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Canon’s offering in the entry-level HD camcorder market has a retro feel about it. The HV10 is tall and thin, styled with black plastic panels, and is somewhat reminiscent of a Kodak Cine 8. This is no bad thing. The camera feels good in the hand an...

Compact, many camera controls on the body, video light included with stills flash, quick and responsive autofocus, limited dynamic range...

Design renders controls fiddly to use with one hand, peculiar microphone positioning...
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The Canon HV10 is a powerful digital camcorder thats capable of shooting impressive high definition video and taking excellent still images. The Canon HV10 HD Camcorder compact, lightweight and loaded with customisation options that give you plenty...

The Canon HV10 HD Camcorder is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack - among other flaws are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if it werent for the...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:15:18
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HDV1080i digital camcorder: Unless you live somewhere near Alpha Centauri, youll be well aware that all televisions in the UK will soon cease to be analogue and are switching to digital and High Definition. The new technology has naturally...
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Sony may have had the consumer HDV market to itself for a few of years, but Canon is starting to show an interest. The HV10 represents its first dip in the sub-£1,000 market and it goes head-to-head with Sonys HDR-HC3.The HV10 is very consumer-oriente...

Esay to use controls, Amazing video in good lighting...

Sony may have had the consumer HDV market to itself for a few of years, but Canon is starting to show an interest. The HV10 represents its first dip in the sub-£1,000 market and it goes head-to-head with Sonys HDR-HC3.The HV10 is very consumer-oriente...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-26 01:15:35
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Canon’s HV10 is the company’s first palm-sized high-definition camcorder. It makes a strong debut producing impressive video and it’s easy to use, though it does suffer from a somewhat bulky design. The HV10 records high-definition video...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-26 01:16:00
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At first glance, the HV10 seems like a standard DV camcorder. Turn it on, though, and the letters HDV glow bright blue from the side of the LCD screen, highlighting that this is Canons first affordable high-definition (HD) camcorder. The HV10 has a...
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Weve been waiting a while for this, but Canon has finally entered the consumer-level high definition camcorder market with its HV10. Theres only one real competitor at present, Sonys excellent HDR-HC3, so we were keen to see how Canons offering would matc...

Excellent picture, good still images...

No HDMI out, lack of a useful computer kit, awkward button layout The Final Word A great consumer level HD camcorder with only a few letdowns...

A great consumer level HD camcorder with only a few letdowns...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 10:28:41
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The smallest and lightest HDV camera in the world? You better believe it, says Frank McLeod.Being shaped a bit like half a cube, the HV10 has a widescreen LCD monitor that allows you to see what comes through the Canon HD lens onto the True HD CMOS Se...

Images, images and images.

No editing software supplied. Clumsiness of operation. Button clutter. Difficulty in holding the camera comfortably and steady. Poor audio facilities.

The smallest and lightest HDV camera in the world? You better believe it, says Frank McLeod.Being shaped a bit like half a cube, the HV10 has a widescreen LCD monitor that allows you to see what comes through the Canon HD lens onto the True HD CMOS Se...
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jordanitservices.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-26 01:15:01
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David Basulto I love technological advances as much as the next guy, but 1080i HD in the palm of my hand? This I had to check out for myself. I had been using my trusty old Sony Handycam for years now for on the spot shooting. It has always done well f...
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SummaryPros: Impressive video quality; superior still images; flexible controls. Cons: Quirky ergonomics; microphone is on the back of the camcorder; poor battery life; no microphone or headphone jacks. Price as rated: $1,099 Best Current Price: $739.7...

Impressive video quality; superior still images; flexible controls.

Quirky ergonomics; microphone is on the back of the camcorder; poor battery life; no microphone or headphone jacks.

The HV10 is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack—among other flaws—are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if it weren’t for the i...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:15:14
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Remember the first time you used high-speed broadband? Or the first time you fired up a 3D-accelerated game? You’ll experience that same excitement the first time you plug Canon’s miniature HV10 HDV camcorder in to your 60-inch HDTV. Instead of the fuz...

1941 Incredibly small; one of the lowest priced HDV cams available.

The Thin Red Line A bit too small, quirky mic placement.
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The HV10 captures HD through the HDV format, so youre still recording onto a Mini DV tape. The tape itself loads into the bottom of the camcorder, which is also where you mount the camera onto a tripod, so you have to remove the camera from the tripod...
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I remember in the 1980s when I rented a video camera to record a Christmas dinner. The camera was separate from the recording mechanism, which I had to hang over my shoulder. It used standard VHS tapes. The whole thing weighed about 25 pounds, and th...
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If you want to save holiday memories, definitely think high-def...

Good video quality with low noise Quick focusing Optical image stabilization Takes good 3MP stills...

Poor ergonomics No HDMI output No editing software or blank tape...

The Canon HV10 HDV camcorder is a mixed bag with good overall video quality, fast focusing, OIS and solid stills. You’ll really like watching higher-quality home videos on your new widescreen HDTV. I had a problem with its form factor, lack of an HD...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:16:26
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Looking for a device that captures high-definition images for viewing on a big screen? The feature-packed HV10 may be for you...
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easycamcorders.com Updated: 2011-09-26 01:16:30
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The HV10 is Canon’s first foray into the rapidly expanding world of consumer HD camcorders. Rather than bulking the body to appear like a pro cam in miniature, Canon chose to make the HV10 as compact as possible. The result is a highly portable powerhou...

The first 1080i camcorder that fits in your pocket Great video resolution and performance in normal light Good array of features and manual controls in a small package Image stabilization compensates for handling issues Good value HDV offers easy wo...

Handling is awkward and controls are undersized Low light performance leaves something to be desired No microphone or headphone jacks on a $1300 camcorder?!...

The HV10 is Canon’s first foray into the rapidly expanding world of consumer HD camcorders. Rather than bulking the body to appear like a pro cam in miniature, Canon chose to make the HV10 as compact as possible. The result is a highly portable powe...
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The Canon HV10 is the point-and-shoot for the jet set crowd; its a high definition gadget that takes great video and fits in your pocket. Easy on, easy off.
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