Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV HD Camcorder

The dramatic Canon VIXIA HV30 is the latest in our offering of HD camcorders, incorporating advanced features to bring knowledgeable and demanding videographers the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality. The VIXIA HV30 is packed with Canon Exclusive features you won't find anywhere else. Our own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor deliver breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus gives you the shot control High Definition demands. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the VIXIA HV30 is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. All this is possible thanks to the vast experience Canon has with photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon has long been a leader in bringing advanced features to its products, taking advantage of our superiority in optics and image processing. The VIXIA HV30 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the next step in premium quality High Definition camcorders for which sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting.

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• 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

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  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

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  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

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  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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