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Canon HV20 Details

Camcorder - High Definition - widescreen - 2.96 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: miniSD - Mini DV (HDV)

Canon HV20
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November, 2009

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Canon HV20


Canon HV20 Details

Brand

Audio Input

Type

Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor

Manufacturer specific

Manufacturer Battery Name

Canon BP-2L13

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support

1080i

Low Lux / Night Mode

Yes

Widescreen Video Capture

Yes

Camera Flash

Type

Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory

miniSD Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth

5.4in

Height

3.2in

Weight

1.2lbs

Width

3.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size

2.7in

Display Form Factor

Rotating

Technology

TFT active matrix

Type

LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs

Beach / Fireworks / Night mode / Portrait mode / Snow / Sports mode / Spotlight / Sunset

Header

Manufacturer

Canon

Model

HV20

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Line

Canon/Canon VIXIA

Lens System

Lens Aperture

F/1.8-3.0

Max Focal Length

61mm

Min Focal Length

6.1mm

Optical Zoom

10

Type

Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Vista Certification

Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution

2.76Megapixel

Camcorder Effective Video Resolution

2.07Mpix

Camcorder Sensor Resolution

2.96Mpix

Optical Sensor Size

1/2.7"

Optical Sensor Type

CMOS

Sensor Qty

1CMOS

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Image Stabilizer

Optical

Service & Support

Type

1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type

None

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition

Black fader / Wipe fader

Digital Zoom

200

Media Type

Mini DV (HDV)

Shooting Modes

Digital photo mode

Special Effects

Art / Black & White / Low Sharpening / Neutral / Sepia / Skin Detail / Soft / Vivid

Still Image Format

JPEG

Type

Camcorder

Viewfinder

Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)

16:9

Viewfinder Color Support

Color

Viewfinder Type

LCD


Manufacturer's Description

The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon's High Definition video camcorders are no exception. The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC DV II image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings "film-look" options to the HV20 owner - as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. The HV20 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality High Definition camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.

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