Canon Vixia HG20 Camcorder Review

What’s in the Box?

- BP-809 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
- CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
- STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
- WL-D88 Wireless Controller
- IFC-400PCU USB Cable
- CTC-100/S Component Cable
- Digital Video Solution Disc for Windows and Macintosh
- Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Disc

The big omission from this bundle is a mini-HDMI cable for the best connection to your TV. But with the 60GB if internal memory built right in, nothing should prevent you from beginning your video adventure right out of the box.

Other Features (5.0)
Digital Effects - Bad digital effects have been around forever (it seems), and they're still here. On the Canon HG20, they include Fade and Wipe transitions, and Black & White, Sepia, and Art filters.

Battery Info - In the LCD cavity, you'll find a Battery/Display button. When you push and hold for several seconds, the remaining battery life appears in the corner of the screen. There's more detailed information in the Admin menu (located under Tab 6). 

Quick Start - When activated, the Canon HG20 can be put into a "sleep" mode rather than powering down completely when you close the LCD panel. This allows the camcorder to start back up in less than a second. You can choose the duration of the sleep mode – 10, 20, or 30 minutes – until the camcorder really does shut down completely.