Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
- 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
Product Description
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 theres 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 Canons exclusive DIGIC DV … More >>
Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
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I purchased this camera 2 months ago and love the picture quality, when I play it back on my HDTV it’s as if it were professionally shot (I have it on a tripod when filming).
February 7, 2010 6:53 pm | #1That’s where the love affair ends however…
The software that comes with the camera is actually 2 seperate programs. You can only upload with one program and then have to open the other in order to view it. Why 2 seperate programs? And why name the program ‘Image Mixer’? There is no editing capability whatsoever with the program, therefore no ‘mixing’ involved. 1 program to upload and a second one to view. Would it have been too much effort to incorporate them both into one program and give some editing capability?
Since I couldn’t use their software program to edit the video I had to use my own, fortunately I have Adobe Photoshop CS3, the latest and greatest in photo/video editing. But alas, the video is recorded in a format that only their programs understand (M2TS?). I also tried opening with Nero which was able to open the video (not in optimal quality) but when I tried to burn it to DVD it wouldn’t let me. So back to the manual to figure out what was wrong, which is where I found that in order to burn it to DVD all I had to do was purchase a seperate Canon DVD burner. Sound like a ripoff to anyone?
Bottom line is I love the video quality but unfortunately all I can do is watch it on my TV or computer.
The price was right…until you factor in having to buy a seperate program to convert the video to a user friendly format, another program to edit the video and a seperate DVD burner form Canon in order to burn it to DVD!
Avoid this camera at all costs, because the costs add up very quickly!
Rating: 1 / 5
While the images captured are excellent uploading video footage to your computer for editing is not simple. I have been trying for over 3 months to complete this task with no luck. What I’ve learned is that the technology of this particular camcorder is too advanced for most pc’s. Buy it at your own risk. I’m ready to throw this one in the trash!
February 7, 2010 7:56 pm | #2Rating: 1 / 5
i will enjoy it more when i learn how to use it . could have better instruction
February 7, 2010 8:57 pm | #3Rating: 4 / 5
I didn’t Like the video clarity with this one. I had used an older model of the Sony and felt the clarity and image stabilization to be better.
February 7, 2010 10:00 pm | #4The video clarity os Ok but image stabilization is bad..The videos were shaky and software wasnt great. The video gets stuck when I play it on my Laptop. I was expecting a lot more from Canon but was a bit disappointed. I am not sure if this particular peice had a problem but I had to return it after purchase..I suggest you check it out in a store and buy it if you are happy with it.
Rating: 3 / 5
simply i liked this camera very much, it is my first and it is easy and friendly to use
February 7, 2010 11:05 pm | #5Rating: 4 / 5