Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Great camera - be careful which retailer you buy from
Summary: 5 Stars
When you purchase a camcorder, you are paying for the item as well as the transaction. Its important to choose the right retailer. You wouldnt want to buy from a shady crook on the street - becasue you never know what youre getting in teh box. you wouldnt buy from a crooked store becasue they could bait and switch - or get all crafty with teh transaction and essentially rob you.
SOme times the cheapest price is not the cheapest price - crooks use a cheap price to lure victims in for the kill.
Unfortuntely I just had VERY VERY VERY negative experience with 6AV camera. At very least they do not have the most minimal or basic customer service youd expect from reputable retailers. From my experience I'd have to say they are sharks and maybe much worse. So dont save $50 to get the wrong merchandise and some one trying to steal $100 from you to "correct" the situation.
THis is a great camera btw. the instant focus is insane! love the image quality.
Customer Review: A great camcorder
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great camcorder. I'm filming in 30p mode to upload video online, and I'm extrememly happy with the results. I'm using Final Cut Express 4 with no setup or capture problems - great compatibility with my Mac Pro. I attached a Canon VL-10Li II on-camera video light (it's a big light) and a good-quality, sturdy plastic lens hood I bought on e-bay. The hot-shoe cover is attached to the camera and is not detachable. Many owners complained about losing the cover with the HV20, but the cover gets in the way of my video light, so I'm thinking about cutting the attachment. The camcorder has all the ease and variety of functions for an intermediate videographer like me. My favorite functions: quick white balance setting; grid lines on the display; great instant auto-focus; allows for attachments like an on-camera light or microphone and filter lenses; manual focus option. I'm very, very happy with this camcorder after shopping and comparing different ones during the last few months.Customer Review: Great Camera, Great Features
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously wanted the higher end cameras to do "small video" work, free lance projects, school shows to sell DVDs to parents, kids sports stuff, etc.- Prosumer usage. With the HV30, it's hard to justify paying 5X more for 3CCD/CMOS cameras when the output from this camera is so stunning. Low light performance is OK, focus could be a bit faster.
I like being able to shoot HD and output at SD, but keep the source tape.
I switched from Sony because the HV30 was highly rated, and they kept two things -the audio jack, and manual audio controls - essential when you want to hook into a sound board.
Nice "force to 480p" mode on output to export SD to iMovie or Final Cut Pro.
Zoom noise is picked up on a mic if you mount it on the shoe. Suggest a mic not attached physically to the camera.
Too bad it doesn't also record to the on board SD card for quick and dirty clips.
Customer Review: Gorgeous images for an unbeatable price.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been incredibly happy with this camera. Even with its base settings it gives a gorgeous, clear picture, with great color. On top of that it has plenty of custom settings to tweak your image. I've had it for weeks and I still haven't figured out how to get the most out of it.
It has component, and HDMI outputs, alongside the standard AV, and firewire jacks. It also has a mic input, and a viewfinder (which a lot of models are dropping nowadays). The LCD does it job, but when you're outside the viewfinder is invaluable.
I've been using this thing a lot and I'm constantly impressed by the way it captures an image. And it's got a price point that's hard to say no to. I know this isn't a very technical review but all I can say for a fact is that this thing is more then any home user will ever need, and great for a entry level videomaker.
Customer Review: Great quality, but fights with big hands...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little (very) video camera that has a cult following that makes it very easy to get all kinds of tips and tricks for giving it even greater capabilities.
The image quality is amazing, and 10 years ago I would have never expected to get such quality from a camera in this price range. I have friends using these for shooting tv commercials and travelogue shows with great results.
The cons: it is tiny and all the little buttons are tiny. The zoom lever, and manual focus adjuster are tiny and it feels like the whole thing must be very fragile. The covers for the hotshoe and cables are tethered and cannot be removed with out cutting the tethering... and they are annoying.
Other than that I love it...