Canon Legria HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder Reviews

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I purchased the HV20 a few years back when it first came out, and it was a fantastic camera, with a few small shortcomings mostly to do with the HDV format falling behind technological advancements, i.e. 1440x1080 non-square pixel resolution, 24p buried in a 60i wrapper (which made the 24p a pain to retrieve) were the biggest gripes. from Amazon.com The wide skill sets of consumers who purchase them as well as their diverse needs make for a ton of different approaches, though none that are necessarily one-size-fits-all. So, as in my review of the PS3, I'm going to concentrate on those things that I think are important to the majority of people looking at camcorders on amazon.com. If you are a highly experienced shooter and need technical specs and measured results, I'd suggest a quick look at some of the dedicated digital video review sites, of which there are plenty. As for me, the following are the issues that mattered. from Amazon.com There are several other reviews that go into detail about the pros and cons of the camera, so I will just simply say it is a great camera. The previous reviews were very helpful in my decision to purchase the HV40. I wanted to provide some feedback for those considering an HD camera, but are wondering if they need to be fully committed to HD in order to make the jump to Hi-Def worthwhile. from Amazon.com I have 2 canon HV30's that I use as "B" cameras for shoot professional video ("corporate stuff"). I needed a 3rd for a recent shoot and went to buy another HV30 and noticed the price of it (at the time) was over $1000 while the newer HV40 was about $800 on Amazon. from Amazon.com THE QUICK TAKE: Surprise, surprise - tape based DV still has a lot of life in it. Many people will find it easier to manage recordings on tape, rather than in files. from Amazon.com REVIEW: Canon's HV40 I would like to preface this review by first letting you know I am NOT a novice to HD cameras, my first camera waaaaaay back, was a Sony handicam, & as the years passed was upgraded to Panasonic's DVX100B to my latest HVX200, HD with P2 cards. from Amazon.com At the time of this writing, [...], one of the most trusted technology review sites on the web, list's the HV40's immediate predecessor, the HV30, on three its five Top Camcorders lists: Best Camcorders (Overall), Best Home Movie Camcorders and Best HD Camcorders . The only two categories in which they don't list the HV30 as one of their best models are the "Best Pro Camcorders" list (all of which are significantly more expensive than the HV30) and the "Best Budget Camcorders" list (all of which are significantly cheaper). from Amazon.com As with all recent-generation cameras, the image quality on the HV40 is simply excellent. Whether you're recording a training video for work, or your preschooler's dance recital, the picture quality easily approaches what you'd see from a professional grade camera. from Amazon.com I write this review as a prosumer (someone above an average consumer, but below a professional) who has shot, edited, and encoded about a dozen videos for web and DVD. I'm by no means a video expert, but also not a newbie. from Amazon.com The Canon VIXIA HV40 is a feature rich prosumer grade miniDV camcorder that should appeal to the advance home user, hobbyist, or business owner. This is likely more camera than the casual user will need and some less expensive HD cameras are available for those not needing all of the features this camera offers. from Amazon.com

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Digital, DV, High Definition, NTSC, 1 x CCD, Up to 3.15 Megapixels Still Shots, 10x Optical Zoom, 1.18 lb., Battery life: Up to 2 ...

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Released	5 months ago
Recording Format	DV High Definition
LCD Panel Size	2.7 in.
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Display Type	With LCD Screen
Audio Format	12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Battery Life	2 Hours
Battery Type	Proprietary Li-Ion
Camcorder Type	Digital
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Depth	5.43 in.
Digital Zoom	200x
Family Line	Canon VIXIA
Filter Diameter	43 mm
Height	3.23 in.
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Image Stabilizer	Optical Image Stabilizer
Included Accessories	USB Cable AC Power Adapter Battery Pack Stereo Video Cable Video Cable
Input Interfaces	Composite (Video) Audio (RCA)
Lens Focal Length	6.1 - 61 mm
Low Lux	0.2 Lux
MPEG Movie Mode	With MPEG Movie Mode
MPN	3686B001AA
Max Still Image Size	2048 x 1536
Memory Card Type	SD Card SDHC Card
Memory Still Resolution	3.15 Megapixels
Microphone Type	Internal
Number of Pixels	2960K pixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Output Interfaces	Composite (Video) Audio (RCA) Component USB 2.0 FireWire / DV / i.Link Headphones Jack HDMI
Recording Speed	LP
Recording System	NTSC
Release Date	June, 2009
Sensor Quantity	1
Sensor Size	1/2.7"
UPC	4960999637181
Warranty	1 Year
Weight	1.18 lb.
Width	3.46 in.

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