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HV10
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 new High Definition video camcorder is no exception.
The stylish Canon HV10 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality - in the world's smallest HDV camcorder*. Its 10x optical zoom lens and 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor ensure meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete.
The HV10 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.
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3 out of 3(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for HV10
Review 1 for HV10
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Nickname: Hexscyn
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
HD in the Palm of your hand
Date: January 24, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Easy Computer Connectivity, Great sound/audio, Accurate, Vivid Colors, Compact Design, excellent image quality, Good Software Compatibility, Ergonomic/comfortable to hold, Easy TV Connectivity, easy to use, optional lenses
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance, no night vision mode
For anyone looking for a truly versatile, compact and HD quality camera for sports events, Parties or special events this is it. I have used my Canon HV10 for almost two years now and have compared it to some of my friends HD cam's. Every time the HV10 wins. The biggest surprise for most are the optional lens choices available. From fish eye to long range theirs a lens available. Also notable is the long battery life about 2hr on a single battery. The built in mic is stereo and very sensitive. And with 5 Megapixels still pictures I sometimes leave my Canon 5D at home. Everyone I have lent this camera too has had nothing but the best to say about it. The HV10 is simple, expandable & compact. What more can I say.
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Review 2 for HV10
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Nickname: AV Dad
Location: IL
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: No
Amazing HD quality in such a small cam
Date: December 2, 2008
Pros: Compact Design, excellent image quality, Easy TV Connectivity, Easy Computer Connectivity, Accurate, Vivid Colors, Ergonomic/comfortable to hold, easy to use, Good Software Compatibility, Good Low-Light Performance
Cons: Short battery life
I am in love with this HV10 camcorder. IMHO, the Canon HV series (HV10/20/30) are THE BEST consumer HD camcorder models around. They share the same specs for video recording so produce the same image. I like the upright form factor of the HV10, while the HV20/30 is more a traditional form factor. These cams that use the miniDV format give a much better HD picture than the newer AVCHD models based on hard drive, flash drive, or DVD (yuck!) recording. Plus, with AVCHD where are you going to store all your footage over the years? Also, AVCHD requires the fastest computer to process, while the HDV standard of the HV10 can be edited on almost all computers and is compatible with more software (I use Apple's iMovie and it works great).
The HV10 is the worlds smallest and lightest HD camcorder. With such a small cam it is not a burden to carry it around so you will bring it to EVERYTHING and will ensure you will not miss any footage.
The only con I have of this camcorder is the stock battery has a fairly short life (probably about 50 minutes recording time using LCD and on/off recording). For many situations you may only record 15 or 30 minutes, so you don't need to worry. But for vacations where you may shoot off and on all day and you don't know how much you will get, I would recommend the Lenmar equivalent of Canon's next size battery. (That's what I bought.) Avoid those generic batteries on ebay coming from China. I tried those and they are horrible. Lenmar is best bang for buck.
59 of 59 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for HV10
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Nickname: MrWonderful1984
Location: Connecticut
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Date: November 12, 2008
Pros: Compact Design, excellent image quality, Easy TV Connectivity, Easy Computer Connectivity, Accurate, Vivid Colors, good battery life, Great sound/audio, Ergonomic/comfortable to hold, durable, easy to use, Good Software Compatibility, Good Low-Light Performance, ever ready
Got this HD cam corder about a years ago or so and I was amazed how can a compact camcorder can give you so much detail to a T. Would fit in my pocket so I won't have to carry it around on my neck when not in use, and slip it out when I need it, perfect.
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