January Digital Camcorder Reviews Archives

JVC GZ-MG330 Everio

The JVC GZ-MG330 Everio offers the following features:
* “Laser Touch Operation”
* 1/6-inch CCD, 680,000 megapixels
* 35x optical zoom
* video light
* capable of 640 x 480 stills
* multiple color options: silver, red, and blue
* 30GB hard drive
* microSD slot
* remote control
* software bundle, including the PC-based PowerProducer 3 NE, PowerDirector 5 NE, and PowerCinema […]

JVC GR-850 MiniDV Camcorder

The JVC GR-850 offers the following features:
* Dual Recording (simultaneous video and still capture)
* Live Slow (slow motion)
* 1/6-inch, 680,000 imagers
* 2.7-inch wide LCD screens
* 35x optical zooms
* onscreen display
* video lights
* LCD-mounted joystick
* “Power-Linked Operation” allows camcorder to shift in and out of hibernation mode
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JVC GR-870 MiniDV Camcorder

The JVC GR-870 MiniDV Camcorder offers the following features:
* Dual Recording (simultaneous video and still capture)
* takes stills up to 640 x 480
* Live Slow (slow motion)
* 1/6-inch, 680,000 imagers
* 2.7-inch wide LCD screens
* 35x optical zooms
* onscreen display
* video lights
* LCD-mounted joysticks
* new “Power-Linked Operation” (allows camcorder to automatically shift in/out of […]

Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder

The Panasonic VDR-D50 DVD Camcorder offers the following features:
* Capture video direct to DVD
* 42x optical zoom
* Panasonic’s Advanced Mega OIS technology
* Widescreen LCD
* One-Touch Navigation

Panasonic PV-GS90 Camcorder

The Panasonic PV0GS90 Camcorder offers the following features:
* Capture video to MiniDV tapes
* 42x optical zoom
* Panasonic’s Advanced Mega OIS technology
* Widescreen LCD
* One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting

Canon MD160 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the Canon MD160 and writes, “After the plethora of all-singing high definition camcorders we’ve seen over the last few months here at TrustedReviews, it would be very easy to look very poorly on the MD160’s average image quality and mediocre range of features. But for £200 you can’t expect a […]

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E Review at Unbeatable

Unbeatable reviews the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E and writes, “Love a lot of the great features being able to take a still photo while still videoing great no fiddley changing from video to photos .menu screen easy to grasp & the low light video,Well what a winner for the birthday party when the light go […]

Sony HVR-V1E (HDR-FX7E) Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Sony HVR-V1E and writes, “The HDR-FX7E is a beast of a camcorder, and its price will be well beyond most people’s budgets. However, if you’re serious about your videomaking it could make a wise investment. Note that the price for this camcorder varies widely depending on the […]

Pure Digital Flip Ultra Review at Channel3000

Channel3000 reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “People looking for a decent quality picture from a camcorder they can carry with them anywhere they go will love this device. It’s also great for teens looking to shoot amateur videos or make movies using the included software. In addition, the price is […]

Canon DC210 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Canon DC210 and writes, “The Canon DC210 is an entry level DVD camcorder with a solid set of manual controls, but a serious dearth of connection options. We like the handling and menu operation, for the most part. DVD is inherently easy to use, thus it enjoys a wide popularity […]

Canon PowerShot TX1 Review at Stuff

Stuff reviews the Canon Powershot TX1 and writes, “The TX1 fits in a grey area between camcorders and digicams…It’s really for people who want to shoot videos, and take the occasional good quality still shot of the action. It’s too tricky to use to be much good if you’ll be shooting mostly still […]

JVC HD GZ-HD3 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the JVC HD GZ-HD3 and writes, “When it boils down to it, we’re not altogether sure which unit represents the best value for money. On the one hand, the GZ-HD3 is attractively priced and is capable of matching the HD7 for image quality, but on the other, it lacks many of […]

JVC HD GZ-HD3 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the JVC HD GZ-HD3 and writes, “The GZ-HD3 lacks a number of key features that make the GZ-HD7 potentially a great camcorder, but it’s cheaper. So, while Sony’s HDR-SR8E (web ID: 128858) has the upper hand as the next-generation HD camcorder of choice, the GZ-HD3 is on the right track.”
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Sanyo Xacti HD1000 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and writes, “It’s easy to find fault with the HD1000’s video quality when held up against Panasonic’s HDC-SD5EG-K (web ID: 137343). But at £400, you get a lot of features for your money. So, while it’s neither an outstanding HD camcorder or a particularly high-end digital camera, […]

Sony NSC-GC1 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Sony NSC-G1C and writes, “The GC1 is certainly a jack-of-all trades, and manages to pack a lot of standard features from more expensive point-and-shoots into its funky-looking package. It scored well in most of our categories, but the image quality suffers from an extremely low-quality lens, and being the most […]

Canon HV10 Review at Macworld

Macworld reviews the Canon HV10 and writes, “The HV10 is capable of shooting superb video and still images, but its microphone placement and lack of a microphone jack—among other flaws—are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if it weren’t for the imperfections in design and usability.”
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Canon PowerShot TX1 Review at MacWorld


Sony DCR-HC96 Review at MacWorld

MacWorld reviews the Sony DCR-HC96 and writes, “The Sony DCR-HC96 Handycam is a MiniDV camcorder that performs well and provides impressive still-image quality. Nice features like a touch-screen LCD and an accessory shoe make it more attractive, but camcorders with better low-light video quality are available—some of which, such as the Panasonic PV-GS320 […]

Panasonic PV-GS85 Review at InventorSpot

InventorSpot reviews the Panasonic PV-GS85 and writes, “For under $300, it’s tough to beat the Panasonic PV-GS85 - as long as you don’t mind having a MiniDV camcorder when most new camcorders are DVD or HDD format. The only downfall of the Panasonic PV-GS85 is the design flaw that I mentioned earlier, but […]

JVC GR-D796 Review at MacWorld

MacWorld reviews the JVC GR-D796 and writes, “The GR-D796 is a humble point-and-shoot camcorder equipped with a few advanced features that make it appealing. However, the performance of this camcorder, in terms of its video and still-image quality, leaves much to be desired. With a price difference of $1, the Canon ZR850 delivers slightly […]

Cedar Electronics CDV-528

The Cedar Electronics CDV-528 offers the following features:
* 2.4-inch 480 x 234 resolution LCD
* 5-megapixel which can take stills and VGA-quality video
* between 32MB and 128MB of internal storage
* SD / MMC expansion slot
* PictBridge support
* USB 2.0 connectivity
* AV output
* red-eye reduction
* rechargeable Li-ion cell
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Panasonic AG-HMC71

Panasonic announced the expansion of its professional AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) product line with the introduction of the AG-HMC71 AVCHD camcorder. As the industry’s first shoulder-mount AVCHD camcorder, the AG-HMC71 records high-quality 1080i images onto readily available SD/SDHC memory cards.

Canon HV20 Review at Australian PC Authority

Australian PC Authority reviews the Canon HV20 and writes, “Since Sony discontinued its HDR-HC1, there’s been a lack of HDV camcorders below $2000. But the HV20 is a keenly priced, feature-rich option. It isn’t perfect, but there’s enough to bridge the gap from consumer to serious hobbyist.”
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Canon DC230 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Canon DC230 and writes, “While the Canon DC230 doesn’t have a lot of frills, it still stands out as a solid, inexpensive DVD camcorder. The slight bump in resolution over its little brother gives it much-needed improved video quality, and its modest feature set should satisfy most casual videographers […]

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, “The Panasonic HDR-SD5 is a little camcorder with big ideas. It records excellent HD video and has a number of clever features. If only the memory was there to match. If you’re going to shell out for lots of memory cards, you might be tempted to […]

Canon HG10 Camcorder Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews does a review of the Canon HG10 and writes, “Although the HG10 doesn’t bowl us over quite as much as the HV20, it’s still an impressive piece of kit. Sony’s lower end HDR-SR5E undercuts it on price considerably, but misses out key features such as a standard-sized accessory shoe. The more fully […]

Canon HR10 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Canon HR10 and writes, “Although the HR10 continues the high video-quality theme of the HV20 and HG10, it’s not quite in the same league. Aside from the lack of enthusiast features, what really lets it down is the DVD recording format itself. The limited storage has always […]

Canon HV20 Review at Computer Active

Computer Active reviews the Canon HV20 and writes, “Basic operation is pretty straightforward, too. But if you’re an enthusiast, the HV20 could just be the camcorder you’ve been waiting for. Manual controls, microphone input, histogram and an accessory adapter simply sweeten the deal even further.”
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Read more about the Canon HV20.

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508 Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the Sony Handycam DCR0DVD508 and writes, “The DCR-DVD508 is a solid device in many respects. The DCR-DVD508 offers admirable video quality in adequate lighting, excellent automatic control, and high quality construction. It also features an optical image stabilization that tested very well in controlled shake tests. On the downside, the DCR-DVD508 […]

Samsung SC-DC173 Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the Samsung SC-DC173 and writes, “For every step forward the Samsung SC-DC173 took, a poor design choice or failing performance took it two steps back. In attempting to create a jack-of-all-trades, it of course became master of none, easily outdone by the competition when vying for the “point-and-shoot” crowd, the […]

JVC GZ-MG130 Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the JVC GZ-MG130 and writes, “The JVC GZ-MG130 has all the ingredients of a good point-and-shooter camcorder: tiny size, friendly recording media, and simple construction. On the down side, the GZ-MG130 offers entry-level video performance – particularly in low light – and scarce editing options. The GZ-MG130 is the cheapest HDD […]

Canon HV20 Review at Digital Camcorder News

Digital Camcorder News reviews the Canon HV20 and writes, “If quality is king to you, buy the Canon HV20. It’s that easy. Though it is not for everyone, the HDV tape format is still the highest quality, most easily archived consumer format available. Canon takes it a step further on the HV20 by […]

JVC HD GZ-HD3 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the JVC HD GZ-HD3 and writes, “When the company introduced the Everio GZ-HD3, JVC suggested a price $300 less than the GZ-HD7, which doesn’t make up for the loss of the focus ring or the other button-based manual controls. However, the HD7’s price has dropped precipitously since its introduction, no doubt […]

Canon HR10 Review at Camcorder Info

Camcorder Info reviews the Canon HR10 and writes, “Our conclusion is this: if you want a high definition camcorder, don’t even consider DVD for the time being. Tape-based HDV camcorders offer the highest video quality and, generally, the lowest price – we like the Canon HV20 and the Sony HDR-HC7 (Review, Specs, Recent News, […]

Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay Review at Camcorder Info

Camcorder Info reviews the Hitachi DZ-BD7HA and writes, “So here it is, the world’s first Blu-ray camcorder. The Hitachi DZ-BD7HA proves that being the first at something does not necessarily warrant you pulling out your wallet to reward it. While Hitachi has surely overcome some technical hurdles to bring the DZ-BD7HA into existence, it’s […]

JVC GZ-MG555 Review at Videomaker

Videomaker reviews the JVC GZ-MG555 and writes, “This camera is incredibly sleek-looking, with all the bells and whistles you expect to find on a consumer camcorder. In addition, the new Everio fits comfortably into your hand, is equipped with excellent features and is easy to operate. If you have a workstation that is set […]

JVC GZ-MG555 Review at Digtial Camcorder News

Digital Camcorder News reviews the JVC GZ-MG555 and writes, “My final note would be this: if you are scared off by lots of buttons and menu options, this is probably not the camcorder for you. Sure, all you have to do is turn it on and press record, but there are those who just […]

Canon HR10 Review at CNET

CNET 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 hard-drive-based […]

Canon HG10 Camcorder Review at Videomaker

Videomaker reviews the Canon HG10 and writes, “The HG10 is Canon’s first HDD AVCHD camcorder. It is small and well balanced, and it comes with a 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor and a host of new features that all add up to great-looking HD video…The HG10 may not be a camcorder most semi-pros would look twice […]

Canon DC230 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon DC230 and writes, “While the Canon DC230 doesn’t have a lot of frills, it still stands out as a solid, inexpensive DVD camcorder. The slight bump in resolution over its little brother gives it much-needed improved video quality, and its modest feature set should satisfy most casual videographers and […]

Canon DC50 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon DC50 and writes, “If you must buy a DVD-based camcorder, the DC50 definitely belongs on your short list, along with the Panasonic VDR-D310. With plenty of useful features and a surprisingly robust still-photo mode, the Canon DC50 presents both a very good home-movie DVD camcorder and a competent snapshot camera. […]