Bring True HD to Life

The name Canon has always meant photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon's new High Definition video camcorders are no exception.

The stylish Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer. Its 10x optical zoom lens, 2.96 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC DVII image processor ensures meticulous detail and superior color reproduction. 24p Cinema Mode brings "film-look" options to the HV20 owner- as never before in this class. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete.

The HV20 is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the premium quality High Definition camcorder that sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting for.

• The Image Quality of HD
  Captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video in 16:9 format, using MiniDV cassette tapes. At the same time, the HV20 gives you the flexibility to record in SD (standard definition) mode, too.

• HD Video Lens
  The HV20 comes with an outstanding High Definition video lens -- a 10x Genuine Canon Optical zoom. And because it comes with three pre-set zoom speeds, you always get smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots.

• True HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080)
  Compared to a CCD, the HV20's CMOS's high color resolution and advanced color reproduction gives brilliant results. It is also unique in featuring Canon's proprietary noise reduction technologies for crisp, sharp images. Low noise technology also means that even in dimly lit scenes, the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible, with minimal noise or other aberrations. It's the ideal sensor for HD.

• DIGIC DVII
  Thanks to DIGIC DVII image processing, the HV20 produces video with improved color reproduction -- especially in skin tones, and dark and light scenes. It also uses a hybrid noise reduction system that employs two types of noise reduction -- for high definition images that are crystal clear.

• SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
  Canon's innovative SuperRange OIS combines gyro- and image-sensors to give image stabilization through a wider range of camera motions. SuperRange OIS corrects for a wide range of camcorder motion:SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer the fast vibration you'd experience while recording from a moving car; the medium-speed motion of hand-held recording; and the slower motion of body sway.

• Instant AF (Auto Focus)
  The Instant AF feature uses an external sensor, in combination with Canon's autofocus system, to help significantly decrease the time it takes to find focus, even in low light conditions. This system achieves focus instantaneously, reducing focus "hunting." The benefits of Instant AF are especially seen in high brightness and night shooting situations. With Instant AF, it's possible to capture fast, accurate focusing, even when following a moving subject.

• 24p Cinema Mode
  24p Cinema Mode enables all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a professional "film-look." You can change the camcorder's frame rate to 24p, which provides the same frame rate as movie film. In addition, you can use the HV20's CINE setting, which changes the color and tonal characteristics, evoking the look and feel of a movie shown in a theater.

• Stunning Digital Photography
  Canon's advanced technology means your HD camcorder is also a high performance digital camera capable of capturing stunning 3.1 Megapixel photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to a miniSDTM card (2.07 Megapixels at 16:9).

• Edit and Share Your Video
  You can edit and share your video with the HV20. Once you're connected to your computer, DV streaming and ultra-fast transfer of movies is a breeze. And because the HV20 uses the IEEE1394 protocol, there's no loss of picture or audio quality in the process.

• HDMI and Accessory Shoe Terminals
  With the HV20, sharing your High Definition video on your HD television is easier than ever. Only a single cable connects your camcorder to your TV for the highest quality playback (video and audio).

• Share Your Photos
  Print/Share turns your HV20 into a photo lab in the palm of your hand. Simply connect your camcorder directly to select Canon printers or any PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable.
  Print/Share also makes it easy to transfer your still images to your computer. Simply connect your HV20 and your computer, press the Print/Share button and your photos are downloaded to your computer.

• HV 20 Camcorder
  
• BP-2L13 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
• CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
  
• STV-250 N Stereo Video Cable
  
• WL-D87 Wireless Controller
  
• IFC-300PCU USB Cable
  
• CTC-100 S Component Cable
  
• Digital Video Solution Disk for Windows and Macintosh