The Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder brings the power of HD recording to the consumer in one of the smallest and lightest HDV camcorders ever. The HV10 Captures images in genuine 1080i resolution, so you are shooting in real HDTV, all on a mini HDV tape. Canon improves upon the standard CCD camcorders by using a CMOS sensor to generate images. The 2.9MP CMOS Sensor tends to process faster than a CCD for richer color and sharper detail. When you add a 10x Optical Zoom and a DV II processor you get ultra-sharp color and incredible detail even from a distance.
As impressive as the HV10 is as a camcorder, it gets even better as a 3.1 Megapixel digital still camera. Store images on tiny Mini-SD memory cards with the Mini-SD card slot. The optical image stabilizer and advanced AF auto focus make it easy to get crisp clean video and photos. Choosing and using the enhanced features such as Smooth Zoom Zebra Pattern and Level Shot Control, are easy thanks to the 2.7" LCD screen.
Canon fit everything you can ask from a camcorder in the HV10, all in a body that fits comfortably in your pocket. Now if they could only develop a "remove 10 pounds feature"...
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.7" CMOS Sensor 2.98MP |
| Lens | f = 6.1 - 61mm, f/1.8 - 3.0 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Digital: 200x |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Lux |
Auto Mode: - 5 lux Night Mode: - 3 lux |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | HDV |
| Audio |
DV: 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz 12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz (4ch synchronous recording not possible) HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch) (4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible) |
| Time Code | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Date & Time | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| A/V Dubbing | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | .27" Widescreen TFT Color (123,000 pixels) |
| LCD Monitor | 2.7" Widescreen TFT Color (210,000 pixels) |
| Conveniences | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, Exposure |
| Built-in Light | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Titler | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Digital Effects | Yes |
| Fade Resistance | Yes |
| Tape Loading | Side |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080i |
| Card Slot | Mini-SD |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Line In Recording | No |
| Inputs |
A/V Minijack USB IEEE1394 Standard |
| Outputs |
A/V Minijack USB IEEE1394 Standard Component Video |
| Edit Protocol | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Consumption |
Viewfinder: 4.8W LCD Screen: 5W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.2 x 4.1 x 4.2" (56 x 104 x 106mm) |
| Weight | 15.5 oz. (440g) |