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Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

 
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  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 1.2 lb.
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Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
Based on 12 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (4)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Compact (2)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Simple Controls (1)
Cons
  • Uncomfortable (2)
  • Difficult to Use (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
It's Good For
  • Home Movies (4)
  • Travel (2)
  • Professionals (1)
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50 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

CANON HV20 - Pocketable High Definition

Date of Review:  Apr 26, 2007
The Bottom Line: Great picture under most conditions combined with a low price (for HDV in 2007) makes the HV20 a solid choice.
Review: Just as we've come to accept the marginal quality of standard TV standards like PAL and especially NTSC, High Definition television finally is ready for the mass market. The vastly superior resolution (2 MPx) of HD-TV is a stark reminder that the...
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  4.0

by: theuerkorn
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Picture quality, connectivity, easy to...
Cons
HDV limitations, ergonomics, NTSC only,...
 
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

The Canon HV20 is just so lovely.

Date of Review:  Apr 13, 2007
The Bottom Line: The video quality is incredible.
Review: After taking only 20 minutes or so of footage inside at night in low light and then in the morning in bright, direct sunlight, this camcorder has exceeded my expectations in every way. In fact, I must say that I was dumbfounded at the stunningly...
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  5.0

by: harvurd
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
HD ability, manual controls, stunning...
Cons
Some pieces may feel a little cheap to...
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

What a great camera after initial audio problems

Date of Review:  Apr 27, 2007
Review: I've had this camera for a few weeks now and I'm really enjoying it. The video I've taken with it seems to rival the quality from PBS HD, but of course I'm not a professional videographer.

The size is surprisingly small (at least to me), I...
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  4.0

by: ivolla
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
GREAT video quality, small size, ease...
Cons
Initial sound problem, other than that...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

HDV Camcorder of the year 2007

Date of Review:  Jan 3, 2008
The Bottom Line: The HV20 is an award winning HDV camera with quality in all the right places.
Review: My Sony DCR-HC42 died after just 2 years and 20 hours worth of recording. Too costly to repair I decided to look what I could afford in the HD arena.
By purchasing the HV-20 I think I have what I need. With there being only 2 or 3 serious...
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  4.0

by: robbie_e
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Picture Quality, Fast focusing & Image...
Cons
Low quality MPEG 1 Audio only. No Canon...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

The Canon HV20 in my production system

Date of Review:  Oct 2, 2007
The Bottom Line: The HV20 does its intended job well, and can fill both hobbyist and professional needs. I think it is the best HDV camera in its size and price range.
Review: I bought the HV20 to take over the job of my TRV-900 DV camcorder, which is to serve as b-roll/POV camera and backup to my Sony Z1 HDV at event jobs, and serve as my personal camera for funstuff and family occasions. Initially I chose a Sony but...
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  4.0

by: hdvbymark
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Compact, sharp, dual-mode, popular,...
Cons
Tricky controls/menu/zoom, grainy low...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

You need other HD equipment to fully enjoy

Date of Review:  Dec 27, 2007
The Bottom Line: Have all the other proper HD compatible equipment, computer with HD DVD burner, HD DVD player , HD television, to appreciate the best this camera offers
Review: After having the older Canon GL1 semi professional standard definition digital video recorder that gives good 480 resolution video quality in the 4:3 screen size but poor video quality in the 16:9 widescreen mode, I decided to upgrade to the HD...
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  4.0

by: dairygary
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
High quality video in HD mode and lots...
Cons
Need all the other HD compatible...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Wow

Date of Review:  Mar 20, 2008
The Bottom Line: For the money, amazing HD quality. Canon makes the best lenses once again.
Review: I have been making home movies since 1991. I have been through a variety of formats--VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, and finally HD. For the last six years I have been using the prosumer Canon GL-1 model. It has a 3CCD chip and takes spectacular movies...
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  4.0

by: dkuchars
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Wonderful video quality; sound is okay...
Cons
The design is awkward compared to my...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Amazing Camera For The Price

Date of Review:  Jul 18, 2008
The Bottom Line: It's great for families, filmmakers, videographers, etc. It's just superb all around and it doesn't cost much. I always thought I'd have to spend thousands for quality like this.
Review: The Canon HV20 is very impressive for such a low price. It can be now be had for about $500-$600 on Ebay and the quality you get dollar for dollar make it the best p4p camcorder on the planet.

The resolution is 1440x1080p at 16:9 ratio...
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  5.0

by: cas23
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great HD Quality! Very nice dynamic...
Cons
Small, doesn't look like a pro camera.
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

My favorite camcorder ever

Date of Review:  Nov 30, 2007
The Bottom Line: Clean clear video
Review: I finally upgraded to a new camera with 16:9 lens, no old fashioned 8mm tape which had crummy quality to begin with. This camera takes some awesome video without the complications of the normal process. The exterior screen is big enough that you...
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  5.0

by: kevinm_03
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Crisp clear video and sound
Cons
Nothing
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Slightly overrated but decent HD Camcorder

Date of Review:  Jul 23, 2008
The Bottom Line: If you absolutely have to remain below the $1000 mark, then this camera is the best. If willing to go slightly over, get a Sony.
Review: I always do my research before purchasing anything over $100, and in this case, at ~$950, I've read nearly all of the available consumer/professional reviews of this product before making my purchase. While I am for the most part satisfied with the...
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  4.0

by: raxor247
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good price and quality compared to its...
Cons
Focusing issues, annoying LCD screen,...
 

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