Tags: camcorder, sensor

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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JVC GR-D370

Despite its relatively low price and big optical zoom range, the JVC GR-D370 does little else to distinguish itself in budget class.

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Sony Handycam DCR-SR42

Given its mediocre video quality, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 seems overpriced for what it delivers.

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Panasonic to expand image sensor plant

Panasonic plans to spend AU$973 million to expand a Japanese site for manufacturing image sensors, with a new facility opening in 2009.

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.

Sony adds Hybrid Plus recording to HD DVD camcorders

The biggest problem with high-definition DVD camcorders is that the small discs barely hold enough footage to capture your child's walk-on part in a ballet recital.

CES 2007: Samsung's first HD camcorder

Samsung has finally announced its first HD camcorder but the specs and the long wait leave us scratching our heads.

Flashy Canon SD camcorders

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

Digital camera shopping checklist

Struggling to come to terms with what to pick for your first digital camera? We give you some pointers to aid you on your quest. Step this way.

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.

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.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

New Sony camcorder deluge ahead

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

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.

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.

All about digital video

Learn the basics of digital video technology and production including the tools you'll need, shooting footage, transferring it to your computer, and then editing and distributing video.

Q&A: Canon's camera tech guru Chuck Westfall

Nikon and Sony are bringing competition to the full-frame SLR camera market that Canon once had to itself. Canon's Westfall sees imitation as the sincerest form of flattery.

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