Canon's new HV20 HD camcorder revealed
After last week's rumours, Canon have unveiled their HV20 high definition camcorder, successor to the HV10.
It features a 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 megapixel CMOS image sensor, and Canon's advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. The 24p Cinema Mode offers "film-look" options.
The camera will record onto MiniDV cassettes in both high definition and standard definition modes, with HD being true 1080p 16:9 widescreen format.
Canon's genuine optical zoom has three preset zoom speeds for smooth operation. Compared to a CCD, the HV20's CMOS's high colour resolution and advanced colour reproduction claims brilliant results. It's also unique in featuring Canon's proprietary noise reduction technologies for crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations.
DIGIC DV II technology gives optimal image quality for both moving and still images, and is designed specifically for high definition content.
It also features Canon's Optimal Image Stabilisation technology that corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion, and includes Super-Range OIS for use when shooting at long range. The camcorder also features optical stabilisation which offers clearer pictures with no loss of picture quality.
Other features include Instant Auto-focus, an Ultra Video light for night filming, and an HDMI terminal for easy connection to other hD gear.
The Canon HV20 will be available from early April, price to be confirmed.
