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CamcorderInfo Oct 6, 2009

The tape-based HV40 ($999 MSRP) isn't exactly a flashy, cutting-edge camcorder from Canon. It is one of only a few HDV models—from any manufacturer—that's new for 2009, but it represents very a minor upgrade over last year's HV30. These improvements include a native-progressive...

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