HV-10 Discontinued after March 31st at DVinfo.net

Lou Bruno · January 19th, 2007, 12:08 PM

I was personally advised that two new HDV models will be released after APRIL 1st. These cameras will appear like the SONY HC series with a rectangular look. Canon USA REP. advised me that the HV-10 will then be sold to exhaustion. It is my guess that it was made official at this point.

Even Solberg · January 19th, 2007, 12:14 PM

I doubt it. It would just about make this the shortest product cycle in history. Might be there are new cameras coming, but I doubt the HV 10 is going way just yet.

How long after April 1, by the way? 12 months? :)

Philip Williams · January 19th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Well certainly no surprise if some new models are hitting in a few months. Canon has really thinned out the products lately and needs to beef up the selection. If they drop the HV10 CMOS sensor into an Optura 50/60 body and integrate the 24F/30F HDV playback... I think I just might bite.

Jonathan Phillips · January 19th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Early April fools? 1st April??

Brad Vaughan · January 19th, 2007, 01:40 PM

What is this "24F/30F HDV playback" you speak of?

Philip Williams · January 19th, 2007, 01:43 PM

That's the progressive 24 and 30 fps modes of the Canon XH A1/G1 and XL H1. While the HV10 can't record in those modes, its ability to play back those modes from tape makes it an ideal and affordable deck to compliment those larger cams.

Brad Vaughan · January 19th, 2007, 01:51 PM

Thanks Philip.

And what is the benefit of these modes?

Not trying to frustrate you, I'm just interested in learning all I can about all this HD goodness!

Lou Bruno · January 20th, 2007, 03:03 PM

I wish you were right. But after my initial phone conversation in the other thread, the rep. stated that it was not going to happen. However, after CES, he was advised by Corp. Hdqtrs. that in fact it will be discontinued.
It was thoughtful of him to recontact me. I am only the messenger. :-)

HOWEVER, it was NOT discontinued last month nor this month or even will be next month, so BEST BUY was still wrong advising the customer that it is CURRENTLY discontinued.

My best advice is grab a camera now for the size will not be as small.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Even Solberg

I doubt it. It would just about make this the shortest product cycle in history. Might be there are new cameras coming, but I doubt the HV 10 is going way just yet.

How long after April 1, by the way? 12 months? :)

Mike Brown · January 21st, 2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou Bruno

My best advice is grab a camera now for the size will not be as small.

Small size and weight are the HV10's great merits for remote locations, such as wilderness areas and rock climbing videos.

However, the competing Sony HC3 weighs only 1.23 lbs, and the new HC7 is likely to be in the same ballpark. If Canon announces new models with a form factor resembling Sony's, there should still be some lightweight HD camcorders to choose from.

Enrico Sasso · January 23rd, 2007, 07:47 AM

Hi Lou,

according your info, I think I made the right thing to wait to buy HV10
until now.
I've been always disappointed about its pistol grip and no HDMI out.
If really the n.2 new models will be in the rectangular look like Sony HC3/7,
will have also I hope the HDMI out, the mic in and improved low light result, that will be my choice.

One point, I think for sure will not be positive: the price!
Now the HV10 have a market price round 900 USD.
The new ones available next April, will have a price like Sony HC7 so about 1300-1400 USD..............

P.se let us know if you'll have more news.

Luis A. Diaz · January 23rd, 2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enrico Sasso

Hi Lou,

I've been always disappointed about its pistol grip and no HDMI out.

The Sony always "supports" the Canon in that Dept.
Enjoy!
Luis

Luis A. Diaz · January 23rd, 2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enrico Sasso

Hi Lou,

I've been always disappointed about its pistol grip and no HDMI out.

The Sony always "supports" the Canon in that Dept.
Enjoy!
Luis

Enrico Sasso · January 24th, 2007, 08:09 AM

Hi Luis ,

I agree with you that Sony in the design of camcorders is over Canon.
Looking also your pictures, it's difficult to understand why in some cases a product is designed in a way that require later for users to find a solution to improve it.
About HV10 I've seen a lot of solutions to improve its stability, so advantages of low weight and dimension a lot of people spoken, has been vanished.
Wasn't better to build it in horizontal way at the beginning ?

I hope Canon, like Lou anticipated us with new models coming soon, realized it.

Luis A. Diaz · January 24th, 2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enrico Sasso

Hi Luis ,

I agree with you that Sony in the design of camcorders is over Canon.
Looking also your pictures, it's difficult to understand why in some cases a product is designed in a way that require later for users to find a solution to improve it.
About HV10 I've seen a lot of solutions to improve its stability, so advantages of low weight and dimension a lot of people spoken, has been vanished.
Wasn't better to build it in horizontal way at the beginning ?

I hope Canon, like Lou anticipated us with new models coming soon, realized it.

I agree with you in a certain way but customizing is a lot of fun also.
I would like to have seen an "accessory" like the ones depictated in the pics, but with a battery pack that you could use as a pistol grip and charger at the same time, this rig-up that I have works wonders on hand held tele shots.
Thank You for looking
Luis

Mike Teutsch · February 1st, 2007, 09:43 AM

Kind of looks like this thread was dead on correct about the demise of the HV10. After the HV20 comes out, who would buy the HV10, except at a discounted closeout price. HV20 == More features and a lower price!

Mike

January 19th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	HV-10 Discontinued after March 31st I was personally advised that two new HDV models will be released after APRIL 1st. These cameras will appear like the SONY HC series with a rectangular look. Canon USA REP. advised me that the HV-10 will then be sold to exhaustion. It is my guess that it was made official at this point. __________________ Lou Bruno

January 19th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#2
Even Solberg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 106	I doubt it. It would just about make this the shortest product cycle in history. Might be there are new cameras coming, but I doubt the HV 10 is going way just yet. How long after April 1, by the way? 12 months? :) __________________ "Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -- Edgar Allan Poe

January 19th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#3
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	Well certainly no surprise if some new models are hitting in a few months. Canon has really thinned out the products lately and needs to beef up the selection. If they drop the HV10 CMOS sensor into an Optura 50/60 body and integrate the 24F/30F HDV playback... I think I just might bite. __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

January 19th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#6
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 614	That's the progressive 24 and 30 fps modes of the Canon XH A1/G1 and XL H1. While the HV10 can't record in those modes, its ability to play back those modes from tape makes it an ideal and affordable deck to compliment those larger cams. __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

February 1st, 2007, 09:43 AM	#15
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Kind of looks like this thread was dead on correct about the demise of the HV10. After the HV20 comes out, who would buy the HV10, except at a discounted closeout price. HV20 == More features and a lower price! Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

January 19th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#4
Jonathan Phillips New Boot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Posts: 22	Early April fools? 1st April??

January 19th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#5
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	What is this "24F/30F HDV playback" you speak of?

January 19th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#7
Brad Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va Beach, Va Posts: 241	Thanks Philip. And what is the benefit of these modes? Not trying to frustrate you, I'm just interested in learning all I can about all this HD goodness!

January 23rd, 2007, 07:47 AM	#10
Enrico Sasso Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milano - Italy Posts: 25	Hi Lou, according your info, I think I made the right thing to wait to buy HV10 until now. I've been always disappointed about its pistol grip and no HDMI out. If really the n.2 new models will be in the rectangular look like Sony HC3/7, will have also I hope the HDMI out, the mic in and improved low light result, that will be my choice. One point, I think for sure will not be positive: the price! Now the HV10 have a market price round 900 USD. The new ones available next April, will have a price like Sony HC7 so about 1300-1400 USD.............. P.se let us know if you'll have more news.

January 24th, 2007, 08:09 AM	#13
Enrico Sasso Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milano - Italy Posts: 25	Hi Luis , I agree with you that Sony in the design of camcorders is over Canon. Looking also your pictures, it's difficult to understand why in some cases a product is designed in a way that require later for users to find a solution to improve it. About HV10 I've seen a lot of solutions to improve its stability, so advantages of low weight and dimension a lot of people spoken, has been vanished. Wasn't better to build it in horizontal way at the beginning ? I hope Canon, like Lou anticipated us with new models coming soon, realized it.