Tags: camcorder, entry level

Canon MV940

Stick with well-lit environments and you're sure to like the Canon MV940, a low-priced, feature-rich camcorder.

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Lowepro Clips 140

Lowepro's Clips 140 is a small, well-built bag that's perfect for a camcorder, but it can also fit an entry-level dSLR with a kit lens.

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Sony Handycam HDR-SR10

The SR10 offers a good balance between value and quality in the emerging consumer HD video space.

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Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 has a good design and reasonable feature set for its price, but the video quality doesn't measure up to the rest of the package.

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Canon MV960

Canon's latest entry-level camcorder is easy to use, affordable, and ideal for wide-screen moviemaking, but low-light performance remains a problem.

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Shock proof and hybrid camcorders star in Panasonic's 2008 line-up

The rain held off for Panasonic's launch event at the Great Barrier Reef but there was a deluge of another kind: nine new camcorders from Panasonic.

CES 2007: Sony's SD hard-drive camcorders

Sony launches five new camcorders for its standard-def hard-drive range.

Sony's 2008 Handycams are flash

Sony's rejigged 2008 camcorder line-up has more cameras than are in attendance for a Paris "oops I've slipped over, how silly of me" Hilton event. We give you a run down of each new model to help you sort the wheat from the chaff.

Camcorder formats: which one is best?

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.

What to look for in a digital camcorder

There are easily more than a dozen features to consider when shopping for a camcorder, and even more models to pick from. So before you cough up money for a camcorder, take note of the following key features to look out for.

Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

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.

Cameras and camcorders for Mother's Day

Give your mum a digital camera or camcorder this Mother's day and help her capture precious moments that will last a lot longer than chocolates or flowers.

New Sony camcorder deluge ahead

Thirteen new camcorders have joined Sony's Handycam range, headlined by two HDV and two DVD high-def models.

Best digital SLR for beginners

If you're looking to buy your first dSLR, you're spoilt for choice - or possibly overwhelmed by the options.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

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