• Capture high-defintion video to MiniDV
• 10x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
• 24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode
• 2.7-inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
• Simultaneous photo capture

• nv:Sensor^2.96 Megapixel|Size^1/2.7-inches|Image Resolution^1920 x 1080|Movie Resolution^1440 x 1080|Storage Media^High Definition miniDV (recommended) (63min.) or miniDV cassette|Storage Media^MiniDV Cassette|Compressed Format^JPEG|Movie File Format^HDV|Movie File Format^DV|Optical Zoom^10x|Digital Zoom^200x|Focal Length^f=6.1-61mm|Focus Mode^Manual|Focus Mode^Instant AF|Focus Mode^TTL - AF|LCD Monitor^2.7-inches|LCD Pixels^211,000 pixels|LCD Coverage^100%|Shutter Speed^1/2000

Even if you are the stalwart traditionalist, widescreen TV and the increased resolution capabilities are a reality. If you want to create videos that'll fill the new 16:9 widescreen, you need an HD camcorder. HDMI & Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals Total Pixels - 2.96 Megapixel / Effective Pixels - HD/DV (16 - 9) mode - Approx 2.07 Megapixels 1920 x 1080 / DV (4 - 3) mode - Approx 2.76 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) Maximum Recording Time (with an 80-min. cassette) - SP - 80 minutes, HDV, DV / LP - 120 minutes DV Lens - Zoom Ratio - 10x Optical/200x Digital; Focal Length - f=6.1-61mm; Zoom Speed - Variable/3 Fixed Zoom Speeds with F/Stop - f/1.8-3.0mm (when tapes are used); Filter Size - 43mm Focusing System - Instant AF, TTL /Manual Focusing Possible Manual Exposure / Programmed AE - Auto, Program, Av, Tv, CINE, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks Supported Playback Modes - 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30F, 1080/24F, 1080/30p Max Shutter Speed - 1/2000 / 1/500 (if you use SD card media) Auto Date/Time White Balance modes SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization Widescreen 0.27 Color Viewfinder (Approx 123,000 pixels); 2.7 Widescreen LCD (Approx. 211,000 pixels) Recording Media - High Definition MiniDV (recommended) (63min.) or MiniDV cassette Audio - DV - 16 bit (2ch) 48 kHz; 12 bit (4ch) 32 kHz / 4channel synchronous recording not possible HDV - MPEG1 Audio Layer II (2 ch) - 4-channel playback of tapes containing 4-channel recordings possible HDMI Terminal - Type A (19 pins) 480i/480p/1080i Format Supported Microphone Terminal - 3.5 mm Stereo Mini-jack AV Mini Terminal/Headphone Terminal - 3.5 mm 4 pole Mini-jack Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in/88 x 82 x 138mm; Weight (not including lens and battery pack) - 1.2 lbs. (535g)

The camcorder is user friendly!! We saved a lot of money purchasing it through Amazon and are very pleased it's the real deal.

Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

This camera is replacement for our older camcorder made by Sony. I did not have chance to use it enough to comment on all features of this camera. It is easy to use, it is well balanced and controls are easily accessible. Only problem we have is that this camcorder is not recognized by our iMac computer, which is used for editing of our movies.

There is not enough praise for this camera.
You heard it all, and it's true.
In HDV is the best bang for your buck.
Grab it while they last.

The camcorder was a Christmas present for my son. He loves it!!!! It works great. The order came before Christmas, even though we were a little late placing our order.

Video is clear in the cinema mode. Nice Wide screen and the camera does well in low light conditions. Found the best price here on amazon.