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Canon HV20 Mini DV/HDV Camcorder

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8.3

out of 10

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8
out of 10
Excellent

"Best HDV in its price range, but there's a snag with the 24p"
I am a professional and was looking for a more covert HD camera that would not call attention to... (read more)

by Wez (see profile), June 13, 2007

92 out of 92 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Great camcorder - CNET Review a bit incorrect"
This is an excellent camcorder for the money. I first want to point out an inconsistency with... (read more)

by themanatuf (see profile), April 9, 2007

236 out of 246 users found this opinion helpful
4 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Incredible Video!"
Buy this camera!

This camera produces near professional quality video at a price most of us... (read more)

by SFC Bell (see profile), April 3, 2007

125 out of 125 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Cnet needs to be educated.."
I have been doing allot of research on 2 camcorders. The Canon HV20 and the Sony HC7 and that is... (read more)

by popcornandgoobers (see profile), June 1, 2007

55 out of 55 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Very surprised by this camera"
First off, let me say that I am super happy with this camera. It has exceeded my... (read more)

by civileng68 (see profile), April 11, 2007

55 out of 55 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"disappointed compared to hype"
I received HV20 on 4/10 and am quite dissapointed in the build quality and how awkward one hand... (read more)

by richnchey (see profile), April 16, 2007

40 out of 55 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Outstanding little Camera beats prosumer options"
I chose the HV20 in preparation for a week long shoot in North and South India. I was ready to... (read more)

by jklaben (see profile), April 20, 2007

30 out of 30 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Spectacular!"
This is my first DIGITAL video camera and was very impressed with the HD images on a 46" HDTV... (read more)

by MrRogn (see profile), June 20, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Excellent camcorder"
I purchased this camera for my cine projects, and making presentation DVDs for my software... (read more)

by JulioDebroy (see profile), May 15, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Best HD Budget Camcorder IMO"
The Canon HV20 is in my opinion the best sub $1000 camcorder on the market. It records in the most... (read more)

by dressner (see profile), December 8, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

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Very good

7.7

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Reviewed by: Philip Ryan

Reviewed: 4/4/07
Release date: 1/31/07
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