Canon HV20 High-Defintion Camcorder

By Editor • Feb. 2, 2007

Canon HV20 Camcorder Canon has announced introduction of the Canon HV20 HD Camcorder. The new camcorder sports a 10x HD video zoom lens with Super Range Optical Image Stabilization and a Canon True HD 1920×1080 CMOS Image Sensor allowing true 1080 high-definition video with recording and playing back using MiniDV cassette tapes.

Among the new features are an advanced accessory shoe capable of accommodating such additional components as select external video lights or directional microphones. The HV20 HD Camcorder also features microphone and headphone input terminals with manual level control for professional quality audio recording and a 24p Cinema Mode that offers the frame rate of motion pictures and imparts a film-like look to the video. These features were found previously only on professional video equipment. The HV20 HD Camcorder also incorporates a HDMI terminal for quick and easy one-cable transport of the High Definition video signal to a HDTV.

The camcorder’s frame rate can be changed to 24p, which provides the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, the HV20’s CINE setting changes the color and tonal characteristics evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater. For added flexibility, these settings can be used together or independently.

Canon HV20 Camcorder Canon’s DIGIC DV II image processor is the brains behind the HV20 HD Camcorder. The DIGIC DV II image processor is the ‘next generation’ of Canon’s exclusive signal processing technology. In addition to recognizing the different color requirements of video and photos, and processing both to their optimal level of quality, the DIGIC DV II processes video with improved color reproduction and dramatically reduces noise in low-light situations.