider AVCHD camcorders before buying this as they are new technology but comparable to this quality. No tapes and shhould last long as there are no moving parts. If MiniDV is the camcorder you are looking for, look no further this is nice one.
Reviewed by: edrlee

06-16-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: compact size, awesome video

Weaknesses:none

Overall Evaluation: I'm new to the camcording business and bought one in anticipation of the arrival of my first child. So far I've been playing with it recording various family functions and watching my wife as she goes through her pregnancy. The hv30 is easy to use. Low lighting is a little grainy, but when there's adequate light, picture quality is great. It's nice to have all the different recording modes, though, honestly, as long as it's easy, point and shoot, I'd be happy, which this does well.

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Canon Vixia HV30 HD Camcorder

The HV30 records high-quality HD video to old-fashioned tape.

Canon's tape-based Vixia HV30 camcorder ($1000 as of September 28, 2008) combines the aging medium with modern image processing to lay good-looking HDV video onto inexpensive MiniDV tapes.

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