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Samsung HMX-U20

Samsung's HMX-U20 brings full HD video, a built-in USB and HDMI connectivity to a YouTube-friendly mini-camcorder.

Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V

Sony's top-of-the-range flash camcorder features 1080i recording, active optical image stabilisation, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 64GB of storage and GPS geotagging.

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Reviews

Canon Legria HFS11

An excellent flash-based prosumer HD camcorder, the Canon Legria HFS11 has the advantage of an excellent image stabiliser but it disappointingly lacks an eye-level viewfinder.
Kodak Zx1

Kodak's rugged portable video camera will appeal to outdoor shooters, once they get over the unit's strange controls.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10EXBK HD Dual Camera

Sanyo's entry-level portable camcorder is very portable indeed, but suffers with some design and implementation flaws.
JVC Everio GZ-HD40

JVC's CMOS-based Everio GZ-HD40 finally offers AVCHD recording, but a few shortcomings keep us from giving it a full recommendation.
JVC Everio GZ-MS100

The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.
Canon HF10

Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.
Samsung VP-HMX10 Progressive HD Camcorder

The HMX10 makes a decent entry-level HD camcorder — with an awful lot of limitations.
Dual Shock 3 hands-on

How does the new Dual Shock 3 differ from the Sixaxis controller?

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Features

Best budget camcorders

A budget camcorder is not without its compromises, but these three camcorders should satisfy most casual videographers out there.
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.
Getting to know your camcorder
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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News

Apple warns of static shock from iPhone, iPod

The company says users may experience a "small and quick" shock via their ear buds due to a build-up of static electricity.
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".
Oregon Scientific's thrill-seeking camcorder

Action lovers need not worry about capturing their high jinx anymore with the ATC3K.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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Downloads

Jshock

Create Java-based online presentations.
Pro Pinball Timeshock

Travel through time to save your past and future in this pinball game.
System Shock 2 demo

Survive a frightening 3D world of cybernetic implants, psionics, and military training.
VideoFramer

Import image of various formats, edit video and create your own movie.