Canon Camcorders

between $1000 - $2000

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    Canon Legria HF21

    06 Oct 2009 3:53 PM

    Sporting 64GB of on-board flash memory, the HF21 should have plentiful space for its 24Mbps high-def footage. It also features headphone and microphone jacks, as well as 15x optical zoom lens.

  • 8.3

    Canon Legria HF20

    13 Nov 2009 9:25 AM

    As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.

    Specs: Flash Memory

  • Canon HF11

    10 Nov 2008 4:32 PM

    It might not fit every hand, but the results it provides are excellent whether you're a manual fiddler or just want quick and easy automatic filming capabilities.

    Specs: 24 fps, Flash Memory , Flash , 1920 x 1080

  • Canon HG20

    13 Nov 2008 12:47 PM

    Canon's rapid ascent up the high-def, hard-disk camcorder totem pole continues with the HG20 and HG21 twins. Both share optical image stabilisation, 12x optical zoom and a CMOS sensor. The HG20 comes with a smaller 60GB hard-disk and misses out on a viewfinder.

    Specs: 24 fps, Hard Disk, Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

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    Canon HG21

    13 Nov 2008 5:35 PM

    Bedecked in black, the HG21 is Canon's top dog, second-gen, high-def, hard-disk camcorder. It features 12x optical zoom, a CMOS sensor, optical image stabilisation and an electronic viewfinder.

    Specs: 24 fps, Hard Disk

  • Canon HV30

    17 Apr 2008 11:50 AM

    On paper, aside from the change in body colour, the HV30 looks little different to the HV20 that proceeded it. Both feature a 2.7-inch LCD screen, HDV tape recording, HDMI out, accessory shoe, 10x zoom and optical image stabilisation.

    Specs: DV

  • Canon HF10

    24 Jul 2008 6:13 PM

    Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.

    Specs: Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

  • Canon HV20

    22 Oct 2007 2:48 PM

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

    Specs: Mini DV , 1920 x 1080

  • Canon DC51

    20 Feb 2007 5:53 PM

    Canon's gives its top-of-the-line DVD camcorder a makeover with an extra megapixel, optical image stabilisation and support for dual layer discs.

    Specs: DVD

  • Canon DC22

    22 Aug 2006 4:50 PM

    Replacing the Canon DC10, this DVD Camcorder offers a larger LCD, 2.2 megapixel CCD and real 16:9 widescreen recording in a slimmed down body.

    Specs: MiniSD (Mini Secure Digital Card)

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