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PC World
August 2005
Richard Baguley |
Video Is Looking Better Than Ever High-end features are making their way into easy-to-use consumer camcorders. Canon Optura 60... Hitachi DZGX20A DVD-RAM/DVD-R Camcorder... JVC GR-DF550US... etc.   |
PC Magazine
June 15, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Sony DCR-DVD7 DVD Handycam Camcorder It's cool and hip, but the DCR-DVD7 Handycam Camcorder's great-looking design isn't so practical for actual use. The Sony DCR-DVD201, in contrast, is small, light, and takes great stills and video. |
PC World
August 2006
Richard Baguley |
High-Quality Video on a Budget MiniDV camcorders deliver features for novices and serious videographers for as little as $400. Panasonic PV-GS500.. Panasonic PV-GS300... JVC GR-X5US... Sony DCR-HC36... Canon Elura 100... Canon Optura 600... JVC GR-D396... |
PC Magazine
December 30, 2003
Jan Ozer |
DV Cameras Get Better with Stills The holiday season and camcorders go together like turkey and stuffing, especially when we're talking about DV camcorders. |
PC Magazine
July 18, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Hitachi DZMV780A This easy-to-use camcorder provides good to very good quality in normal light. Disc-compatibility issues hold it back, though... Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder... Sony DCR-DVD201 Handycam Camcorder... |
PC Magazine
July 13, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam Camcorder The Sony DCR-DVD403 produces the best video we've seen from a DVD camcorder, and has plenty of other nice features, too. |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2006
Terry Sullivan |
Sony DCR-DVD505 Although it's not perfect, the Sony DCR-DVD505 miniDVD camcorder's strengths make it a shoo-in for Editors' Choice. |
Macworld
November 2002
Ben Long |
Diminutive but Feature-Packed Cameras Deliver We put four of the latest compact, single-CCD DV camcorders through their paces and found that you don't necessarily have to sacrifice features or quality to get a camcorder that fits in a coat pocket or handbag. |
PC Magazine
April 13, 2004
Jan Ozer |
Better, More Affordable Camcorders Canon and Sony have revamped their sub-$800 offerings, with good results. |
Macworld
November 2004
Robert Ellis |
DV Camcorders If you've been hesitant about retiring your antiquated VHS or Hi8 camcorder and springing for a DV model, now may be a good time to take the leap. |
PC World
June 2004
Bryan Hastings |
DV Stars: Hello, Hollywood! The latest digital camcorders make spectacular video more affordable and portable than ever. |
PC World
April 26, 2001
Alan Stafford |
DV Guide The latest digital camcorders pack stunning video into tiny packages. We test four powerful new models... |
PC Magazine
November 20, 2008
Tony Hoffman |
Nikon D90 The Nikon D90 is notable for being the first digital SLR to shoot video -- a nice extra for an already quite capable shooter... Sony HDR-SR11 Handycam... JVC Everio GZ-HD10... HDC-SD9-8GB camcorder... etc. |
PC Magazine
June 27, 2007
Terry Sullivan |
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 This 10X optical Handycam should definitely be on your short list if you're looking for a SD camcorder that doesn't skimp on quality... Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1... Hitachi DZHS300A... Casio Exilim EX-P505... Sony HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i Handycam... |
PC World
September 2002
Richard Baguley |
Buyers' Guide to Digital Camcorders A big LCD screen and plenty of features justify a higher price, but overall size and ease of use are critical. |
PC Magazine
June 27, 2007
Terry Sullivan |
Hitachi DZHS300A This camcorder is competitive because it can record video to either an internal hard drive or burn directly to DVD, but the confounding menu system and awkward controls are disappointing... Casio Exilim EX-P505... Xacti VPC-HD1... |
PC World
October 2003
Paul Heltzel |
Good-bye, VHS; Hello, DVD Our guide shows you how to turn old videotapes into digital discs. Plus: our ratings of the latest pocketable DV cameras. |
Macworld
May 3, 2007
Brian Chen |
Canon ZR850 camcorder Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos. |
Macworld
August 23, 2006
Richard Baguley |
Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam The Sony DCR-HC36 MiniDV Handycam is a budget camcorder that's small, light, easy to carry, easy to use and takes adequate video in daylight. But its low-light performance will be a problem if you want to shoot videos indoors -- at a party, for instance. |
PC World
May 24, 2007
Butterfield, Capen & Poultney |
Convenient Camcorders Video cameras that record directly onto DVDs or hard drives make shooting and viewing your footage easy. But our lab tests found some clear differences between the two formats. |
PC World
March 2002
Richard Baguley & Paul Heltzel |
Must-See DV We pick the best camcorders and software for professional-looking digital videos... |
PC Magazine
July 19, 2006
Terry Sullivan |
Sony HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i Handycam Sony's HDR-HC3 sets the bar very high, letting consumers film home movies in stunning HD quality. |
Macworld
August 25, 2006
Richard Baguley |
JVC GR-D396US MiniDV camcorder The JVC GR-D396US is one of the least-expensive camcorders available. However, its lack of advanced control and its poor video quality will put off all but the most budget-minded shooters. |
Macworld
July 14, 2005
Robert Ellis |
Sony DCR-PC55 The Sony DCR-PC55 is a seductively compact camcorder, housed in a stylish metallic body available in silver, black, red, and white. But while it looks hot, its features are lukewarm. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Glenn Derene |
Lab Test: Digital Camcorders Digital video cameras are changing fast. But which technologies are essential and which are gimmicks? |
PC Magazine
September 1, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Panasonic SDR-S100 SD Camcorder This three-CCD camcorder has an innovative feature set and a great look, but it's too expensive. |
Macworld
April 30, 2007
Brian Chen |
Canon HV10 camcorder High definition camcorder delights visually, disappoints aurally. |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Canon ZR200 This moderately priced digital camcorder has good overall color and 20X optical zoom, but has fuzzy quality in low light. |
PC Magazine
June 14, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
JVC GR-DF550 The midprice digital camcorder gives you clear images, smooth footage, and even some odd effects to play with. |
| AskMen.com |
Top 5 Compact Camcorders These five camcorders all weigh a pound and a half or less, with a standard battery and a cassette loaded, and they capture the same high-quality digital video that bulkier models do. |
Macworld
May 14, 2007
Brian Chen |
JVC GR-D796 camcorder The MiniDV unit is most suitable for projects with low production values. |
Macworld
August 24, 2006
Richard Baguley |
Canon Elura 100 MiniDV camcorder The Canon Elura 100 is a good choice for budget shooters; although the image quality isn't great, it's a compact, easy-to-use camera that won't confuse novice filmmakers. |
PC Magazine
February 13, 2009
PJ Jacobowitz |
HD Video for Every Budget Movies, TV, and even YouTube have gone high-def. So why are you still shooting standard-definition video? Join the HD revolution with one of these shooters. |
PC Magazine
August 5, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Sony DCR-DVD92 DVD Handycam Camcorder It has some definite perks and is reasonably priced, but the video quality is lacking. |
Macworld
April 26, 2007
James Galbraith |
Sony DCR-HC96 MiniDV Handycam camcorder This MiniDV camcorder performs well, provides impressive still-image quality, and offers some nice features |
PC Magazine
October 7, 2003
Bill Howard |
The New Digital Camcorder Right now, the most fascinating products are the smallest ones and the handful that provide high-resolution stills along with video. |
PC Magazine
December 11, 2008
Brian Heater |
Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam HD A few key improvements over the original are enough to make the high-definition Vado the best pocket camcorder around... Pure Digital Flip camcorder... EasyShare M1033... Kodak EasyShare V1073... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37... etc. |
PC World
July 2006
Richard Baguley |
DVD Camcorder Takes High-Quality Video Panasonic's VDR-D300, though expensive, does its job quite well. |
PC Magazine
June 5, 2006
Terry Sullivan |
Sony DCR-SR100 30GB Handycam The DCR-SR100 30, Sony's first hard drive camcorder, is the best of its kind thus far, but it hasn't attained EC quality yet. |
PC Magazine
September 19, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Sony HDR-HC1 HDV 1080i Handycam Camcorder This high-definition camcorder has breathtaking video quality that is better than any other consumer camcorder out there. |
| AskMen.com |
Cheap Camcorders You won't get a lot of bells and whistles on these camcorders, but if you're accustomed to capturing clips with the movie feature on your still camera, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the quality from these inexpensive models. |
PC Magazine
February 22, 2008
David Gussman |
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS The PowerShot SD1100 IS adds a few new features to its predecessor, but the SD1000 still can't be beat in terms of image quality and shooting flexibility... Fuji FinePix F50fd... Fuji FinePix Z10fd... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55... etc. |
Macworld
June 16, 2005
Robert Ellis |
Canon ZR400 The Canon ZR400 is a capable camcorder designed for ease-of-use, while still offering some manual controls. It is compact and simple to operate, making it a good choice for recording family fun. But don't expect the still images to take the place of a dedicated digital camera. |
AskMen.com
December 16, 2003 |
Top 5 Affordable Camcorders Let's face it: digital video isn't cheap. You should expect to spend at least $400 on a MiniDV, Digital8, or other type of digital camcorder. The good news is that if you're willing to make the investment, you won't have to settle for subpar video quality. |
| PC Magazine |
Digital Camera Blockbuster Don't believe the hype. The right digital camera for you might not be the one with the most megapixels or the heftiest price tag. |
PC Magazine
August 25, 2008
Tony Hoffman |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi The Canon EOS Rebel XSi builds on earlier Rebels to provide a feature-rich, low-cost digital SLR that produces top-notch images... Canon EOS Rebel XTi... Nikon D60... Olympus E-8... Sony A350... |
Macworld
December 2001
Jeff Pittelkau |
DV Camcorders Latest Canon, Panasonic, and Sony models offer more for less... |
Macworld
June 29, 2005
Robert Ellis |
Sony DCR-HC32 The Sony DCR-HC32 has more cons than pros, but it's still a decent camcorder. |
Macworld
August 28, 2006
Richard Baguley |
JVC GR-X5US MiniDV camcorder The JVC GR-X5US has an interesting design, and shoots good video and stills, but it is an expensive camcorder that may not be to everyone's taste. |
Macworld
August 21, 2006
Richard Baguley |
Panasonic PV-GS300 MiniDV camcorder Reasonably priced camcorder captures video with bright, accurate colors. |
