We're going to be using my friend's Canon HG10 to shoot in November, but I'm going to be picking up and HG20 ASAP! The reviews have been great and all of the videos shot with it that I've watched on youtube have looked excellent.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
Features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Brand Name: Canon
Model: 3085B001AA
media_type: Flash card, Hard disk drive
Lens Type: Zoom lens
Optical zoom: 12
maximum_aperture_range: F/1.8-3.0
Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode
Video Input: Camcorder
Display Size: 2.7 inches
Optical Sensor Resolution: 3.3 MP
optical_sensor_technology: CMOS
optical_sensor_size: 1/3.2"
Viewfinder Type: None
Audio Input: Microphone
microphone_operation_mode: Stereo
Height: 3.0 inches
Weight: 1.0 pounds
Depth: 5.4 inches
Width: 3.1 inches
The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive so there’s no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG20 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon’s select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG20’s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.
The HG20 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical when shooting in HD, and a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings. The HG20 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you’ve come to expect from Canon.
Review Summary (compiled from expert and user reviews)
alaTest Review Summary
We have collected and analysed 7 expert reviews and 1 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 96/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 100/100. The average review date is September 16, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 59961 reviews from other Camcorders. Last update: October 31, 2008.
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