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CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

DVD camcorders

VHS is dead, long live the DVD. If you loved the convenience of your old VHS camcorder, then you'll find these new DVD-based ones equally appealing. All these camcorders record straight to a half-sized DVD, burning footage in real-time. Once you're done recording, pop the disc out and place in it your home DVD player and you can watch the footage back in glorious colour Read more

30 January 2006 by Chris Stevens

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Digital SLRs

Best digital SLR for beginners

If you're ready to move on to a camera that lets you develop your hobby, here are the best entry-level and beginner-friendly digital SLRs. Read more

19 April 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best digital cameras for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you're looking for a present for that special someone -- or even for your special self -- you could splash out on one of our favourite compact digital cameras Read more

7 November 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

The best touchscreen cameras

Whether you have delicate and long stem-like fingers or short and stout sausage fingers, touchscreens are the wave of the future. Find out which digital camera touchscreen is right for you Read more

5 December 2008 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Cameras with image stabilisation

Image stabilisation addresses one of the common causes of blurred photographs: camera shake. You might think your lens is no good, or blame your camera's autofocus mechanism, but it's probably your unsteady hands that are at fault. Read more

10 August 2007 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Best budget camcorders

With last year seeing the rise of no-frills, budget mini-camcorders that put ease of use before redundant features, we take a look at the market leaders Read more

15 January 2009 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Best cheap compact cameras

Taking photos on your phone is one thing, but it is possible to find a cheap compact camera that will do a much better job than your mobile, and be just as portable. Snap! We've taken the finding part out of the equation with this round-up of the best cheap compact cameras. Read more

17 September 2010 by Mark Harris

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Best hi-def camcorders

There's a minefield of confusing terms surrounding the various types of high definition. Plus, there are two kinds of media. If your head isn't spinning yet, you might wonder if hi-def means high prices. We break down the facts and figures for four hi-def camcorders to give you some stability Read more

12 October 2007 by Rich Trenholm

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Digital SLRs

Upgrade to a dSLR

When Canon announced the EOS 300D in August 2003, it opened up the dSLR market to a whole new group of photographers: keen amateurs who wanted the convenience of digital at the price of a half-decent film SLR. Now there are several consumer-priced dSLRs to choose from... Read more

8 May 2005 by Mary Lojkine

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders

Disc-based camcorders

Optical discs are currently the last word in consumer camcorder convenience. We've rounded-up four of our favourite camcorders that record video to disc, from plain Jane DVD to Blu-ray Read more

26 March 2008 by Rich Trenholm

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