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Samsung VP-HMX10 Progressive HD Camcorder

The HMX10 makes a decent entry-level HD camcorder — with an awful lot of limitations.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20

The cool factor of waterproof gadgets is high, even when there's a subsequent trade-off in performance. Anyone going any deeper than snorkel depth will need to look elsewhere, but at least the price reflects the compromises made for that cheerily tough exterior.

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Canon HF10

Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.

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Sony DCR-SR40

Sony's DCR-SR40 is a solid, midlevel, hard-drive-based option, though still-image buffs won't be impressed with this camcorder's submegapixel snapshots.

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Flashy Canon SD camcorders

Canon has introduced three new flash-based standard-definition camcorders at CES 2008.

Panasonic's 2008 standard-def camcorders

In addition to its high-def and waterproof camcorders, Panasonic has unveiled five more models ranging from simple miniDV units to hybrid SD/hard drive ones.

Rugged Panasonic camcorder ready for a dip

Today at CES, Panasonic revealed a new waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof compact camcorder.

New DVD camcorders from Canon

Canon just announced at CES three new standard-definition DVD camcorders, the latest in the company's DC-series of camcorders.

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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.

DIY: Don't shoot! 10 tips to beat bad home video

Are you abusing your camcorder? We show you how to avoid 10 of the most common camcorder gaffes.

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. From the nauseating Blair Witch Project to the impressive auto-biopic Tarnation, low-budget DV film-making has taken mainstream cinema by storm. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.

DIY: How to make better videos

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

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Panasonic plethora

If you're looking for a new camcorder, Panasonic offers a range of options and price points with five new camcorders in its 2005 line-up.

New Sony camcorder deluge ahead

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

The littlest three-chip video cameras

If you're picky about colour in your videos, a three-chip camcorder may be what you need.

Cameras destined for movie stardom

While we've yet to see that most desired of consumer electronics products -- a terrific still camera that's also a terrific camcorder - -cameras seem to be getting much better at doing double duty.

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