Hot HD HDD Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HG20 Camcorder

Jun 28 2009, 11:00am CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

If you are not a Flip guy then you should check out the Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom.

The Canon VIXIA HG20 is a high definition AVCHD hard disk drive camcorder delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. With this, you can record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive. It comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor. It features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer and a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens. The HG20 features the latest HD technology and the excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance.

Description
Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60GB HDD Camcorder captures HD video its 24Mbps capability, the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot and the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allow you to record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive.
Similar to all Canon VIXIA camcorders, it also features Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor, FULL HD CMOS Sensor and a Canon HD video lens. With the 24p Cinema Mode, you can create the look and feel of Hollywood movies; and even utilize Canon’s select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. Its 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects. The device comes with Canon’s exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements and Instant AF for accurate focusing that’s critical when shooting in HD. It is equipped with a 12x HD Video lens that help achieve low aberration and high resolution.

Other features include Mini Advanced Accessory Terminal; Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery; 2.7-Inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD; 9 Point Ai-AF Mode; Microphone Terminal with Audio Level Control; One Touch Power Button; Smooth Zoom Control; Headphone Terminal and Focus Assist function.

Pros
The Canon HG20 is a high quality, light, compact, easy to use camcorder. Features such as 60GB harddrive; LP and SP still good for video; connections to HDMI, USB, Analog outputs; Card Slot option; Auto Lense Cap etc are some of the best features of this player. The menu interface is easy, intuitive and user friendly.

Cons
The device is heavier than Full Flash based unit. . Its battery lasts a couple hours before needing to be charged. Therefore you may need to purchase additional batteries to enable extended use.

Where to Buy
The Canon VIXIA HG20 is on sale on Amazon.com for currently as low as $648.58. Compare prices in other stores here.

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