Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

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 camcorders are no exception. Add to that our Canon Exclusives- Canon has long been a leader in bringing advanced features to its products, taking advantage of our superiority in optics and image processing. Thanks to a continuing effort to make better video easier to create and you'll find a host of features only available in a Canon camcorder.

The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HV20 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor, ensuring meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. More exclusives are, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the HG10 is the right choice in High Definition camcorders. 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.

Product Specifications: 

Power Supply (rated)	Supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Supplied BP-2L13 Battery Pack
Image Sensor	1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels	Approx. 2,960,000
Effective Pixels	Movies: HDV/DV (WIDE): approx. 2,070,000 DV (NORMAL): approx. 1,550,000 Still Images: 16:9 still images: approx. 2,070,000 4:3 still images: approx. 2,760,000
Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette)	SP: 80 min.
Lens	Zoom Ratio: 10x Optical/200x Digital Focal Length: f=6.1-61mm Zoom Speed: Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used) Filter Size: 43mm
Focusing System	Manual Focus Assist Functions: Magnifying, Peaking
Manual Exposure	Yes
Programmed AE	Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Supported Playback Modes	1080/60i, 1080/24P, 1080/30F, 1080/24F
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time	Yes
Record Search/Review	Yes
Minimum Focusing Distance	10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
White Balance	Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Image Stabilization	SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
AF System	Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Viewfinder	Widescreen 0.27" Color Viewfinder/(Approx 123,000 pixels)
LCD Screen	2.7" Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels)
Recording Media	High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63min.) or miniDV cassette
Audio	DV: 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz 12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz 4ch synchronous recording not possible HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch) (4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible)
HDMI Terminal	Type A (19 pins) 480i/ 480p/1080i Format Supported
Microphone Terminal	3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal	3.5mm 4 Pole Mini-jack
Dimensions	WxHxD 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in
Weight (not including lens and battery pack)	1.2 lbs

Memory Card
Number of Recording Pixels	4:3 mode: Approx. 3.1 megapixels (2048 x 1536) 16:9 mode: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)