The Canon HG20 AVCHD Hard Disk Drive camcorder sets a new standard for High Definition, delivering optimal image quality, long shooting times along with the extraordinary ease and versatility when viewing video on television or a computer. Capture amazing HD video with even greater detail and color reproduction with its innovative 24Mbps capability, and the addition of a video-capable SDHC card slot plus the extended 60GB internal Hard Disk Drive allows you to now record up to 22 hours of video onto the internal Hard Disk Drive so there's no need to worry about running out of space. And, like all Canon VIXIA camcorders, the HG20 features: a Canon HD video lens, FULL HD CMOS Sensor, and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II image processor. Create the look and feel of Hollywood movies with the 24p Cinema Mode and even use Canon's select Photo Grabbing function to capture still images from previously recorded video. If online video posting and sharing interests you, the HG20's 30p mode provides the perfect frame rate for the web and delivers clarity for fast-action subjects.
The HG20 offers the unparalleled combination of Canon's exclusive SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer to stabilize a wide range of movements, Instant AF for accurate focusing that's critical when shooting in HD, and a built-in video light to easily shoot in dark settings. The HG20 features the latest HD technology, excellence in Canon optics and engineering in a compact, sleek design that delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon.
Product Details
24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
Features Canon's SuperRange optical image stabilizer
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Good camera overall
Review Date: July 15, 2010
Reviewer: H. Tran, Houston
Good camera overall. Works really great in well lit rooms and outdoor. Superior quality. When the room is dim or doesn't have enough light the picture quality is poor. Over I would recommend this camera it is easy to use and I have it for almost 2 years without any issue. The software that comes with this camera is a piece of junk and the support is not great for the software either.
Great for the money
Review Date: March 15, 2010
Reviewer: Mommy1, Houston, TX
This is a good HD video camera for the money. If you have an HD televison and wish to directly play back the footage on your TV, shooting in HD is the way to go. The shots look great, with the only exception of low light/night time filming. This gets very grainy, with poorer quality - my only negative. Also, I have fairly large hands, and although the camera is a bit small, it is managable. I would also highly recommend that you purchase a mini HDMI cable to connect to your TV, this will give much better results.
Auxiliary Microphone!
Review Date: January 26, 2010
Reviewer: Evelyn C. Rysdyk, Yarmouth, Maine USA
This camcorder offers what few HDD camcorders offer--a place to plug in an auxiliary microphone! This makes the Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD a perfect, versatile choice that provides the ability to record high quality sound to match the high definition picture.
Canon Vixia HG20
Review Date: December 15, 2009
Reviewer: Beejer, Northern Illinois
I have used this camcorder for about 8 months now. As far as picture quality, in MXP or Cine mode, the quality is excellent.
The audio recording is only average, and may benefit from attaching the optional mic. Audio levels can be adjusted on the fly for live music situations, which is a nice feature. The zoom is adequate and may be set to fixed or variable modes. It is quite small and portable. It has no optical view, so the LCD must be monitored while in use, but it tilts 360 degrees.
My main disappointment is the software supplied with the camcorder. The software is very limited for anything other than playback, and I had to purchase third party software to burn discs, and they still will only play on a computer. Canon is no help, either.
Camcorder is great
Review Date: November 27, 2009
Reviewer: L. Perry, Florida
The camcorder is absolutely great, the software is AWFUL. Don't buy this camcorder unless you're prepared to buy additional software
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Good camera overall