In addition to adding 1920×1080 recording over the original features of the HV20, the new Canon HV30 also supports all the accessories of the HV20 including the all important wide angle lens attachments like the WD-43. Picture above shows that the HV30 has the exact same body as the HV20 with a different finish.
haven’t seen anyone talking about the lack of a LANC port for either the Canon or Sony new HDVs. This is crucial for event videographers using a Varizoom-type zoom controller.