Technical Details
24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
Features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer
Product Description
The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive so theres no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG20 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canons exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canons select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG20s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects. The HG20 offers the unparalleled combination of Canons exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing thats critical when shooting in HD, and a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings. The HG20 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance youve come to expect from Canon.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
This camcorder is excellent- it's simple to use, it takes beautiful video, and the sounds a step up as well. The other thing that I really like about it is that it is convenient. I bought it before a summer trip, and it was great because I did not have to carry around a bunch of tapes or flash cards, or worry about when they would run out, and I'd need to re-fuel. So it was just me and the camcorder- which made it great to fit into a very, very small camera bag. You don't have to ever worry if you're recording over something, and it catalogs each scene by date and time. Everyone covered all the great things about the Vixia HG20, but there are things to consider as compared to other Canon HD camcorders that use Flash or HDV:
-You need to back up your recordings- if the horrendous editing/burning software it comes with somehow works on your computer then that's great! (You need DVD-Rs). But if it doesn't work, and you don't want to buy software that's more expensive than the camcorder itself you may have to buy the Canon DW-100 burner (as I have to). Amazon sells it for $170.00- the cheapest I've ever seen. Recordable time with this burner for HD footage is only about 30 minuets (because it will only burn to standard DVDs, but in HD). Canon DW-100 DVD Burner for Canon Hard Drive and Flash Memory Based Camcorders
-I don't see how you won't need the Canon BP-827 battery pack for more time because the battery it comes with hardly gives you any time at all. (They did this on purpose- clever aren't they?) I paid about $135.00- hopefully it's cheaper by now. Canon BP-827 Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Vixia HG 20/21, HF11/10 & 100 Camcorders
-Canon also makes you buy all the accessories separate- even a neckstrap (Canon's neckstrap is $20.00). I used one from another older camcorder- but did not end up needing it. This camcorder does not come with a built in light or night vision either (it has a hot shoe for you to buy your own if you really need light).
-Once you have burned HD footage from the Vixia onto a DVD (it can burn HD onto standard DVDs), not all Blu-ray players will play it, because not all are compatible with AVCHD- most are but make sure to check out if yours is before you make the big decision here.
This really is an awesome camcorder (I really do love the thing), just be aware of all the other things you will need to buy for it as well. It won't just be $650.00, it will end up being around at least $800. Will it be worth it for you in the end?
24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
Features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer
Product Description
The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive so theres no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG20 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canons exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canons select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG20s 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects. The HG20 offers the unparalleled combination of Canons exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing thats critical when shooting in HD, and a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings. The HG20 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance youve come to expect from Canon.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
This camcorder is excellent- it's simple to use, it takes beautiful video, and the sounds a step up as well. The other thing that I really like about it is that it is convenient. I bought it before a summer trip, and it was great because I did not have to carry around a bunch of tapes or flash cards, or worry about when they would run out, and I'd need to re-fuel. So it was just me and the camcorder- which made it great to fit into a very, very small camera bag. You don't have to ever worry if you're recording over something, and it catalogs each scene by date and time. Everyone covered all the great things about the Vixia HG20, but there are things to consider as compared to other Canon HD camcorders that use Flash or HDV:
-You need to back up your recordings- if the horrendous editing/burning software it comes with somehow works on your computer then that's great! (You need DVD-Rs). But if it doesn't work, and you don't want to buy software that's more expensive than the camcorder itself you may have to buy the Canon DW-100 burner (as I have to). Amazon sells it for $170.00- the cheapest I've ever seen. Recordable time with this burner for HD footage is only about 30 minuets (because it will only burn to standard DVDs, but in HD). Canon DW-100 DVD Burner for Canon Hard Drive and Flash Memory Based Camcorders
-I don't see how you won't need the Canon BP-827 battery pack for more time because the battery it comes with hardly gives you any time at all. (They did this on purpose- clever aren't they?) I paid about $135.00- hopefully it's cheaper by now. Canon BP-827 Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Vixia HG 20/21, HF11/10 & 100 Camcorders
-Canon also makes you buy all the accessories separate- even a neckstrap (Canon's neckstrap is $20.00). I used one from another older camcorder- but did not end up needing it. This camcorder does not come with a built in light or night vision either (it has a hot shoe for you to buy your own if you really need light).
-Once you have burned HD footage from the Vixia onto a DVD (it can burn HD onto standard DVDs), not all Blu-ray players will play it, because not all are compatible with AVCHD- most are but make sure to check out if yours is before you make the big decision here.
This really is an awesome camcorder (I really do love the thing), just be aware of all the other things you will need to buy for it as well. It won't just be $650.00, it will end up being around at least $800. Will it be worth it for you in the end?
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