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Camcorder Info have published a review of the Canon HR10 camcorder. 'Canon has been hitting home runs this year with its high definition camcorders. The HV20, a tape-based HDV model, is perhaps the best overall consumer HD camcorder available right now. There was some question as to whether Canon could repeat the success when forced to use the AVCHD compression for anything using non-tape media. The HG10, a hard disk drive model, proved they could. Now Canon is out with the HR10 ($1,199 MSRP), which is virtually identical to the HG10 but records to DVD. Will Canon make it a trifecta, or will the frustrations of the DVD medium upset the applecart?'

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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.’

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Computeractive have published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS digital camera. 'The eight-megapixel Canon Ixus 950 IS is an upgrade to the six-megapixel 800 IS model released last summer. Resolution hike aside, it appears almost identical, except for a few slight changes to the design. So what’s actually new? The 35-140mm, 4x-zoom compact camera features a faster Digic III image processor than its predecessor – the same processor that's found in Canon’s more expensive digital SLRs – and the ability to take low-light snaps without flash using up to ISO1600 sensitivity (the top setting of the 800 IS was ISO800), plus a gimmicky creative light effects option that transforms points of light into stars, hearts or musical notes.'

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A review of the Canon HG10 camcorder has been posted over at Camcorder Info. 'The first element to lunge forward on the HG10 is its 10x optical zoom lens. The lens has a focal length of 6.1 – 61mm (35mm equiv. = 43.6 – 436mm in16:9 or 40 – 400mm in 4:3) and an aperture range of f/1.8-3.0. Like the HV20 and Sony HDR-SR7 (Specs, Recent News, $1399), the lens has 43mm thread for an add-on, such as a fish-eye or telephoto. Lurking beneath the massive lens is a mic input, housed by a thin plastic cover. To the left of the mic input lies the neighboring remote sensor. Along the left side, a vertical strip contains the flash, Instant AF sensor, and video light. This is a sibling of the HV20’s front end, no bones about it. The HG10 features an identical layout—something Canon is apparently not willing to toil with.'

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IT Reviews have published a review of the Canon DC230 MiniDVD Camcorder. 'The DC230 camera uses DVD storage and is designed for physical comfort and instant accessibility. It's compact, lightweight and slim and its smooth contours are intended to slide effortlessly into the palm of your hand. The central controller is an intuitive joystick that is sandwiched between the video/photo switch and the power switch. In addition, just to the left of the viewfinder is a convenient Quick Start button which is an innovation for this season and guarantees you're up and running almost instantly. Part of the same assembly is the Function button which sets up the menus that the joystick will then scroll through.'

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Tech Digest have published a review of the compact Canon Digital Ixus 70 digital camera. 'The Ixus is incredibly fast to start up. From pressing the power switch you're ready to start shooting in less than a second, so you won't miss that special shot. Full res 7.1 megapixel images measure 3,072x2,304 pixels and come in at around 1.3MB at normal quality. There's a 32MB SD card included, so you should be able to get at least 20 shots on it before it fills up. Indoor shots were reasonable, without too much noise and faithful colours.

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DigiCamReview have published a review of the Canon Digital IXUS 70 digital camera. 'Announced on the 22nd of February 2007, the Canon Powershot SD1000 / Canon Digital IXUS 70 is one of the slimmest Canon Digital IXUS cameras measuring just 19.4mm wide, and is available in two different colours: Silver and Black or Silver. The IXUS 70 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5" screen, and a 3x optical zoom lens. The 3x optical zoom lens is equivalent to 35– 105 mm on a 35mm camera. The Canon Digital IXUS 70 is available from around £175 this makes it average to good value for money for an ultra compact 7 megapixel digital camera. The camera has a 640x480 30fps video mode with sound. The camera is very compact and has a metal body with a more traditional design, inspired by the original IXUS. The IXUS 70 measures: 85.9 x 53.5 x 19.4mm (excluding protrusions), and weighs approx. 125g excluding batteries and media.'

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A review of the Canon DC220 DVD camcorder has been posted on CNET. ‘Weighing 15.9 ounces with battery and a DVD installed, and measuring 3.5x2.1x5 inches, the DC220 is fairly light and somewhat small for a DVD-based model. Compared to similar models from last year, it shows some improvements in design. Canon now includes a tiny joystick, well located for your thumb, to navigate the menus. That's a big step up from the array of buttons on the left side of the DC100's body. However, the DC220 does have a triad of annoying buttons on its flank. You use them to access the menu, change the information displayed on the LCD, or enter and exit quick start mode (aka standby mode).

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CamcorderInfo.com have published a review of the Canon HV20 camcorder. 'We had high hopes for the Canon HV20, just as we did for the Sony HDR-HC7, and at first glance they look like they are cut from the same cloth. These camcorders are nearly identical in size and shape, they both produce a beautiful image, and bring a strong core feature set to into the ring. As it turns out, the HV20s is an imperfect beast, and the physical handling of the HC7 puts it to shame. It’s also slightly weaker in terms of overall image adjustability without independent shutter speed and iris control, and fewer tweaks to attributes like sharpness and saturation.'

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CNET have reviewed the Canon ZR830 MiniDV camcorder. 'Canon's ZR830, the middle of the company's three new MiniDV camcorders, is a whole lot like last year's model, the ZR600. In fact, other than a longer 35x optical zoom lens and some minor menu changes on the ZR830, the two products are virtually the same. Of course, given the ZR600's solid performance, that's a good thing. But, if you plan to shoot any still images with your camcorder, you might want to step up to the ZR850, which includes a 1-megapixel sensor instead of the 680,000-pixel CCD found in this model.

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A review of the Canon ZR850 MiniDV Camcorder, which records high-quality digital video on small tapes, has been posted on CNET. 'As the top model in Canon's Mini DV line this year, you shouldn't expect earth-shattering improvements from the ZR850 over last year's models. After all, manufacturers seem to be putting more resources into DVD and hard drive-based models. The overall design keeps what we referred to last year as the "palm-friendly design," and again bumps the optical zoom up a bit, this time from 25x to 35x. As we've come to expect from Canon, the ZR850 delivers admirable color reproduction in good lighting, but it can't keep up with the competition when it comes to low light.'

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Camcorder Info have posted their " First Impressions" review of the Canon DC50 DVD camcorder which features a 5.39 megapixel CCD image sensor with an RGB primary color filter that provides vibrantly colored video and brilliant five megapixel photos. 'The Canon DC50 represents a small, historic moment, as it represents not only the top DVD camcorder for 2007, but also as the flagship model for the entire consumer line.

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Camcorder Info have posted their review of the Canon DC22 Camcorder. 'The Canon DC22 ($699), a late-2006 introduction, falls in between the high-end DC40 and the entry-level DC100. We were pleased to find that it is a successful marriage of the two, borrowing the manual controls of the DC40 with the portability and size of the DC100. Even better, the video performance, while certainly not as good as the DC40, certainly leaned closer in that direction than towards the DC100. With true 16:9 recording and analog inputs, the DC22 looks to be among the best mid-line DVD camcorders on the market.'

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A review of the Canon XH A1 Camcorder has been posted over at Camcorder Info. 'The Canon XH A1 is equipped with three 1/3” CCDs. Each chip offers 1.67 gross MP (breaking down to an HDV effective pixel count of 1.56MP, a 16:9 DV effective pixel count of 1.56MP, and a 4:3 DV effective pixel count of 1.17MP). HDV is recorded in 1080/60i, along with frame rates of 30F and 24F, with the “F” standing for “frame.” For a full explanation of the distinctions between “F” and “P” (as in the AG-HVX200’s 24P), scroll all the way down to the Scan Rate/24P section. DV video is recorded in 480/60i, and can also take advantage of the 30F and 24F frame rates.

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Camcorder Info has posted a solid review of the Canon XL H1 Camcorder. 'The Canon XL H1 – you’ve seen it, you’ve studied it, and you’ve put it on your wish list. Now we have the complete review. This HDV camcorder with a $8999 (MSRP) price tag has just about everything you want in a professional camcorder: 30F and 24F frame rates (no, it does not have true 24P, but Canon claims you can’t see the difference), a huge array of manual controls, great handling, a removable lens, and every input and output you could need, whether you’re an ENG, an indie filmmaker, or a corporate videographer. There’s certainly more details than we can fit in an introduction, so please read on.'

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A review of the Canon HV10 HD video camcorder has been posted over at CNET. 'On the inside of the HV10, a 3-megapixel 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor captures 1,920 horizontal and 1,080 vertical pixels for 1080i HD, or wide-screen SD, video. It down-samples the horizontal resolution to 1,440 when capturing 480i standard-def video. When capturing stills, it uses 2.76 megapixels (1,920x1,440) in 4:3 mode and 2.07 megapixels (1,920x1,080)in 16:9 mode. The HV10 couples the sensor with a 10X Canon HD video lens, a scaled-down version of the 20X lens in the XH series, which shares the optical characteristics of Canon's professional L series of lenses.

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A review of the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS point-and-shoot digital camera has been posted over at CNET. 'Last spring, Canon impressed us with its stylish high-end shooter, the 6-megapixel PowerShot SD700 IS. It had a great lens and produced great images, all in an attractive, pocketable, metal body. With the follow-up Canon PowerShot SD800 IS, the company improves upon its previous design by squeezing in a wider lens and a higher resolution sensor.

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Fareastgizmos previews the new iVIS DC22 DVD camcorder from Canon. 'Canon's new mid-level iVIS DC22 DVD camcorder provides consumers with an affordable, high-quality solution for recording special memories whether on an exotic vacation or running through the sprinklers in the backyard. With its Genuine Canon 10x((F1.8~2.8)optical zoom lens, 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor with RGB Primary Color Filter, Widescreen HR (high resolution) recording and large 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD, the DC22 model expands ease-of-use and enhances the affordability of video for consumers.'

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Gizmodo reports on the announcement of the new Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder. 'Canon fired back at Sony, announcing the HV 10, its first consumer-level HD camcorder. It records high-definition footage in the low-cost HDV format at Canon's so-called "full HD 1920x1080i." Consumers will also like its ability to take stills at 3.1 megapixels, and store them on a mini-SD card.

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Mobile Whack reports on the launch of two Canon HDV camcorders. 'Canon has released their first line up of HDV camcorders, the XH G1 and XH A1 and many feel that Canon took its own sweet time on this. Well as they say, better late than never! The imaging system of the these new camcorders is similar to the Canon' XL H1 and has the same three 1/3-inch 16:9 CCDs. The new camcorders have the ability to record 1080i video in both 60 interlaced and 24 frame rate modes. However unlike the XL-H1, the new camcorders are cheaper and sleeker.

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Explore your creative potential with the Canon DC100 by recording your video "productions" directly to DVDs. 'Although it's hardly the polar opposite, the Canon DC100 DVD camcorder is a very different beast from the Canon DC40 that I like so much. In addition to the obvious dissimilarities--the DC100's longer 25X zoom lens, lower-resolution 680,000-pixel sensor, and slightly flimsier-feeling body--Canon cut corners in some subtle but noticeable ways as well. Toss in its middling video, and the DC100 delivers a much less pleasant shooting experience--just like all its budget DVD competitors. Only its handful of semimanual exposure controls and surprisingly fast focus provide notable bright spots. Light for a camcorder at just a hair over a pound, the DC100 fits comfortably into medium-size hands, with thumb and forefinger falling naturally into position atop the most important controls.'

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The Canon DC40 DVD Camcorder is a sleek looking device packed with a range of features for you to enhance your photo and video recording experience. 'With its broad, useful feature set; zippy shooting performance; attractive design; and good video quality, the Canon DC40 cements a place among the best of the DVD camcorders. Of course, it suffers from many of the same flaws as its competitors--such as sluggish disc activity--but if your heart is set on recording direct to DVD, it's definitely worth checking out. However, if your idea of a good time is hitting the Easy button and pointing the camera, you'd best consider the Sony DCR-DVD405 or the DCR-DVD505 as well.'

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For what can be considered an affordable $400 the Canon ZR700 offers a variety of features including Widescreen HR recording, a Firewire/DV Terminal and Canon's Advanced image stabilization system it provides brilliant video and digital photos that you can easily share with family and friends. 'The camcorder's left side is dominated by a 2.7-inch wide-screen LCD--a natural match for the ZR700's full-sensor-width, wide-screen recording capabilities. Even better, Canon moved all video and playback controls to the bevel of the LCD panel and simplified them, too. A five-way joystick provides navigation and quick access to manual focus and exposure settings. Four buttons put frequently used features, including digital effects, wide-screen/4:3 mode, and the video light, at your fingertips. We like the built-in lens cover, which slides open and shut. However, the lack of an accessory shoe is disappointing, especially considering that there's room for one on top of the unit. Canon doesn't include a microphone input either, while the super-low-end ZR500, which costs $100 less, has one.’

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