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Canon VIXIA HV20 'PAL' HDV Camcorder Kit brings the power of professional level HD recording to the consumer at a price that won't break the bank. The HV20 captures images in genuine HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, so you are shooting in real HDTV, all on a mini HDV tape. One of the biggest features this camera brings to the consumer camcorder market is the ability to capture in 25p, the same frame rate used in movie film.
Canon improves upon the standard CCD camcorders by using a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor to generate images. The 2.96MP CMOS sensor tends to process faster than a CCD for richer color and sharper detail. When you add a Canon Optics HD lens, 10x optical zoom and a DV II processor, you get ultra-sharp color and incredible detail even from a distance. In order to ensure you get the highest possible video quality and picture Canon added an HDMI output and hot shoe terminal to the HV20.
As impressive as the HV20 is as a camcorder, it gets even better as a 3.1 megapixel digital still camera. Store images on tiny HC 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 fits everything you can ask for from a camcorder into the HV2; all in a body that fits comfortably in your pocket.
The HV20 'PAL' Kit includes two spare Lithium-Ion battery packs, the Canon DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone, a Davis & Sandford Steady Stick Compact, a Pearstone VT-2000 tripod with case, a Kata CC-190 Shoulder Case, the Master-Works DVD, a Hoya 43mm filter kit, Samson Airline Series Micro Presentation Series, a Kingston 4GB mini SD card and a 3-year Sagemax warranty.
This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.