Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon HV20 3MP High Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

 
Larger image or other views 
Product Description:

You've heard of HDTV and expect to get one if you haven't already. Here's a camcorder that lets you record your own HDTV-compatible images. The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features. 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. 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. Focal Length - f=6.1-61mm Zoom Speed - Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop - f/1.8-3.0mm Filter Size - 43mm 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD Screen (Approx. 211,000 pixels) and color viewfinder High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63 minutes) or miniDV Cassette Recording Media Microphone Terminal - 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack HDMI USB 2.0 Full Speed Terminal for fast transfer of photos Analog-Digital Converter lets you share the precious video memories you have stored on analog videotapes Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal - Attach extras such as a video light or directional microphone without additional wires or batteries to raise the production value of the video you shoot Dimensions - Width 3.5 x Height 3.2 x Depth 5.4 inch Weight - 1.2 pounds without lens and battery pack Canon 1 Year Parts And Labor Limited Warranty
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • HDV camcorder with 1/2.7-inch CMOS image sensor; 24p Cinema Mode
  • High-definition 10x optical zoom lens; super-range optical image stabilizer
  • Advanced photo features: up to 3-megapixel stills, histogram display, built-in flash, and more
  • 2.7-inch color widescreen LCD; color viewfinder
  • HDMI terminal; advanced accessory shoe
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Canon
  • EAN: 0013803083200
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • FormFactor: Rotating
  • Label: Canon
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: Canon
  • MediaType: Mini DV (HDV)
  • Model: HV20
  • MPN: CAN-HV20
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMCORDER
  • Publisher: Canon
  • Studio: Canon
  • UPC: 013803083200
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customers who bought this item also bought

Customer Reviews

Increible picture quality2008-11-23
This is my first refurbished product, the camera looks like new, come with all their accesories, works perfect, I own a SONY HVR-HD1000u and the hv20 blow away the sony, low light is a lot better in the canon and 24p option is a plus for me.

The construction is a little bit crappy but the picture quality is stunning.

Best Regards.
great camera2008-09-19
Terrific camera with fantastic features. It was easy to learn and so easy to use. The video quality is great and I use it everywhere. I especially like that it is light and easy to hold. I have been using it nonstop for the past few months and have already got a lifetime of memories.
amazing and clear image2008-08-18
this is my second camcorder and i am very glad with it, the image is amazing, if you watch in a high definition tv, the diference is high.
I recommend use mini dv HD, you will see the diference
Muy buena cámara2008-08-13
La HV20 esta muy bien, todo lo que se escribe sobre ella es cierto. Tiene una calidad de imagen excelente pero recuerden NO ES PROFESIONAL. Aún asi se le puede sacar provecho con practica. Lo único en contra es que en condiciones de poca luz pierde puntos, ah, y la batería no es la gran cosa. Por lo demás muy bien. Y con algunos accesorios como el lente angular y una bateria con mayor capacidad mucho mejor.
Fantastic Image Quality, But 24P Is Tough To Post-Process2008-06-25
I used to own a Canon GL2 (prosumer SD 3CCD camera with Canon L lens) but got tired of carrying it around to take travel video which I rarely ended up editing. So I sold it and purchased this, looking forward to HD quality and 24P framerates.

The HD quality does not disappoint in any way whatsoever. Hook this up to a 1080i/p HDTV via HDMI and the quality of the image will be indistinguishable from what you see on any of the HD channels. I was blown away.

Build quality wise, it seems a little cheap, the tape loading door on my has a little play in it. It's extremely light, which makes it hard to hold steady; however, the optical image stabilization is surprisingly good. Attempting to hold the camera steady at full zoom results in nearly shake free video.

The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars (and it may not matter to you) is that recording in 24p mode, doesn't actually record 24 progressive frames per second. Instead it records 18 progressive frames and 12 interlaced ones in succession, inside of a 60i stream. There are also no markers embedded in the video to signal to applications e.g. Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc. the correct way to process the stream. In order to get a real 24p video you need to perform a pulldown. There are various ways to do this, but none of them are trivial (search the Internet for "Canon HV20 24p Pulldown").

All in all, though, this is an amazing little device. The video I recently took of Upper Yosemite Falls looks better on my TV than I remember it. How often does that happen to you?!
See all 107 customer reviews...

Electronics Articles

Laptop Guide
After reading through this laptop guide, you'll know more than 99% of all laptop buyers.  The guide is divided into five sections: Section #1 - Overview of laptop computers Understand all the basic features of the laptop computer so you can buy the best machine for you.  Section #2 - Main laptop parts Make your choice of memory, processor and laptop storage devices. Section #3 - Notebooks and networks Computing nowadays is all about connectivity, so it's essential that your laptop computer can connect up to almost anything. Section #4 - Ports and slots Everything you need to know about those strange plugs and sockets you'll find in every laptop computer. Section #5 - Getting ready to buy Laptop Buyer's Checklist. Why buy a laptop instead of a desktop PC Before you buy a laptop you need to understand the critical differences between a mobile computer and the much less mobile desktop, so you can decide which laptop features are most important to you. Choose t ...
Glossary of Helpful Terms, Concepts & Advice
Related to the Camera: Camera Parts & Features - these are standard or basic features on a camera. Your camera may have different features. If you have any questions, please e-mail me. View Finder - A small eyepiece or screen on the camera that allows you to see the image you're recording. (The camera also acts as a VCR, so you can play back and watch what you have already recorded through the view finder). White Balance - If you ever ended up with yellow-tinted video, chances are you forgot to white balance. It's worthwhile to white balance every time you use your camera to get the highest quality video. If your camera doesn't have this feature, it may have an automatic or internal system. What white balancing does is adjust the intensity of the colors being recorded according to the existing light. Make sure you white balance every time the lighting conditions change; if you record video inside and then go outside, your lighting conditions have changed and you need to instruc ...