Camcorder Reviews

Round-up 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

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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

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Special Low-budget DV filmmaking has taken mainstream cinema by storm and many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. Here's a ten-step guide to making your footage shine.

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Review Creative has done a nice job with its first entry into the straight-to-Web mini camcorder market. With its small form factor and a rechargeable battery, this camcorder has an extremely low price tag to keep you sweet and away from point-and-shoot cameras

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Review The Flip Video Ultra is a mini camcorder that's downright easy to use. Everything about the design is simple and the controls are placed for fast-and-loose handheld shooting. It's perfect for taking a video of your friends and quickly uploading it straight to the Internet

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Review Good things can come in small packages, and Panasonic's SDR-S7 camcorder certainly proves this point. This standard definition shooter uses flash-based memory to keep things tiny but still sports a huge LCD screen. With great portability and an affordable price tag, what's not to love?

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