HV10 v HV20 questions at DVinfo.net

Elmer Lang · April 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM

I had trouble checking the specs for the HV20, but I believe it's lens is .43 to the HV10's .37. Right?

And are the batteries for both the same or different?

Though using the same CMOS chip and processor I've the HV20 is noiser. Anything to the contrary?

thanks,
elmer

Elmer Lang · April 3rd, 2007, 12:42 PM

I meant to ask: Though using the same CMOS chip and processor, another review seemed to imply the HV20 is noiser. Not true?

Ken Ross · April 3rd, 2007, 01:02 PM

Hi Elmer,
First off the lens of the HV20 is bigger than the HV10. Second, unfortunately the HV20 uses the same batteries, but fortunately for me it does use the same batteries as my Canon S80 digital still cam.

Lastly, in typical lighting there is no increase in noise. In very dim lighting there is a slight increase in noise but a brighter, much more usable picture (as stated by CCI) without those vertical lines that show up on the HV10 in dim light. You'll definitely prefer the low light shooting of the HV20 vs the HV10.

Bottom line is I find the HV20 to be a definite step up from the HV10. The greatly enhanced ergonomics is also a plus.

Elmer Lang · April 3rd, 2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Ross

Second, unfortunately the HV20 uses the same batteries, but fortunately for me it does use the same batteries as my Canon S80 digital still cam.

Hi Ken,
Thanks much for the info.

But maybe because I've been making errors myself, I was wondering did you actually mean the HV20 uses different batteries? Somehow your quote above created uncertainty in my meager brain.

Sorry, if the obvious isn't obvious, but thanks for your info.

best,
elmer

Ken Ross · April 4th, 2007, 07:41 AM

Elmer, that's because as I read my post I see I was totally incoherent. Yes, the HV20 uses different batteries. What I meant was it uses the same batteries as my Canon S80 digital camera. Sorry for the confusion.

Mike Teutsch · April 4th, 2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmer Lang

I had trouble checking the specs for the HV20, but I believe it's lens is .43 to the HV10's .37. Right?

And are the batteries for both the same or different?

Though using the same CMOS chip and processor I've the HV20 is noiser. Anything to the contrary?

thanks,
elmer

Check Chris's post here:

http://www.hdvinfo.net/articles/cano...rehv10hv20.php

Mike

April 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM	#1
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	HV10 v HV20 questions I had trouble checking the specs for the HV20, but I believe it's lens is .43 to the HV10's .37. Right? And are the batteries for both the same or different? Though using the same CMOS chip and processor I've the HV20 is noiser. Anything to the contrary? thanks, elmer

April 3rd, 2007, 12:42 PM	#2
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	I meant to ask: Though using the same CMOS chip and processor, another review seemed to imply the HV20 is noiser. Not true?

April 3rd, 2007, 01:02 PM	#3
Ken Ross Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,945	Hi Elmer, First off the lens of the HV20 is bigger than the HV10. Second, unfortunately the HV20 uses the same batteries, but fortunately for me it does use the same batteries as my Canon S80 digital still cam. Lastly, in typical lighting there is no increase in noise. In very dim lighting there is a slight increase in noise but a brighter, much more usable picture (as stated by CCI) without those vertical lines that show up on the HV10 in dim light. You'll definitely prefer the low light shooting of the HV20 vs the HV10. Bottom line is I find the HV20 to be a definite step up from the HV10. The greatly enhanced ergonomics is also a plus.

April 4th, 2007, 07:41 AM	#5
Ken Ross Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,945	Elmer, that's because as I read my post I see I was totally incoherent. Yes, the HV20 uses different batteries. What I meant was it uses the same batteries as my Canon S80 digital camera. Sorry for the confusion.