Camcorders - Reviews

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  HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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  Videography 101

  Struggling to figure out how to best record special events in your life? We've rounded up all our camcorder how-tos that might just turn you from Uwe Boll into Francis Ford Coppola.

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  How Seven blew the internet Olympics

  If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.

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  Tips and tricks for shooting a wedding video

  So you've been entrusted to videotape your sibling/cousin/best mate's wedding, what do you do now?

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  Panasonic SDR-SW20

  The cool factor of waterproof gadgets is high, even when there's a subsequent trade-off in performance. Anyone going any deeper than snorkel depth will need to look elsewhere, but at least the price reflects the compromises made for that cheerily tough exterior.

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  Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

  The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 has a good design and reasonable feature set for its price, but the video quality doesn't measure up to the rest of the package.

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  Oi!: Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

  Even make-up has entered the age of high definition.

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  ABC's Web TV a hit

  The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has claimed an instant success with its new internet television platform iView, with 58,000 people visiting the site in its first 24 hours of operation.

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  Photos: Canon HF10 design and image quality

  Canon's first flash-based camcorder delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. We delve into its controls, as well as its video and still image quality.

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  How Seven blew the internet Olympics

  If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.

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  Camcorder formats: which one is best?

  Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

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  Top high-definition camcorders

  There's been a steady proliferation of more affordable, if still pricey, high-definition camcorders in 2007. CNET.com.au picks the best from this year's litter.

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  Tips and tricks for shooting a wedding video

  So you've been entrusted to videotape your sibling/cousin/best mate's wedding, what do you do now?

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  Videography 101

  Struggling to figure out how to best record special events in your life? We've rounded up all our camcorder how-tos that might just turn you from Uwe Boll into Francis Ford Coppola.

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  Three ways to save video from the Internet

  CNET.com.au shows you three easy ways to capture and save video from the Internet.

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  Photos: Canon HF10 design and image quality

  Canon's first flash-based camcorder delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. We delve into its controls, as well as its video and still image quality.

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  What to look for in a digital camcorder

  There are easily more than a dozen features to consider when shopping for a camcorder, and even more models to pick from. So before you cough up money for a camcorder, take note of the following key features to look out for.

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  Still no hard-disk Canon camcorders

  Canon prepares its latest conscripts for the camcorder wars but there's still no sign of any hard-disk or hybrid warriors.

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  Panasonic SDR-SW20

  The cool factor of waterproof gadgets is high, even when there's a subsequent trade-off in performance. Anyone going any deeper than snorkel depth will need to look elsewhere, but at least the price reflects the compromises made for that cheerily tough exterior.

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  Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

  The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 has a good design and reasonable feature set for its price, but the video quality doesn't measure up to the rest of the package.

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  Canon HF10

  Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.

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  Samsung VP-HMX10 Progressive HD Camcorder

  The HMX10 makes a decent entry-level HD camcorder — with an awful lot of limitations.

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  Panasonic HDC-HS9

  This year's high-def hybrid camcorder from Panasonic is of the much more useful SD card/hard-disk variety. There's 60GB of on-board storage and 1080p recording at 25fps.

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  Sony Handycam HDR-SR10

  The SR10 offers a good balance between value and quality in the emerging consumer HD video space.

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  Sony Handycam HDR-SR12

  A little cheaper and a bit more capacious than its predecessor, Sony's top-dog consumer camcorder is the one to get should you have the desire to go high-def.

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  Canon HF10

  Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.

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  Panasonic SDR-SW20

  The cool factor of waterproof gadgets is high, even when there's a subsequent trade-off in performance. Anyone going any deeper than snorkel depth will need to look elsewhere, but at least the price reflects the compromises made for that cheerily tough exterior.

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  Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

  The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 has a good design and reasonable feature set for its price, but the video quality doesn't measure up to the rest of the package.

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  Sony Handycam HDR-SR12

  A little cheaper and a bit more capacious than its predecessor, Sony's top-dog consumer camcorder is the one to get should you have the desire to go high-def.

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  Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

  If you've got the prerequisite high-def hardware in your lounge room and are in the market for a camcorder, this is the one to get.

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  Sony HDR-FX1

  For the price, the best HD camera currently available.

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  iLife '04

  Apple's worthy upgrade brings some nice advances in features and power; the new addition, GarageBand, is the icing on the cake.

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  Sony Handycam DCR-PC350

  Its compact size and great stills and videos make the PC350 a top choice for a double-duty camcorder.

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  Please Explain: Dual Clutch Transmission

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  Electric cars at the 2008 London Motor Show

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  HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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