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Panasonic HDC-SD9EB-S HD Camcorder

panasonic HDC-SD9EB-S HD, 2008-10-07
I had been reading camcorder reviews for weeks before buying this camcorder from Amazon. I initially didn't think HD was the way to go because of budget contraints, but at £400 there were no other cacorders in the same league as this one. The picture clarity is fantastic not only in the view finder, but on my HP 1080p Panasonic TV as well. I use the Viera link which Panasonic offers on most of its media products and it works well. Editing the move clips was a breeze using Sony Vegas Pro 8.0c (must be "c" for Panasonic AVCHD support). The free trial software you get with the camera is not worth the time. I don't use the software that comes with it to copy the files to other media either.

Fantastic camcorder at a fantastic price. Very small form factor and fits into the palm of your hand very neatly indeed.

Creative Vado Digital Camcorder - Silver

Simple to use and excellent quality, 2008-11-16
I'm a technophobe when it comes to video so I was looking for something that was extremely simple to use but that also provided excellent quality clips.

I'd looked at the Flip but as a fan of other Creative products, thought I'd give the Vado a try. And its brilliant.

Once you get the hang of how the controls work, its a no brainer to record a video, play it back and upload it either to your pc or youtube. Just a tip - I couldn't connect the software to my youtube account (it wouldn't recognise my account details) but its easy enough to copy the video to the desktop and upload it from there.

Excellent value for money - cheap, looks great and creates high quality clips.

Sony HDR-SR10E High Definition 40GB Hard Disc Drive Handycam Digital Camcorder- 4MP

Quality product!, 2008-09-14
This is one classy piece of kit. The vibrancy and accuracy of the colours, especially when fed to an HDTV, for a consumer camcorder are incredible. I have used it mostly for landscape filming and it does the job beautifully. It is very easy to use and the touchscreen works very well.

The only (minor) drawback is that the LCD sceen is difficult to see in bright sunlight (but all camcorders suffer from this) and this makes focusing difficult at times. Also, Sony throw in every connection lead EXCEPT an HDMI lead! However, it is so good in all other respects it is not worth knocking a star off!

Be aware that subsequent editing of AVCHD footage on a computer requires a very well spec'd machine, especially if you use the very highest quality setting!

All in all, a great product.

Flip F260B-UK Video Ultra Series Digital Camcorder - Black (60 mins)

• Point and shoot, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Films 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; so no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Internal USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
• Built-in software allows you to easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and MySpace, and capture still photos from video
• View videos instantly on TV with included cable

Fantastic And Easy, 2008-11-10
I'm currently volunteering out in Goa India at an animal rescue centre.
I purchased the Flip after reviewing many products and found this to be the simplist one. I need to take action videos and the compact size of the flip is great. I'm not keen on the onboard software and much prefer to use windows movie maker.



Cheers
AnimalMick

Flip F260P-UK Video Ultra Series Digital Camcorder - Pink (60 mins)

• Point and shoot, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Films 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; so no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Internal USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
• Built-in software allows you to easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and MySpace, and capture still photos from video
• View videos instantly on TV with included cable

flip cam, 2008-07-10
Bought this for Daughters 21st, she loves it, great, fun,small handbag size,great picture,easy to download, overall brill.

Panasonic SDR-S7EB-K Camcorder - Black

• Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/6" CCD sensor 800,000 pixels MPEG2 recording / Media - SD / SDHC / Viewfinder - No / LCD Screen - 2.7" LCD screen 123,000 pixels / Sensitivity (lux) - 2 / Optical Zoom - 10x / Digital Zoom - 700x / Image Stabiliser - Digital / Focus - Auto and manual
• Photo Mode: Photo Mode - Yes / Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) - 640 x 480 / Memory Card - SD/HCSD / Supplied Media - - / Webcam Function/ mini films - Stereo microphone Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction
• Connectivity: Audio Output - No / Audio Input - No / Video Output - AV output / Video Input - No / DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / Computer Interface - USB 2.0 and PictBridge / Wireless Functio - No / Compatible Platforms - PC and Mac / Supplied Software - Motion SD STUDIO
• Misc: Possible power supply - Lithium-ion battery / Accessories included - Charger, lithium-ion battery, AV cable, USB cable, software / Weight (in grams) - 165 / Dimensions - 41 x 59 x 102 mm / Other Functions - Aperture: F/1.8 in wide angle - F2.4 in telephoto Focal length: 2.3 - 23 mm 35 mm equivalent in video mode: [4:3] 44.1-441 mm / [16:9] 44.4-444 mm 35 mm equivalent in photo mode: [4:3] 43.4-434 mm White balance: auto, indoor, outdoor, white metering Shutter speed in video mode:

Absolutley Fantastic, 2008-10-21
I bought this video camera to replace my old Sony mini DV camcorder which I usually only took anywhere special like the grandchildren's parties etc. This one can be with me wherever I go and, more importantly, its quality easily matches the Sony in every way.

The quality of the stills can't match most mobile phones but that isn't what I've got it for.

You can also transfer video to a PC almost instantly without having to capture from tape in real time.

All in all I'm delighted with it.

JVC GZ-MG330A Slim HDD/microSD Hybrid Camcorder With Konica Minolta Lens (35x Optical Zoom)

• CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/6" CCD sensor 800,000 pixels including 400,000 effective Konica Minolta lens Video recording in SD-video and MPEG-2-PS formats
• Optical Zoom - 35x -- Digital Zoom - 800x -- Image Stabiliser - Digital image stabiliser
• Accessories included - Mains adapter, BN-VF808 battery, strap, AV cable, USB cable
• Other Functions - Focal distance: 2.2 - 77 (equivalent to 35 mm film: 36 - 1260) Aperture: F1.8 - F4.0 Filter diameter: 30.5 mm 2- or 10-second self timer Gigabrid processor White balance: automatic and manual 3D noise reduction Modes: night, twilight, portrait, sport, snow, projector Play list with icons/attribution of icons to events Video editing on camcorder Image titles Quick start Mechanical lens cap
• Supplied Software - CyberLink DVD Solution Digital Photo Navigator

Small and easy to use, 2008-09-28
I did some research on hard drive camcorders as I was fed up with tapes and I didn't imagine DVD would be straightforward. I was off to USA for the first time so wanted to ensure I had sufficient storage. I also didn't want to spend a fortune as I had no ambition to be a movie director. Out of the box I didn't need to read right through the manual to be able to use it straight away. I used standard quality but wish I had used the ultrafine mode to get that extra quality. The only niggle is that you switch it on by opening the screen and this hides the shutter control - so you have to close it again to open the shutter - until you remember (hard at my age). Zoom is controllable either by using a hand through the strap (with 3rd finger (traditional method) or by holding the camera in the hand and looking down on the screen and then fiddling the zoom with the thumb - lazy but easy. Its size makes it easy to control. It also has a stable, flat base so can be left on a table, wall etc. Controls on the screen are easy to use and playback and slide shows are easy. It plugs into a TV easily and I have recently downloaded the movies onto my computer hard drive. The software provided allows you to download, edit, make movies and DVDs. However you can just access the camera like a hard drive or pen drive without the software if you just want to copy the movie files. I like using Moviemaker and writing onto DVDs so I probably won't bother with the packaged software. This is a neat piece of kit for those who want to do easy videos. Budding Spielbergs might turn up their nose a bit but for us mortals this provides a clever, compact camcorder which fits in a pocket or a generic camera bag. Anyway how do they fit a hard rive into such a small space????

Sony DCR-DVD110 DVD Handycam with X40 Zoom

• Video Capture: CCD sensor (in pixels) - 1/8" HAD CCD sensor 800,000 pixels / Media - DVD / Viewfinder - 0.3" colour viewfinder (123,200 pixels) / LCD Screen - 2.7" hybrid LCD touch screen 123,200 pixels / Sensitivity (lux) - 6 / Optical Zoom - 40x / Digital Zoom - 2000x / Image Stabiliser - Super Steady Shot digital image stabiliser / Focus - Automatic and manual
• Photo Mode: Photo Mode - Yes / Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) - 640 x 864 pixels (16:9) / Memory Card - Memory Stick PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / Supplied Media - None / Sound - Dolby Digital Stereo 2-channel recording Built-in 2-channel microphone Microphone zoom Wind-break filter Built-in loudspeaker (adjustable volume) / Webcam Function/ mini films - No
• Connectivity: Audio Output - Yes / Audio Input - No / Video Output - Video output S-video output / Video Input - No / DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) - No / Computer Interface - USB 2.0 and Pictbridge / Wireless Function - No / Compatible Platforms - PC and Mac / Supplied Software - Picture Motion Browser version 3.0
• Misc: Possible power supply - Rechargeable battery Mains adapter / Accessories included - AC-L200 mains adapter, NP-FH40 battery, audio/video cable, USB cable / Weight (in grams) - 390 / Dimensions - 55 x 89 x 130 / Other Functions - Easy Handycam function for direct access to main functions Quick on function Info-lithium battery (remaining battery time) Demo mode Manual focusing and exposure using LCD touch screen Automatic / indoor / outdoor

No remote control, 2008-10-16
Page 19 of the Operating Guide (Step 1: Checking supplied items) states that the Wireless Remote Commander is supplied only with Models DCR-DVD310E/ DVD410E/DVD710E and DVD810E.

Flip Video Mino - Black (2GB)

• Pocket-sized camcorder; Flat back panel with touch-sensitive buttons; 1.5-inch color LCD screen
• 2 GB of on-board flash memory--records up to 60 minutes of video; 2x digital zoom
• Internal Lithium-ion battery recharges when built-in USB arm is connected to a computer
• Connects to TV for instant viewing
• Dimensions: 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 (H x W x D)

A very stylish video recorder, 2008-11-20
I purchased a black mino flip to take with me on recent trip to florida, I wanted a camera I could easily slip into a pocket while walking round the parks and this was perfect for that. having never used one before I could'nt belive how easy it was to pick up and start filming. once home I simply plugged the mino directly into my lap top and was amazed at both the picture and sound quailty. I will definatly be buying another mino - this time as a christmas present for my girlfriend.

Sony TG3 High Definition Digital Camcorder

The Sony TG3 is an excellent product, 2008-11-02
Been looking for a decent quality full 1080 HD camera for a while now and this is not only the best quality I have seen it is also one of the best designed with it's titanium casing and sleek minimal design. On my blog it made my top 50 gadgets for Christmas gifts this year and will be a strong contender for a while as none of the others on the market come close to the quality.

The only bad points I will note is:

1. If you want it on the very best quality video footage 4GB card included will only record about 30mins of video. If you put it in to HD SP mode it will record a good 70mins which for most people is still amazing. I suggest you buy a 8GB or 16GB card if you need the really best quality.

2. They don't include a hardcase which for a £400+ camera really should be a standard.

So if you are wondering "do I pay the extra to get this camera" - the answer is yes, as the other cheaper handhelds HD camcorders will disappoint you and be a waste of money.