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Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition DV Camcorder

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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: DV High Definition
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Memory Still Resolution: 3.15 Megapixels
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 0.54 kg
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Product Description

 
The VIXIA HV30 HDV Camcorder, continues the tradition of excellence from this legendary company. As before, record your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV tapes for stunning image quality each and every time. When you prefer to shoot stills capture them in 3.1Mp to miniSD cards (sold separately).
 

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.0
 
Based on 3 reviews
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Rating Distribution
Pros
  • Compact (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
Cons
  • Lacks Features (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Bad Memory Support (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
It's Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Home Movies (2)
  • Travel (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
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The Canon HV30 is a great camcorder!

Date of Review:  Oct 25, 2008
The Bottom Line: If you want high quality, high definition, cinema mode videos for editing, this camcorder does it all....as long as you can justify the relatively high price.
Review: I've had the HV30 since April 1, 2008, and so far I think it's great.
I previously used the Sony TRV38, another very capable camcorder. The HV30 comes in a slick, black color and is slightly smaller than my Sony TRV38.

This camera uses...
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  5.0

by: chungmike
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
High definition 30P - Progressive mode...
Cons
Cheap battery comes with the camcorder...
 

Over priced under performance, too much hype.

Date of Review:  Dec 27, 2008
The Bottom Line: This camera is obsolete. The standard is AVCHD which is true HD resolution.
Review:
I had many camcorders. For this price I expected alot more. After reading reviews I sold my JVC HD HDD camcorder because the HDD HD folks don't have their act together yet. However, the color of the 3 CCD is much better than this. I have had 3...
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  2.0

by: tingting
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
light weight, compact. HDV.
Cons
Poor LCD resolution, no neck strap, no...
 

canon hv30

Date of Review:  Oct 15, 2009
Review: I have been totally blown away by the picture quality of this camera, i find the tapes handy too, as i can keep a permanet back up copy of the raw footage.
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  5.0

by: uncuteman
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
great features, easy to use
Cons
need an external mike for good sound...
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN HV30

Key Features

Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   DV • High Definition
Recording System   NTSC
Memory Still Resolution 3.15 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   10x
Weight 0.54 kg

CCD

Sensor Size 1/2.7"
Number of Pixels   2960K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder

Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens

Optical Zoom   10x
Digital Zoom   200x
Lens Focal Length 6.1 - 61 mm
Filter Diameter 43 mm

Video Modes

Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   Optical Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   0.2 Lux

Audio

Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Memory Card Type   MiniSD • SD Card • Built-In Memory
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 3.15 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   2048 x 1536
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack • HDMI
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type Installed

Power Supply

Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Height 8.1 cm
Width 8.9 cm
Weight 0.54 kg
Depth 13.7 cm

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line Canon VIXIA
Included Accessories USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Video Cable
Release Date February, 2008
UPC 4960999572734
Product ID 50920729
 
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