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What is it: Full high-definition camcorder with 120GB hard drive
What we think: So good, it's almost too good
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 December 2008
Tags: canon, camcorders, high definition, cover
We like:
Enormous 120GB hard drive; ravishing video; optical image stabilisation
We don't like:
Sound could be better; frustrating joystick menus
You might also need:
SDHC cards; external microphone
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon HG21 is an excellent camcorder that does so many things right and hardly anything wrong. Our only concern is that it might be a victim of it's own success. Its flexibility means more more potential outlay on accessories, its huge hard drive means you're not likely to ever fill it, its assorted high-end features mean its pretty pricey. But we still love it
Canon HG21 History
25 Nov 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the high-definition Canon HG21
The Canon HG21 is a high-class, high-end, high-definition camcorder. Take a look at our pictures and forget the credit crunch
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