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Canon HV20

By Philip Ryan on 22 October 2007

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

Editor's rating:7.7 User rating:8.8

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  VideoStar gave 8/10 on 05/11/2008 18:29 Report abuse

  This is a little gem. Like other users have said it doesn't compare to high end or semi-pro cameras but for consumer grade it is fab. Also, for those getting into indie film making this should be your first port of call. On its own the camera is ace, but add a 35mm adapter and a couple of cheap Nikon lenses [and with 25p mode enabled] you won't believe the quality. This little set-up is even superior to the old XL2 rig and it's about half the price too.

  • Good: HD Picture Quality
    Sturdy Construction
    25p Mode [Film Look]
    Canon Reliability
    Works great with a 35mm adapter
    Headphone Input
    External Mic Input
    HDMI output
  • Bad: Way too many buttons
    Average Low Light Performance
    
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  cjl gave 9/10 on 20/03/2008 08:41 Report abuse

  Fantastic camera, I wouldn't hesitate recommending this camera

  • Good: easy to use
    great video quality
    excellent build quality
  • Bad: doesn't come with software to transfer video to PC - only still images
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  guyguy2003 gave 9/10 on 22/10/2007 19:33 Report abuse

  Low light performance is GREAT if you switch to 25P. No, its not up there with 5000$ cameras, but it is still much much better than most cancorders I have seen. And you are recycling your reviews - you already reviewed this camera when it came out - which was a LONG time ago.

  • Good: Great video!
  • Bad: Price is almost twice that of the US. why are camcorders in Australia get such a high price tag??
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  paulio gave 9/10 on 19/10/2007 21:15 Report abuse

  Exellent features and image quality. Overall very happy.

  • Good: -Image quality
    -Ease of use / Menus
    -Headphone / mic jacks / hotshoe
  • Bad: -Internal mic effected by tape motor noise. But fixed with external mic
    -No HDMI cable included