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The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output,... (cnet.com)

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We have collected and analysed 46 expert reviews and 216 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 99/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is August 24, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 51401 reviews from other Camcorders. Last update: August 21, 2008.

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Canon HV20 - camcorder - Mini DV (HDV)

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The Canon HV20 high-definition camcorder has excellent video quality, nice features, HDMI output, and an accessory shoe.

Can't change white balance while shooting; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance.

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

At the same time, other oft-accessed controls--program, shutter- and aperture...

Canon HV20

By Philip Ryan (cnet.co.uk)

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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

Excellent video quality; handy features; HDMI output; accessory shoe

Can't change white balance while shooting; night mode doesn't help poor low-light performance

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

Canon's follow-up, the HV20, includes all the same features as the HV10, plus...

Quick Review Camcorders: Canon HV20

By Michael Perlman (easycamcorders.com)

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Here it is! The king of castle. The Canon HV20 ($1099 MSRP). This camcorder packs in a beautiful image, superb ease of use, and a hearty cluster of manual controls. If you can look beyond its imperfect design and awkward handling, you will be treated to t...

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Great point and shoot

By tptjr (cnet.com)

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I continue to be amazed by this little cams picture quality. I has the best auto WB of any camera I've ever had. You cannot change the WB settings on the go but the auto is perfect 95% of the time. Auto focus is fast and accurate most of the time too. I'm...

fast focus, great, auto WB, amazing picture

too small in hand, low light just ok but good for 1 chip