Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder

rating: 5.00

Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder

The Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is the latest in our offering of HD camcorders, incorporating advanced features to bring knowledgeable and demanding videographers the ultimate in -HD video and digital photo quality. The Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is packed with Canon Exclusive features you won't find anywhere else. Our own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor deliver breathtaking detail and the best in color reproduction. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Instant Auto Focus gives you the shot control High Definition demands. With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features the Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is sure to be your choice in High Definition camcorders. And, with its HD and Standard Definition recording modes, you can make the move to HD without making your SD equipment obsolete. All this is possible thanks to the vast experience Canon has with photographic and broadcast television cameras with optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance, and the latest in technological advancements. Canon has long been a leader in bringing advanced features to its products, taking advantage of our superiority in optics and image processing. The Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is easy to use and delivers the high level of performance you've come to expect from Canon. It's the next step in premium quality High Definition camcorders for which sophisticated and discerning videographers have been waiting.

CCD: 1/2.7" CMOS
Total Pixels: 2.96 megapixel
Effective Pixels (Movie): HDV: Approx 2.07 megapixels, DV 16:9: Approx 2.07 megapixels, DV 4:3: Approx 1.55 megapixels
Effective Pixels (Still): 2.76 megapixels
Optical Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: 200x / 40x (selectable)
Focal Length: 6.1 - 61mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: Approx 43.6-436 mm)
Image Stabilizer: Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer
Filter Diameter: 43mm
Image Processor: DIGIC DV II
LCD: 2.7" widescreen Multiangle Vivid LCD (211,000 pixels)
SHUTTER SPEED (Maximum): 1/2000th sec.
Self Timer: 10 sec, 2 sec with wireless remote
MEMORY CARD: Secure Digital Card
Headphone & Microphone: YES
USB: USB 2.0 Full Speed
DV: YES (In/Out)
Direct Print: YES (PictBridge)
Analogue-in: YES
AV: YES
Component: YES
HDMI: YES
Built-in Video Light: YES
Built-in Flash: YES
Wireless Controller: YES
DIMENSIONS: 88 x 82 x 138 mm
Weight: 535g

Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder user reviews

"Pros: Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder was everything I expected. I especially appreciate that the tape loading is from the top - comes in handy when using a tripod. Optical stabilization far superior to the electronic stabilization on my Sony HC1. Amazingly, the cam is made in Japan!

Cons: Default white balance leans towards pink. Build quality feels cheap - plastic pieces are a bit loose fitting. The manual is written in too many languages, and perhaps in an effort to save trees some of the functions are not well explained in the space that's provided.

Other Thoughts: Very pleased with this cam. I like the touchscreen of my Sony HC1 better, but I haven't run into any major problems with the HV30. The menu is easy to navigate, at least that's what I've found thus far.
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--- khobar rated: 5

"Pros: Big Cmos chip means big low light performance, and an outstanding image. I love my Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder and I would cry for real if I lost or dropped it.

Cons: NONE

Other Thoughts: For a look at a sample video I made go to vimeo dot com/1365632 and play my indoor video to see how well it does. This is RAW video no added lights or effects. It starts off with reflective lighting after sun went down for you to see the noise level tehn to the indoor shots. Just to let you know I out put the clip to the WMV and there is a little more noise than the MPEG or MTS file has but it will give you an idea how awesome this camera really is.

Hope this helps out your decision on making this purchase.
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--- Ross rated: 5

"Pros: Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder has remarkable video quality right out of the box. I spent plenty of time online reading various reviews of many different HD cameras, and time and time again this model came up as one of the best, and I clearly see why.

I appreciated that I could shoot fantastic HD video right out of the box. Operation was straight forward and the default settings served well in indoor environments. Playback on a 50" plasma TV in 1080i was as good or better than the best HD channels I can receive. This camera gives the feel of quality in video previously only realized through multi-million dollar movie studios.

I also appreciate the optional accessories that come with the camera. There is a HD component cable, USB cable, composite cable for standard definition TV, remote control, and image software, and battery of course.

Manual is easy to understand with a wealth of detailed information.

Price is exceptional for what you get.

Cons: The camera gets 5 eggs out of 5 simply because it's fantastic, but that's not to say that there aren't some minor flaws.

I don't like that the lens cap is built in like a shutter. This means no external lens cap, therefore if the lens cap on this camera gets damaged, then the camera itself suffers damage which kind of defeats the purpose. A cheap, plastic external lens cap would have been appreciated.

The camera makes a rattling noise when moved. It's rather unnerving because it sounds like it's broken when it isn't. As a matter of fact, in the troubleshooting section this issue is addressed and it is explained that this is normal and not a malfunction. I don't like it, but it doesn't affect performance.

Imaging software is largely worthless. It's for still image editing and not video editing. Windows Movie Maker cannot do the camera justice, which means you'll want Adobe After Effects and/or Sony Vegas for HD video files on the computer. But, that's not a fault of the camera

Other Thoughts: This is by far the best camera I've ever used. Full of options, accessories, and flat out mind blowing video quality means that after you've played with this a bit, you feel that paying only $599 is just outright robbery. I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase and also with Newegg's service, competitive pricing, and speedy shipping. "

--- malignantpoodle rated: 5

"This camera is just unbelievable! I actually now own three of them. I am a Commercial Television Producer and also produce Corporate and Marketing video projects for a very wide range of clients. Up until a year ago I was shooting on a much, much more expensive Ikegami BetaSP TV Camera. I was looking for a replacement and wanted to take advantage of the lower cost HD camcorders that had recently come out on the market. I was planning on spending more than the cost of an HV30 but I had heard so many people talking about the HV30 I had to check it out! Well, I bought one. Honestly, I am simply blown away at the quality right out of the box. My first real-world test of the HV30 was shooting an Automotive Dealer TV commercial. Shot in standard definition 16:9 - No adjustments - point and shoot and it was just about picture perfect. Easy to understand controls make adjustments a breeze. Audio level and Iris are both controlled with out having to go into the menu. of course, the menu gives you more options for fine tuning the camera's features. The second project for the HV30 was one of the most difficult situations to shoot - A speaker on a stage speaking in front of a projected power point presentation. The backlight of the projection is always too harsh against the speaker but the HV30 handled it like a champ! Much better than any 3 chip broadcast camera I had ever shot with. AND the HV30 did it automatically with the Auto-iris, adjusting itself to make the screen easy to read and then brighting back up to see the speaker in the correct light. Audio was sourced from the house mixer feed and level adjustment was easy - a switchable A/V or headphone output make monitoring simple.

I have now bought two more and completely replaced the old three camera system I used for multi-camera projects. I even occasionally use the HV30 camera as a feeder deck for my Avid editing system. Firewire & HDMI outputs enable flexibility in the post-production side. I am also now looking at adding a Depth-of-Field adapter to my HV30 to enhance the 24p film-look mode of the camera.

The bottom line? The Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is a professional level camera for a consumer level price. It is one of the best equipment investments I have ever made in 23 years of the Video production business"

--- JMS rated: 5

"Canon VIXIA HV30 High Definition Camcorder is terrific, HD quality, awesome resolution and tons of features you can mess around with, all easy to learn and is in the manual. There is a cult following on the Canon HV series because they are just so good, just check out[@] see what users have done with their HV series cameras, they are out performing similar consumer to pro-consumer thousand dollar camcorders. The best thing about the camera besides that its HD, is its compact size and the upgrades you can add to this machine. The only thing I can recommend is getting an external mic, because w/o it you can hear some motor noise in the audio. I bought this camera when onecall had the summer sale, just like everything else onecall sells, I got it at an awesome price, thanks Brian! thanks onecall"

--- Pete rated: 5

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