Camcorders

  • 7.4 8.6

    JVC Everio GZ-HD40

    12 Mar 2009 11:53 AM

    JVC's CMOS-based Everio GZ-HD40 finally offers AVCHD recording, but a few shortcomings keep us from giving it a full recommendation.

    Specs: 1920 x 1080i

    Where to buy? $5,398 at 1 store

  • 4.3

    Panasonic HDC-HS200

    16 Feb 2009 2:59 PM

    At AU$2,299, the HS200 sits at the top of Panasonic's new camcorder range. With a 3MOS sensor and 80GB hard drive, we think it might just make up for the company's previous HD offerings.

    Specs: Hard Disk

    Where to buy? $935 to $1,907 at 7 stores

  • 4.8

    Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

    04 Feb 2009 5:29 PM

    With its new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, GPS receiver and active image stabilisation, this new Handycam looks set to usurp the camcorder throne. We can't wait until we're able to do a full review.

    Specs: 1920 x 1080/60i

    Where to buy? $43 to $1,972 at 12 stores

  • 5.2

    Canon Legria HFS10

    09 Jan 2009 4:08 PM

    The awkwardly named Legria HFS10 is the star of Canon's range of high-def flash memory camcorders. It features a larger 8.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, 10x zoom, 32GB of storage, optical image stabilisation and a plethora of inputs and outputs.

    Specs: Flash Memory

    Where to buy? $1,096 to $1,900 at 2 stores

  • 6.8 7.9

    Kogan Full HD 1080p Video Camcorder Camera

    25 Nov 2008 10:33 AM

    Kogan's camcorder talks a big talk at a low asking price. Although it doesn't deliver to the same standards as its competitors, it does offer an interesting choice for very entry level videographers.

    Specs: 30 fps, Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 8

    Canon HG21

    13 Nov 2008 5:35 PM

    Bedecked in black, the HG21 is Canon's top dog, second-gen, high-def, hard-disk camcorder. It features 12x optical zoom, a CMOS sensor, optical image stabilisation and an electronic viewfinder.

    Specs: 24 fps, Hard Disk

    Where to buy? $766 to $1,899 at 4 stores

  • Canon HG20

    13 Nov 2008 12:47 PM

    Canon's rapid ascent up the high-def, hard-disk camcorder totem pole continues with the HG20 and HG21 twins. Both share optical image stabilisation, 12x optical zoom and a CMOS sensor. The HG20 comes with a smaller 60GB hard-disk and misses out on a viewfinder.

    Specs: 24 fps, Hard Disk, Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 8.3 6.7

    Canon HF11

    10 Nov 2008 4:32 PM

    It might not fit every hand, but the results it provides are excellent whether you're a manual fiddler or just want quick and easy automatic filming capabilities.

    Specs: 24 fps, Flash Memory , Flash , 1920 x 1080

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 6.4 8.4

    JVC Everio GZ-MS100

    03 Nov 2008 2:48 PM

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

    Specs: 640 x 480

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • 6.6 7

    Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

    06 Oct 2008 2:00 AM

    If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time.

    Specs: Hard Disk , 720 x 576

    Where to buy? $965 at 1 store

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