(Reviews) The $100 Vado pocket camcorder lets you shoot and upload YouTube clips with ease. Just don't expect great video quality.
(Reviews) When it comes to YouTube-friendly pocket camcorders, the Mino is king, but for a price.
(How To) Camcorder technologies are changing fast. Here's how to pick the right camera for you--and ensure that your video memories will stand the test of time.
(News) Hitachi Ltd. will launch its digital video camcorder based on Blu-ray Disc in Europe in October, the company announced Friday at the IFA international consumer electronics show in Berlin.
(News) Sony Corp. is expanding its range of products based on the HDV high-definition tape format with its first shoulder-mounted HDV camcorder.
(News) Japan's Hitachi Ltd. looks like it will be first to market with a digital video camcorder based on Blu-ray Disc. The company said Thursday that it will put two such cameras on sale at the end of this month in Japan and later this year in North America.
(News) Two days after unveiling in the U.S. what it said was the smallest high-definition video camera in the world, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) took the wraps off an even smaller camcorder on Wednesday.
(Reviews) The Canon HV20 tops our mini-roundup of four High-def models, with very good video quality and superior battery life.
(Reviews) This high-definition camcorder is a bit heavy and bulky, but it's a good performer with lots of features.
(Reviews) This camcorder is small enough to slip into a pocket, but its video doesn't live up to high-definition expectations.
(Reviews) An affordable, portable camcorder for YouTubers.
(News) Just in time for the Japanese summer Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. will launch in June a waterproof version of its Xacti digital video camera.
(Reviews) HDD and Mini DVD Camcorder Slide Show
(Reviews) Though they record in the same file format, the optical disk-based models we tested delivered better video quality for the price than competing hard-disk drive models.
(Reviews) 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.
(Reviews) This MiniDV unit takes 3-megapixel still shots.
(Reviews) This high-definition camcorder delivers delightful video, but its sound quality is subpar.
(Reviews) Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos.
(Reviews) This MiniDV unit is suitable for projects where low production values are acceptable.
(Reviews) This MiniDV camcorder captures stunning footage.
(Reviews) This small, inexpensive camcorder slips into a pocket and delivers high-quality video, though its features are basic.
(Reviews) This low-cost camcorder performs basic functions well, but it isn't a good choice if you plan to edit your footage.
(Reviews) This reasonably priced hybrid model offers both a hard drive and DVD storage, but video quality was disappointing.
(Reviews) This budget camcorder offers a lot of controls and a fast zoom, but image quality is middle-of-the-road.
(Reviews) This pricey hard-drive camcorder is easy to use, but it's a little short on advanced features and image quality.
(Reviews) This pricey camcorder didn't deliver top-notch video quality in our tests, but its stills were some of the best.
(Reviews) This three-CCD camcorder delivers excellent video quality.
(Reviews) This well-designed hard-drive camcorder comes with many controls and delivers high-quality video, but its photographs were disappointing.
(Reviews) The DC50 isn't the most intuitive camcorder, but its video and photo quality can't be beat.
(Reviews) Superior video quality, simple operation, and good battery life make this camcorder a top performer.
(Reviews) New portable media player from Archos is the first to have a built-in camcorder.
(News) Sony Corp. has announced its smallest high-definition camcorder to date.
(News) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic) will replace two of its high-definition camcorders with higher-resolution models, just four months after it put the original ones on the market.
(Reviews) We test five kinds of video-capture devices to find out which ones are best for posting online.
(Reviews) About as inexpensive a video-capture device as you'll find (albeit with quality to match), this starter camcorder comes with an external microphone and software to boot.
(Reviews) This camcorder can capture outstanding footage, but you can't edit the video--yet.
(Reviews) The format responsible for the dawning of the digital video age may be on its last legs.
(How To) You have questions, we have answers: Our expert tackles your queries on camcorders and digital video.
(Reviews) Camcorder saves attractive high-definition video to MiniDV tapes in space-saving HDV format.
(How To) How to Buy a Digital Camcorder
(How To) Have you just received your first camcorder? Here are the five things you need to know, plus predictions for the next year in video.
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(reviews) MiniDV camcorders deliver features for novices and serious videographers--for as little as $400.
(reviews) High-Quality Video on a Budget
(news) The New HD Camcorder Format Explained
(news) Canon Unveils Two HD Camcorders
(news) Sony Aims High With New Camcorders
(reviews) DVD Camcorder Takes High-Quality Video
(reviews) MiniDV camcorders deliver features for novices and serious videographers--for as little as $400.
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(reviews) Panasonic PV-GS300
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(reviews) First Look: Sony's Slick New HD Camcorder
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(reviews) Canon's Inexpensive ZR500 Shoots Good Video
(news) Sony, Panasonic Announce New HD Format
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(news) Sony Shows Smallest HD Camcorder Yet
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(howto) Video & Camcorder Jargon Decoded
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(news) Canon Launches First DVD Camcorders
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(reviews) Low-cost, lightweight camcorder with 15X zoom is held back by awkward design, disappointing video quality.
(reviews) Straight-to-DVD camcorder captures strong video in good light but suffers from several small drawbacks.
(reviews) Feature-rich, easy-to-use MiniDV camcorder takes good stills.
(reviews) Camcorder offers strong image quality, with numerous manual controls that should appeal to picky consumers.
(reviews) Inexpensive, high-quality camcorder suits active filmmakers.
(reviews) This DVD camcorder has an impressive set of features and great video quality.
(howto) Camcorder Myths Exposed
(news) Sony Shrinks HD Camcorder's Size, Price
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(news) DV Camcorders Get Really Cheap--But Still No HD
(reviews) First Look: Wearable Camera Debuts
(howto) Making your own music video is easier than you'd think. In the first of a series, we show you how.
(news) Camcorders are now priced to please.
(news) New digital XL2 offers film-like modes and many options, but not high-definition recording yet.
(reviews) The Panasonic PV-GS200 camcorder fits in one hand, yet comes packed with features.
(reviews) 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.
(reviews) The latest digital camcorders make spectacular video more affordable and portable than ever.
(howto) What to do when you want to shoot a video, but there isn't a lot of light.
(reviews) The pricey DCR-IP1 is an incredibly small camcorder, but this does make it a little awkward to use.
(reviews) The DCR-HC20 is a small, easy to use, and well-priced camcorder for those who just want to shoot video, but it is missing features such as still-image capture.
(reviews) This camcorder records to DVD, but don't throw out the videotape quite yet: That feature is a little awkward to use.
(reviews) The VL-Z800U has an innovative design and a good selection of features.
(reviews) Bristling with features, the PV-DV953 offers great-looking video and plenty of controls for the serious videographer.
(reviews) The PV-DV953 is a decent enough camcorder, but it can be uncomfortable to use for long periods.
(reviews) The ZR90 camcorder enjoys some extra features that its cheaper ZR80 sibling lacks, but the menus are awkward to use.
(reviews) GR-D72 looks great on paper, but it proved frustrating to use.
(reviews) The ZR80 is a very low-priced camcorder with a good range of features, but the controls are awkward to use.
(howto) Baguley's five golden rules for making the most of your camcorder.
(howto) Check out the latest technology trends in camcorders. Plus: Want to convert your aging videotapes to DVD? Here's how to get started.
(news) DejaView's Camwear 100 continuously captures 30-second clips.
(news) New camcorders on display at CES record your videos to miniature rewriteable DVDs.
(reviews) A big LCD screen and plenty of features justify a higher price, but overall size and ease of use are critical.
(reviews) This MiniDV camcorder has a large, bright LCD screen and an interesting design, but you'll have to use both hands to operate it comfortably.
(reviews) The GR-DVL120U is one of the cheapest digital camcorders you can buy.
(reviews) A lot of features in an easily portable package, but some aspects of this MiniDV camcorder disappoint.
(reviews) An extremely portable digital camcorder that unfortunately won't work with most digital video editing software.
(reviews) A great set of features at a reasonable price, but this MiniDV camcorder won't fit into your pocket.
(reviews) Many dissimilar camcorders are available, priced from $500 to $2000. We looked at various models and made several picks after evaluating their design, ease of use, and video quality.
(reviews) The pricey Hitachi DV-MV100A offers an alternative to standard digital camcorders.
(reviews) We pick the best camcorders and software for professional-looking digital videos.
(news) Small as a deck of cards, the D-40 Zoom still offers features aplenty.
(reviews) The latest digital camcorders pack stunning video into tiny packages. We test four powerful new models.
(reviews) The compact Samsung SDC-80 looks like candy, but it's actually a capable low-resolution digital camera.