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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
December 21, 2009
PJ Jacobowitz |
Canon EOS 7D The Canon EOS 7D is one of the best midrange D-SLRs money can buy. But if you don't need comprehensive video features, there are plenty of cameras that produce comparable images for half the price. |
Home Theater
February 26, 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Canon's New Cam/Camcorder Canon has expanded its consumer line of HD-capable camcorders with the addition of the 7.1-megapixel PowerShot TX1 digital camera that incorporates a high-definition video recorder in the same housing. |
PC Magazine
June 13, 2007
Terry Sullivan |
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 Although it's still chasing the competition, this tiny HD camcorder offers decent video capturing and still-image capabilities, all in one handy package. |
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... |
Macworld
May 3, 2007
Brian Chen |
Canon ZR850 camcorder Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos. |
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. |
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. |
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
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
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
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. |
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. |
Outside
February 2008
Kevin Arnold |
Shoot to Thrill The best new point-and-shoots, SLRs, and camcorders for the digital man |
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 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
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. |
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
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
December 2, 2009
PJ Jacobowitz |
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS may be tiny, but it packs lots of goodies. |
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. |
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 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, 2009
Erik Rhey |
The Endless Shots of Summer Capture your fun in the sun with a new digital camera. We have the best point-and-shooters and D-SLRs for any budget. |
PC Magazine
August 10, 2009
Brian Heater |
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera With 1080p video capture and more features than we've seen on a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi8 nabs our Editors' Choice. |
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. |
PC Magazine
July 15, 2009
PJ Jacobowitz |
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Canon's top-of-the-line point and shooter, the PowerShot SD970 IS packs features galore and pumps out beautiful pictures. |
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
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. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 2000
Jim Schneider |
Hands-On Canon Ultura Mini-DV Camcorder |
PC Magazine
October 15, 2010
PJ Jacobowitz |
Sony Alpha55 (SLT-A55VL) The Sony Alpha55 (SLT-A55VL) offers faster-than-D-SLR focusing speeds along with D-SLR-quality images. The only thing you don't get: a true optical viewfinder. |
Home Theater
July 14, 2006
Darryl Wilkinson |
High-Def Camcorder Upgraded for Low-Def Screens Sanyo made news earlier this year when the company introduced what it touted as the world's smallest and lightest high-definition digital media camera. |
Home Theater
May 28, 2005
Darryl Wilkinson |
Shoot Your Kids - In High Definition Cheaper, better, lighter; the Sony HDR-HC1 will put high-definition recording in the palms of more hands. |
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. |
PC Magazine
July 23, 2009
PJ Jacobowitz |
Olympus E-P1 The game-changing Olympus E-P1 Micro-Four-Thirds camera is compact, affordable, and offers great image quality to boot. |
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. |
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. |
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 Magazine
February 11, 2010
PJ Jacobowitz |
Pentax K-x Breaking the boring, black mold, the colorful Pentax K-x is the least expensive HD-video-capable D-SLR you'll find. And it takes great pictures, too, even in low light. |
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 Magazine
August 9, 2005
Terry Sullivan |
Samsung SC-X105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder It does just about everything (video, pictures, music) except shoot good video. |
Macworld
April 21, 2006
Richard Baguley |
Nikon Coolpix S4 camera The S4 is an interesting camera, but its unusual design is only partly successful. |
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
April 13, 2010
PJ Jacobowitz |
Cisco Flip SlideHD The Cisco Flip SlideHD features an easy-to-use, touch-screen interface and a nifty tilting display for video watching, but if you're looking for recording versatility, you won't find it in this pricey pocket camcorder.... Creative Vado... Pure Digital Flip MinoHD... Picsio GC-FM1... etc. |
Macworld
September 19, 2007
David Becker |
Canon PowerShot TX1 Point-and-shoot camera striving to be innovative. |
PC Magazine
September 28, 2011
Jim Fisher |
Nikon J1 Nikon's first compact interchangeable lens camera, the J1, is capable of capturing sharp images at incredible speeds in a body that's much smaller than a D-SLR. Its autofocus is extremely quick and accurate, and the included lens delivers consistently sharp results. |
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
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. |
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. |
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. |
