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Best budget camcorders
A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
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.
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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.
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JVC Everio GZ-HD5
The HD5 features a 60GB hard disk, high-def 1920x1080 recording and a 10x optical zoom lens. Unfortunately, it records in JVC's MPEG2-TS format, rather than the more popular AVCHD format.
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JVC Everio GZ-HM200B
There's no built-in memory or hard disk capacity with the HM200, just two SD/SDHC card slots. You do get a 20x optical zoom lens and AVCHD recording, though.
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630
Recording on to a 60GB hard disk, the standard-def MG630 features a 35x optical zoom lens.
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JVC Everio GZ-MG680
A standard-def hard disk-based camcorder, the MG680 features 120GB of storage and a 35x optical zoom lens.
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Canon Legria HF21
Sporting 64GB of on-board flash memory, the HF21 should have plentiful space for its 24Mbps high-def footage. It also features headphone and microphone jacks, as well as 15x optical zoom lens.
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Canon Legria HFS11
With its 64GB of built-in flash memory, the HF S11 has plenty of space for recording 24Mbps 1920x1080 high-def footage. It also features a 10x zoom lens, microphone and headphone jacks, and stereo sound recording.
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Kodak Zx1
Kodak's rugged portable video camera will appeal to outdoor shooters, once they get over the unit's strange controls.
Features
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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.
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Getting to know your camcorder
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What storage should I get in my camcorder?
There are many types of camcorders on the market, and all take different types of storage. We look into what's available, so you can decide what's best for you.
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Cameras and camcorders for Mother's Day
Why give mum a bunch of flowers that will wilt, when you can give her one of these cameras or camcorders for memories that she can cherish for years to come.
News
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Samsung's 'world's first' camcorder not exactly a breakthrough
Samsung is always good for at least one "world's first" product at CES, but we have to say the recent camcorder announcement is a bit of a "meh".
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Oregon Scientific's thrill-seeking camcorder
Action lovers need not worry about capturing their high jinx anymore with the ATC3K.
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Hitachi to pull out of consumer market
Hitachi Australia has announced it is pulling out of the consumer market in Australia in a letter distributed to retailers on Friday night.
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Digital Imaging CES 2008 Wrap-up
A summary of CES 2008's camera and camcorder showing.
DIYs and How-to
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How to convert video for the iPod
Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.
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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.
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Build the perfect baby video
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.
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Become a camcorder pro: A 10-step guide to making your footage shine
Many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.
Downloads
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A-PDF Image to PDF
Convert image files into Acrobat PDF documents.
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Save Youtube Videos
Download and save videos from YouTube to your computer
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AVCWare QuickTime Converter
Convert QuickTime files to multiple video/audio formats.
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Audio Convert Master
Convert your audio files from one format to another.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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