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Canon Vixia HV30

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8.6

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9
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"Fantastic image quality and operation"
This is my first hd camcorder and I am glad I waited for this one. I am normally a Sony fanatic,... (read more)

by casperson.4 (see profile), March 19, 2008

4 out of 5 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Very nice, but a little on the pricey side"
I have had this camera for about one week. I bought it largely based on the CNET review and... (read more)

by grf1222 (see profile), May 1, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Best Camera for movie images but........."
The camera does what a $3,000 cameras do with ease. The only annoying thing about it is the... (read more)

by George*W*Bush (see profile), June 9, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Best sub $1000 HD camcorder"
The HV30 which is basically last years HV20 but with a black exterior and with 30p recording, is... (read more)

by johnpainter (see profile), May 21, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Great camcorder but needs HD software"
Terrific HD Video but hit a wall trying to get the video out of the camera and onto my... (read more)

by stingray469 (see profile), March 20, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

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Excellent

8.0

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Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed: 2/25/08
Release date: 3/1/08
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