Camcorder how-tos

  • 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.

  • Tips and tricks for shooting a wedding video

    18 Aug 2008 9:59 AM

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

  • How to take video in total darkness

    27 Jun 2008 3:50 PM

    All sorts of interesting things happen in the dark, but how do you take a video of them? These tips will help you shoot video in even the darkest places.

  • Camcorder formats: which one is best?

    24 May 2008 10:59 PM

    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.

  • Build the perfect baby video

    30 Nov 2007 3:32 PM

    With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.

  • How to shoot a sports video

    27 Aug 2007 12:05 PM

    We show you how, with a bit of effort, you can make sports videos so good that your kids will want to show them off to their kids one day.

  • Become a camcorder pro: A 10-step guide to making your footage shine

    07 Jul 2006 5:51 PM

    Many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.

  • DIY: Create Your Own DVD Masterpiece

    15 Aug 2005 6:00 PM

    How to create DVDs from your digital video files using Sonic's MyDVD.

  • DIY: How to make better videos

    02 Jun 2005 2:19 PM

    Shooting better-looking home videos is easy; you just need to follow some straightforward guidelines.

  • Pixel perfect: Getting organised, part 2: more hard stuff

    12 May 2005 12:11 PM

    More archiving advice on how to scan hundreds or even thousands of print originals without losing your mind and how to copy MiniDV tapes to your PC.

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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 Sports pack SPK-HCE

    Fitting almost every recent Handycam, the Sports pack is a must-have if you're heading to the Barrier Reef. Just don't dive any deeper than five metres.