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Canon HV30

Creators cited with it
2
From 2 reports.
Reviewers
Praised for video and value
Pushback on build & handling. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

  • Think MediaYouTube, 3.5M followers
    “And like, no joke, I used FireWire cable to mini DV tapes and a Canon HV30.”
    Watch the video at 11:33
  • NigelBarrosYouTube, 163K followers
    “T2i-এর আগে আমার কাছে ক্যানন HV30 এবং আরও অনেক ভিডিও ক্যামেরা ছিল, কিন্তু ক্যানন ক্যামেরা দিয়ে শেখাটা আসলে দারুণ, কারণ এটি শেখার জন্য বেশ সহজ।”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest October 2008

What press reviews of the Canon HV30 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Video
  • Value
  • Image quality

Where reviewers push back

  • Build & handling
  • Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Superb picture quality, but noisy in very dim light3 reviews›

    Praise (5)

    • “Superb image quality”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “We found the picture quality comparable or superior to just about any camera in this price range”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

    • “Excellent low light performance”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “The imaging prowess of the 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV II processor, is superb.”

      PressTechRadar · October 2008Read the review

    • “Still shots are superb too.”

      PressTechRadar · October 2008Read the review

    Complaints (2)

    • “Drop down to candlelight, however, and the noise is much more pronounced”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “the HV30 gets grainy when the lights go dim”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

  • VideoRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Superb video, with a welcome 30P mode2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “Some users will really appreciate the addition of 30P mode”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

    • “Superb stills and video”

      PressTechRadar · October 2008Read the review

  • AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
  • StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Handling split: useful AF switch, but small-handed and cumbersome3 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the one on the HV30 is a much better design and considerably easier to use”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “Canon earns big points for its dedicated external button to quickly switch from AF to manual”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

    Complaints (3)

    • “which is a little irritating and likely to break off after regular use”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “its placement seems appropriate only for very small hands”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

    • “Cumbersome to use”

      PressTechRadar · October 2008Read the review

  • ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Best HDV camcorder under £1,000, good price3 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “The HV30 is the best HDV camcorder you can buy for under £1,000”

      PressTrusted Reviews, James Morris · June 2008Read the review

    • “Good price for the feature set”

      PressVideomaker, Greg Robinson · October 2008Read the review

    • “It has a higher quality image than the latest HDD models at the same price.”

      PressTechRadar · October 2008Read the review

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