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Canon HV20 User Reviews

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

Canon HV20
alaSCORE 94

450 reviews

November, 2009

83 / 100

62 Experts

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86 / 100

388 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 83 out of 100.

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"Great camcorder - CNET Review a bit incorrect"

This is an excellent camcorder for the money....  Great image quality, simple menu, wireless remote for playback, light weight Controls awkward for u...

"This Camcorder is Amazing!!!"

Great product very satisfied!  This is the best camcorder in its class. Cheap media 60min tapes ($2) and awesome performance! You will be amazed at y...

"Best HD Budget Camcorder IMO"

The Canon HV20 is in my opinion the best sub ...  HDV on Mini DV tape, combo of 24P with Cine Mode looks great in full light, excellent menu system, ...

"Un buen precio por la calidad de producto obtenido"

Por el precio, y por lo que uno obtiene de es...  Fácil de manejar, las opciones que el producto ofrece, como ser HD (alta definición), control remot...

Average Rating

83

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alaTest collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 88 out of 100.

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Bring your memories of the Canon HV20

The basic parameters of Canon HV20 The type of high-definition digital video camera DV digital video camera Video signal HDV, PAL color, CCIR standard...

One HV20 high-end Canon movement

Canon launched the flag HDV two HV20 HDTV cameras in official website also released a static sample figure. Besides, the official also HV20 high-end D...

CanonHV20

...pixels HD lens features Canon Lens Equivalent 35mm camera focal length: About 43.6-436mm Lens Construction 9 group 11 using two aspherical lens 43m...

Canon HV20

Product Name Canon HV20 16:9 Viewfinder 0.27 inches color LCD; about 123,000 pixels 2.7 inches LCD screen 16:9 color LCD; about 211,000 pixels Flash /...

Average Rating

88

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from dell.com. The average user rating from dell.com is 93 out of 100.

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Cannon Hv20 rocks

This unit if very lighweight, easy to shoot pics with one hand, menu is pretty straight forward for someone who just wants to make videos with great q...

Stunning....simply stunning...

I have made 2 short movies using the Canon XL1s. In my opinion, the image quality with this (in just SD mode) blows it away. Of course, the HD mode le...

Amazing

Stunning picture quality. Even my wife said: "Worth every penny." Now that is a positive review. None.

Average Rating

93

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from digitaltrends.com. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 86 out of 100.

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Unreliable

I have a Canon HV20 camera which I purchased less than 8 months ago and at the moment; it is a piece of junk. Here I am in Antigua Guatemala to shoot ...

Perfect HD Quality - Easy to Use, great for iMovie Fans

Easily the best HD out there for the money. It was down to $698 through Amazon with free shipping when I took the plunge. The best part really was it'...

A surprising performer

1080i performance is outstanding, with the 1081p ok but, some motion judder on panning. Many reviews said sound was substandard; however there is no ...

Pound for pound, stunning

The top rating given tells you what I think of this cam, so instead of telling you how great it is (and it is)...some drawbacks: form (nice in the han...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from epinions.com. The average user rating from epinions.com is 86 out of 100.

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Slightly overrated but decent HD Camcorder

I always do my research before purchasing anything over $100, and in this case, at ~$950, I've read nearly all of the available consumer/professional ...

Slightly overrated but decent HD Camcorder

I always do my research before purchasing anything over $100, and in this case, at ~$950, I've read nearly all of the available consumer/professional ...

Amazing Camera For The Price

The Canon HV20 is very impressive for such a low price. It can be now be had for about $500-$600 on Ebay and the quality you get dollar for dollar mak...

Amazing Camera For The Price

The Canon HV20 is very impressive for such a low price. It can be now be had for about $500-$600 on Ebay and the quality you get dollar for dollar mak...

Average Rating

86

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from maclife.com.

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You apparently have a lot to

You apparently have a lot to learn. Tape is archival. DVD has a shelf life of 15 to 20 years, if you're lucky. Please refrain in the future from comme...

Tape

we are in a transient phase. i still prefer to use tapes. change is a difficult thing for sure. Beside as stated earlier the quality of video from the...

Tapes

Tape is dead in any form or shape. And it should have happened years ago. It's like some music producers and artists still whining about tape being be...

Tape vs other media

Just because you can do something different doesn't mean you should. Flash media, Hard Drives, and DVDs are all shorter term data storage solutions. T...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from photographyreview.com. The average user rating from photographyreview.com is 100 out of 100.

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Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

canon HD camcorder isn't read by windows movie maker or Mac

Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

The Canon HV20 high definition camcorder is compatible with Windows Vista, is lightweight and takes great-looking video at its default settings. I use...

Canon iVIS HV20 Camcorder

This camera is the best consumer level camera with almost all the features needed for creativity. Don't buy this if you want simple family home videos...

Average Rating

100

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alaTest collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from pricegrabber.com. The average user rating from pricegrabber.com is 88 out of 100.

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Gret little camcorder

This is camcorder of the year 2008 according to camcorder info. This little camera packs quite a punch. The Image quality is absolutely amazing, beyon...

Best consumer camcorder on the market

Have been a happy user of a very basic 8mm cam (Canon ES50) for the past few years but finally decided that it was time for an upgrade. The Canon HV10...

Canon HV-20

I had demo different HD camcorders and this HD camcorder is a great value when compared to it's competitors. The quality was just as good if not bette...

Canon HV-20

I had demo different HD camcorders and this HD camcorder is a great value when compared to it's competitors. The quality was just as good if not bette...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from shopping.yahoo.com. The average user rating from shopping.yahoo.com is 95 out of 100.

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For the money,

Ask any pro and they can tell you that low light video capture is not indicitive of overall camera ability. My neighbor is a Camera Operator for Lucas...

Sony KDL-46XBR3 LCD Television

I could not be any happier with this TV! Looked at everything, DLP, Plasma, LCD, etc. and this was in my opinion the best choice by far due to several...

Great TV

This is the best TV money can buy now. I have had this TV going 2 weeks now and love it. I cant think on any bad things to say about this TV watched t...

Canon the first to do digital right.

For the past five years, i have been in search of a camcorder that would replace my RCA VHS-C Analog camcorder without any success. I was totally ripp...

Average Rating

95

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alaTest collected and analyzed 133 user reviews of the Canon HV20 from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 85 out of 100.

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Just get one already...

Just get one already... I'm going to keep this short because there are several longer reviews that you can read. Basically, if you want to get into s...

Great Choice

Great Choice I know that these are no longer on the open market, so my review is simply to explain why I think these are an excellent value on the use...

Beware: motor noise ruins your sound recordings

Beware: motor noise ruins your sound recordings After 2 years with my HV20, I'm splurging on a new SDHC flash drive camera, because of all the HV20 mo...

Amazing video, but the AUDIO IS MISERABLE!!!

Amazing video, but the AUDIO IS MISERABLE!!! I recently bought a refurbished Canon HV20. I went on vacation with it without testing it, and when I got...

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