High-def camcorders, while not exactly cheap, are now more affordable then ever. CNET Australia picks a few that offer the best compromise between image quality and price.
High-def recording chews up space, a lot of space — think of the Cookie Monster being let loose in an Arnott's factory — and that's why one of our picks is the Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V. But the XR200V isn't just another generic body with acres of hard-disk space, it's also the cheapest camera in Sony's line-up to feature the company's active image stabilisation system that not only smooths out most hand judders, but also makes walk and shoot videos actually watchable.
The Canon Legria HF20 shows how affordable flash memory has become in the last few years. Its manageable size, lightweight and sufficient storage make it a great throw-in-the-bag option.
Lastly, out of left field, is the ultimate option for the scrooges amongst us. Flip MinoHD users will have to give up some necessities, such as image stabilisation and optical zoom, but gain passable high-definition footage, pocketability and a low, low entry price.
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