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Panasonic HDC-HS200

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.

Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V

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.

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Reviews

  • Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

    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.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-UX5

    High-def recording for the masses at AU$1,799. You'll have to do without optical image stabilisation though.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-UX7

    In replacing the HDR-UX1, the HDR-UX7's big news is the higher megapixel count and AU$200 price cut.

  • Sony Handycam HDR-HC5

    This upgrade to the HDR-HC3 has been dressed in some shiny finery and given a price cut to boot.

  • Panasonic HDC-DX1

    Panasonic's high-def DVD camcorder impresses, but its lack of storage capacity is a worry.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG505

    A well-designed hard-disk-based camcorder, the JVC Everio GZ-MG505 produces video and stills that look great on TV. But its price might make you hit Pause.

  • Sony HDR-FX1

    The HDR-FX1 offers 1080i-compatible HD recording to consumers for the very first time. Read our Australian first take.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to take video in total darkness

    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.

  • Digital photo pro secrets

    Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

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