jordanitservices.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-26 01:18:33
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David Basulto I love technological advances as much as the next guy, but 1080i HD in the palm of my hand? This I had to check out for myself. I had been using my trusty old Sony Handycam for years now for on the spot shooting. It has always done well f...
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SummaryPros: Impressive video quality; superior still images; flexible controls. Cons: Quirky ergonomics; microphone is on the back of the camcorder; poor battery life; no microphone or headphone jacks. Price as rated: $1,099 Best Current Price: $739.7...
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Impressive video quality; superior still images; flexible controls.
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Quirky ergonomics; microphone is on the back of the camcorder; poor battery life; no microphone or headphone jacks.
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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. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if it weren’t for the i...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:18:33
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Remember the first time you used high-speed broadband? Or the first time you fired up a 3D-accelerated game? You’ll experience that same excitement the first time you plug Canon’s miniature HV10 HDV camcorder in to your 60-inch HDTV. Instead of the fuz...
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1941 Incredibly small; one of the lowest priced HDV cams available.
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The Thin Red Line A bit too small, quirky mic placement.
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The HV10 captures HD through the HDV format, so youre still recording onto a Mini DV tape. The tape itself loads into the bottom of the camcorder, which is also where you mount the camera onto a tripod, so you have to remove the camera from the tripod...
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I remember in the 1980s when I rented a video camera to record a Christmas dinner. The camera was separate from the recording mechanism, which I had to hang over my shoulder. It used standard VHS tapes. The whole thing weighed about 25 pounds, and th...
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If you want to save holiday memories, definitely think high-def...
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Good video quality with low noise Quick focusing Optical image stabilization Takes good 3MP stills...
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Poor ergonomics No HDMI output No editing software or blank tape...
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The Canon HV10 HDV camcorder is a mixed bag with good overall video quality, fast focusing, OIS and solid stills. You’ll really like watching higher-quality home videos on your new widescreen HDTV. I had a problem with its form factor, lack of an HD...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:18:34
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Looking for a device that captures high-definition images for viewing on a big screen? The feature-packed HV10 may be for you...
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easycamcorders.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:18:34
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The HV10 is Canon’s first foray into the rapidly expanding world of consumer HD camcorders. Rather than bulking the body to appear like a pro cam in miniature, Canon chose to make the HV10 as compact as possible. The result is a highly portable powerhou...
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The first 1080i camcorder that fits in your pocket Great video resolution and performance in normal light Good array of features and manual controls in a small package Image stabilization compensates for handling issues Good value HDV offers easy wo...
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Handling is awkward and controls are undersized Low light performance leaves something to be desired No microphone or headphone jacks on a $1300 camcorder?!...
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The HV10 is Canon’s first foray into the rapidly expanding world of consumer HD camcorders. Rather than bulking the body to appear like a pro cam in miniature, Canon chose to make the HV10 as compact as possible. The result is a highly portable powe...
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The Canon HV10 is the point-and-shoot for the jet set crowd; its a high definition gadget that takes great video and fits in your pocket. Easy on, easy off.
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