The iVIS HV20 succeeds the HV10, released in September 2006 as Canon’s first home-use HD video camcorder, realizing high-quality HD recording thanks to its highly acclaimed proprietary full HD CMOS sensor, which boasts enhanced sensitivity. Along with exceptional processing capabilities enabling high-speed reading of images in full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), the HV20 delivers outstanding imaging performance in low-light environments, capturing high-quality color images in light conditions down to 3 lux^*.

The camcorder’s 10x optical zoom lens, which incorporates optical image stabilization technology, combined with Canon’s proprietary DIGIC DV II high-speed imaging engine make possible the outstanding detail and rich color reproduction required for HD images. Moreover, the HV20 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, enabling direct transfer of beautiful, clear HD images to an HD television without the need for changing to an analog signal.

Additionally, Canon’s iVIS HV20 digital video camcorder is equipped with a variety of features ideally suited to digital HD recording, including Instant AF (auto focus), which utilizes external sensors to realize improved speed and accuracy, and a Cinema Effect Mode, which, by using the same 24p (24 frames per second progressive)^** frame rate as movie film, allows users to enjoy making and watching videos that have the look and feel of film.

* In Auto Mode with Slow Shutter On and shutter speed of 1/30 second
** 60i recording to tape