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Canon HV10 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

16:9 - 2.8 Megapixel Image - 1.6 Megapixel Video - 10x Optical Zoom - 200x Digital Zoom - Optical IS - Firewire - MPN: 1194B001

Product Details of Canon HV10 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Description

The stylish Canon HV10 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality - in the world's smallest HDV camcorder. Its 10x optical zoom lens and 2.96 Megapixels CMOS image sensor ensure meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. The HV10 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.

Summary

Product Title: Canon HV10 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

Manufacturer: Canon

Power Score: 4.2 | 16 Reviews

Reviews on Canon HV10 Digital Camcorder - 2.7" LCD - CMOS

  • 5
  By member: pwr000 - Dec 24, 2006

HV-10 Compact, high quality HD image

Strengths: high video quality, stabilizer, 10x zoom, compact and camera build-in light

Weakness: When the environment is quiet, you can hear the motor noise

I bought this camera in September before leaving for Europe trip for its compact body and HD capability. This camera was used on daily basis during the month long visit. This camera did not disappoint me. The HD image quality is superb, which matches some of the HD TV programs. Its image stabilizer works surprisingly well. Following are the features that I really like. • HD image • Stabilizer...

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  • 5
  By member: davidpsacco - Dec 15, 2006

Canon HV-10 HDV Camcorder

Strengths: Small and compact design, excellent picture quality, sharp image stabilization, automatic lens cover, nice lcd screen

Weakness: Not as comfortable to hold as Sony HDR-HC3, battery life of standard battery

This is an awesome camcorder! I have nothing but good things to say about the image quality. Color are rich and lines are sharp. You won't have any problem getting the finest details our all your special memories.

  • 5
  By member: tchu - Nov 11, 2006

Love this camera!!

Strengths: Video quality, ease of use, image stabilization, simple/reliable DV tape, and aperature/shutter speed control.

Weakness: No audio input, and built-in mic picks up too much motor noise/whine. Auto-focus sensor location. Hard to use thumbweel and tiny buttons. Battery life.

I'm not really a Canon fan, but every time I ponder a video/still camera purchase, I always compare Sony models and have not been disappointed with Canon products so far. My last video camera was the Elura 40MC. It was okay, but I expected more of a DV camera. The HV has finally met my expectations.. Just look around at the reviews and sample videos from users.. The picture quality is awesome....

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  • 4
  By member: snowyhaha - Nov 8, 2006

Canon HV10 High-Definition MiniDV Camcorder

Strengths: Great resolution, Decent picture qualities, Compact size

Weakness: no video capture/edit software, short battery life, and weird controls

I love my HV10! It's smaller than some of my digial cameras - very unobtrusive - most people think it's a digital camera in your hand The autofocus is very good - keeps things in focus as you zoom or pan around - unlike other camcorders The HD part ofthis is excellent - capturing some shots in my Potomac neighbourhood and viewing them on my HD screen makes it look like I was watching PBS or such...

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  • 4
  By member: kgivens - Dec 29, 2006

Crammed with features...and buttons

Strengths: Hi-def in the palm of your hand! More features than you can possibly need. Outstanding image quality on hi-def playback.

Weakness: Probably too expensive for the casual user. Pitiful battery life. Definite learing curve if you expect to master this thing. May be too small for some, buttons are close together

Got forced into upgrading the family camcorder when my son started an ambitious science fair project that involves capturing video of red blood cells moving through vessels on the surface of the human eye (no lie). We needed a way to capture the image to tape, and hi-def seemed like a good idea at the time. Was amazed at the tiny size of this camcorder when it arrived. Weight will not be a...

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  • 4
  By member: JPS02138 - Nov 14, 2006

Great HDV Camera for the money!

Strengths: very lightweight, compact size, Canon quality

Weakness: battery life is a joke, slightly stranger ergonomics

Overall, this camera is great. $970 for a HDV camera? Awesome. It is a bit better for still images than a 3 CCD lens DV camera, but when things get moving quickly, 3 CCD DV cams are a little clearer. Overall, for weekend shooters and the prosumers who want to get in on HD early, this is a great camera!!

  • 5
  By member: chichen0417 - Nov 19, 2006

Just buy it if you wanna get a mini HDV camcorder

Strengths: Compact size, good for ladies. Fast autofocus. Higher resolution than same level of SONY HDV camcorders. 10X zoom for video and photo. Mini SD card for photos. Less than $1000.

Weakness: Compact size, bad for most of men to control it. Microphone is on the top of view finder; it records your breath sound clearly. No shoulder strap, mini DV tape, and mini SD card included.

I love this camcorder a lot. I bring it everyday in my jacket pocket. In my mind, compact size is the most important priority. If I can’t bring it everyday, why shall I buy it? I can just borrow it or rent it when I need it. Also, the 37 mm UV and circular polarizer filters are the basic lens you have to buy for the HV10 camcorder. The autofocus is weak at night, but it's acceptable.

  • 5
  By member: badge99 - Nov 28, 2006

HDV10

Strengths: Picture quality

Weakness: The size and position of buttons where not a problem for me.

Super HD picture. Smaller than sony's current offerings. I looked at all the consumer HD and picked this one. I am very happy with my choice and don't want to change it.

  • 4
  By member: POGO0324 - Nov 2, 2006

HV-10 HDV Camcorder (2.96MP, 10x Opt, 200x Dig, 2.7"...

Strengths: LIGHWEIGHT, COMPACT

EASY TO USE COMPACT AND LIGHWEIGHT......GEART RESOLUTION AND THE CONVIENCE OF STILL PHOTOS.......TRUE HDV 1080I.....MANUAL INSTRUCTION EASY TO FOLLOW.....PRICED VERY WELL FOR PRODUCT...A GOOD BUY AND INVESTMENT

  • 4
  By member: shankar_roy - Dec 11, 2006

Best bang for your bucks..........

Strengths: HDV 1080i Small Form Factor 3.1MP Digital Camera Uses MiniDV tapes which are easily available

Weakness: Uses MiniSD Uses old tape format MiniDV over 10 yrs old Difficult to change tape with tripod on No external Audio input. No 4 channel audio recording

Canon HV10 is the cheapest, smallest HDV camcorder to date. (For the uninitiated, the HD video (HDV) format records compressed HD video onto standard Mini DV tapes.) An excellent HD video camcorder with some annoying quirks, the Canon HV10 delivers almost everything a technophile wants for making home videos.

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Apr 18, 2010

ReviewGist for Canon HV-10 HDV Camcorder 2 96MP 10x Opt 200x Dig 2 7 LCD

Video is Excellent according to 21 Camcorder experts. -- "superior still images"-macworld.com -- "very respectable image"-circuitcity.com -- "superb video"-pcworld.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Optics, Battery, Interface, etc.

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  • 3.9
  testseek.com - Oct 22, 2008

Canon HV10

Testseek.com has collected 31 expert reviews for Canon HV10 and the average expert rating is 78 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.5
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Canon Hv-10 Hdv

Canon Hv-10 Hdv receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.58 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #6 HDV camcorder of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...

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  • 3.5
  Macworld.com - Apr 30, 2007

Canon HV10

The HV10 is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack—among other flaws—are difficult to accept.

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  • 4.0
  videomaker.com - Nov 30, -0001

Canon HV10 HDV

Canon has finally put the power of HD into the hands of all consumers with the HV10. Weighing in at just 15.5 ounces, the world's smallest HD camera can literally fit into the palm of your hand. Its sleek design is perfect for beginners, point and shoot consumers, or those who want to capture HD quality footage without a lot of hassle. Although the camera has some questionable design aspects to...

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