HD Camcorder Reviews

Canon VIXIA HF R20 HD Camcorder

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Canon VIXIA HF R20

Canon VIXIA HF R20 HD Camcorder is a mid-range high def camera that is equipped with useful features and functions. The basics like zoom options and image stabilizer all work well together to help you capture all your images or videos in stunning detail to produce crisp beautiful footage! The camcorder’s shooting controls help you capture any video in a variety of settings. Use the setting to track a face and you can focus on the actual moment! It is truly the camcorder that has everything from advanced audio capture to different media options!

Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Great picture quality
  • Easy to use
  • Large, clear LCD
  • Great image stabilization
  • Zoom range
  • Poor in low light
  • Poor audio/sound

Canon VIXIA HF R20 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution:1920 x 1080 HD Recording
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 28x advanced optical zoom and 400x digital zoom
  • Recording Media: 8GB internal flash drive and 2 SDXC-compatible memory card slots
  • Approximate Recording Time: 3 hours
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3-Inch LCD Touchscreen
  • Still Photo Size: 2.07 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080
  • Colors: Black, Red, Silver
  • Camcorder Dimensions: 7 x 6.2 x 5.2 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 2 lbs.
  • Price Range: $324 to $375

Canon VIXIA HF R20 HD Camcorder:


Canon VIXIA HF R20 Side Open		 Manufacturer: Canon
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $349.99
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(4 out of 5 stars) Small, Light and Easy to Use

The Canon Vixia HF R20 offers many of the features found in a larger, more expensive camcorder, but is small and light enough not to be a burden. While the higher-end Vixia models provide some serious upgrades for the enthusiast for a significant price, the casual point-and-shoot crowd will find plenty to love about the Vixia HF R20…

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 (3 of 5 stars) Warning: SHORT BATTERY LIFE

For all the appeal of this small and proficient camera, the battery life is quite short, and the bottom-mounted battery doesn’t allow for a larger battery to be used. And extra batteries are quite expensive! ($70 with no free shipping)…

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Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder

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Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder Black

The Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder is a good, handy mid-range HD camcorder that can provide you with great numerous features and functions. One highlight is the storage option which is the internal 16GB flash memory and the optional Memory Stick Media or SD/SDHC memory cards. This means, fun and continuous capturing of footage! The sensor helps you capture 3 Megapixels of still images in digital form. The processor is built to reduce visual noise and enhance processing speed! However, this camcorder model has upgraded into Sony HDR-CX160 HD Camcorder!

Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Large clear LCD
  • Great picture quality
  • Image stabilization is nice
  • Easy to use
  • Zoom is great
  • No external mic
  • Impossible to use in MAC

Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution:1920×1080 Full HD Recording
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 25x Optical / 300x Digital Zoom
  • Recording Media: 16GB embedded Flash memory
  • Approximate Recording Time: up to 6+ hours (HD: High Quality)
  • LCD Monitor Size: 2.7″ Touchscreen LCD
  • Still Photo Size: 3MP still image
  • Colors: Black, Red
  • Camcorder Dimensions: 7.6 x 6 x 4.1 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 7.4 ounces
  • Price Range: $535 to $570

Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder:


Sony HDR-CX150 HD Camcorder Black Side		 Manufacturer: Sony
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $549.99
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(4 out of 5 stars) A camera with excellent HD quality but not many features

I bought this camera on Monday, had fun with it for two days, and then returned it. Although I can’t afford it, I then closed my eyes and ordered the HDR-CX550V. I basically went from the bottom of the Sony consumer class to the top in one fell swoop.

Things I liked about the CX150:
* FABULOUS quality in adequate light. The video in 24 Mbps mode is…

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 (3 of 5 stars) It is what it is

I paid, after shipping, $489.99. For that price, this camera is worth it. It lacks certain features you would find on the more costly camcorders. There is no optical image stabilization, only steady-shot. No night shot, no external light, no remote… I can take about 2 hours of video on the highest setting. Battery life is about the same (2 hrs). The sound seems pretty…

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Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder

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Sony HDR-CX700V

Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder is one of the most progressive camcorders that provides a rich, detailed and absolutely stunning image that can be watched perfectly on a giant HDTV. It is probably one of the longer lasting camcorders that will hold its standard for years to come. So, you can be sure that whatever video you capture, it will be carried over to the following years and won’t probably be obsolete in a few years. Imagine how much fun it would be for you to watch and revive good times!

Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • 26.3mm wide angle lens
  • True 24p frame rate
  • 1080/60p at 28Mbps. Image quality looks more real than real
  • 96GB of internal flash storage
  • Great in low light.
  • The control dial is too sensitive
  • The placement of the hot shoe, mic, and headphone inputs get in the way of actually holding the camera
  • Most of the functions are buried within the touch screen menu system
  • Although, the Geotagging is a cool idea, you need Sony software in order to view your GPS locations in each clip. You cannot see this info in Quicktime

Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution:1920×1080 Full HD 60p Recording
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 10x Optical and 120x Digital Zoom
  • Recording Media: 96GB Flash Memory
  • Approximate Recording Time: Up to 40 hours of recording
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3 inches
  • Still Photo Size: 12MP still image
  • Colors: Black
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w)2.9 x 5.4 x 2.4 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 3lbs
  • Price Range: $1,290 to $1,410

Sony HDR-CX700V HD Camcorder:


Sony HDR-CX700V		 Manufacturer: Sony
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $1,349.95
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(4 out of 5 stars) Great Camcorder – Beware Viewfinder

Bought this camcorder to replace HDR-SR11. Had to have viewfinder. Camcorder excellent overall but viewfinder is borderline useless. It has a micro wheel for diopter adjustment (viewfinder focus). This wheel moves anytime you open the viewfinder or move the camera. Result is you must use your shooting hand to manually refocus viewfinder EVERY time you use it. I……..

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 (3 of 5 stars) Has everything I could ever want from a handycam, but one thing missing that I really need.

Pure AWESOMENESS:
(1) 26.3mm wide angle lens. You don’t need a wide angle adapter anymore, this lens is beautiful at 26.3mm and does not have noticeable lens distortion.

(2) True 24p frame rate. Not 24 fake frames in a 60i wrapper, but actual 23.98 progressive. Perfect for filmmakers, especially combined with Sony’s Cinema….

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Canon Vixia HF S21 HD Camcorder

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Canon Vixia HF S21

Canon Vixia HF S21 HD Camcorder has a highly intelligent system that can recognize faces turned in any way. Be it downwards or sideways, you can guarantee a good, specific and clear shot. If you have a specific face you want to shoot, it can be the subject to continuous tracking. Of course if you want to zero in on scenes without having to fight with the glare from the sunlight or outside distractions, you can use the HF S21’s 0.27″ color viewfinder to record and review your video and still images. This way, you can capture memories all around!

Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Zoom switch is ‘pretty good’ sure miss those BIG rocker switches they used to have
  • this camera has the HD lens which is the same lens as on their higher end camcorders.
  • You also get two SDHC slots that you can put two memory cards in there
  • 8 Megapixel camera feature. Also, you get 6Megapixel pictures that you can capture straight from video
  • comes with a 3.5″ LCD touchscreen
  • OEM Battery (BP 808) lasted me about 55 minutes in real world – easy enough to fix
  • Bulky – it is about 2 3/4″ square and does not comfortably fit my hand or anyone else who picked it up
  • I would be widely recommending it except for the incredibly poor preamplifier that adds an inordinate amount of hiss to the recording
  • Touchscreen responsiveness could be improved significantly

Canon VIXIA HF S21 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 HD
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 10x HD
  • Recording Media: Flash card
  • Approximate Recording Time: Records up to 24 hours of crisp high definition video to a 64GB internal flash drive or directly to two removable SD memory cards
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3.5” High Resolution Touch Panel LCD Screen
  • Still Photo Size: 8.0 megapixel
  • Colors: Black
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w) 2.9 x 5.8 x 3in.
  • Camcorder Weight: 1.06lbs
  • Price Range: $990 to $1,300

Canon Vixia HF S21 HD Camcorder:


Canon Vixia HF S21		 Manufacturer: Canon
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $1,299
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(5 out of 5 stars) A True Prosumer Camcorder

My wife and her friend recently went to a school parade for our children. My wife’s friend had a video camera without a viewfinder and it was a bright sunny day. After all was said and done, when we went to look at the video that evening, we found out that half of the footage was missing — she couldn’t tell that the camera wasn’t recording – because the light was too……..

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 (2 of 5 stars) Excellent picture ~ poor sound

This COULD have been a superb video camera, and I would be widely recommending it except for the incredibly poor preamplifier that adds an inordinate amount of hiss to the recording. I tried adding an audio adapter (a BeachTek converter) with no improvement, which means that the problem is in the electronics of the Vixia HF S21 itself. I shot one interview with a….

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Panasonic HDC-HS700K HD Camcorder

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Panasonic HDC-HS700K

Panasonic HDC-HS700K HD Camcorder is a popular camera today. You won’t be missing any single important memory you want to preserve in full HD video. You do not have to wait more than 1.0 seconds to start the camera up! This fast start up conserves battery usage as well so you will have enough time to continuously get footage without worry. It does not matter if the clouds decide to roll by or the lights dim because of the Face Detection that automatically senses the ambient lighting and adjusts exposure accordingly to produce bright, clear faces!

Panasonic HDC-HS700K HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • 1080p@60fps in MTS format
  • Versatile light and easy to use and handle in travel conditions
  • Manual mode very intuitive and descriptive menu
  • Reliable 240 GB HDD storage space.At 1 hour of full HD@60fps record it took about 12 GB of space divined in 4.4 GB files automatically
  • Super fine low light with the manual setting of downgrade 30 fps especially created for this purpose
  • lack of editing software included for cut and edit MTS files
  • it’s heating very rapidly on long records,over 1 hour and there for the case fans of the camera becomes very noisy and affects the sound quality if you rely on the 5.1 mic
  • LCD size and resolution very average compared to competing models
  • somewhat larger and heavier than some of the competing models, could be an issue for folks with smaller hands/pockets
  • Sensor-size restricts the minimum depth-of-field

Panasonic HDC-HS700K HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution:Full HD 1080p
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 18x Intelligent Zoom
  • Recording Media: 240GB Hard Disc Drive and SD Card
  • Approximate Recording Time:1 h 35 min
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3 inches
  • Still Photo Size: 14.2MP
  • Color: Black
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w)2.7 x 5.4 x 2.6 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 3 lbs
  • Price Range: $1,150 to $1,310

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Panasonic-HDC-HS700K		 Manufacturer: Panasonic
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $1,289
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(4 out of 5 stars) Great Camcorder – Beware Viewfinder

Bought this camcorder to replace HDR-SR11. Had to have viewfinder. Camcorder excellent overall but viewfinder is borderline useless. It has a micro wheel for diopter adjustment (viewfinder focus). This wheel moves anytime you open the viewfinder or move the camera. Result is you must use your shooting hand to manually refocus viewfinder EVERY time you use it. I……..

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 (3 of 5 stars) Has everything I could ever want from a handycam, but one thing missing that I really need.

Pure AWESOMENESS:
(1) 26.3mm wide angle lens. You don’t need a wide angle adapter anymore, this lens is beautiful at 26.3mm and does not have noticeable lens distortion.

(2) True 24p frame rate. Not 24 fake frames in a 60i wrapper, but actual 23.98 progressive. Perfect for filmmakers, especially combined with Sony’s Cinema….

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Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder

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Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder is your way of being overly creative when it comes to video capturing but not go overboard with your budget! The camera has relay recording that allows you to switch from one recording mode or media to the next for smooth, uninterrupted capture of any moving or still shots you want to preserve. There are a lot of user-friendly shooting functions that you can expect from a standard camera with features like Instant AF to give you a better way of recording and actually enjoying the moment as you record without having to worry about camera settings.

Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • The touch screen is great. You don’t need to use the scroll bar on the right edge. You just run your finger up or down anywhere on the screen and it will scroll
  • One of the best features of the camera is the viewfinder
  • The BP-819 battery was more than enough for my purpose
  • It can upload footage and photos wirelessly
  • The picture quality is, of course, amazing, but that’s to be expected
  • They all come with thick manuals (211 pages) in small print and a ton of instructions
  • When connecting the Component video cable, or the RCA cable to your TV, you cannot close the camera screen. I guess this is because the remote control sensor is on the screen. This remote control has very limited playback functions: Play and Pause only

Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 HD
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 10x HD
  • Recording Media: Flash card
  • Approximate Recording Time: 32GB internal flash drive. SP (7Mbps) 9 hours 35 minutes
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3.5” High Resolution Touch Panel LCD Screen
  • Still Photo Size: 8.0 megapixel
  • Color: Black
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w) 3.0 x 5.8 x 2.9in.
  • Camcorder Weight: 3.3lbs
  • Price Range: $950 to $1,100

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Canon VIXIA HF S30 Front		 Manufacturer: Canon
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $999.99
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(4 out of 5 stars) Awesome HD Camera

I bought the VIXIA HF S30 Camcorder about a month ago to take with me on a trip to Orlando Disney World and Universal Studios. I loaded it with 2 x 32GB SD cards and the optional 5.1 microphone. I also bought the optional battery charger and took it with me instead of the power supply that comes with it. Of course, and optional battery the BP-819 was a must have since……..

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 (1 of 5 stars) FRAGILE lens cover, TERRIBLE touch screen menus. Bought the HF-M31 version of this camera.

Camera/tripod blew over in the wind and some sand got into the lens cover. Wouldn’t open correctly. VERY FRAGILE! Took it to Canon repair (camera was 6 months old, still under warranty) and they want $249 to repair it!! If I’d known how fragile the shutter-style lens was, I’d either have put a UV filter over it or….

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Sony HDR-TD10 3D HD Camcorder

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Sony HDR-TD10 HD 3D Camcorder

Sony HDR-TD10 3D HD Camcorder allows you to capture eye-popping videos of your memories to help you and your family enjoy more memories! You can view the videos on your 3D HDTV without even wearing any special glasses. This camera will definitely help you wow your friends! It is also equipped with “Exmor R” sensors which makes the camera back-illuminated for excellent and superb shooting even when there are low light conditions. Now, you have no excuse to not capture every important milestone of your life!

Sony HDR-TD10 3D HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • 3d and 2d Picture quality and very easy to use
  • Amazing Hi-Def 3D At An Affordable Price
  • Color reproduction is exceptional
  • Image stabailization is very good
  • Glasses-free 3D display is extremely nice
  • Limited options for 3D video editing and the inability to take 3D stills
  • No Apple Support
  • There is no way to record the 3D on to blu-ray disk
  • The sound quality disappoints

Sony HDR-TD10 3D HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: 3D HD:2x 1920×1080/50i
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): Optical Zoom 10x(3D)/12x(2D), Extended Zoom 17x(2D only), Digital Zoom 8 160x(2D only)
  • Recording Media: Flash Memory 64GB
  • Approximate Recording Time: 3D:Approx.5h15m
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3.5 Inches Xtra Fine 3D LCD touch panel with TruBlack technology
  • Still Photo Size: 7.1 megapixels (2D still image)
  • Colors: Silver
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w) 2 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 1.4lbs
  • Price Range: $1,490 to $1,620

Sony HDR-TD10 3D HD Camcorder:


Sony HDR-TD10 HD 3D Camcorder		 Manufacturer: Sony
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $$1,499.95
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(5 out of 5 stars) 3D to the Masses (as long as you own Vegas)

I shot my first 3D movie in March 2010 using two Canon T2i cameras on a parallel 3D rig. Editing and rendering the footage was incredibly difficult; I used Sony Vegas to edit each view independently and Stereo Moviemaker to adjust the 3D effect. Finally, I was able to master a 3D Blu-ray using a beta version of NetBlender’s DoStudio, a $10,000 program that included……..

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 (2 of 5 stars) Sony 3-D camcorder a real disapointment

I waited so long for this new Sony 3-D camcorder only to discover when it arrived that it’s not possible to view 3-D videos anywhere except with the Camcorder connected with it’s HDMI connection or with the camera’s 3 1/2 inch screen.
Sony praises the fact that everything you shoot in 3-D is also viewed in 2-D but who cares?
I want to be able to make a AVCHD….

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Canon Vixia HF S20 HD Camcorder

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Canon Vixia HF S20 HD Camcorder

Canon Vixia HF S20 HD Camcorder is one of the advanced camcorders with user friendly features. This camera strives to provide first time users or amateur video enthusiasts less trial and error and eliminate guesswork so that they can start capturing moments right away. Its Advanced Video Snapshot enables you to capture the highlights of your adventures and memories with the ease of taking photographs through simply recording a series of short video clips.

Canon Vixia HF S30 HD Camcorder is the newer model of S20.

Canon Vixia HF S20 HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Enhanced zebra pattern indicates “blown out” or high brightness areas to help you set the proper exposure
  • Color peaking enhances the edges of your subject to aid in focusing
  • Custom key allows functions including exposure, focusing, assist functions, mic volume level or AGC limits to be assigned to a custom key
  • Gain control allows you to lower the dB value to ensure that dark scenes can be shot with the correct level of darkness
  • Canon should include a larger capacity battery
  • The Lens cover makes a rattle noise on a gentle shake
  • This one DOES NOT come with Viewfinder

Canon VIXIA HF S20 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 HD
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 10x HD
  • Recording Media: Flash card
  • Approximate Recording Time: Records up to 12 hours of crisp high definition video to a 32GB
  • LCD Monitor Size: 3.5” High Resolution Touch Panel LCD Screen
  • Still Photo Size: 8.0 megapixel
  • Colors: Black
  • Camcorder Dimensions: (h x d x w) 3.0 x 5.8 x 2.9in.
  • Camcorder Weight: 1.06lbs
  • Price Range: $710 to $750

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Canon Vixia HF S20 HD Camcorder		 Manufacturer: Canon
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $725
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(5 out of 5 stars) Quick review from a professional still photographer

I am a professional photographer that needed a camcorder for our first baby on the way. I wanted a camcorder that produced outstanding full 1080P HD video, good optical stabilizer and ease of use. Canon delivers. I was blown away by the quality of the video shot in full auto mode. The colors, vibrance and razor sharp focus completely convinced me that my hard earned……..

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 (3 of 5 stars) Outstanding Camcorder – But Shame on Me

I’m torn in writing this review. This is a 5-star camera that I must give a three-star rating to. Here’s why. The following is pulled DIRECTLY from Amazon’s product description here: “To add to its versatile capabilities, the VIXIA HF S20 also features a viewfinder for use in extreme bright light situations.” Well, as it turns out, this is FALSE. Totally false. Only….

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Canon FS400 Flash Memory HD Camcorder

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Canon FS400 Flash Memory HD Camcorder

Canon FS400 Flash Memory HD Camcorder ensures you that you get great looking videos from start to finish! With Canon’s legendary technology working together, the FS400 sees, processes and records your images and delivers the best in every step to provide unsurpassed image quality. Capture your memories in vivid, intense and lifelike detailed videos! It does not matter what setting or scenario you are in, moving or steady, your FS400 will keep your video smooth, steady and professional looking!

Canon FS400 Flash Memory HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Small and lightweight
  • Battery has long life and charges quickly
  • The picture and sound quality are good
  • The price is right.
  • Poor video in low light
  • There’s camera noise in every video
  • Handles low night very poorly resulting in grainy video

Canon FS400 Flash Memory HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: 1920×1080 Full HD
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 41x Advanced Zoom
  • Recording Media: SDXC-compatible memory card slot
  • Approximate Recording Time: Depends on SD memory capacity
  • LCD Monitor Size: 2.7 Widescreen LCD
  • Still Photo Size: 450 Kilopixel
  • Colors: Blue, Silver and Red
  • Camcorder Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 5.1 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 2 pounds
  • Price Range: $270 to $290

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 Manufacturer: Canon
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $279.99
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(5 out of 5 stars) So Far, So Good!

I wanted a basic camcorder to capture the typical kids events, vacation stuff, etc. I’m not trying to make pro quality videos, so the Standard Definition is fine…the widescreen format is a plus….

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 (1 of 5 stars) Standard Definition Video camera – NOT HD!

Cons:
I’ve had a Canon Vixia HF100 camera for a couple years, and liked it very much. I bought the FS400 for a project where I wanted a second video angle. Unfortunately…

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Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder

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Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder

Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder will never allow you to miss a perfect shot ever again! With the dual camera designed for super fast start-up and shooting, you can begin capturing moments in as little as 1.7 seconds! You can instantly catch still photos as well! With its “object chasing” feature, the VPC-CG20 lets you maintain proper lighting and keep a good focus on any moving object. Now, you can have the confidence in capturing perfect shots of the family members in action as well as your pets!

Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder Pros and Cons:

Pros: Cons:
  • Ultra small and portable
  • Fast startup and great dual purpose video/still camera design
  • Good digital image stabilization at normal focus
  • The flip out LCD is really useful
  • Video is grainy in low light
  • Slow to focus
  • Irritating control stick
  • Does not work as a PC Camera with the Mac
  • No software included

Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder Specifications:

  • Video Resolution: Full HD 1080, 60i Video (1920 x 1080)
  • Zoom (Digital/Optical Zoom): 5x Optical Zoom
  • Recording Media: SDXC Memory Compatibility
  • Approximate Recording Time: 2 hours
  • LCD Monitor Size: 2.7″ Wide LCD Monitor
  • Still Photo Size: 10 megapixel
  • Colors: Black and Silver
  • Camcorder Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 3 inches
  • Camcorder Weight: 1 pounds
  • Price Range: $170 to $199

Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder Customer Reviews:

Sanyo VPC-CG20 HD Camcorder Manufacturer: Sanyo
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars (view all customer reviews)
List Price: $199.00
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(4 out of 5 stars) Just Right for My Use!

I bought this dual camera because i am going on a cruise, and I did not want to be burdened by a lot of equipment.
So far I have used it to take both Hi Definition movies and still pictures…

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 (3of 5 stars) A decent economy camcorder

Cons:
I purchased the VPC-CG20 two months ago at Radio Shack. I was looking for an alternative to the “Flip” camera at about the same price….

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