Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder
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Canon's follow-up to the popular HV20, the VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder, continues the tradition of excellence from this legendary company. As before, record your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV tapes for stunning image quality each and every time. When you prefer to shoot stills capture them in 3.1Mp to miniSD cards (sold separately).
The 10x optical zoom, 1/2.7" CMOS sensor with the RGB Primary Color Filter, HD Video Lens and 2.7" widescreen LCD all work together for the most accurate, rich video and stills possible in a consumer camcorder. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) keeps your images free from shaky video by correcting for a wide range of camera motion. DIGIC DVII, specifically developed for still images ensures superior color reproduction for skin tones, and light and dark scenes.
24p Cinema mode gives your video that film-like feel while 30p Progressive Mode works great when capturing action shots or footage meant for the internet. The HDMI output provides a hassle-free HD connection of both audio and video in a single cable. Add external video lights, microphones and flashes via the Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal and utilize the USB 2.0 for fast transfer of still images.
Canon's strong showing with the HV30 covers all the bases and then some, ensuring that everything you loved about the HV20 is still present this time around.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD
- Record in full 1920 x 1080 HD to MiniDV cassettes. When playing back video on your HD widescreen TV the 16:9 format fits your screen perfectly, now and in the future.
- Canon HD Video Lens
- The HD Video Lens with 10x optical zoom demonstrates the quality Canon's lenses are known for. Capture every moment with three pre-set zoom speeds for smooth, accurate close-up and zoom shots. The Super spectra coating protects your images from the flare and glare that plagues video and stills, especially when shooting outdoors. Clean, accurate video and higher resolution are thanks to the new aspheric lens design that decreases aberration and increases resolution while the new gradation ND system corrects the image when recording in bright situations.
- Full HD 2.96Mp 1/2.7" CMOS Image Sensor
- This CMOS records your images in true 1920 x 1080 HD resulting in beautiful, accurate images. Canon's proprietary noise reduction technology reduces image noise, even in low-light situations, further improving the already stunning image quality. The RGB Primary Color Filter with Bayer Pattern separates light into red, green and blue for images that come out rich and natural-looking every time.
- DIGIC DVII
- DIGIC DVII, unlike its predecessor DIGIC DV, is specially designed for HD image capture. Your video and still images will look better than ever in HD thanks to improved color reproduction for skin tones and light and dark situations. This processor also reduces image noise with two types of noise reduction for clean, crisp video and stills. There's more, the DIGIC DVII also provides for faster shooting of still images - up to 5 (3.1Mp) images per second.
- SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
- Canon's own SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) corrects for a variety of camera motion, not just hand shake. Fast vibrations, like a moving car, medium-speed motion when hand hold recording, and the slower motion of body sway are all accounted for. Even shooting at long focal lengths SuperRange OIS comes through with a clean, stable shot.
- Instant AF (Auto Focus)
- The Instant AF on the HV30 uses an external sensor along with Canon's autofocus system to ensure that you get the clear, accurate images that are crucial when recording in HD.
- 2.7" Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
- The widescreen LCD display of the HV30 presents accurate, clear images each and every time, especially helpful when you are composing or sharing video with friends or family on playback. A wider range of viewing angles also helps. The hard coat AR surface and improved color reproduction helps ensure that what you capture is truer to the actual scene.
- 24p Cinema Mode
- By changing the camera's frame capture rate to 24p you can give your video that film-look with the 24p Cinema Mode. The CINE setting will further enhance your video by increasing richness in color and tone. Use both settings together or separately to create your desired look and feel.
- 30p Progressive Mode
- Usually only found in the professional camera market 30p Progressive Mode allows you to shoot at 30p as opposed to the standard video frame rate of 60i. Use this function video you plan to post to the Internet or for action shots and see the difference!
- 3.1Mp Digital Photography
- Capture still images to a miniSD card with up to 3.1Mp of resolution (2.76Mp in 4:3). DIGIC DVII technology further improves your digital still capture by increasing your camera's response time for shooting up to 5 images per second while Instant AF ensures crisp, clean shots every time.
- HDMI Terminal
- With the HDMI output terminal a single cable connects your audio and video to your HDTV for playback.
- Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal
- The Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminal on the HV30 allows you to attach video lights, flashes or microphones to the camcorder for professional quality results.
- PictBridge
- Share and print your still images with the touch of the button using a PictBridge compatible printer via the included USB cable.
- miniSD Card Slot
- Use high capacity, petite sized miniSD cards (sold separately) to store all of your digital photos.
- Wireless Remote
- Use the wireless remote to control your HV30 when you want to be in the picture too.
- Analog - Digital Converter
- Convert your analog video to HD using the Analog - Digital Converter. Simply connect the HV30 to your VCR, TV or analog camcorder to record the footage to HD miniDV tapes. You can also use this converter as a signal converter between an analog and digital device.
- Built-in Electronic Lens Cover
- You'll never lose your lens cover again. When the camera turns on the cover automatically opens. When you turn it off the cover closes.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor |
2.96Mp 1/2.7" CMOS Sensor RGB Primary Color Filter |
| Lens |
Canon 10x HD Video Zoom Lens Focal Length=6.1-61mm F/stop:1.8-3.0 |
| Zoom |
10x Optical 200x Digital |
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | HDV |
| Audio |
DV: 16 bit (2 channel) 48 kHz 12 bit (4 channel) 32 kHz HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (2 channel) |
| Image Stabilization | SuperRange Optical |
| Lux |
0.2 lux (Night recording, shutter speed at 1/2) 3 lux (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter ON, shutter speed at 1/30) |
| Recording Media | High Definition MiniDV or MiniDV cassette |
| Recording Time | HD MiniDV: 63 minutes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD (Approximately 211,000 pixels) |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | Widescreen 0.27" color (Approximately 123,000 pixels) |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, Exposure, White Balance, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Audio mode |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes - hot shoe |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Flash - Yes Light - Yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media | MiniSD card |
| Resolution | 3.1MP |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
Mic input (3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack) DV in |
| Output |
HDMI (Type A) USB (mini-B) A/V Mini (3.5mm 4 pole Mini-jack) DV out Component out |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Power Requirements | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4" (88 x 82 x 138mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (535g) |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (205)
- Great features (159)
- Comfortable to operate (139)
- Simple controls (132)
- Versatile (132)
Cons
- Poor sound (41)
- Flimsy construction (34)
- Poor battery life (23)
- Uncomfortable (22)
- Complicated to operate (9)
Best Uses
- Travel (136)
- Movies/short films (119)
- HD shooting (92)
- Home movies (89)
- Family (63)
- How long have you owned it:
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- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (79), Semi-pro (37), Casual user (33), Semi-professional (23), Pro videographer (18)
Most Liked Positive Review
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I bought this camera as a stopgap measure to upgrade economically to HDV in my event videography business. Forget stopgaps: I want a bunch more of these things!
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I bought this camera as a stopgap measure to upgrade economically to HDV in my event videography business. Forget stopgaps: I want a bunch more of these things!
First off, calling this a "consumer" camera is probably a bit of a misnomer. Sure, it'll go full auto and get a novice up and running in an incredibly short time. The DVD that comes with it is actually pretty informative and gives some very useful tips, so first-timers can buy confidently. But the camera will also go manual enough to be used for production, too: focus, white balance, shutter, aperture, microphone levels, and exposure can all be manually manipulated. The tape loads from the top so you can leave it on the tripod for tape changes. I have an independant filmmaker friend who is salivating over the HV30; there are some limitations that the consumer design imposes but only for very advanced photography techniques like long focus pulls combined with a zoom pull. No matte boxes either, but there are plenty of threaded filters available. Bottom line: whatever you want it to do, there's a way to do it.
And the lens! I have never, ever found a consumer camcorder that doesn't have insane depth of field, especially at short focal lengths. Until now. It may be small, but that lens looks pro enough on tape. Whatever Bayer filtering and Digic processing they have done in the optical path works amazingly well too: it really does look a lot like a 3-chip camera.
Drawbacks include awkward placement of controls when shooting handheld, and having to fish through menus to get to various functions, which is what distinguishes this camera from a pro camcorder. And anybody who thinks this thing is flimsy should compare it to some of the more expensive ENG cameras out there; the HV30 is pretty solid for its size.
All in all, it's an awesome camera with features and performance that can't be touched at this price point from any other manufacturer. If you're looking for an economical way into HD, this is it.
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I've been using this camera for about two months now. It leaves my old DV camera in the dust for quality. It does a nice job of readjusting exposure for high contrast situations like ...Read complete review
I've been using this camera for about two months now. It leaves my old DV camera in the dust for quality. It does a nice job of readjusting exposure for high contrast situations like bright sky, dark foreground, white snow on dark mountains etc. The picture quality is great, but I'm no expert on the higher end cameras. I bought mine for [$], so its hard to complain. It feels pretty good in the hand, minus the placement of the record button, which requires a jump when handheld to get to, or using your other hand, necessary for steadiness since the camera is so small, an advantage in many other ways (it doesnt look professional). The microphone is nothing special, but you can turn down its input level, in manual controls that are a mystery to find, but at least they ARE there...you can use these to adjust the exposure as well.The battery life doesnt bother me too much compared to my previous camera. It seems to be about 45 minutes shooting without too much zooming. You MUST get the battery charger, unless you want to let the camera sit to charge the battery (this easily could have been included). Has a plug-in for audio, and I bought the DXA-2S mic in and shotgun mount (or lavaliers). With this, you are getting hi-end sound.My main complaint with this camera is the auto-focussing. I dont know if its just mine, or all of them, but it has really been a bear at times. It will adjust to something close, and then take 20-30 seconds to refocus at distance. It is unacceptably slow. There is manual focus, but you will need an adapter to make it useful...a macro filter will help as well, cuz this lens is no macro. Hard to object for the money, though. If you're on mac, forget about using Premiere CS4 for capture. Dont even get me started on that one. iMovie HD will do the job far better, (yes, a free program is better than something that sells itself as a pro program, at least for capture).Of course, it has the 24P format, useful for the film crowd, but I cant imagine shooting even an indie film with this.Documentary, yes, film, hard to imagine...I would not call this camera durable. It should be treated well and protected from water, sand etc very diligently...Also, its not very wide a lens, prob around a 40 equiv, so you're not getting starting wide angle (28mm) without the converter..which seems pricey to me...
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
This was my first camera I used for my Independent Film for the festivals in 2010 and we used it to the max, along with our beechteck adapter and Rode mic Ntg 2 and shop lights from [...] we went to work with little beast and got great results from it get your lighting proper and the camera will make great films in HD. The HV30 Vixa is a great camera to work with, the 24p cinema frame was a big help to me great for our budget. I recommend this camera to the novice Indy Filmmaker starting out. Wonderful!!! So wondeful our film was selected for a Major Film Fest. I am now in production for another film using this camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Professional features
- Versatile
Cons
- Bad micro attach
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Professional video
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
This is a little piece of technology that you have to understand deeply to take adventage of its features. If you do, it's an excellent camcorder. In fact, it should be cataloged as semi-pro, and not just "customizer". I sure that I recorded short films using HDV that look like filmed with a pro camera.
If you want it just to go to the beach, and putting it in automatical mode, you'd buy any U$150 JVC.
Also, you have to get use to operate, then you forget the problem.
The real bad point of Vixia is the flimsy construction.
(sorry for my english)
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
I've had this camera for 10 months and i have used it for skateboarding videos, home movies, paid projects, school projects, and volunteer promotionals. It's a great size (very easy to bring all around because it's so small), very lightweight, and outputs incredible picture quality. I would definitely recommend this to someone who has an interest in video and wants to get into it more.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Editing
- Kitesurfing
- Travel
- Wakeboarding
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
very easy to use!
when on auto it really adjusts to the light conditions great
Pros
- Easy to use and light
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
We use the camcorder for vacation and travel videos that I later make into movies along with my wife's journal and our still photos. I use Adobe Premier Pro for the movies. We have just moved up to blu-ray and I wanted a good quality HD camcorder for our 40th anniversary trip to Nova Scotia last month.
We have only used this camera for one trip, but already it is our favorite. It is small, easy to use--the perfect camcorder for travel. The video is rich and full, especially in HD. I prefer having tape for backup and storage purposes and have disliked the hard drive camcorders we have had. I am processing the video for a Blu-ray disk now and it is working well. This is an early review and I have not burned the disc yet, but I can't imagine not being as pleased then as I am now.
The only downside I see about the camcorder is that the controls sometimes feel just a little awkward, but that may be that we are not used to the camera yet. The mic picts up a little noise, but not as much as other camcorders we have owned. A directional mic might be a good choice for an accessory.
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
I have used the product for over a month now the video quality is the best in the market.The picture is really very sharp.Works very will in low light.I have given four stars and not five because of the poor sound it really needs an extra add on mic,lets see an extra add on mic will help.
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
Image quality is great. I like the many manual options but some are buried in menus and difficult to navigate to. White Balance seems to be inaccurate sometimes.
I was not aware that the video out jack was shared with the headphone jack which means you have to go to the menu and select which method of output you want which is a pain.
Joystick is a good idea but on my camera it feels loose.
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
We use this camera as an HD hand held for production.
The picture is awesome and easy to match to our other HD gear in post.
Layout is straight forward and operation is easy.
The battery pack is a little awkward and if the unit is plugged in w/batt attached it drains the battery before using A/C power?????
The type of plastic used for the housing makes the camera look and feel cheaply made.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
B&H has been providing the best in professional video equipment. This recent product that I bought, Canon HV30, provided an absolute artistic imagery for my documentary and short films. I recommend it highly to all first time aspiring filmmakers. Easy to work with, no hassle, and provides the best hd quality, for me personally. If your budget is tight and looking for professionalism in your film image, go for this baby. I even use its powerful light as a flashlight to find my way around my house at night. What a great tool!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
This little HD camera is great. easy to use and simple. Right out of the box it's ready to use.
Not only does it have HD, it also has SD and 24p and 30p (film look) recording capabilities. And a nice price!
Pros
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
My third purchase in this line of Canon HV20/HV30s. I've created more than 500 YouTube videos, and the camera is great. It handles rough treatment, creates videos that look close to TV quality, and its really easy to use. The only two things I'd improve on it: better audio (a $100 external mic solves this) and better low-light conditions. Otherwise you look like you're carrying a home video camera, but your quality looks close to a $5-$10,000 TV. Read dozens of reviews before buying and you won't likely find a better camera for the price than this one. [...]
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
This camera is a great product.
Pro:
-Stunning HiDef images.
-MiniDV based.
-Has a shoe mount
-Good menu options (doesn't take long to figure out where everything is or long to cycle to which settings are needed for different shoots)
Con:
The controls (especially the menu joystick)feels like it could break easily. Same with the tape deck.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
Its pretty easy to use and the video quality is really good. Love that it shoots in 24 fps.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
This product is excellent. I liked of the image in HD, little camera with hight power. Recomended for all folks. Sorry my bad english kkkkkkk
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
I used this product as primarily with the Equinox HD underwater housing for scuba diving and also in the pool. The zoom finder is a bit sensitive, there does seem to be some internal component that sound loose however it has taken beautiful video every time I have used it. I did have to buy an additional video 4pin to 6pin cable to make it compatible with my Mac and had to work to find out why the standard USB cable wasn't working.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
The images from the movies look so real you think you could touch them! I especially love the capacity to take still shots and GREAT videos on one device. The device is awesome!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
Use for vacations and short films. Video is beautiful. Also love the zebra function for controlling exposure. Low light could use a little help but full light video is striking!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
good camera, does all I ask it to do.
disadvantages: 1) The built it microphone is not zooming when I zoom in, so there's all sounds on the tape but the sound of the zoomed-in area (person talking...). So external microphone would fix this...
2) The focal length of the objective fully zoomed out is still long - the view is not wide enough for indoor recording. - looks like for indoor the external lens with wider view angle is a must. Also 10x is not 20x... no too much of zoom...
3) White balance is tricky - in auto mode gives fake colors indoor... need to adjust it manually...
But still it records in HD, gives nice dynamic range..
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Analog to digital convert
- Filming belly dancers
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
I'm very happy with this camera. It does everything I expected and I don't suspect I'll regret my decision to buy this particular one. The main reason I got this one was because it was the least expensive of all the HD cameras that also had the analog to digital converter. Now I can also use this to convert all those home movies using a system that I trust converts it into the best resolution possible. (So many analog to digital converters don't so a good job, not to meantion the extreme problems with Windwos drivers in making them work. No drivers needed for this converter!)
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Versatile
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Canon VIXIA HV30 HDV High Definition Camcorder:
I've been using this camera for about two months now. It leaves my old DV camera in the dust for quality. It does a nice job of readjusting exposure for high contrast situations like bright sky, dark foreground, white snow on dark mountains etc. The picture quality is great, but I'm no expert on the higher end cameras. I bought mine for [$], so its hard to complain. It feels pretty good in the hand, minus the placement of the record button, which requires a jump when handheld to get to, or using your other hand, necessary for steadiness since the camera is so small, an advantage in many other ways (it doesnt look professional). The microphone is nothing special, but you can turn down its input level, in manual controls that are a mystery to find, but at least they ARE there...you can use these to adjust the exposure as well.The battery life doesnt bother me too much compared to my previous camera. It seems to be about 45 minutes shooting without too much zooming. You MUST get the battery charger, unless you want to let the camera sit to charge the battery (this easily could have been included). Has a plug-in for audio, and I bought the DXA-2S mic in and shotgun mount (or lavaliers). With this, you are getting hi-end sound.My main complaint with this camera is the auto-focussing. I dont know if its just mine, or all of them, but it has really been a bear at times. It will adjust to something close, and then take 20-30 seconds to refocus at distance. It is unacceptably slow. There is manual focus, but you will need an adapter to make it useful...a macro filter will help as well, cuz this lens is no macro. Hard to object for the money, though. If you're on mac, forget about using Premiere CS4 for capture. Dont even get me started on that one. iMovie HD will do the job far better, (yes, a free program is better than something that sells itself as a pro program, at least for capture).Of course, it has the 24P format, useful for the film crowd, but I cant imagine shooting even an indie film with this.Documentary, yes, film, hard to imagine...I would not call this camera durable. It should be treated well and protected from water, sand etc very diligently...Also, its not very wide a lens, prob around a 40 equiv, so you're not getting starting wide angle (28mm) without the converter..which seems pricey to me...
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Media
Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
- Price: $1.95
Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.
- Price: $47.90
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
- Price: $24.95
Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.
- Price: $25.96
Lenses & Adaptors
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
- Price: $92.50
External Microphones
Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.
- Price: $85.00
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Some on camera microphones require the BEVB50 Universal Shoe Mount Adapter, sold separately.
On-Camera Lights
Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.
- Price: $79.00
Some on camera lights require the BEVB50 Universal Shoe Mount Adapter, sold separately.
Tripods & Support
Stabilize your video with the support you need.
- Price: $149.95
On-Location Tools
Calibrate and customize your camcorder's colors, focus, and overall image potentials.
- Price: $449.95
What's in the Box
- BP-2L13 Battery Pack
- CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
- STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
- WL-D87 Wireless Controller
- IFC-300PCU USB Cable
- CTC-100/S Component Cable
- Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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