Canon HV20 HDV, The Middle Class Camcorder
You could say, only the lens that can not be removed exchange that distinguishes Canon HV20 HDV from serious class camcorder. Powerful optical zoom X 10 is equipped with image stabilizer to reduce blur of shock and captured video. We tried Focus Assist facility, the focus becomes more precise and responsive. The Results record to detail / texture also scored above average.
When tested, many people have time to wonder why the color image and video tend not vibran soft-focus. Obviously, CMOS light sensor size 1 / 2, 7 of the Canon HV20 HDV produces video images of heroes who “movie-like.”
The video image size of 1920×1080 pixels (19:6 aspect ratio) and PAL standard play speed (25 frames per second) produced no longer clutter, progressive scan. Thus, these camcorders record images on video progressive scanning system, the mini DV tape standard interlaced scanning system.
Manual control system is also “a weapon” Canon HV20 HDV. Although the manual focus does not provide bracelet focus is on the focus dial button that you can set the speed. Also, no facility to control the shutter speed (Shutter) from 1/2-1/2000 seconds. This facility is very useful when we were recording the video images in low light situations or fast moving objects.
Canon HV20 HDV has control of the diaphragm (Iris) manually from the value of F / 1,8 to F / 8. Diaphragm scale (few) that also help in low light recording, and also provides space for isolating narrow sharp objects with high optical zoom alloys. While a narrow diaphragm (a number) to support the wide sharply when recording landscape.
Results of video recording can be transferred to computer via FireWire connection (IEEE 1394) or watch on-screen plasma TV via HDMI connection. Canon HV20 provides FireWire connection slot, HDMI, and Composite A / V, also links Passtrough analog to digital printing. The last slot is also known as AV-DV input conversion, useful for digitizing analog video. USB connection is also available for transfer of image files. If you want to save the image to the flash memory, Mini SD slot available.