Australian PC World reviews the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and writes, “In addition to being a certified water-baby, the SDR-SW20 is also dust and shock-proof, with the durable resin chassis absorbing heavy knocks. The rugged design also protects against drops of up to 5 feet, which is sure to become a frequent blessing due to […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sony DCR-SR85 and writes, “Sony’s HDD camcorder range has always been a little bit cooler than its competitors, and the DCR-SR85 is no exception. With its user-friendly touch screen display and handy docking station, it has obviously been designed with the entry-level user in mind. Superfluous little touches, […]

CNET UK reviews the Samsung VP-HMX10 and writes, “There are three versions of the HMX10; this VP-prefixed model lacks onboard memory, while there are other versions that come either with 4GB or 8GB onboard. The VP-HMX10 is available online now for around £350…

Good Gear Guide reviews the Panasonic HDC-SX5 and writes, “When it came to functionality, we were mostly pleased with the unit’s layout with a few minor exceptions. In a presumed attempt to free up camera space, the directional stick is cunningly built into the control dial (so cunning, in fact, that we initially […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Samsung SC-HMX10 and writes, “After a frankly ridiculous amount of procrastination, Samsung is finally set to release its first ever high-definition camcorder, the VP-HMX10. As implicated by its low price tag, the HMX10 is very much a budget-orientated high-def model aimed squarely at entry level users. As such, it […]

PC Pro reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD700 and writes, “Our only gripes are that it won’t stand upright on a flat surface and that the pistol-grip design cries out for a trigger-style record button. But these are minor niggles: the VPC-HD700 is a triumph of ergonomics that makes you wonder how standard box-like camcorders […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Canon HG10 and writes, “Canon’s new HG10 is a 40GB HDD-based, 1920×1080 resolution camcorder. Coming at a respectable price point for a high-definition video camera, the HG10 delivers great quality recording along with a useful, albeit at times limited, feature set. One of the better HD camcorders that […]

PC Pro reviews the Sony HDR-HC9E and writes, “Where the HDR-HC9E does deliver the goods is video quality in fully automatic shooting mode. In full sunny conditions, colours are vibrant and balanced, and the image sharp; the high performance continues under artificial illumination, although a bluish grain ruins the picture in the lowest […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the JVC Everio GZ-MG575 and writes, “This model also has a large array of features. There are six scene modes along with both aperture and shutter priority mode. The aforementioned nightscope is on offer, along with the ability to manually adjust exposure and white balance as well as switch […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Panasonic SDR-H60 and writes, “In terms of design, the SDR-H60 isn’t the swankiest model to strut off Panasonic’s production line. Compared to the ergonomic sexiness of the SD-SW20 and SDR-S7 (two models which are incidentally cheaper), the H60 almost looks like a relic from the past. With that being […]

Digital Trends reviews the Canaon Vixia HF10 and writes, “When I took the HF10 out of the box, I was pleasantly surprised just how small and attractive it was. Much more compact than even the JVC HD6, it owes its svelte style to the fact there’s only a sliver of flash memory and […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Canon DC220 and writes, “If you’ve yet to make the move to high definition, there are still plenty of basic, affordable DVD camcorders on the market, of which the Canon DC220 is a prime example. Falling into the lower spectrum of Canon’s DVD camera range, it combines consumer-friendly […]

CEN does a first look review of the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “The HF10 is an interesting player in Canon’s lineup and in my opinion represents the future of where digital camcorders are going. Forget DVD or hard disk camcorders. Video tape is an annoyance compared to what you get with 16GB […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65 and writes, “Unfortunately, while Sanyo has made some improvements to the build quality of the camera, its control layout remains mostly unchecked. Like its predecessor, it is quite a tiny unit, resulting in equally tiny buttons. The controls, which sit on the back of the […]

CEN reviews the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and writes, “Camcorders that will work in hostile places can tend to be very expensive. Sun, snow, dust, rain and humidity can all affect the ability to shoot by varying degrees, and the protection that needs to be afforded in the form of specialized housings can be the […]

Videomaker reviews the JVC Everio GZ0HD7U and writes, “The HD7 is crammed with features meant to appeal to many different types of shooters. There’s even a standalone ShareStation unit (sold separately) that allows you to burn and archive your footage to DVD, for those of you who want to enjoy the high-definition video later […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Panasonic SDR-H280 and writes, “The camcorder buyer is a somewhat fickle creature. A couple of years ago, everyone and their dog fell crazy-in-love with DVD cameras, a format that shone as brightly – and briefly – as a shooting star. Nowadays, it’s all about flash memory and hard […]

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes, “n the camcorder world, less is not always more. Ah, we grow misty-eyed reflecting on the glorious days when MiniDV giants roamed the Earth – focus rings, every port you could ask for, external Aperture and Shutter Speed buttons, killer handling, and more. Today, the market […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 and writes, “What makes a camcorder perfect? Ideally, a model should come equipped with a host of useful additional features; including impressive still image capabilities and extensive manual adjustments. It should look sleek and attractive, be easy to handle, and preferably have a snappy sounding name. […]

Vnunet reviews the Canon HG10 and writes, “On the downside, the HG10’s rechargeable battery lasted for just an hour of shooting, and if you opt for the highest quality recording option, you get a ‘mere’ five hours’ worth of video. Like its still photo equivalents, you’ll have to buy your own memory cards, and […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Samsung VP-D371Wi and writes, “In terms of build quality, the VP-D371Wi is one fearsomely cheap looking unit. Sporting the traditional handycam shape and black-and-silver finish, it’s about as ‘beige’ and boring as you can get. However, with only a handful of buttons to play around with and limited menu […]

PC World reviews the Canon DM-XM2 and writes, “Reviewing a high-end camcorder from Canon is comparable to taking a Lamborghini Diablo for a ‘test’ drive — critical opinion, however informed, is practically irrelevant. This is basically as good as it gets, with the X-M2 being an admirably worthy successor to the discontinued GL1. Although […]

Videomaker reviews the Hitachi DZ-BD7HA BluRay and writes, “This is Hitachi’s flagship consumer camcorder and is actually a hybrid that also sports a 30-gig hard drive. Hybrid camcorders give you the best of both worlds, allowing you to shoot a long time onto the hard drive, and then, with random access capability, burn your […]

HardwareZone reviews the Sony HDR-SR12 and writes, “Not so long ago, Sony unveiled their first hard drive based camcorder with AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition), the SR1E. It was only a mere 4.0-megapixel device with 30GB of capacity. Over the span of a few models, Sony gradually upped the ante such that […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sony DCR-HC38 and writes, “With all the hullabaloo surrounding high-definition video, it’s easy to overlook the abundance of ‘regular’ Mini DV cameras still on the market - many of which remain perfectly adequate for today’s consumer. While they are unable to capture video at a resolution of 1080i, there […]

Videomaker reviews the Sony HDR-CX7 and writes, “With a positive step in the tapeless direction, Sony has produced a good-looking and super-compact first-of-its kind consumer-level AVCHD camcorder that is relatively user-friendly and produces great-quality HD video. This would be a great camcorder for anyone who wants to do handheld video of almost any […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Canon XH A1 and writes, “Ever since the advent of digital video, Canon has been the uncontested king of prosumer level camcorders. From the all-conquering XL-1, to its elite HD successor, the manufacturer has consistently produced the best high-end models around…With the XH-A1, Canon has successfully bridged the […]

The Panasonic SDR-H280 offers the following features:
* 32x Optical Zoom
* 3CCD Camera System
* 30GB HDD
* MEGA O.I.S

The Canon DM-XM2 offers the following features:
* 1/4″ 470K pixel 3CCD with Pixel Shift
* Canon Professional L-Series Fluorite Lens
* 20x Optical Zoom/100xDigital Zoom F1.6
* OpticalImage Stabiliser with VAP
* Direction Accurate Stereo Microphone
* 2-Channel Audio Level Manual Control
* 2.5″ 200K color LCD/0.44″ 180K color VF
* 3 Shooting Modes - Normal/Photo/Frame Movie

The Samsung VP-D371 MiniDV Camcorder offers the following features:
* records images directly to MiniDV format
* 800,000-pixel CCD sensor
* 34x optical zoom
* DIS image stabiliser
* special effects such as mosaic, sepia, or black & white
* FireWire output
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The JVC GRD750 MiniDV Camcorder offers the following features:
* 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD
* 34x optical zoom and 800x digital hyper-zoom
* 2.7-inch widescreen Clear LCD; 16:9 video mode
* Stick controller for easy operation
* Over two hours of recording time with new low-power battery

The Sony DCR-SR220 offers the following features:
* capture video to hard disk drive or Memory Stick media
* 60 GB storage
* 2.3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology
* Bionz image processor

The JVC Everio GZ-HD5 offers the following features:
* stores up to five hours of video in 1920 x 1080 full HD
* Fujinon 10x optical zoom HD lens
* built-in 60 GB hard disk drive

The Sony HDR-TG1 offers the following features:
* 1920 x 1080 full HD video resolution
* slim, lightweight pure titanium camcorder body
* 4.0 megapixel still image capture
* Face Detection technology for video and still images

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Sonny HDR-HC9E and writes, “Sony was the first manufacturer to introduce consumer high definition cameras to the UK in the shape of the HDR-HC1E, and although manufacturers are now turning away from the tape-based HDV format, Sony has continued to release models. The HDR-HC9E represents the […]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes, “We forgave the HDC-SD9’s lack of hobbyist features, because its tiny size and reasonable price will make you much more likely to keep it with you at all times. Although the HDC-HS9 has almost the same features, plus a 60GB hard disk, it’s […]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Sony HDR-CX6EK and writes, “Hard disk camcorders still have the upper hand in terms of storage capacity, but you can’t beat Flash Memory for enabling the smallest, most desirable form factors. Sony, of course, has gone its own way in this respect and incorporated its proprietary MemoryStick […]

Vnunet reviews the Sony HDR-CX6EK and writes, “There’s a rather exaggerated blurring evident in any motion, particularly when the camera pans horizontally. This is something we noticed while testing other AVCHD camcorders, such as the Panasonic HDC-SD1, and is less of a problem with tape-based HD models like the Canon HV20…

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Sony HVR-Z7E and writes, “The lofty price of the HVR-Z7E will put it out of the reach of all but the most serious videomakers. Corporate and events cameramen will long for it, but may struggle to justify the expense. Nevertheless, it points the way forward for professional […]

IT Reviews reviews the Canon HR10 and writes, “Because you’re recording via AVCHD, you won’t be able to take the DVD out of your camera and put it straight into a DVD player, but you can use the supplied Corel software (Ulead DVD Movie Factory SE, DVD Movie Writer SE and InterVideo WinDVD SE) […]

Digital Trends reviews the JVC GZ-HD6 and writes, “I’m glad to see the Class of 2008 high-def camcorders has kicked off with a bang. This 1080p model is a winner especially when shooting outdoors and it’s not too shabby in available light.

The Sony HDR-TG3 offers the following features:
* Full HD (1080p) recording
* 4MP stills
* option to capture 2.3MP stills while recording
* ClearVid CMOS Sensor with ‘Exmor’

* 6-megapixel CCD image sensor
* 5x optical zoom
* 12x digital zoom

The Sony HDR-CX6EK offers the following features:
* 1080i High Definition recording (AVCHD Format)
* Up to 2 hour 55min High Definition recording on removable Memory Stick (8GB, optional)
* Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar
* ClearVid CMOS Sensor for optimum picture quality