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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 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. |
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. |
Macworld June 10, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon Optura 60 The Optura 60 shoots excellent video (provided you have enough light), snaps decent still images, and offers a full range of creative flexibility, making it a solid choice. |
Macworld May 12, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M417 The HP Photosmart M417 is a good choice for beginners and those who just want a budget-priced point-and-shoot camera -- and are willing to put up with average image quality. |
Macworld April 29, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z20 Unique body conceals capable camera |
Macworld April 21, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 Very good image quality, outstanding zoom and image stabilization make for an impressive combination for this camera. |
Macworld May 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Concord 6340z Its low price per megapixel makes the 6-megapixel Concord 6340z seem like a bargain, but is it really? |
Macworld February 27, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 This 8-megapixel camera is well suited to photographers eager for manual controls, and its images look great -- when taken in good light. |
Macworld February 25, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Epson L-500V At $350, the Epson L-500V is almost twice the price of the Epson PhotoPC L-410. Surprisingly, we liked the less expensive camera's pictures better. |
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. |
Macworld June 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Nikon Coolpix S1 Nikon's Coolpix S1 digital camera lacks some features enthusiasts might expect, but point-and-shooters who need a bit of guidance will like its easy operation and excellent color. |
Macworld May 23, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M22 Extensive help features, respectable images, and a low price make the M22 a beginner-friendly bargain -- so long as you don't want a zoom. |
Macworld March 2005 Robert Ellis |
Pentax OptioX The 5-megapixel digital camera's split body (with the lens on one side, and the LCD on the other) swivels around like a Rubik's Cube. It's a novel design, but its picture quality is only average. |
Macworld May 6, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Olympus Stylus Verve 4-megapixel camera amounts to an expensive fashion accessory |
Macworld April 15, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Pentax Optio S5i The Pentax Optio S5i 5-megapixel digital camera may be compact and lightweight, but its dark, noisy images mar an otherwise promising camera. |
Macworld May 11, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom This 7-megapixel camera from Olympus boasts great ergonomics, advanced features, and much more. It's a solid choice for enthusiasts, but its slow write times will test your patience if you shoot a lot of Raw-format images. |
Macworld April 15, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Casio Exilim EX-Z55 You'll like the digital camera for its large LCD and small size, but its picture quality is disappointing. |
Macworld May 14, 2007 Brian Chen |
JVC GR-D796 camcorder The MiniDV unit is most suitable for projects with low production values. |
Macworld May 3, 2007 Brian Chen |
Canon ZR850 camcorder Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos. |
Macworld May 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot A520 Canon's 4-megapixel camera produces excellent color, but has awkward controls. |
Macworld June 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD400 Excellent still images available in a small package |
Macworld May 3, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Fujifilm FinePix E900 camera Overall, the FinePix E900 is a good choice for people who want the simplicity of a point-and-shoot and the ability to take control when required. And its high-quality images and ease of use add to its value. |
Macworld August 22, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Panasonic PV-GS500 MiniDV camcorder The Panasonic PV-GS500 is a great pick for shooters who want the benefit of automatic control and the flexibility of manual control. And it takes great-looking video and stills. |
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 February 21, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Fujifilm FinePix S5200 The easy-to-use Fujifilm FinePix S5200 offers a slew of advanced features for a low price. It takes great pictures, and its snappy start-up and shooting times ensure that you'll almost always get the shot you want. |
Macworld April 22, 2005 |
Olympus C-5500 SportZoom Not only does the Olympus C-5500 SportZoom take very good pictures, it offers a combination of automatic features for beginners and full manual controls (and other advanced features) for enthusiasts, making it a solid choice at a reasonable price. |
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 June 22, 2005 Kyle Monson |
Hi-Def in Your Hand The Sony HDR-HC1 Handycam camcorder brings hi-def video shooting to a consumer level with a comparatively low price. |
Macworld August 21, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Panasonic PV-GS300 MiniDV camcorder Reasonably priced camcorder captures video with bright, accurate colors. |
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. |
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. |
Macworld May 28, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart R717 Hewlett-Packard's HP Photosmart R717 is a beginner-friendly digital camera that takes nice pictures, and offers some room to grow. |
Macworld May 26, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD500 The Canon PowerShot SD500 takes excellent pictures, but the lack of manual features makes it a pricey point-and-shoot camera. |
Macworld April 28, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Casio Exilim EX-S600 Digital Camera Huge shooting mode selection sets 6-megapixel point and shoot apart from the pack. |
Macworld April 26, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Kodak EasyShare C663 camera A reasonably good camera at a good price, its image quality is good, and it offers most of the features that point-and-shoot users will need. And the Perfect Touch processing feature makes it attractive for folks who just want to take pictures without fuss. |
Macworld February 22, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 While its 12X zoom lens is impressive and the camera is easy to handle, the Konica-Minolta Dimage Z6's unimpressive image quality and missing features make it a poor choice for photo enthusiasts. |
Macworld March 1, 2006 Melissa J. Perenson |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Point-and-shoot digicam offers great image quality and some SLR-like features |
Macworld May 1, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Olympus FE-120 camera This low-cost camera delivers good image quality, and will appeal mostly to people who are happy with automatic modes. Experienced photographers would likely find the lack of manual controls frustrating. |
Macworld May 9, 2007 James Galbraith |
Panasonic PV-GS320 camcorder Despite some design quirks, the video performance and high-quality video and still shots make this camcorder a good choice for people who want great-looking video without paying high definition prices. |
Macworld July 21, 2005 James Galbraith |
Casio Exilim EX-Z750 Aside from a few issues of convenience, the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 is a fun camera with many interesting and useful features -- such as a large LCD screen, long battery life and helpful in-camera editing tools. |
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 April 13, 2004 Jan Ozer |
Better, More Affordable Camcorders Canon and Sony have revamped their sub-$800 offerings, with good results. |
PC Magazine November 26, 2008 PJ Jacobowitz |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 The Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is a good-looking camera that takes good-looking images. And snapshot fans who like to add effects but don't dabble in Photoshop might like the fun retouch effects, too. |
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 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. |
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. |
Macworld February 24, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom Six-megapixel digicam features long zoom lens and high-end features. |
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 Magazine June 21, 2010 PJ Jacobowitz |
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Review & Rating At $349.99 (list), the 10-megapixel PowerShot SD4000 IS sits at the top of the price spectrum of Canon's compact point-and-shoot ELPH line. |