| Features and Benefits Overview Chart |
| 1920 x 1080 CMOS Sensor |
Captures true 1920 x 1080 High Definition resolution video; results in optimal HD image quality and faster still photography; contributes to longer battery life and compact camcorder design
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| SuperRange OIS |
Advanced optical image stabilization that works over a broader range of vibration and motion than other image stabilization systems
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| Instant AF |
Canon's advanced auto focus designed for High Definition; ensures faster and more accurate focus
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| DIGIC DV II Image Processor |
Designed specifically for HD, DIGIC DV II ensures optimal image quality and improved color reproduction -- especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes; faster image processing improves continuous shooting function
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| RGB Primary Color Filter |
Separates light into red, green and blue color components resulting in vibrant images with deep, rich, accurate color and natural-looking tones similar to those obtained from 3CCD camcorders
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| 24p Cinema Mode |
Enables video recording with "film look" and shooting in 24p
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| Built-in Electronic Lens Cover |
Opens automatically with power on; closes automatically with power off; enables one-hand operation of HV20 and eliminates inconvenience of dangling or lost lens cover
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| Simultaneous Still Shooting |
Allows capture of still images while taping; turns HV20 into both a camcorder and digital still camera
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| Histogram Display |
Graphic display of still image exposure information shows accuracy of exposure; lets you adjust exposure and resume shooting
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| Built-in Flash |
Eliminates need for attaching accessory flash
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| Light Weight |
Makes HV20 highly portable
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| Focus Assist Function |
Automatically zooms into image and displays edge enhancement for easier, more accurate focusing
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| Still Capture from Tape |
Allows capture of still images from recorded tape
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| Widescreen LCD |
Easy previewing that lets you see the image that will be displayed on widescreen TV
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| Print/Share |
Enables printing directly from camcorder to printer, without the need of a PC; also provides easy transfer of still images to your PC
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