Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Canon
Connectivity: IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Digital Zoom: 200 x
Display Size: 2.7 inches
EAN: 0013803091595
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Included Software: Yes
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Height: 551 hundredths-inches
Length: 878 hundredths-inches
Weight: 120 hundredths-pounds
Width: 555 hundredths-inches
Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Maximum Focal Length: 61 millimeters
Maximum Resolution: 2070000 Pixels
Minimum Focal Length: 6.1 millimeters
Model: HV30
Monitor Size: 270 hundredths-inches
Optical Zoom: 10 x
Packaged Height: 560 hundredths-inches
Packaged Length: 890 hundredths-inches
Packaged Weight: 320 hundredths-pounds
Packaged Width: 780 hundredths-inches
Publisher: Canon
Special Features: nv:Sensor^2.96 Megapixel|Size^1/2.7-inches|Image Resolution^1920 x 1080|Movie Resolution^1440 x 1080|Storage Media^High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63min.) or miniDV cassette|Storage Media^MiniDV Cassette|Compressed Format^JPEG|Movie File Format^HDV|Movie File Format^DV|Optical Zoom^10x|Digital Zoom^200x|Focal Length^f=6.1-61mm|Focus Mode^Manual|Focus Mode^Instant AF|Focus Mode^TTL - AF|LCD Monitor^2.7-inches|LCD Pixels^211,000 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%|Shutter Speed^1/2000
Studio: Canon
Feature:
- Capture high-defintion video to MiniDV
- 10x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
- 24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode
- 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
- Simultaneous photo capture
Product Description:
Even if you are the stalwart traditionalist, widescreen TV and the increased resolution capabilities are a reality. If you want to create videos that'll fill the new 16:9 widescreen, you need an HD camcorder. HDMI & Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals Total Pixels - 2.96 Megapixel / Effective Pixels - HD/DV (16 - 9) mode - Approx 2.07 Megapixels 1920 x 1080 / DV (4 - 3) mode - Approx 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette) - SP - 80 minutes, HDV, DV / LP - 120 minutes DV Lens - Zoom Ratio - 10x Optical/200x Digital; Focal Length - f=6.1-61mm; Zoom Speed - Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds with F/Stop - f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used); Filter Size - 43mm Focusing System - Instant AF, TTL /Manual Focusing Possible Manual Exposure / 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, 1080/30p Max Shutter Speed - 1/2000 / 1/500 (if you use SD card media) Auto Date/Time White Balance modes SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Widescreen 0.27 Color Viewfinder (Approx 123,000 pixels); 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 / 4channel 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 - 3.5 mm 4 pole Mini-jack Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in/88 x 82 x 138mm; Weight (not including lens and battery pack) - 1.2 lbs. (535g)
Customer Reviews:
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
 The best consumer camcorder, 2008-11-30
I think this is the best you can do without going into the prosumer +$2000 level. Here is what sets it apart from the average cheap camcorder:
1. The ability to shoot progressive frames. This is invaluable for those filming for the internet. Plus, progressive frames compress better; one of the reasons store bought movies look better than average joe's.
2. The ability to white balance. Especially with blue/green screening, this is very helpful. Good luck finding it on the average consumer camcorder.
3. Native 1920x1080 sensor times 3. This camera is not FakeD - it's real HD. When it scales, it scales DOWN, not up. It has three sensors for each primary color of light, and the sensors are larger than the Panasonic DVX100's (which is around $2,300). Granted the DVX100 is an SD camera, but it sure helps.
4. External mic jack. This feature is seldom found on consumer cameras.
Drawbacks: Viewfinder doesn't move and doesn't have impressive detail. Low light video with a CCD would probably come out better than with this camera's CMOS sensor, so keep in mind you'll want to light well for great video (as usual). The running of the tape mechanism will mess with your audio, so either use the external mic jack or record audio separately. The included battery isn't so hot. Order the better one when you buy this camera.
It does not have all the ease of control that a prosumer camera would, but notice I'm comparing it to cameras of that caliber to show its shortcomings. My five star rating is based on other cameras in the HV30's price range; and of them I think it is the best. Also keep in mind that with prosumer cameras, an accessory like a tripod is going to cost you a lot more than it will with this little camera. And with its current sale price, if you don't have the budget for a high end camera but want a picture that is just as good or better, this is the one for you! Seriously, even if I had one of those high-priced cameras, I'd still get an extra HV30 because this price is so good and it wouldn't be bad to have it around as a spare.
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