Canon VIXIA HV40 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. 24p buried in a 60i wrapper (which made the 24p a pain to retrieve) was the biggest gripe, as well as having to take the time to transfer video from the camera to my computer. from Amazon.com It's done in real time. That's not a horrific issue for me though, and certainly not enough for me to trade to a hard drive system. FEATURES: The HV40 is packed with features. It's an upgrade from the HV30, which was a minor upgrade from the HV20, both of which received rave reviews from press and consumers for quality and ease of use. from Amazon.com camera, I can see the differences. In low light, the image gets very blocky. I had trouble importing High-Def into Premier Pro, but DV was fine. Mini-SD memory card? from Newegg.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

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Released	5 months ago
Recording Format	DV High Definition
LCD Panel Size	2.7 in.
Display Type	With LCD Panel
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Audio Format	Stereo
Battery Life	2 Hours
Battery Type	Proprietary Li-Ion
Camcorder Type	Digital
Color Viewfinder	With Color Viewfinder
Depth	5.4 in.
Digital Still Shot Mode	With Still Shot Capability
Digital Zoom	200x
Family Line	Canon VIXIA
Filter Diameter	43 mm
Height	3.2 in.
Image Stabilizer	Optical Image Stabilizer
Included Accessories	Software USB Cable Driver AC Power Adapter Battery Pack 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	MiniSD
Memory Still Resolution	3.15 Megapixels
Microphone Type	Internal
Number of Pixels	2960K pixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Output Interfaces	Composite (Video) Component USB 2.0 HDMI
Recording Speed	SP LP
Recording System	NTSC
Release Date	June, 2009
Sensor Quantity	1
Sensor Size	1/2.7"
UPC	4960999637181
Warranty	1 Year
Weight	1.2 lb.
Width	3.5 in.

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