View Full Version : Hv20 v HV30

blackrain
I purchased the HV20 the other day at about $50 more than what it was going for on sale at CC (this seemed like a good deal).

Then, I found out about the HV30. It is $50 more than the HV20.

I don't necessarily understand the differences between the 2.

Should I pay the extra $50 for the HV30?

The HV20 is very scarce now.
Fal
keep in mind you may have to pay a 15% restocking fee too
vsansal
keep in mind you may have to pay a 15% restocking fee too

You won't as long as you don't open the box.
acgold7
I don't necessarily understand the differences between the 2.
I think the only difference is the 30 does 30p.
jabloomf1230
30p is one internal difference. The HV30 also displays f stops properly (no big deal, but the HV20 didn't display a few of the wider apertures correctly). The HV30's LCD monitor is much brighter and sharper than the one on the HV20 and that is a big advantage for manual focusing and outdoor shoots. The focus wheel is different, but I haven't found anyone that says that the HV30 version of the wheel is distinctly better. The HV30, hot shoe cover has a little rubber leash that keeps it from flying away and getting lost. The bad news is the that cover gets in the way of some external mics. And then there's the flashy black body on the HV30.

All in all, I'd say it's worth $50 more (+ reshipping your HV20).
Dennis Vogel
I thought the HV30 zoom control was more robust like maybe a larger button.

Good luck.

Dennis
blackrain
The HV20 hadn't shipped yet. I am going to go for the HV30
altadata
The HV20 hadn't shipped yet. I am going to go for the HV30

What is the price of the HV30 that you found?
( if that's ok with the rules of this forum )
Thanks.
Dennis Vogel
What is the price of the HV30 that you found?
( if that's ok with the rules of this forum )

That's fine with the rules of this forum. By all means tell us what you paid and who you bought it from.

Good luck.

Dennis
Lou Bruno
The larger button is actually the new zoom button. It is higher and easier to manipulate.


I thought the HV30 zoom control was more robust like maybe a larger button.

Good luck.

Dennis