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Canon HV20

Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

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Vivitar DVR 865HD High Definition Camcorder

$1,149.00  |  1 store
$69.99  |  1 store
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
The DVR 865HD does both and even includes a Voice Recorder! When you're done, print your still directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer (no PC required) or share your videos which are... More
The DVR 865HD does both and even includes a Voice Recorder! When you're done, print your still directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer (no PC required) or share your videos which are stored on convenient SD media cards. Rechargeable LiIon battery can be charged via AC or USB. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC/PAL
Recording Media   High Definition High Definition
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Weight 1.2 lb. 0.24 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/2.7" -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Number of Pixels   2960K pixels -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. 2.4 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x Without Optical Zoom
Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm -
Attachment / Filter Size 43 mm -
Digital Zoom   200x 8x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP -
Image Stabilizer   Optical Image Stabilizer -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio -
Memory Photography   
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   - 1280 x 720
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability -
Memory Still Resolution 2.07 Megapixels 7.99 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   MiniSD SD Card
Max Still Image Size   1920 x 1080 3264 x 2448
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 HDMI
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink • USB -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 1.2 lb. 0.24 lb.
Depth 5.4 in. -
Height 3.2 in. -
Width 3.5 in. -
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Canon VIXIA Vivitar DVR
UPC 013803083200 681066757833
Product ID 40505145 85503670
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Remote Control -
Product MPN   
MPN 2059B001 DVR865HD
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon HV20
Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder
$1,149.00
Vivitar DVR 865HD
Vivitar DVR 865HD High Definition Camcorder
$69.99

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 12 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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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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Consumer Reviews

1

Great videos, Easy to use, Unreliable power

byBrian.D Jul 4, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Compact, Easy to Use
Cons Bad in Low Light
Recommended it? Yes

I got this on clearance at Meijer because my power supply is lost for my tape digital video camera. It takes surprisingly clear and colorful full screen videos played on my PC wide screen monitor. The zoom is hardly worth using as the picture becomes grainy with barely any zoom , which makes sense... Read full review »

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