Canon HV-10 HDV Camcorder

The HV10 is the HD camcorder to go along with everything else in your HD world. It captures true 1080 High Definition resolution video in 16:9 format, using MiniDV cassette tapes. The HV10's true 16:9 widescreen HD image is made for your new HD widescreen TV. High Definition and widescreen are the future. At the same time, the HV10 gives you the flexibility to record in SD (standard definition) mode, too. That means you can enjoy the ultimate in HD video and photo quality, and still shoot SD video for viewing on your non-HD equipment.Even though the HV10 comes packed full of advanced video and photography features, it remains incredibly easy to operate. This is because the camcorder has been designed for one-handed operation. The main control buttons are all positioned for effortless manipulation by the hand holding the camcorder, thereby requiring no assistance from your other hand.The HV10 also offers you the same Genuine Canon Optics that has made the name Canon synonymous with unsurpassed optical performance. Touting a 10x optical zoom and powerful 200x digital zoom, the camcorder gives an impressive range of focus and gets you close to your subjects. And because it comes with five pre-set zoom speeds, you'll always get smooth, steady, professional looking zooms shots. Super spectra coating technology results in images with minimal flare and ghosting. Plus, the new lens' aspheric design reduces aberration and increases resolution, ensuring crisp, sharp video and enhancing the HD image quality. Not only that, but a new gradation ND system gives you better exposures in bright shooting situations. minimize