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CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 review
The Sony Handycam DCR-SR85's 60GB of storage means you can take it on holiday without worrying about running out of space. Plus, you can save video and stills to Memory Stick Pro Duo cards up to 8GB, making it a 'hybrid' camcorder. It's easy to operate, too, thanks in part to a responsive, 69mm (2.7-inch) touchscreen LCD Read more
13 October 2008 by Joshua Goldman
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Canon MV960 review
Canon's MV960 is blessed with a palm-friendly design which includes a widescreen LCD, simplified controls and a 25x zoom -- one of the highest we've seen in an entry-level camcorder. It also delivers the same top-notch colour reproduction as its predecessor, the MV850i Read more
8 May 2006 by Rick Broida
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Panasonic SDR-SW20 review
The novelty of waterproof gadgets takes a long time to wear off and we'll never tire of drop-testing products, which is why the shock and water-proof Panasonic SDR-SW20 camcorder certainly has the fun factor. It looks great too and is highly affordable for holidaymakers Read more
23 July 2008 by Rich Trenholm
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Sony Handycam DCR-SX30E review
The Handycam DCR-SX30E camcorder is a good buy for those reluctant to make the leap to HD just yet. It offers a good feature set and decent standard-definition video quality for a reasonable outlay, while being far more configurable than similarly priced HD models Read more
13 November 2009 by Frank Lewis
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Canon DC20 review
The DC20 offers a f/1.8, 10x optical zoom lens, coupled with a single CCD whose image quality leaves something to be desired, particularly in low light. However, as with most DVD camcorders, what you sacrifice in features you regain in simplicity and hassle-free operation Read more
6 June 2006 by Chris Stevens
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Sanyo VPC-C4 review
The VPC-C4 isn't much larger than some mobile phones, yet it can capture remarkably sharp and vibrant photos. It also records some of the best MPEG-4 video we've seen from a consumer-priced hybrid device Read more
23 June 2005 by David English
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 review
It's rather expensive, but the Handycam HDR-XR100 records decent 1080p video to its 80GB hard drive, and rectifies some of the problems suffered by the HDR-CX100. Sporting a simple and functional design, it's also comfortable to operate and quick to start up Read more
14 July 2009 by Lori Grunin
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Panasonic NVGS35B review
The Panasonic NVGS35B is in most respects a rather ordinary compact camcorder -- until you hit the zoom switch. With its far-reaching 30x optical zoom, the NVGS35B offers shooting flexibility that's unprecedented for a camera in its price class, and also offers decent video quality and a good, basic set of features Read more
29 September 2005 by Denny Atkin
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Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 review
The Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 is a lightweight camcorder with a 30GB hard drive and has a bundled dock and built-in lens cover. It uses a touchscreen menu system on its 64mm LCD. It has decent stereo audio and its zoom is easy to control Read more
16 May 2007 by Lori Grunin
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Samsung HMX-H106SP review
With a 64GB solid-state drive, as well as an SDHC card slot, the high-definition HMX-H106SP is a robustly built, compact camcorder. Its video quality isn't the best we've seen and its autofocus can be rather slow, but it benefits from an LCD touchscreen and well-organised menus Read more
3 September 2009 by Lori Grunin
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