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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
February 5, 2007
Alan Stafford |
Tech Trend: MiniDV--End of the Line? The format responsible for the dawning of the digital video age may be on its last legs. The popularity of MiniDV camcorders has been plummeting, with DVD-based models taking hold. |
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
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 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
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 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
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
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. |
PC Magazine
June 15, 2005
Kyle Monson |
CVS One-Time-Use Video Camcorder The CVS One-Time-Use Video Camcorder gives users a way to capture that birthday party or dance recital without spending a bundle. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2007
Glenn Derene |
How to Buy a Camcorder: 14 Tips You Need to Know Increased functionality brings with it confusing new options. |
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... |
BusinessWeek
September 12, 2005
Jay Greene |
A Sharp-Shooting Camcorder Sony's HC1 is high-definition - but editing can be a challenge. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2005
Bill Dyszel |
Backup for the Video Age Video files are huge. Backing them up necessitates new storage strategies. Adding a separate disk drive is a good start. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Jan Ozer |
HDV FAQ If you're thinking of moving to high-definition video, here's what you need to know. |
PC World
June 2004
Bryan Hastings |
DV Stars: Hello, Hollywood! The latest digital camcorders make spectacular video more affordable and portable than ever. |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2004
Jan Ozer |
Reality DV JVC GR-D33US... Sony DCR-HC40 MiniDV Handycam... Canon Optura 400... Sony DCR-DVD201 DVD Handycam...etc. |
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. |
PC Magazine
June 2, 2006
Terry Sullivan |
Pure Digital Point and Shoot Video Camcorder If you're looking for an easy-to-carry, inexpensive way to capture video, the Pure Digital Point & Shoot Video Camcorder may fill the bill. |
PC World
May 2002
Richard Baguley |
Hand-Size Handycam A new tape format allows Sony to reduce the size of its latest camcorder... |
Home Theater
October 25, 2004
Darryl Wilkinson |
Burn, DVD Baby, Burn Sony's new DVDirect burner is the world's first that can do its job solo or with a computer. |
PC Magazine
August 1, 2007
Neil Randall |
From VCR to DVD: Update Your Oldies In the digital age it may necessary to upgrade your analog memories. Here's how. |
PC Magazine
August 9, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Samsung SC-X105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder It does just about everything (video, pictures, music) except shoot good video. |
PC World
January 2005
Alan Stafford |
Big-Screened DVD Movie Maker The HandyCam DCR-DVD301 from Sony takes beautiful video and has a large LCD. |
Entrepreneur
July 2007
Amanda C. Kooser |
Let's Get Digital Entrepreneurs are using video as a medium to get their marketing messages online, introduce products and services, grab repeat web visitors with video podcasts and even create employee training videos. |
BusinessWeek
January 19, 2004
Larry Armstrong |
A Pocketful Of Video Miracles Two new ultrasleek camcorders offer brilliant picture quality. |
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 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. |
Popular Mechanics
January 8, 2008
Seth Porges |
Hands-on With 4 New Flash-Based Camcorders: Live @ CES 2008 (With Video) A look at four dual-format camcorders aiming to take some of the pain out of shooting HD. |
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 World
June 25, 2007
Alan Stafford |
High-Definition Camcorders Make Video Pop The Canon HV20 tops our mini-roundup of four High-def models, with very good video quality and superior battery life. |
PC World
June 2004 |
Features Comparison: The Big, the Small, and the Expensive These digital camcorder models range from the light (but pricey) Sony DCR-IP1 and the feature-rich Panasonic PV-DV953 to the budget-price Canon ZR80. |
PC World
November 8, 2006
Richard Baguley |
First Look: Canon HV10 Camcorder saves attractive high-definition video to MiniDV tapes in space-saving HDV format. |
Macworld
December 2001
Jeff Pittelkau |
DV Camcorders Latest Canon, Panasonic, and Sony models offer more for less... |
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 World
August 2005 |
DV Camcorders Show Off High-End Features This field of camcorders boasts features such as 3-megapixel still-image capture, which a short time ago was unheard of in a sub-$1000 model. Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Handycam... Sony DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam... etc. |
PC Magazine
November 30, 2005
Jan Ozer |
From Video to DVD Convert your old videotapes to DVD before they deteriorate. |
PC World
May 2006
Richard Baguley |
Canon's Inexpensive ZR500 Shoots Good Video Compact digital camcorder for simple video tasks carries a surprisingly low price. |
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
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 World
March 2002
Richard Baguley |
Store Your Home Video on DVD-RAM The pricey Hitachi DV-MV100A offers an alternative to standard digital camcorders... |
PC World
May 1, 2000
Stan Miastkowski |
Move Over Spielberg Those of us who grew up in the '50s and '60s may be suppressing memories of old home movies. Remember how Dad filmed every picnic, school play, and graduation day, then spliced the reels with tape and made the family endure his shaky, out-of-focus productions? With the right hardware and software, anyone can turn a PC into a digital movie studio. |
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
March 31, 2004
Jamie M. Bsales |
Handier Handycam Sony has redesigned its MiniDV camcorders to be 25 percent smaller than the company's previous generation. |
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
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. |
