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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

The DCR-DVD810 won't please everyone, but it does make for a lightweight, affordable choice for those struggling to decide among media formats.

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Canon DC230

It doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles, but the Canon DC230's long lens and solid video quality makes it stand out a little from other inexpensive DVD camcorders.

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Hitachi DZ-HS500

It's got a larger hard disk than the more expensive HS303, but we'd still plump for the older model because of its superior video quality.

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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905

Full-featured but somewhat bulky, the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD905 DVD camcorder matches its MiniDV competitors in most areas, while offering the convenience of direct-to-disc recording.

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Panasonic HDC-DX1

Panasonic's high-def DVD camcorder impresses, but its lack of storage capacity is a worry.

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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.

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.

Panasonic camcorders replaced after eight months

After just eight months on the market, Panasonic has replaced its high-def camcorder line-up. In their stead are an even smaller SD-card model and a new hybrid DVD/SD-card model.

Sony's cavalcade of DVD camcorders

As we've come to expect, Sony is updating its entire DVD camcorder line this year, as well as consolidating some of its MiniDV models.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Sony camcorder deluge ahead

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

Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

Top five Vista-ready notebooks

Why wait till January 30? We pick the top five notebooks which are ready for Vista out of the box.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up new opportunities that change the way images look and are used. This guide will help you take your images to the next level.

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