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HV20

Canon HV20 HDV 1080i Video Camcorder

A comprehensive set of well-designed features positions the HV20 as a premium quality camcorder. An advanced accessory shoe lets you attach optional accessories such as a video light or directional microphone, without additional wires or batteries. For added audio flexibility, the HV20 features mic and headphone terminals. Manual audio level adjustment provides professional control.

The HV20 is an ideal tool for shooting in low light with the built-in Ultra Video Light. An electronic lens cover automatically opens when the camcorder is turned on, and closes when it is turned off, so there is no dangling lens cover to lose.

This camcorder is compatible with the Ikelite 6071 underwater housing.

Product Weight:  1.2 lbs without battery
Dimensions:  3.5"W x 3.2"H x 5.4"D

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Manufacturer Specs

Recording Media: High Definition MiniDV (recommended) (63min.) or MiniDV cassette
Recording Time: SP: 80 min.

Lens
Zoom Ratio: 10x Optical/200x Digital
Focal Length: f=6.1-61mm
Zoom Speed: Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds
Max. F/Stop: f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used)
Filter Size: 43mm

Image Stabilization: SuperRange Optical (lens shift)
Minimum Object Distance: 10 mm (wide)/1m (tele)
Viewfinder: Widescreen 0.27" Color Viewfinder/(Approx 123,000 pixels)
LCD Screen: 2.7" Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels)
Auto focus System: Instant AF, Through the Lens/Manual Focusing Possible
Manual Focus Assist Functions: Magnifying, Peaking
Manual Exposure: Yes
Programmed AE: Auto, Program, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
White Balance Method: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Image Sensor: 1/2.7" CMOS Sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: Approx. 2,960,000

Effective Pixels
Movies
HDV/DV (WIDE): approx. 2,070,000
DV (NORMAL): approx. 1,550,000

Still Images
16:9 still images: approx. 2,070,000
4:3 still images: approx. 2,760,000

Tape Recording
HD/DV (wide) mode: Approx 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)
DV (normal) mode: Approx 1.55 Megapixels (1440 x 1080)

Card Recording
4:3 mode: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920 x 1440)
16:9 mode: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080)

Supported Playback Modes: 1080/60i, 1080/30F, 1080/24F, 1080/24P
Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000, 1/500 (card)
Auto Date/Time: Yes
Record Search/Review: Yes

Audio DV
16 bit (2-channel) 48 kHz
12 bit (4-channel) 32 kHz
4-channel synchronous recording not possible

HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch)
(4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible)

HDMI Terminal: Type A (19 pins) 480i/480p/1080i Format Supported
Microphone Terminal: 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack
AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal: 3.5mm 4-pole mini-jack

Power Sources
Supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Supplied BP-2L13 Battery Pack