Native resolution of CIS (cmos image sensor) is more than 1920x1080.
Possible its 2048x1440. Look at max res. in photo mode to know real resolution of CIS. For video mode used only ROI 1920x1080.

Type 1/2.7" CMOS
Total pixels 2.96 megapixel
Effective pixels
HD MOVIE: Approx 2.07 megapixels
STILLS: 2.76 megapixels

focus assist engages automatically when you flip into manual focus (when not recording) and spin the wheel, but from what Chris and I could tell there is no peaking, only magnification...

Could I assume that this new camcorder will be able to use everything (lenses, shoe accessories, batteries) that the HV20 can?

Could I assume that this new camcorder will be able to use everything (lenses, shoe accessories, batteries) that the HV20 can?Yes to all of the above. Hope this helps,

ive noticed that the HG10 has HDMI out

is it possible to bypas compression and record to a laptop using a better compression method?

as you can do with the HV20

i would prefer this over the HV20, but only if you can do that

You would need some card for the laptop

The only HDMI card I know of is the Intensity and that is a PCI card.

You would need some card for the laptop

The only HDMI card I know of is the Intensity and that is a PCI card.

yea im aware of the blackmagic card

so witht hat ill be able to record direct to disk right?

might get this instead of the HV20

yea im aware of the blackmagic card

so witht hat ill be able to record direct to disk right?

might get this instead of the HV20

For laptop need ExpressCard with HDMI input - not exist today in market.
Magma Express Box is only solution to connect Intensity and laptop. (http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=99758)

i wont be using a laptop, i built a PC specifically for on location recording

so if this cam can do that, n has the features on the HV20 ill get, looks much better aswell

It's very odd that Canon has all but eliminated the LANC jack when you consider that Canon markets a LANC controller. I would think the possibility of selling a $200 accessory (that's usually not found in stores but is available for purchase on Canon's' website) would keep the LANC jack on everything but the cheapest miniDV models.

Lack of a LANC port stopped me from buying an HV20.

While it doesn't make up for the lack of a LANC the HV10 and HV20 do have a wireless remote that ships with them. The HV10 has a rear mounted sensor so that you can signal from behind the camera. The HV20 has a front mounted sensor. It would have been nice to have front and back.

My dream for Consumer HD (or HD in general)...
3 1920x1080 global shutter CMOS sensors capturing in H.264 at 100Mbps in 1080p60.

Heck, I'll make that my new signature! If the dream is possible, one of the companies must make it so!


With CMOS there's no need for three chips. Canon's full frame CMOS DSLRs have phenomenal image quality and no CA issues. One chip means better images, less power draw, no CA issues, and cheaper/better glass.

The dream is a Canon 1920x1080 CMOS chip in full 35mm size with an EOS EF mount writing to CF/SD/Expresscard slots or firewire with an selectable 25/50/100Mbps codec.

I have been wondering if Canon is holding out till they can release an video codec chip based on the new Jpeg standard, that is said to be equivalent to Jpeg2000 (which would be similar to H264 Intra) but is an enhancement to existing Jpeg. If they switched to any of these new codecs it would be an great improvement at 100mb/s. I would love an noise free, high latitude, sensitive, 50p Canon 35mm or TX2 at 100mb/s.

I guess there is as much chance of Panasonic Lumix doing this than Canon.