Canon HV20 Camcorder Review
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The Innovative Canon HV20 Camcorder
Combining advanced optical technologies and innovative features with ease-of-use, High Definition Video is made simple thanks to the Canon HV20.
HV20 Features
The Canon HV20 comes packed with a range of digital photo options, including the ability to snap 2.07 Megapixel stills as you record movies and save them to MiniSD card.
A built in LED light extends your creative options when visibility is poor, providing lighting for movies and acting as a flash for stills photography.
For those wishing to spread their cinematic wings, the Canon HV20 features a range of shooting modes and variable frame rates that let you alternate between shooting simple home video and film quality movies. HDV PF25, combined with the innovative CINE image mode replicates the characteristics of film, giving your projects a touch of celluloid magic.
A wider range of audio possibilities is made available via external microphone inputs and manual sound options.
Expand the Canon HV20’s capabilities further with a selection of optional accessories that connect via the Advanced Accessory shoe.
Optical Technology
Created specifically to handle the demands of HD recording, the DIGIC DV II processor at the heart of the Canon HV20 works in unison with the 2.96 Megapixel Canon HD CMOS sensor to capture and process images and movies of superb quality. Together they provide enhanced noise reduction and colour reproduction, delivering pristine 1920×1080 HD resolution video to digital video tape (MiniDV).
A 10x optical zoom lens featuring Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake, letting you get closer to the action.
Accurate focus is guaranteed with Canon’s Instant AF focusing system working automatically to ensure smooth, accurate operation with pin-sharp results.
Sharing
HDMI connectivity makes it easy to share your movies with family and friends. Simply connect to a compatible HD enabled TV or computer for effortless viewing.
Create digital backups of your old videos with the AV input of the Canon HV20.
Digital printing is a piece of cake thanks to PictBridge. Attach you camcorder to a supported printer, press direct print, and high quality photographic prints are yours.


