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By: harvurd,
Apr 13, 2007
Pros: HD ability, manual controls, stunning video quality, accessory shoe (for external mic, video light)
Cons: Some pieces may feel a little cheap to some, but to me they felt fine.
Bottom Line: The video quality is incredible.
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By: cas23,
Jul 18, 2008
Pros: Great HD Quality! Very nice dynamic range, 24p shooting & cinegamma.
Cons: Small, doesn't look like a pro camera.
Bottom Line: It's great for families, filmmakers, videographers, etc. It's just superb all around and it doesn't cost much. I always thought I'd have to spend thousands for quality like this.
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By: kevinm_03,
Nov 30, 2007
Pros: Crisp clear video and sound
Cons: Nothing
Bottom Line: Clean clear video
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By: theuerkorn,
Apr 26, 2007
Pros: Picture quality, connectivity, easy to use, battery life, HDV easy to process, 10x optical zoom
Cons: HDV limitations, ergonomics, NTSC only, no firewire cable included
Bottom Line: Great picture under most conditions combined with a low price (for HDV in 2007) makes the HV20 a solid choice.
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By: robbie_e,
Jan 3, 2008
Pros: Picture Quality, Fast focusing & Image Stablilization.
Cons: Low quality MPEG 1 Audio only. No Canon telephone support. No software included. Connector covers.
Bottom Line: The HV20 is an award winning HDV camera with quality in all the right places.
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By: dairygary,
Dec 27, 2007
Pros: High quality video in HD mode and lots of menu choices
Cons: Need all the other HD compatible equipment to utilize and appreciate this cameras HD mode
Bottom Line: Have all the other proper HD compatible equipment, computer with HD DVD burner, HD DVD player , HD television, to appreciate the best this camera offers
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By: hdvbymark,
Oct 2, 2007
Pros: Compact, sharp, dual-mode, popular, good sound, shoe, 24p, sensitive.
Cons: Tricky controls/menu/zoom, grainy low light loses red, silver paint, crude strap and viewfinder.
Bottom Line: The HV20 does its intended job well, and can fill both hobbyist and professional needs. I think it is the best HDV camera in its size and price range.
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By: dkuchars,
Mar 20, 2008
Pros: Wonderful video quality; sound is okay but would sound better using an external mic.
Cons: The design is awkward compared to my GL-1; The camera doesn't feel very solidly built.
Bottom Line: For the money, amazing HD quality. Canon makes the best lenses once again.
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By: raxor247,
Jul 23, 2008
Pros: Good price and quality compared to its competitors.
Cons: Focusing issues, annoying LCD screen, lack of stop-motion feature or "anti-ground" filming.
Bottom Line: If you absolutely have to remain below the $1000 mark, then this camera is the best. If willing to go slightly over, get a Sony.
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By: ivolla,
Apr 27, 2007
Pros: GREAT video quality, small size, ease of use.
Cons: Initial sound problem, other than that I'm very happy.
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