Canon HV10 3.1MP High-Definition MiniDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

Product Description

Do you have or plan to have an HDTV at home? Now it's time to consider getting an HD camcorder. The stylish Canon HV10 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality - in the world's smallest HDV camcorder. Its 10x optical zoom lens and 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor ensure meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. If you're an expecting parent or an avid traveller, this video camcorder gives you the opportunity to record images in both 4:3 standard and 16:9 widescreen modes from 480 to 1080p display. The small size makes it easy to carry from one place to another.
This camcorder is engineered for you and discretning videographers. It is the first consumer-level camcorder that features Canon's Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization to help deliver smooth, steady video, even at longer focal lengths. The system uses two detection methods (gyro and vector) to sense the widest range of vibrations from hand-held shake, to vibration from a moving vehicle. By using optical stabilization, it can compensate for a greater degree of camera shake and avoid any loss in image quality, unlike electronic image stabilizers. CMOS sensor assures single sensor HD and longer battery life. Unit Dimensions - 2.2 x 4.1 x 4.2 inch / Weight (not including lens and battery pack) - 0.97 lb The HV10 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.

Customer Reviews:

Nice and Small, good so far.......2007-12-26

I order this before Christmas, cheaper on Amazon than "anywhere" legitimate that I could find. Camera is small and light weight, LED light is great outside at night chasing my kids on Christmas Eve...even in low light inside, this wasn't that bad. I have a projection TV, not HighDef or anything and it wasn't grainy...just a little softer on the edges, but way better than my high-8 camera that it replaced. Overall, good so far, battery that came with the camera lasts about 1 tape in length assuming you only tape and do not watch video. Focus is awesomely fast.

Generally a good camera but why miniDV?.......2007-12-20

Generally a good camera but why miniDV? I had to switch to HD based rather then winding through tapes

Beautiful outdoor video but grainy indoor. .......2007-12-18

With all the light on in our house (not that we have the best lighting), our video comes out grainy. Disclaimer... I may need to read the manual thoroughly to discover if there is something more I should be doing to improve the quality.

We selected this type of camera so it would be compatible with our Mac, but I really don't like having to do the tape thing again. It Takes longer than real-time to download to our computer. E.g. 30 min of video takes 40 min or so to download.

Works as advertised and better - and isn't that what matters.......2007-12-18

Normally, I'm not the type of person to leave a review for a product. Love to read them, but don't usually feel passionate enough to leave a review. However, the HV10 met and beat my expectations where it mattered, when you get home.

I was initially hesitant to get a video camera because of the bulkiness as well as the fact that you have to lug all of this expensive equipment on your vacation. Also, you feel like you're working when you're filming rather than experiencing you trip. After I arrived home from my trip, I had convinced myself that I was returning the camera.

That is, until I downloaded the video and pictures I took with the camera.

Not only do the pictures look great (not the reason you buy a video camera, but good all the same) but the video is PRICELESS. Let me emphasize this again, I have watched the video I shot over and over and it doesn't lose its value. I feel like I'm back on the trip, the clarity is brilliant and I now LOVE the camera.

I'm working on a Mac and using iMovie to import the video. If anyone is concerned about the MiniDV tape vs. HDs or MiniDVD, iMovie imported the tapes with ease. Yes, it feels a little analog but I set it, watched TV for an hour, and the tape was in. Also, I used the Premium Sony MiniDV tapes (not the ones specifically that say high definition) and they worked great. I don't think I had one dropped frame or the such. I did have a warning right after I stared filming that said to clean the heads but never again.

I gave the product a 4 out of 5 stars simply because of the effort required with any video camera. I guess I would need the camera to require absolutely no effort to give it five stars. I understand it's difficult to show your work in HD currently but I figured it's not that far off before Blu-Ray or HD-DVD wins or we'll skip those formats entirely as small, portable computers and external HDs get bigger in size and cheaper in price. I hope this helps anyone who was wondering about the camera.

Recommended if you accept it's weaknesses.......2007-12-16

This is my first camcorder and I decided to go high definition since this is the future and I did not want to buy a camcorder that will be obsolete in a few years. I read the other reviews which describes the weaknesses of the HV-10 which are: (1) No DV tape and DV firewire cable were included in the box. (2) No hot shoe for a separate light and audio mike (3) Uses the "old tech" DV tapes. However, I selected this camcorder for it's strengths which are : (1) one of the smallest and lightest high definition camcorders on the market. (I really hate carrying something big and heavy) (2) quality of the video is excellent which is expected of the canon's automatic instant focusing system (3) there are numerous exposure controls which are there when you need them. (I will probably use the automatic exposure for 90% of my videos) (4) relative inexpensive due to the old tech DV tapes mechanism. I plan to edit the videos on a PC and burn my own DVD anyway so I did not think the "DV tape" versus "DVD" versus "hard drive" camcorders were not that important. DVD camcorders are nice but some DVD may not be compatible with some DVD players so you have to be careful. The "hard drive" camcorders are the way to go but that would have busted my budget. After having this HV-10 campcorder for a while I did discover additional weaknesses: (1) the zoom lense is difficult to operate without shaking the camcorder (2) the covers to the IEEE and USB parts are held by a rubber attachment which may break. (3) you need a superfast PC to edit high definition videos which is not a weakness of this camera but it is something a buyer should think about before getting a high definition camcorder. The bottomline: This is a good buy if size and weight are important to you and you plan to edit the video on a fast PC and burn your own DVD. For those who don't want to do this, I would get the hard drive camcorders but I would check out the editing features on the hard drive camcorder. If the hard drive camcorder has limited editing features, then I question this advantage.

Product Description

This hard-earned lesson drove the creation of our PermaFocus binocular series. Simply raise them to your eyes and catch the action instantly with stunning clarity - no adjustments necessary. Their unique focus-free feature keeps them dialed in for instantaneous viewing at a distance. They're perfect for sporting events nature observation and winter days when gloves would hinder the use of standard-focus binoculars. Precision-crafted fully coated optics offer bright crisp images. Magnify life instantly with our PermaFocus series. Fully coated optics for superior light transmission and brightness Unique Focus-Free feature which is ideal for sporting events Non-slip rubber armor absorbs shock while providing a firm grip Magnification X Obj Lens: 8 x 42 Size Class: Standard Focus System: Focus Free Prism System: Roof Prism Glass: BK-7 Lens Coating: Fully Field of View ft@1000yds / m@1000m: 315/105 Exit Pupil (mm): 5.25 Eye Relief: 16 Eyecups: Twist-up Weight (oz/g): 21.9/620.9 Water/Fog Proof: No Adapt to Tripod: No

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