Camcorder articles

  • Best high-definition camcorders

    13 Nov 2009 2:01 PM

    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.

  • Best budget camcorders

    13 Nov 2009 12:16 PM

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

  • Canon Legria HF20

    13 Nov 2009 9:25 AM

    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

    11 Nov 2009 2:59 PM

    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

  • Best tech at SEMA 2009

    09 Nov 2009 3:41 PM

    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

    30 Oct 2009 5:18 PM

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

  • Camcorder basics

    16 Oct 2009 12:54 PM

    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

    18 Sep 2009 5:26 PM

    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.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

    03 Sep 2009 9:40 AM

    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

  • Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

    25 Aug 2009 3:21 PM

    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.

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  • 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