Impressive video quality; superior still images; flexible controls.
Quirky ergonomics; microphone is on the back of the camcorder; poor battery life; no microphone or headphone jacks.
The HV10 is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack—among other flaws—are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if it weren’t for the i...
Abstract: The HV10 captures HD through the HDV format, so youre still recording onto a Mini DV tape. The tape itself loads into the bottom of the camcorder, which is also where you mount the camera onto a tripod, so you have to remove the camera from the tripod...
Abstract: I remember in the 1980s when I rented a video camera to record a Christmas dinner. The camera was separate from the recording mechanism, which I had to hang over my shoulder. It used standard VHS tapes. The whole thing weighed about 25 pounds, and th...
Good video quality with low noise
Quick focusing
Optical image stabilization
Takes good 3MP stills
Poor ergonomics
No HDMI output
No editing software or blank tape
The Canon HV10 HDV camcorder is a mixed bag with good overall video quality, fast focusing, OIS and solid stills. You’ll really like watching higher-quality home videos on your new widescreen HDTV. I had a problem with its form factor, lack of an HD...
The first 1080i camcorder that fits in your pocket
Great video resolution and performance in normal light
Good array of features and manual controls in a small package
Image stabilization compensates for handling issues
Good value
HDV offers easy wo...
Handling is awkward and controls are undersized
Low light performance leaves something to be desired
No microphone or headphone jacks on a $1300 camcorder?!
The HV10 is Canon’s first foray into the rapidly expanding world of consumer HD camcorders. Rather than bulking the body to appear like a pro cam in miniature, Canon chose to make the HV10 as compact as possible. The result is a highly portable powe...
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Published: 2006-10-06, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent video quality; compact; broad feature set.
Some very awkward ergonomics; poorly located microphone; cant adjust white balance while shooting; no HDMI output or accessory shoe; short battery life; no bundled video software.
An excellent HD video camcorder with some annoying quirks, the Canon HV10 delivers almost everything a technophile wants for making home videos.
Abstract: The Canon HV10 is the point-and-shoot for the jet set crowd; its a high definition gadget that takes great video and fits in your pocket. Easy on, easy off.
