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Posted at 2:41 PM on Tuesday 08/19/08 by
Ben
Hotness UNHOT
Dell Home has the Canon Vixia HV30 High Definition Camcorder (MiniDV) for $720 - 15% off $599 coupon code FPVHN18P0TZ9BM = $612 with free shipping.

  • Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080), Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DVII
  • SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, 2.7" Multi-Angle Widescreen LCD
  • HDMI & Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals, 10x HD video zoom lens
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      nolonemo - Posted 4:21 pm PDT 08/19/08 (972 Posts)  Report Spam

      Insane price on a fine tape-based camera. Image quality is spectacular, but camera motor noise can be intrusive in quiet shooting situations.

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      Spankyshay - Posted 5:15 pm PDT 08/19/08 (95 Posts)  Report Spam

      Over $150 less than what I paid...

      It was worth every bacon double bacon burger at $775.

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      apexi350z - Posted 6:43 pm PDT 08/19/08 (429 Posts)  Report Spam

      overpriced! get the ActionHD.

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      GreenScreen - Posted 7:31 pm PDT 08/19/08 (218 Posts)  Report Spam

      I have the HV20 which is essentially the same camera minus a 30P mode. It's a stunningly good image for a consumer level camera. It even works pretty well in lower light. It's got a full range of manual controls, some more ergonomic than others, and numerous shooting modes. It captures HD to miniDV tapes which makes editing a snap.

      The tape noise on the audio can be intrusive when one is indoors. I have an external microphone attached which alleviates the problem, but it's not something one always wants to use. If a little tape noise will bother you than look for a camera that captures on SD cards.

      The HV30 is the camera of choice for the serious hobbyist who's willing to invest a little time to learn its myriad other features.

      This is a great price for it.

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      goosegimlet - Posted 8:55 am PDT 08/20/08 (22 Posts)  Report Spam

      Ditto on the HV20. Love it to death. The only thing i don't like about these model is that when using the eye sight instead of the lcd to square up your shoot, it's a little uncomfortable. There is no rubber around the eye piece. I rarely use it anyways. Besides this little nit pick, it's on bad ass camera for the money. A friend of mine prefers the film I took at his wedding over the videographers. Need I say more?

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      sjaxkingpin - Posted 10:35 pm PDT 08/22/08 (18 Posts)  Report Spam

      nice camera.. I was going to hold out for the HF100 (same thing but SD Card storage) but at that price.

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