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August 17, 2006

Canon's Got the World's Smallest 1080 HDV Camcorder

Although digital HDV camcorders are not unheard of, they are generally significantly heavier than other digital camcorders, and they can run close to the five digit price range. Well now, Canon has a camera that's both affordable and compact. In fact, it's so compact that they're billing it as the smallest 1080 HDV camcorder in the world.

From their press release: A veritable "Best of" compilation of Canon breakthrough technologies, the HV10 HDV camcorder combines Canon's world-class HD optics, with Super Range Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC DV II image processor, and a Canon designed and manufactured Full HD resolution (1920x1080 video) CMOS sensor, similar to those found in Canon's full line of Digital SLR cameras. Additionally, new "Instant AF" auto-focus technology, and the ability to take 3.1 megapixel photos, makes this one powerful device that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand.


The HV10 will be released next month at an approximate retail price of only $1,299. Expect to find it at most big-box retailers that are authorized Canon resellers.

Press release

Posted by mark at August 17, 2006 11:00 PM