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What kind of digital camcorder is best for me?

Reviews MiniDV; Digital8 MiniDV; MicroMV; mini DVD-R/RW/RAM MiniDV; Digital8; MicroMV; mini DVD-R/RW/RAM MiniDV MiniDV; mini DVD-R/RW/RAM FireWire (a.k.a.iLink or IEEE 1394); A/V; S-Video; microphone terminal

14 May 2005, 14:38 > More matches in Reviews

Canon MV930 review

Reviews You get to use a popular, cheap recording medium (the MiniDV cassette tape), and the standard method for transferring footage for editing (the FireWire cable). Opting for a MiniDV-based camcorder might seem like an odd choice given that a range of...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: canon, holiday, scene, hard disk

15 May 2006, 16:10 > More matches in Reviews

JVC GR-D240 review

Reviews Arguably, the biggest advantage MiniDV camcorders have over hard-disk and DVD-based camcorders is that most MiniDV camcorders support FireWire, enabling you to transfer video footage to your computer relatively quickly.

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: jvc, silver, camcorders, hard disk

15 July 2005, 11:50 > More matches in Reviews

Canon DC20 review

Reviews The argument remains that tape-based MiniDV camcorders capture a better picture and offer longer record times than DVD camcorders. Although DVD camcorders have some way to go before they threaten the versatility of MiniDV, for the casual user with...

Editor's rating   6.2

Tags: methods, operation, camcorders, recordings

6 June 2006, 14:27 > More matches in Reviews

JVC Everio GZ-MG20 review

Reviews It's light years ahead of tape-based miniDV camcorders in terms of usability and convenience. However, unlike the MC range, the MG models have fixed hard disks that cannot be removed from the chassis (well, certainly not without a great deal of...

Editor's rating   8.1

Tags: jvc, camcorders, hard disk, packages

28 November 2005, 16:36 > More matches in Reviews

Hitachi DZ-MV580E review

Reviews Because video is compressed by the DV-MX580E before it's written to DVD, you're not going to achieve the crisp edges and minimal artefacts of MiniDV. We found that the Hitachi couldn't achieve quite the same quality of image a MiniDV camcorder can.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: hitachi, camcorders, compress, shape

14 May 2005, 11:59 > More matches in Reviews

Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 review

Reviews FeaturesThe Sony Handycam HDR-HC1's real draw is its ability to record 1080i hi-def video on standard MiniDV cassettes. On one hand, the HC1's 2.8-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers visibly sharper 1080i HD video (via the HDV format) and standard...

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: sony, balance, camcorders, spot

26 August 2005, 14:32 > More matches in Reviews

Toshiba Portégé S100 review

Reviews There's also an unpowered (four-pin) FireWire port that will connect to almost any MiniDV camcorder and transfer footage. The use of an unpowered four-pin FireWire port (rather than a powered six-pin port) means that any external FireWire devices...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: toshiba, watching, hard disk, tax

25 October 2005, 16:54 > More matches in Reviews

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

Reviews This is more than sufficient for using most external drives and for miniDV video capture. The 12-inch PowerBook runs an IBM PowerPC G4 at 1.5GHz and includes Firewire, DVI, Airport and an optional DVD writer.

Tags: apple, sensor, firewire, ethernet

13 May 2005, 8:46 > More matches in Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 review

Reviews The only indications that this isn't just another MiniDV camcorder are the rounded right side (to make room for the 3-inch DVD+RW/-R disc) and the hefty 595g weight. With its 3-megapixel CCD (2 megapixels used for video) and Dolby 5.1 surround...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: sony, colours, microphone, camcorders

29 July 2005, 16:07 > More matches in Reviews

JVC GR-X5 review

Reviews The GR-X5 records video on MiniDV cassettes. Under the hand strap, the MiniDV tape hatch occupies the right side of the camera. Also on the back are FireWire and USB ports for downloading video and stills respectively.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: jvc, microphone, pixels, chip

19 August 2005, 18:26 > More matches in Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-HC46 review

Reviews It's hard to tell Sony's line of MiniDV camcorders apart just by looking at them. While the HC36 has FireWire and USB jacks built into the camera, the HC46 and the more-expensive HC96 come with a dock that includes AV output (via a breakout cable...

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: sony, cable, camcorders, camcorder

25 August 2006, 11:00 > More matches in Reviews

Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 review

Reviews The differences between Sony's entry-level MiniDV camcorders, the Handycam DCR-HC26 and the DCR-HC36, don't add up to much. Connections include AV output though a breakout cable, USB and FireWire. The DCR-HC36 can accept incoming signals through...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: sony, cash, camcorders, camcorder

9 August 2006, 14:45 > More matches in Reviews

Panasonic PV-GS400 review

Reviews The mode dial, the primary record button, and the power switch fall under your right hand, near the viewfinderThe right of the camera consists primarily of a top-loading, rubber-coated MiniDV cassette door, which serves as a comfortable handgrip.

Editor's rating   8

Tags: panasonic, standards, high quality, chip

3 February 2006, 15:59 > More matches in Reviews

Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 review

Reviews Though you can get a high-end three-chip MiniDV camcorder for this price that will deliver higher-quality standard-definition content, the clarity and detail of the HDR-HC3's high-definition video might make it worthwhile to deal with HD's early...

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: sony, microphone, camcorders, spot

24 May 2006, 11:22 > More matches in Reviews