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Canon HV20 Camcorder Review

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A massive 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor lies within the camcorder's core and spews out 2,900,000 gross pixels. The Canon HV20 shoots both 1080/60i and 1080/24P. In bright light (3000 lux) during 60i, the HV20's image is sharp as a tack and rife with Crayola-grad

Review Verdict: Handling the HV20 is another story. It is devoid of a retractable viewfinder and has a flimsy, low-strung hand strap, an unfinished zoom toggle, and a manual focus wheel that is almost as vexing as the one found on the Sony HDR-HC7. The HV20, despite...

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Product Rating: 3 star(s) Canon HV20

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HD goes retro.

Review Verdict: Reliable rather than racy, but the tortuous PC editing will put most punters off

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Pros: 10x zoom ; Crisp GD footage ; Good at night ;
Cons: Plasticky build ; Small display ;
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Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder Reviews

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The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance,

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Camcorder Review: Canon HV20 HDV

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With so many HD camcorders hitting the market, it may seem to be an overwhelming decision to narrow your choice down to one. Thankfully, Canon has come out with the HV20 HDV camcorder, which may just be the lifeboat you need to stay afloat in a sea of opt

Review Verdict: The Canon HV20 is an easy-to-use camera with good image quality and true 24P, which really separates it from the pack

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Pros: 24P Easy menu navigation Good color reproduction and image detail
Cons: Hand strap is awkward Manual focus dial is small
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Canon HV20

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 31, 2007 - Canon extends its leadership role in the creation of feature rich, high-quality, High Definition (HD) camcorders for consumers with the introduction of the Canon HV20 HD Camcorder. With its proud professional pedigre

Review Verdict: In addition to the HV20 HD Camcorder's horizontal design, the HV20 HD Camcorder incorporates an array of new and sought-after features and enhancements that offer users greater creative control and easier connectivity

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Canon HV20 Camcorder Review Complete Color Charts - Canon HDV Camcorders

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Canon HV20 Review - Camcorders

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canon hv20 review: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

Review Verdict: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

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Pros: Excellent video quality, Good feature set, HDMI output, Accessory shoe
Cons: Can't change white balance while shooting, Night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Canon HV20

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The HV20 boasts quite a feature list, including a 3-megapixel sensor, optical image stabilisation, 24p recording, 10x optical zoom, an HDMI output and a long-lasting battery -- all in a horizontal design that's very comfortable to use

Review Verdict: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better

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QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent video quality ; handy features ; HDMI output ; accessory shoe ;
Cons: Can't change white balance while shooting ; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance ;
photoreview.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Canon HV20

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Canon is targeting video shooters who own High Definition TV sets with its new HV20 camcorder, which will also appeal to many digital photographers. This compact camcorder shares many of the features of the DC51 model we reviewed in Issue 32 and even has

Review Verdict: We were very impressed with the test camera's video performance, particularly in the HDV mode, which produced colourful footage with little evidence of glitches or compression artefacts. Colour reproduction was natural looking and the camera was even able

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Canon HV20 - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)

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Review Verdict: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.

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Pros: The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output, and an accessory shoe ;
Cons: Can't change white balance while shooting ; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance ;
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