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Canon VIXIA HF20 HD Dual Flash Memory with 32 GB Internal Memory and 15x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.00
Buy New: $685.00
as of 3/16/2010 03:29 MDT details
You Save: $114.00 (14%)
New (10) Used (6) Refurbished (4) from $499.00
Seller: Beach Camera
Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 374
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 15
Digital Zoom: 20
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.7
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Maximum Focal Length: 61.5
Minimum Focal Length: 4.1
Maximum Resolution: 2990000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 2.4 x 2.8 x 4.9
nv:Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS
Size: 1/4 inches
Image Resolution: 2304 x 1296
Movie Resolution: 2304 x 1296
Recording Definition: High Definition
Memory Included: 32GB Internal
Storage Media Type: Memory Card
Storage Media Type: Flash Memory
Flash Memory Card: SD/SDHC
Movie File Format: AVCHD
Optical Zoom: 15x
Digital Zoom: 300x
Focal Length: f= 4.1 - 61.5mm
Focus Mode: Instant AF
Focus Mode: Face-Priority AF
Focus Mode: Through the lens
Optical Viewfinder: 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid widescreen color LCD
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 3535B001AA
Model: 3535B001AA
UPC: 013803109696
EAN: 0013803109696
ASIN: B001OI2YTC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Capture up to 12 hours of HD video to a 32GB internal Flash drive as well as directly to removable SDHC memory cards | | • | Genuine Canon 15x HD video lens; DIGIC DV III image processor | | • | 3.89 MP Full HD CMOS image sensor; 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording | | • | SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer; Genuine Canon Face Detection | | • | HDMI terminal for easy, one-cable connectivity to your HDTV |
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Product Description
Canons new VIXIA HF20 Dual Flash Memory camcorder packs so
much excitement and high-quality imaging power into its small,
lightweight body, youll be inspired to keep it close. Capture vividly
colored, realistically detailed, high definition video and photos with a
Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens with SuperRange Optical Image
Stabilizer, 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and Canons
latest DIGIC DV III Image Processor. The VIXIA HF20 lets you record
up to 12 hours of HD video to a 32GB internal Flash drive, and also
lets you enjoy the option of recording directly to removable SDHC
memory cards.Youll love shooting with the user-friendly layout and
switching seamlessly between shooting video and photos. The Canon
VIXIA HF20 is packed with innovative new features like Pre-Record
that captures the action 3 seconds before you press the record button,
so you never miss a memorable moment, Video Snapshot Mode that
lets you set 4-second video vignettes to music, and Genuine Canon
Face Detection that perfectly focuses and exposes selected faces--anywhere in the frame and even in profile. All this in one compact
camcorder! Canon USA 1-year limited warranty included.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 55
 Software hell March 14, 2010
Rafa Azofeifa (Costa Rica)
The software that came with the camera doesn't work. Before you say "Sure, it's not the user..." I must say I work in software development. It doesn't work. I couldn't install it or use it at all.
I spent 2 months comparing cameras, reading reviews, comparing videos in YouTube and other sites, studying specs. I read about the software problem but I didn't imagine it would make muy purchase a living hell.
The camera is good. The 24p and Cinema mode are not "magical", and not everyone will even see the difference between one and another.
But this software thing is enough to say "keep looking". Because not even current Mac software (iMovie and other video editing software from Mac like Final Cut) work, they have "problems with image stabilization clips".
 AVOID J&R Music World, they earned this one star rating (not Canon). Here are the facts: February 19, 2010
Meyerhd (New York, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Facts: Ordered Canon VIXIA HF20 from Amazon seller J&R Music World on 1/16/2009 for $599 and received it on 1/18/2009. Camera was defective. (Appeared to be defective CMOS--about 50 vertical lines running through images on screen and recorded movies.) J&R authorized an exchange and received camera back on 2/2/2009. Did not hear from them, so I called to follow up a week later. a J&R rep said the camera had not been 'inspected' yet. Another week passed, did not hear from them, called to follow up and a J&R rep said the camera was defective and a replacement would be sent within 5-7 days. When I inquired on availability, another J&R rep told me that the Canon VIXIA HF20 has been discontinued! A Canon rep immediately disputed that claim, and many other merchants offer this model. It has now been one month since I paid J&R for this camera and I have not received a single communication from J&R on the status of the transaction, besides those that I initiated.
My Opinion: In the age of lightening-fast internet transactions (and lightening-fast potentially negative feedback), J&R is a horrible dealer. They clearly have no concern for the customer on the other end of their transaction and they clearly have no hesitation to bank my cash without telling me the status of my now-month-old purchase. I suspect that since I haven't seen this item advertised for this low of a price since, they may be trying to renegotiate the deal or they may be pulling the 'ol bait-and-switch. I became suspicious when my pictures of the defective images were not sufficient proof for this seller to send me a replacement immediately--why else would I go to the trouble to exchange a brand new camera?! Either way, this appears to be a shady operation, at least from this customer's experience.
Can't rate the camera yet. Obviously I got a defective unit. That could happen to any electronics manufacturer. If I ever get a second one, I'll rate the camera then.
 best picture,technology all in one. February 15, 2010
Frederick Boudreaux
cannon has out done everybody else using the avchd technology, easy to use format with optical zoom. Can't think of what else there is to incoporate in a camcorder for personal use.No moving parts to speak of and really fits in the palm of your hand. The best there is as of now,at a super price.
Very nice HD Camera February 8, 2010
Pineda Ramses (TX, USA)
This camera, fits very well in your hand, the picture and video quality are excellent!
It comes with good amount of internal memory, plus you can add more memory trough it's SD slot.
It works very well in Mac OS X. iMovie detected inmediately as well as Final Cut Express.
Great Camera February 8, 2010
Phobos (Montgomery, Texas United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using my HF20 for a little over 2 months now. The picture quality is incredible.
Pros:
Picture quality
Small, light and compact
Built in light and flash
Very nice LCD display
Lot of connection option
Easy to copy from SD to built in memory and vice versa.
Build in still camera is okay.
Cons
Software, don't even try, just get Adobe, Pinnacle Studio or Vegas.
Battery charges on the unit, battery charger and cable are sub standard.
Need to play with option for indoor shooting, but if you spend the time you will find a setting that works for you.
No HDMI cable and it uses a mini hdmi connector.
Some thoughts.
HD Video is not for the faint hearted. If you really want / need it then be prepared to drop the cash for a PC that has some muscle, BIG muscle. It is light and small, a plus but also a minus, invest in a mono / tri-pod. shooting out of the hand is tough. The optical stabilization works well but it can only do so much.
Be organized. These files are big, make sure you have a system for copying / archiving / storing or you will run into issues with 4-10 GB files laying around everywhere
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