Canon Video Camera

[Chasin Elk]

I need some help here guys and gals, once I buy one I wont be able do it again for a while so I want to make the right choice.

Looking at the Canon HV20 here

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481076-REG/Canon_2059B001_HV20_2_96MP_CMOS_HDV.html

and the HG10 here

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/516695-REG/Canon_2183B001AA_HG10_HD_AVCHD_HDD.html

Which one would you buy for filming hunts and why?

[Guest1]

Both look like nice cameras.

I like the HV20.
Guess I just like having it record to a tape and fear the unknown of hard-drive.

We picked up the XH-A1 last summer/fall and have really enjoyed it.

I was informed that you don't necessarily have to film onto a miniHD tape, but you could use the miniDV tapes and have it record.
They are a lot cheaper if you are filming a bunch of stuff.
I'm sure there is a strong reason to use the HD tapes, but at $10 each, we have opted for the less expensive.

[Chasin Elk]

Both look like nice cameras.

I like the HV20.

I went with the HV20. It is the camera that I intially started looking at. I also like the idea of the tape as well. This camera packs alotta punch for its size. The footage I have taken and then played back from camcorder to my HDTV has impressive image quality. I'm Gonna like thisun

Now I am trying to familarize myself with the controls so I am ready by turkey season.


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