Canon HV-30 - Expert Reviews

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From £587 to £859

Media type: Mini DV, Optical zoom: 10x, Sensor resolution: 2.96 Megapixels, HD Recording: With HD Recording, Digital zoom: 200x, Weight: 535g, Image stabiliser: Optical, Screen size: 2.7'' ...
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9.6 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Canon HV30 Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- November 2008
  Review summary of Canon HV30
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 95 reviews of Canon HV30 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.3/10. Comparing these reviews to 65347 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 (or 9.6 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Canon HV30 Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: pcauthority.com.au
- August 2008
  Canon HV30
  By Staff writers
  
  Review summary: Not much to tempt you over last year's HV20 but Canon still rules the roost when it comes to raw picture quality
  
  Pros: Good in low light. Great picture quality. Manual controls
  
  Cons: Unfriendly menus. Awkward to hold. Uses tape
  
  Verdict: Look closer and you�€™ll see some other giveaway changes. The hot-shoe cover no longer runs the risk of separation from its host, thanks to a handy tether. The ill-advised zoom �€˜strip�€™ has been replaced with a far more
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- - Canon Vixia HV30 Review Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: digitaltrends.com
- July 2008
  Canon Vixia HV30 Review
  
  Review summary: The dramatic Canon VIXIA HV30 incorporates advanced features to bring knowledgeable and demanding videographers the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality. The VIXIA HV30 is...
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- - Canon Vixia HV30 review Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: pcadvisor.co.uk
- June 2008
  Canon Vixia HV30 review
  By Brian Chen,
  
  Review summary: The Canon Vixia HV30 is a fine choice for die-hard MiniDV users, offering superb video quality and a bunch of nifty features.
  
  Verdict: If MiniDV is important to your choice of camcorder, the Canon Vixia HV30 is an excellent choice. It shoots stellar high-definition video with vividly accurate colours, smooth motion; includes a microphone jack and accessory shoe; and is very user friendly
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- - High-definition MiniDV camcorder outperforms tapeless HD camcorders Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: macworld.com
- June 2008
  High-definition MiniDV camcorder outperforms tapeless HD camcorders
  
  Review summary: In a world where consumer Mini DV camcorders are being phased out, the HV30 is easily a top choice. The camcorder's impressive feature set and superb video quality should cater to both advanced and amateur video makers.
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