Camcorders

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We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.

Best high-definition camcorders

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.

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Articles

  • Best budget camcorders

    A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.

  • Best tech at SEMA 2009

    The 2009 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas is more than just hot cars, crazy paint schemes and ridiculously low rides, there's also plenty of high-tech aftermarket equipment around.

  • Behind the scenes: Flip viral video

    Today we were at the filming of the viral video being prepared for the launch of the Flip camcorder range in Australia.

  • Camcorder basics

    Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.

  • Kid Witness News visits Kinglake, Victoria

    As part of the Kid Witness News program, last week we travelled with Panasonic to Middle Kinglake Primary School, one of the schools affected by this year's Victorian bushfires.

  • Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

    There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. So, we've narrowed down the field a bit to make your Father's Day gift shopping a little bit easier.

  • Panasonic tech support through Facebook, Twitter

    Customers can contact Panasonic support reps through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get help with fixes, further information and links to product how-to videos.

  • Five years of CNET Australia: Camcorders

    Would you pay two thousand smackers for a camcorder that's chunky, heavy and only records in standard definition? Don't laugh, were this 2004 that's exactly what you would be doing, if you were in the market for a top quality camcorder that is.

  • Australia Post bans lithium batteries

    Australia Post will no longer be accepting packages that contain lithium batteries by air.

  • Pope gets a Sony Handycam

    The Prime Minister of Japan stopped by the Vatican bearing gifts this week.

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Reviews

  • Canon Legria HF20

    As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.

    Specs: Flash Memory

  • Flip MinoHD

    Although ultimate image quality and features are sacrificed on the altar of price and pocketability, the MinoHD should be on casual videographers shortlists.

    Specs: Flash Memory , 1280 x 720

  • Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

    While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.

    Specs: Hard Disk , 1920 x 1080

  • Panasonic SDR-H80

    The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and offers plenty of storage in a compact body, but the video results aren't nearly as thrilling.

    Specs: Hard Disk

  • JVC Everio GZ-MS120

    Two SD card slots allow for up to 64GB of storage, but otherwise the MS120 is a nice, albeit run-of-the-mill, flash-memory-based standard-def camcorder.

    Specs: Flash Memory

  • Kodak Zx1

    Kodak's rugged portable video camera will appeal to outdoor shooters, once they get over the unit's strange controls.

    Specs: 60 fps, Flash Memory , 720 x 480

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SR47

    If high storage capacity, long zoom range and easy operation are above video quality on your list of needs, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 is well worth a look.

    Specs: Hard Disk, Flash Memory , 720 x 480

  • Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10EXBK HD Dual Camera

    Sanyo's entry-level portable camcorder is very portable indeed, but suffers with some design and implementation flaws.

    Specs: 60 fps, 1280 x 720

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