SlashScope

Computeractive have published a review of the Canon HV20 camcorder. ‘The HV20 is a strange shape and looks a little bulky compared to some of the sleeker models we’ve seen recently, though the rather ungainly appearance and eyebrow-raising price tag are really its only bad points. In terms of features, the HV20 has almost everything you could possibly look for in a camcorder. As well as recording video in HD (1080i) format, it has an SD memory card slot for storing the still snaps it can take, and even has a built-in flash for low-light photography. It can’t match a dedicated digital still camera for detail, but a 3-megapixel resolution is still more than most other camcorders can muster. A 10x zoom lens and optical image stabiliser are also present, while Instant Auto Focus helps prevent blurriness.’