Canon launched a new lineup of VIXIA HV30 HD camcorder at CES 2008.As the successor to the highly acclaimed, award-winning Canon HV20 HD Camcorder, the VIXIA HV30 HD camcorder provides consumers with the ability to record HD quality video to MiniDV cassettes. It's wrapped in a sophisticated black exterior. The VIXIA HV30 camcorder features a Genuine Canon 10X HD Video Lens, Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, DIGIC DV II Image Processor, a 30p Progressive Mode (and 24p Cinema Mode), and a 2.7" Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD.

In addition, the VIXIA HV30 camcorder is compatible with Canon's high capacity BP-2L24H Lithium-ion battery. The Canon VIXIA HV30 is scheduled to be available in late February for the estimated retail price of $999.

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