Canon Vixia HV30
Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 2680B001
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.
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CNET editors' review
Canon Vixia HV30 price range: $899.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 02/25/2008
- Released on: 03/01/2008
The good: Generally excellent video quality; solid feature set for its class; well designed
The bad: Tape housing feels a bit flimsy; fixed eye-level viewfinder needs a better eye cup; manual focus dial a bit loose
The bottom line: An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.
User reviews
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Sent me a broken product!
by SNusbaumer on October 6, 2008
Pros: I can not use, so I can't say. If Cannon would have sent me a camera that worked, then I might have found something positive to say about it.
Cons: The shoe on the camera does not work. Nor does the desk top charger. How difficult is it to ensure the basic units are working correctly before they send? Maybe it's time to look elsewhere. For me it certainly is.
Summary: Be very cautious about buying this product. Any company that sends out crap, in that the product cannot function as promised, should not be trusted. Time to look at that ...
Summary: Be very cautious about buying this product. Any company that sends out crap, in that the product cannot function as promised, should not be trusted. Time to look at that Sony camera and see if they have any more respect for their customers.
0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 2680B001
- Description: The HV30 inherits the HV20's Canon HD Camera System - the unique combination of a genuine Canon HD Video Lens, a 2.96MP Full HD CMOS sensor and the DIGIC DV II processor. Designed and manufactured by Canon, these components integrate seamlessly to deliver superb HDV1080i (High Definition Video) images, recorded to tape. Focusing in HD can be difficult, since even slight errors are noticeable. The HV30 employs a unique hybrid system called Instant AF for extremely fast, accurate auto focusing - making it easier to capture pin sharp HD pictures. The HV30 features Canon's advanced 2.7" Multiangle Vivid LCD screen. Making it easier to monitor recording when shooting from particularly high or low angles, it has a wide 135-degree viewing angle. HCAR surface treatment ensures sharp images, a wider range of vibrant colors and reduced screen reflection.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.96 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 2.07 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 200 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 2.76 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 0.2 lux
- Special Effects Skin Detail,
Black & White,
Art,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Vivid,
Low Sharpening - Image Stabilizer Optical (SuperRange)
- Digital Scene Transition Wipe fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Sports mode,
Night mode,
Sunset,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Portrait mode - White Balance Automatic,
Presets - White Balance Presets Cloudy,
Daylight,
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white),
Tungsten light,
Shade - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Aperture-priority - Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.0
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 6.1 mm
- Max focal length 61 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Built-in Light Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- DV input Yes
- Additional Features Analog to digital conversion with pass through,
Display brightness control,
Accessories hot shoe ,
RGB primary color filter,
Brightness control,
Progressive scanning,
Backlight compensation,
Saturation control,
Histogram display,
Takes photos while movie recording,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control,
USB 2.0 compatibility - Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories IR remote control,
USB cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones,
1 x Microphone,
1 x USB,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK),
1 x Composite video/audio (input/output),
1 x Component video output,
1 x HDMI,
1 x DC power input
Memory / Storage
- Media type Mini DV (HDV)
- Memory Card Slot miniSD card
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1440 x 1080,
JPEG 848 x 480,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Recording Modes LP,
SP Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-2L13
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon BP-2L13 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included ),
1 x Canon BP-2L24H Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Optional ) Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.2 lbs
Accessories
- Sony LCE X3TH - case for camcorder (34881135)344.95
- Porta-Brace Quick-Draw Camera Case CC-210-PW - case for camcorder (31039932)399.00
- Sony SPK HCH - marine case for camcorder (35266605)299.00 - 299.99
- Canon HC 4100 - hard case for camcorder (30584700)239.95 - 256.30
- JVC KA-551U tripod adapter (32090695)295.00
- KATA PRO Video Collection CCC-10-A - carrying bag for camcorder (34400943)325.00
- KATA PRO Video Collection CCC-1A - case for camcorder (34931653)299.00
- Panasonic AG-HT30G - hard case for camcorder (30964047)270.34
- Panasonic P2HD-CASE - carrying bag for camcorder (33921985)363.95
- Porta-Brace Polar Bear Insulated Case POL-3 - case for camcorder (31030134)381.05 - 406.01
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com


