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Best high-definition camcorders
High-def camcorders, while not exactly cheap, are now more affordable then ever. CNET Australia picks a few that offer the best compromise between image quality and price.
Canon Legria HF20
As far as mid-range camcorders go, there's not much to fault the Canon Legria HF20 for; the image quality is good, the autofocus speedy and feature list fairly full.
Reviews
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100
While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V
It's the active image stabilisation system that finally makes shooting lengthy handheld movies or on-the-go videos a viable option, which elevates this camera from average to good.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
With its new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, GPS receiver and active image stabilisation, this new Handycam looks set to usurp the camcorder throne. We can't wait until we're able to do a full review.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V
With its new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, GPS receiver and active image stabilisation, this new Handycam looks set to usurp the camcorder throne. We can't wait until we're able to do a full review.
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Sony Cyber-shot T Slim DSC-T77
The Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is one of the slimmest touchscreen cameras we have ever seen. Sony has squeezed so many features into such a tiny profile, without sacrificing image quality.
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Sony BDP-S350
The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player — especially if you can find it for less than AU$400.
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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.
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Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)
Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.
Features
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Getting to know your camcorder
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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.
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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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Q&A: Canon helps usher in the video SLR era
In this interview for CNET, Chuck Westfall, technical adviser for Canon's professional products marketing division, answers questions on the future of dSLR, video technology and provides insights into the company's future.
News
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Confirmed: Trophies, in-game XMB in PS3 v2.4 update
Following rumours, Sony Computer Entertainment America officially comes clean, promising the introduction of both features for the PS3 "soon".
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Think of Sony's HDR-TG1 as a high-def Net-Sharing cam
Ever since the Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 turned up on the company's Australian Web site, we've been wondering what it's all about.
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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.
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Digital Imaging CES 2008 Wrap-up
A summary of CES 2008's camera and camcorder showing.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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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.
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Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder
With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.
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DIY: Create Your Own DVD Masterpiece
How to create DVDs from your digital video files using Sonic's MyDVD.
Downloads
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SecuritySpy
Multi-camera video surveillance software.
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M2TS to AVI MP4 DVD Converter
Convert your HD M2TS TOD, MOD and Windows Media video into DivX, MP4, FLV and DVD formats.
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MMshall M2TS TOD Converter
Convert HD video to conventional video formats.
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StuckVideoPixelRemover
Remove hot stuck dead pixels and sensor dust spots in video footage.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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