Digital Camcorder News has posted an original review of the powerful (and popular) Canon HV20. As with most reviews, the HV20 earns great marks on it’s image quality, ease of use, 24p, and of course the killer low price point (currently in the mid-$800’s at legit online stores). DCN dings it a bit in the area of manual controls and handling, which is a common issue noted by reviewers.

“Yes, the Canon HV20 has a downside or two in the handling arena and manual control set, but what manufacturer wants to make the perfect camcorder? I mean, really! For the features it does offer, and for the price at which it offers those features, the Canon HV20 cannot be beat. Unless another manufacturer makes a surprise announcement before the end of the year, or Canon tries to upstage themselves, the Canon HV20 is almost a shoe-in as camcorder of the year.”

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