CEN reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “The Flip Video Ultra is an updated version of essentially the same camcorder. It now features up to 2GB of memory, has better video compression, and it still runs on a pair of AA batteries. The software has been improved a bit and [...]

CamcorderInfo reviews the Sony DCR SR42 and writes, “The Sony DCR-SR42 is a pretty solid choice for light, occasional shooting for those on a budget. We promise you the video performance will not impress anyone. This is an entry-level camcorder, and delivers exactly as expected. If you’re wondering why it costs twice as [...]

CamcorderInfo reviews the Sony HDR-HC5 and writes, “The Sony HDR-HC5 is an excellent HD camcorder. Available for well below the price of the top-of-the-line HDR-HC7, the HC5 aims more at the point-and-shoot crowd. Lacking the HC7’s “Cam Control Dial” for manual adjustments, the HC5 relies solely on touch screen interface. True, Sony has [...]

CamcorderInfo reviews the Panasonic PV-GS and writes, “The Panasonic PV-GS85 is a cut above the average entry-level camcorder. On the whole, the video quality will not impress. After all, this is a below-$300 model and only so much can be expected. What surprised us was the low light performance. The camcorder managed to retain [...]

The Washingtonpost reviews the JVC GZ-MG255 and writes, “In a family of quaint, charming HDD munchkins, the JVC GZ-MG255 is in a tight spot. Most point-and-shooters will spring for the entry-level GZ-MG130. Advanced shooters will opt for the GZ-MG555 or Panasonic SDR-H200. The GZ-MG255 is in existence for one reason: to fill a price [...]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and writes, “Sanyo is to be commended for another bold attempt to unify the differing needs of camcorder and digital camera users. However, it still doesn’t quite pull it off. The VPC-HD1000 is an impressive device and you’re sure to evoke admiring glances when [...]

Sony Electronics’ latest HDV™ products include two new camcorders that feature interchangeable lens systems, native progressive recording, increased sensitivity for low-light conditions, hybrid solid-state recording and other features designed for video production professionals and pro-sumers.

Panasonic announced the expansion of its professional AVCHD product line with the introduction of the AG-HMC70 AVCHD camcorder. As the industry’s first shoulder-mount AVCHD camcorder, the HMC70 records high-quality 1080i images onto readily available SD/SDHC memory cards.

Sony Electronics’ latest HDV™ products include two new camcorders that feature interchangeable lens systems, native progressive recording, increased sensitivity for low-light conditions, hybrid solid-state recording and other features designed for video production professionals and pro-sumers.

The Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay offers the following features:
* Built-in 30 GB HDD, record up to four hours of 1920×1080 video or eight hours of 1440×1080 video
* 2.7-inch widescreen LCD
* 10x optical zoom
* transfer HD video from hard drive to Blu-ray DVD with one-touch dubbing
* built-in interactive guide

Trusted Reviews has a review of the JVC HD GZ-HD3 and writes, “Despite its higher bit rate, the HD3 still didn’t quite match the best we’ve seen from HDV for video quality, such as Canon’s HV20. But its performance was still ahead of any AVCHD camcorder we’ve tested. In bright sunlit conditions, the HD3 [...]

CNET UK reviews the Canon XH-G1 and writes, “At their aggressive prices, the Canon XH G1, and its sister model, the XH A1, look mighty attractive compared to their respective competitors in the indie filmmaker and entry-level studio markets.”
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CNET UK reviews the Panasonic VDR-D310 and writes, “The Panasonic VDR-D310 takes good-looking home movies and burns them straight to easy-to-watch miniDVDs. It’s a good choice if you want pleasing footage without spending over a grand on hi-def video…If you’re willing to do without the convenience of miniDVDs, however, the miniDV-based Panasonic NV-GS320 offers [...]

PC Pro reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, “The Panasonic HDC-SD5 isn’t a perfect camcorder. Its lack of auxiliary inputs and poor low-light performance won’t endear it to anyone with serious video-making intentions. But it’s charmingly tiny, with a surprisingly healthy range of manual controls and decent video quality in more clement conditions.”
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CNET UK reviews the Canon HR10 and writes, “If it weren’t for the DVD/AVCHD double whammy, the HR10 might have more to recommend it. For now your best bet is to stick with one of Canon or Sony’s tape-based HDV models, or at least avoid the DVD issue and opt for one of the [...]

CNET Australia reviews the Canon HR10 and writes, “If it weren’t for the DVD/AVCHD double whammy, the HR10 might have more to recommend it. For now your best bet is to stick with one of Canon or Sony’s tape-based HDV models, or at least avoid the DVD issue and opt for one of [...]