Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder Review (page 2)
TECH SPECS
Format: HDV
Number of image sensor: 1 (CMOS)
Size of sensors: 1/2.7"
Pixels on sensor: 2,960,000
Video Effective Pixels: 2,070,00 in HDV
Focus: M/AF/Instant AF
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/2000
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/8
Lens f-stop: F1.8- F8.0
Program exposure modes: Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks
Optical Zoom: 10X
Focal Length: 6.1mm-61mm
Image Stabilization: Super Range, Optical
Manual White Balance: Yes
Viewfinder: .27" With 123K Pixel Resolution
LCD Monitor: 2.7" with 210K Pixel
Resolution
Progressive Scan: None
HD Modes: 1080/60i
Video Connections: AV Minijack, Component, FireWire, USB
Mono/Stereo: Stereo
Microphone: n
Manual Audio Level Controls: no
Headphone Jack: yes
Speakers: yes
Still shot Media: mini SD card, Memory Card Included
Wireless Remote: Yes
External Battery Charger Provided: no
Battery Type: Li-ion
Tape Loading Configuration: Bottom
Onboard Video Light: yes
Accessory Shoe: None
STRENGTHS
- Great image quality
- Compact and portable
- Sleek and sexy
WEAKNESSES
- Slightly awkward design
- Poor low light and still photo image quality
SUMMARY
The Canon HV10 is a very small, portable camera that captures a great image with high detail and color balance.
