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Review: HG10 Video camera review
June 2008 | James Morris


Summary:
Canon's first hard disk-based AVCHD camcorder gets it mostly right, with a good level of features and the best image quality we've yet seen from the format

Performance: 6/6
Features & Design: 5/6
Value for money: 6/6
Overall Rating: 5/6

Article:
In the last couple of years, Canon has held back from new camcorder formats. This HG10 is its first stab at a high-definition hard disk-based product, while competitors are already on their second or third generations. But that hasn't prevented it from producing some splendid products: Canon's A-Listed HV20 is currently the best sub-$1500 HDV camcorder on the market.


If you're serious about your video, the HV20 remains the recommended choice. But if you want the convenience of a hard disk, reasonable three megapixel stills, and high-definition recording all-in-one package, Canon has another winner on its hands.
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