March Digital Camcorder Reviews Archives

Sony HVR-Z7E

The Sony HVR-Z7E offers the following features:
* Switchable Recording and Playback- HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
* Converts material from 1080i down to 576i
* 1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System
* Exmor technology

JVC GZ-HD6

The JVC GZ-HD6 offers the following features:
* Stores up to 10 hours of video in 1920 x 1080 full HD
* Fujinon 10x optical zoom HD lens
* built-in 120 GB hard disk drive

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at Tech

Tech reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, “As a high-quality consumer video camera that’s both highly functional and great to use, the HDC-SD5 has just about everything that the newbie could want…Add to that the fact that it shoots fantastic full high-definition movies to completely solid-state media and it’s fair to say that we […]

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at SimplyDV

SimplyDV reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, ” Whilst the purists and hyper-critics will bemoan the smaller 1/6th CCDs and lack of connectors that were a feature of its predecessor, there’s no escaping the fact that for its intended market Panasonic’s newest AVCHD camcorder is the best in its class…If you’re looking to buy […]

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at Good Gear Guide

Good Gear Guide reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, “Unlike the CMOS sensors found on Sony’s assorted output, the HDC-SD5 has been built using superior 3CCD technology. This is the same imaging system found in professional broadcast cameras; producing advanced levels of colour reproduction via a trio of 1/6″ individual charge-coupled devices. Subsequently, the […]

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at Wired

Wired reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and writes, “Panasonic’s solid-state 3-chip camcorder is a perfect vacation cam: small and lightweight, with a long lasting, efficient battery. Even better, it shoots 1920 x 1080i AVCHD video to SD or SDHC cards, so if you fill it up on the road you can grab some more memory. […]

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 Review at Howstuffworks

Howstuffworks reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD7 and writes, “The Everio GZ-HD7 represents a series of firsts for JVC. This is the first consumer camcorder to record in full 1,080i HD resolution, and it is also the first high-definition Everio camcorder to record directly to a hard disk. In addition, this is JVC’s first […]

Sanyo Xacti HD700 Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD700 and writes, “Lightweight and easy to use, the Sanyo Xacti HD700 looks impressive but with plastic buttons and controls its pricing feels high. Especially when you can get a good quality camcorder for around £300, and a 7Mp stills camera for £100. Ultimately, it’s kindest viewed […]

Sony HDR-HC9 Review at CEN

CEN reviews the Sony HDR-HCR and writes, “Overall, this is yet another progression in an already established lineup of camcorders. If tape-based workflow is preferred, lightweight is important, and cost is a factor, this is absolutely the best choice in its class, in my opinion. The encoder is clearly improved, as is […]

Samsung SC-HMX10 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Samsung SC-HMX10 and writes, “You’re choice is this. Either sit on your money until the camcorder you’ve had your eye on is replaced and goes on sale, or settle for a Samsung. Chances are, if you’re like most people and are only using your camcorder a few times a year, you’ll […]

Panasonic AG-HSC1U Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Panasonic AG-HSC1U and writes, “In well-lit conditions, the HSC1U produces clean, neutral images that will cut well with higher end cameras (though it should be noted that a great deal of professional HD shooting is done in progressive video, which this camera is incapable of shooting). It also deals quite well […]

Pure Digital Flip Ultra Review at EETimes

EETimes reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “With an intuitive eight-button interface, a bright viewing screen, VGA video at 30 frames per second, intuitive controls, a snappy, quick-connect USB interface to computers, embedded software for downloading and viewing and APIs to YouTube, AOL, MySpace and other sites for quick uploads, the […]

Sanyo Xacti HD1000 Review at The Edmonton Journal

The Edmonton Journal reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and writes, “The HD1000, Sanyo’s newest addition to a long string of industry-first small camcorders, is sharp and clear to a fault. Viewing its HD videos on a large TV screen is as impressive as the best Blu-ray movies and the still photos are as sharp […]

Canon Vixia HV30

CNET reviews the Canon Vixia HV30 and writes, “Don’t look for any great advances here: the Canon Vixia HV30 is a very minor upgrade from the admittedly top-notch HV20. It has a sleeker-looking black body, introduces 30p progressive mode, and supports the high-capacity BP-2L24H lithium-ion battery, but otherwise remains the same as its 2007 […]

Sony HDR-HC9 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sony HDR-HC9 and writes, “The Sony HDR-HC9 is a good high definition camcorder. It’s also Sony’s only 2008 HDV model, so your only other choice is to go back to 2007 or earlier if you want to stay in the Sony family…If Sony has pleased you in the past, the […]

Canon Vixia HF100 Camcorder Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon Vixia HF100 and writes, “An excellent choice for flash-based HD recording, the HF10 gives the CX7 a close run for the money, and it is a clear champion if you don’t like the Sony’s touch-screen interface. But then the real question becomes which model is the better deal–the Vixia […]

Panasonic SDR-H250 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic SDR-H250 ans writes, “The Panasonic SDR-H250 is not a camcorder which will appeal to the video enthusiast, despite its trio of CCDs and comprehensive manual controls. The lack of audio inputs and accessory shoe discount it for anything other than its target market. The ability to […]

Panasonic SDR-H250 Review at Tech UK

Tech UK reviews the Panasonic SDR-H250 and writes, “Given that the knurled ring around the lens barrel is there to open and close the shutter, it would be nice to think that Panasonic would have replaced this with an Auto lens cap and given us a manual focus ring instead, but all in all […]

Panasonic SDR-H250 Review at SimplyDV

SimplyDV reviews the Panasonic SDR-H250 and writes, ” As we always go to great efforts to point out here in SimplyDV reviews, it’s vitally important always to regard the target usage for any model when assessing its performance and, therefore, its suitability in the marketplace. Like so many low-cost digital camcorders today, the SDR-H250 […]

Panasonic SDR-H250 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Panasonic SDR-H250 and writes, “Unfortunately for Panasonic, standard-definition shooters are starting to look endangered as we enter the hi-def age, with products like Sony’s Handycam HDR-SR1 around. Although this smart, sexy model is a great introduction to digital movie-making, its shelf-life appears dangerously short.”
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Panasonic SDR-H250 Reviews
SimplyDV reviews the Panasonic SDR-H250 […]

Panasonic HDC-SD9 Preview at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews previews the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and writes, “Now that 32GB SDHC cards are imminent, in particular from Panasonic itself, the SD memory camcorder format is starting to look even more tantalising. The HDC-SD9 showcases what the format can do, packing great image quality and some really powerful features for the non-expert camcorder […]

Canon DC201 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Canon DC201 and writes, “The Canon DC201 is not exactly an exciting camcorder. But it is extremely cheap, and as usual with Canon camcorders the range of manual settings is comprehensive and easy to use. Whilst our concerns with the practicality of the DVD recording format […]

Panasonic HDC-SD9 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and writes, “Now we’ve had a chance to give Panasonic’s HDC-SD9 a proper going over, we can’t help being rather bowled over. It’s definitely not a camcorder for the serious hobbyist, even if it can shoot great-quality video in all but the worst lighting […]

Canon HG10 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Canon HG10 and writes, “If you’re serious about your video, the HV20 remains the recommended choice. But if you want the convenience of a hard disk, reasonable three-megapixel stills, and high-definition recording all in one package, the HG10 is the camcorder to go for.”
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Canon DC50 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Canon DC50 and writes, “With its good image quality, adequate manual controls and high-resolution stills, the Canon DC50 has a lot to offer for the money - particularly now its price has dropped below £400. As standard DVD camcorders go, this is one of the best value […]

Panasonic NV-GS500

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic NV-GS500 and writes, “After the revelation which was the NV-GS400, the NV-GS500 is a bit of a disappointment. Those who are looking for a great semi-pro camcorder would be better off picking up the older model second hand, even if the NV-GS500 has better image quality. […]

Panasonic AG-HMC150

Panasonic announces a new addition to its growing professional AVCHD product line that capitalizes on the phenomenal success of its popular DV-based AG-DVX100. The new, affordable AG-HMC150 handheld is scheduled for shipment later this year.

Toshiba Camelio Pro

The Toshiba Camelio Pro offers the following features:* video recorded to either 128MB internal memory or SDHC memory card
* 32MB card stores up to 16 hours of high definition footage
* HDMI port connects to HD TV
* 7MP CCD
* MP3 Player
* Voice Recorder
* webcam function
* 2.5” LCD
* motion sensing ability
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Aiptek AHD Z500

The Aiptek AHD Z500 offers the following features:
* 2.4 inch colour display
* three fold optical zoom lens
* allows for photos in 1080p and video recording with 1,500,000 pixels in 16:9 format
* records at up to 30 frames per second
* 5 megapixel CMOS picture sensor
* photos and snapshots captured with resolution of up to […]

Aiptek AHD200

The Aiptek AHD200 offers the following features:
* 1280 x 720 H.264 Video @ 30fps
* Connect to TV/VCR/DVD player to record video, pictures and audio
* Charge with USB or AC Adapter without removing battery
* 5MP CMOS sensor with still images up to 8MP
* 2x digital zoom with fixed focus

Canon DC201

The Canon DC201 offers the following features:
* Genuine Canon Optics with 35x optical zoom/1000x digital zoom lens
* DIGIC DV II image processor; image stabilizer
* 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor; widescreen HR recording
* Smooth zoom control; level shot control
* DVD-R/-RW Dual Layer recording format

Panasonic HDC-SD9 First Impressions Review at CamcorderInfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic HDC-SDR and gives their first impressions: “The Panaosnic HDC-SD9 will appeal to those who want a camcorder to fit their tech-chic lifestyle. It’s extremely compact, solid state, and high definition – three assets that will serve it well with teh jet set crowd. The improvements since the first generation […]

Panasonic SDR-SW20 First Impressions Review at CamcorderInfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and gives their first impressions: “Over the years, the tide has washed many camcorders ashore. Many of them deserve to be tossed back into the water due to poor imaging, limited manual controls, or inadequate design. The SDR-SW20 would be one of the many to walk the plank, […]

Pure Digital Flip Ultra Review at Baller Status

Baller Status reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “While, the absence of an expansion slot is missing (which would have been nice), the Flip Ultra commands respect from its ease of use. Pure Digital has previously said that — via a survey of its users — Flip owners aren’t demanding an […]

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 Review at Techradar

Techradar reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD7 and writes, “There’s no doubt that the HD7 comes with a hefty price tag, but when you consider all the work that’s gone into it – namely that fantastic lens and CCD combination – and the quite glorious results that it’s capable of, it’s difficult to think […]

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Review at PC Authority

PC Authority 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.” Link. […]

Panasonic SDR-S150 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic SDR-S150 and writes, “Panasonic’s SDR-S150 is a curious beast in today’s camcorder market. It packs decent image quality into a very handy little package, but high definition camcorders are becoming increasingly affordable. For the time being, HD models using Flash Memory for storage remain quite […]