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Canon HV20 Mini DV/HDV Camcorder

  • Manufacturer:Canon USA
  • Part Number:2059B001

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 200 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7 in
  • Optical Sensor Type CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0.2 lux
  • Special Effects Vivid, Art, Low Sharpening, Black & White, Skin Detail, Soft, Sepia, Neutral
  • Image Stabilizer Optical
  • Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader, Black fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Sunset, Spotlight, Beach, Portrait mode, Night mode, Sports mode, Snow, Fireworks
  • White Balance Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Fluorescent light (warm white), Cloudy, Daylight
  • Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.96 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.76 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 3.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Audio Signal Format PCM, MPEG1 Audio Layer II

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 2048 x 1536
  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0
  • Focal Length 6.1 mm - 61 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 6.1 mm
  • Max focal length 61 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Filter Size 43 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
  • Min Focus Range 0.4 in
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Self Timer Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Search Modes Date search
  • Additional Features Takes photos while movie recording, Display brightness control, 24p Cinema Mode, PictBridge support, RGB primary color filter, Accessories hot shoe, Brightness control, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Auto power save, Histogram display, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Built-in Light Yes
  • Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Stereo video cable, Battery pack, USB cable, Component cable, Compact power adapter, Wireless controller

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
  • Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Microphone
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x MiniSD

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included Component video cable, 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,000 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 3.5 in
  • Depth 5.4 in
  • Height 3.2 in
  • Weight 1.2 lbs

Where to buy

Canon HV20 Mini DV/HDV Camcorder: $799.97 - $1,284.89
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