Canon XL1S MiniDV Digital Camcorder with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization & Interchangable Lenses
from Canon USA.
Just short of a top-of-the-line broadcast DV camera, the XL1S is an extremely high quality DV camcorder. It's affordable and relatively easy to operate. Granted, my parents wouldn't have the slightest clue on where to start, and for most people this is WAY too much camera for general applications....(Read More)
Sony DCRPC101 MiniDV Compact Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, and 8 MB Memory Stick
from Sony Digital Imaging.
This is my first camcorder and I've been using the Sony DCRPC101 for three months now. It's small size and light weight allows me to take it everywhere. Pictures taken outdoors (bright light, overcast), indoors (incandescent, fluorescent), while driving (day, night), are impressive. I use a...(Read More)
Sony DCRTRV140 Digital8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Video Light & USB Streaming
from Sony Digital Imaging.
It is safe to say that any product you buy from Sony is a high-quality product, at least in my opinion, and in the case of the Sony DCR-TRV140 Camcorder, it is no exception. The quality of the video is excellent; the "Nightshot" view is useful, however, I don't see any use for it for me. It...(Read More)
Canon ZR50MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Digital Still Mode & MMC Card Slot
from Canon USA.
I work with camcorders since 1988 - S-VHSC, Hi8, etc. No question, no matter what kind of digital camcorder you compare with an analog one, it is superior. However, I found this camcorder particularly interesting and bought it since I left the 'semi-professional' field (and being now an electrical...(Read More)
Sony DCRPC120BT MiniDV Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick, MPEG, Mega Pixel Video/ Still & Network Capability
from Sony Digital Imaging.
My criteria for a camcorder included compact size & the highest Mega pixel CCD for digital picture clarity. I researched the dcr-pc120, dcr-pc101, canon optura 100 & 200mc. (I decided to stay away from the microMV camcorders namely because they only have 60min max recording tapes and i feel...(Read More)
Sony DCRTRV27 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/ 3.5" LCD, MPEG EX, Memory Stick & Mega Pixel Video/ Still
from Sony Digital Imaging.
I've been wanting to get a new camcorder for about two years now. I've put it off until recently when I saw the TRV27. It had pretty much what I wanted in a camcorder. Digital, large LCD, usb and firewire connections and i'm partial to Sony anyway.
After about two weeks of messing around with it...(Read More)
Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with Lens & Optical Image Stabilization
from Canon USA.
I was drawn to the GL2 because I believe it is the only 3 CCD camcorder that has a 20X optical zoom. I've been very pleased with the quality and features so far, especially the optical image stabilization. I previously used a Sony Digital 8, which uses electronic image stabilization. This made it...(Read More)
Canon ZR40 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, & Digital Still Mode
from Canon USA.
This is really the ideal entry-level camcorder for someone just getting into digital video editing. The optical image stabilization is far better than the electronic kind, and the picture quality is pretty good. It has a tendency to overexpose in bright sunlight, but you can easily adjust the...(Read More)
JVC GRDVL820U MiniDV Digital CyberCam Video Camera with 3.5" LCD, SD Memory Card Compatibility & B/W Viewfinder
from JVC.
I tried out in the course of over three weeks four different camcorders before deciding on this one. It is wonderfully quiet not to mention light, compact and easy to use. The LCD screen is clear and big. The playback is clear with excellent sound. Many extra features such as the editing options...(Read More)
Sony CCDTRV608 Hi8 Camcorder with 3.0" LCD, Video Light & USB Streaming
from Sony Digital Imaging.
For the money I don't think you will find a better camcorder. I've had mine for about a week & I'm very happy with it. I think you could spend alot more for digital and not get as many useful features. Basically its very easy to use but also contains some advanced functions. Picture...(Read More)
Sharp VLNZ100U MiniDV Compact Digital Viewcam w/3" Color LCD, MMC/SD Memory Card Slot & USB Interface
from Sharp.
We've had our Sharp VLNZ100U for about three months now and we love it. The reality is that this camera is a 1/2 megapixel camera whick makes it not the ablosute best quality picture, but for the cost is very good. The camera has plenty of great features including the 10x optical zoom, 300x digital...(Read More)
Sony DCRIP7BT MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCD, 8MB Memory Stick, MPEG Movie, & Network Capability
from Sony Digital Imaging.
You can't beat this camera for portability! I have owned this camera for almost a year now and have been pleased with its performance. I chose to buy this camera for its small size because I was going on a trip to Europe with my best friend. I kept this camera close at hand in my purse the whole...(Read More)
Canon ZR45MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Digital Still Mode & MMC Card Slot
from Canon USA.
After an extensive market review, I decided to buy this one. Recording quality is excellent when you have appropriate light conditions, and it works ok with poor light. Excellent zoom, and very good stabilization features. The digital still camera feature takes average pictures (640*480), good...(Read More)
Samsung SCD180 MiniDV Upright Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD Display, 10x Optical & 8MB Memory Stick
from Samsung Electronics.
I was looking for a good and handy camcorder for a while. Have been eyeing Canon, Panasonic and Sony (PV-DC252, Elura 40MC, TRV-25). Frist I got a very good deal on ZR-45MC which had plenty of features, small size. But the video was too grainy and low light performance was less than acceptable....(Read More)
Sony DCRTRV950 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 3.5"" LCD, 3 CCD Imaging System and 8MB Memory Stick
from Sony Digital Imaging.
Have had the TRV950 for 3 weeks now (my 2nd Sony digital camcorder). The picture quality (both still and video) is awesome, and it has a ton of useful features. Playing back video on a TV, it is easy to see the difference between this 3 CCD camera and a single CCD Sony. It is very small (weighs 1...(Read More)
Sony DCRIP55 MicroMV 1.0 MegaPixel Camcorder with Bluetooth Technology & Memory Stick
from Sony Digital Imaging.
I've had this camcorder for about 3 weeks now and have had numerous occasions to use it including downloading video to the PC. The bottom line: The DCRIP55 is all it's cracked up to be. I've taken stills and movies, both interior and exterior shots and found the quality of the video to be...(Read More)
Canon Elura 40MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/ 2"LCD, MMC Card and Digital Still Mode
from Canon USA.
I got mine a month ago for a trip to Europe and love it. I could fit it in my jacket pocket so the size is perfect. This is my first camcorder (or first camera other than an old Olympus 35mm), so I'm clearly an amateur with this stuff. But, the video looks fantastic, especially outside. Weather...(Read More)
Sony DCRVX2000 MiniDV Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Memory Stick & Built-In Digital Still Mode
from Sony Digital Imaging.
The VX 2000 is a good all round camera, it is easy to use and has many features which would encourage someone to use it. From the outside we see that the camera has a focusing ring and a zoom ring, both accesible at the same time unlike with other camera models. The focus ring is fairly easy to use...(Read More)
JVC GRDVP7U Digital Camcorder w/ 1.02 Megapixel CCD, MPEG4 Video, and 8MB SD/ MMC
from JVC.
This camcorder has passed my test, very successfully. I give it very high marks and is well worth the price! I brought it for my Philppine vacation and...boy, did I make the best of it! I played around with all the feautes, ended up using what suited me best, e.g., widescreen format (awesome),...(Read More)
Sony CCDTRV308 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5"LCD and Video Light
from Sony Digital Imaging.
I've been trying to buy a video camera for the past 6 years (ever since my first monster bought in 1990 died). I finally bit the bullet since this camera seemed so reasonable and so highly-rated. I'm happy with every aspect of this camcorder. The bells and whistles are surprisingly complete, and...(Read More)
Canon Optura 200MC MiniDV 1.3 Megapixel Camcorder
from Canon USA.
I just got this camcorder after lots of reasearch. Unlike what other people on here said, it is a great camera. The quality is awesome and the audio quality is also very good. It doesn't have an accessory shoe which is disappointing but you can buy an adapter from canon that attaches to the bottom....(Read More)
JVC GRDVL920U MiniDV Digital CyberCam Video Camera with 3.5" LCD, SD Memory Card Compatibility & Color Viewfinder
from JVC.
It took two weeks for me to decide to purchase this Camcorder. I had to weight between Sony and JVC. I place my order at Amazon.com for Sony DRV 24, but I cancelled it after I read some reviews and the excellent selling number of 920. I used it for the first time during my vacation with my family...(Read More)
Sony DCRIP220 MicroMV 2.0 MegaPixel CCD Camcorder w/ Bluetooth Technology & Memory Stick
from Sony Digital Imaging.
I bought my IP220 two weeks ago. The unit is fairly compact and light which I carry to places with ease. The pros:
1. Video quality is excellent, same for the recorded sound qulity which is crystal clear
2. Swivel LCD panel is very easy to use and innovative
3. Touch screen feature...(Read More)
Sony DCRTRV18 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD. MPEG, & Memory Stick
from Sony Digital Imaging.
I had this camera for a few months already so far i have no complains about it. Is very easy to used and it has a lot of features. But there are a few problems with this camera which may affect ur decision on buying it: First - Sony doesn't include the firewire card which allow u to transfer the...(Read More)
Samsung SCD80 MiniDV Compact Digital Camcorder with 2.5" LCD Display
from Samsung Electronics.
Well I just recently purchased this item...so far it has been the best camcorder I have bought and for the price and it's features...you just can't ask for anything else! Excellent resolution, compact, lightweight, excellent features, the digital effects are well suited for the camera, and best of...(Read More)
Sony DCRTRV25 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder w/ 2.5" LCD, MPEG EX, Memory Stick & Mega Pixel Video/ Still
from Sony Digital Imaging.
Sony brand name so no problem with quality. We went to Las Vegas & night shooting was too good. This has everything for indoor and outdoor shooting. It has good digital camera buit-in but you have to add memory stick (comes with 8MB). Only downturn is you have to use Sony's memory stick (money...(Read More)
Panasonic PVDV952 MiniDV Multicam Digital Camcorder with 3.5" Color LCD, Color Viewfinder, & 8MB SD Memory Card
from Panasonic.
I recently did A LOT of research for a high-end camcorder. This was the winner. After trying many 2 ccd products from Sony and Canon--both good, this camcorder just had more of the goods. Being a 3 ccd camcorder, the colors and sharpness are EXCEPTIONAL. You can film a professional documentary...(Read More)
Panasonic PVDV402 MiniDV Multicam Digital Camcorder w/ 3.5" LCD, IR Remote & 8MB SD Memory Card
from Panasonic.
One of the reasons we bought this high-end model is that it promised the ability to upload movies as MPEG 4 into a coimputer and wde would be able to burn home movies on CDs and send them to relatives... Alas, you can only upload 3 minutes of movie at a time!!! There are a myriad of other...(Read More)
Samsung SCD67 MiniDV Digital Video Camcorder with 2.5" LCD, Picture in Picture, & Digital Still Capability
from Samsung Electronics.
I actually originally purchased a JVC digital camcorder. I should have listened to the other Amazon reviewers and steered clear of that one, as within an hour of use, it stated that it needed head cleaning, and wouldn't operate.
This Samsung camcorder replaced that one the day after I purchased...(Read More)
Sony CCDTRV108 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" LCD
from Sony Digital Imaging.
Wanted a camera for Christmas and got this one because of the price, and needless to say it's a great camera. Just got back from DisneyWorld and the 108 performed extremely well. The nightshot proved handy in those dark rides, and the quality of picture was well for the Festival of the Lion King...(Read More)
