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Canon HV20
Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better.
JVC Everio GZ-MC500
An extremely compact, nicely designed three-chip camera that records decent MPEG-2 video and stills.
Panasonic D-Snap SV-AV100
The SV-AV100 shoots better MPEG-2 movies than most cameras this small, but overall video quality and storage limitations disappoint.
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.
Sony DCR-DVD803
The DCR-DVD803 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality -- much.
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.
Canon says camcorder future is flash
With flash memory prices sinking quicker than the Titanic and available capacities ballooning, it's little surprise that at last week's camcorder launch, Canon declared that the future of consumer camcorders is flash.
JVC expands hard drive video camera line-up
Forget tape. Video cameras of the future will store footage on hard drives or in flash memory.
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.
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.
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