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Canon HV20

Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

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Sony HDR-FX7E Camcorder

$1,149.00  |  1 store
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Product Description
With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HV20 is the right choice in High Definition camcorders. And, with its HD and Standard Definition... More
With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HV20 is the right 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. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC -
Recording Media   High Definition -
Optical Zoom   10x -
Weight 1.2 lb. -
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/2.7" -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Number of Pixels   2960K pixels -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. -
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x -
Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm -
Attachment / Filter Size 43 mm -
Digital Zoom   200x -
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP -
Image Stabilizer   Optical Image Stabilizer -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio -
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability -
Memory Still Resolution 2.07 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   MiniSD -
Max Still Image Size   1920 x 1080 -
MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional -
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • HDMI -
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.2 lb. -
Depth 5.4 in. -
Height 3.2 in. -
Width 3.5 in. -
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon VIXIA Sony HDR
UPC 013803083200 4905524391619
Product ID 40505145 99474176
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Remote Control -
Product MPN   
MPN 2059B001 HDRFX7E
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon HV20
Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder
$1,149.00
Sony HDR-FX7E
Sony HDR-FX7E Camcorder
From $1,998.00

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 12 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
4
4 stars
8
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Rich Features (4)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Simple Controls (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
  • Uncomfortable (2)
  • Difficult to Use (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
Good For
  • Home Movies (4)
  • Travel (2)
  • Professionals (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

CANON HV20 - Pocketable High Definition

bytheuerkorn Apr 26, 2007
50 Helpfuls 51 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture quality, connectivity, easy to use, battery life, HDV easy to process, 10x...
Cons HDV limitations, ergonomics, NTSC only, no firewire cable included
Recommended it? Yes

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 0.3 MPx standard tv was a mere compromise of state... Read full review »

3

The Canon HV20 is just so lovely.

byharvurd Apr 13, 2007
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros HD ability, manual controls, stunning video quality, accessory shoe (for external mic,...
Cons Some pieces may feel a little cheap to some, but to me they felt fine.
Recommended it? Yes

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 high quality of the video.

Keep in mind,... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
2
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Home Movies (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Professionals (1)

Consumer Reviews

heybecka
310

A Great Camcorder, Beautiful Images.

byheybecka Feb 20, 2010
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Easy to Use, Great Design
Cons Bad in Low Light

My husband is a Film Major, and writes and directs lots of little short films. He is saving up for a fancy professional camera, but in the meantime this is what he shoots on primariily. I occasionally use it to take images of the kids. It is good enough quality for my husband to make professional... Read full review »

425

professional quality sound and video.. hard to use for beginners.

bydrrahimfazel Nov 28, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Compact, Quality Construction
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

great produt for those who know how to use photograph and video camcorders well and have a good technical understanding.. the microphone is constructed well and has excellent fidelity, video is beatufiul.. I tried this out, but it was too hard for me to use. I sodl it to a photographer and... Read full review »

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