camcorder

Archos 404 camcorder (30GB) review

Reviews With its sleek and sexy design, ample screen and plethora of features, it's hard to believe that the Archos 404 camcorder lists for just £20 more than an iPod with the same capacity. For as little as £210, you can get a PVP, a camera and a...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: archos, playlist, accessories, speaker

13 March 2007, 12:02

Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder review

Reviews FeaturesThe Gmini 402 markets itself heavily as a 'camcorder' on the packaging, so it should be considered as much a camcorder as it is a media centre. In reality, the camcorder is to the Archos what video is to the new iPod -- anyone looking to...

Editor's rating   6.3

Tags: archos technology, media player, bonus, pad

9 January 2006, 16:38

What kind of digital camcorder is best for me?

Reviews I can't afford to spend more than £250 on a camcorder, and I don't want a model that uses expensive cassettes or discs. I plan to take my camcorder on holiday, so portability is important. Automatic; manual option via dial on camcorder body

14 May 2005, 16:38

What are the different camcorder styles?

Reviews Distinguishing characteristic: Unrecognisable as a camcorder. Distinguishing characteristic: Generally taller than it is long. Best for: Trendsetter; home and vacation moviemaker. Distinguishing characteristic: Generally longer than it is tall.

14 May 2005, 16:40

How do I find a camcorder that shoots good photos?

Reviews Hint: If you're going to display the pictures at least 50 percent smaller than the original size, resolution doesn't matter much -- opt for the camcorder with the best colour. The image on the left was shot with a camcorder (effective photo...

14 May 2005, 17:00

Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E review

Reviews Sharing a perch at the top of Sony's HD prosumer camcorder line, the Handycam HDR-SR7E manages to combine a raft of cutting-edge capabilities without forgetting that its primary function is capturing high-quality HD video.

Editor's rating   8

Tags: sony, lens, mini, optical

25 October 2007, 16:35

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 review

Reviews As many camcorder manufacturers have discovered, three low-resolution sensors can sometimes take you a lot further than a single high-resolution sensor. It's a pity, too, because the HD7 has all the features you'd expect from a camcorder in its...

Editor's rating   6.3

Tags: jvc, hard disk, pixels, camcorder

18 June 2007, 13:00

Toshiba Camileo Pro review

Reviews As always, if you're going to buy a removable flash memory-based camcorder, it's worth investing in some SD cards for increased capacity. It's a lightweight, entry-level digital camcorder with no fewer than eight functions.

Editor's rating   6.3

Tags: toshiba, mini, motion, movement

5 December 2007, 14:07

Panasonic NV-GS80 review

Reviews Budget camcorders might not seem flashy, but they play an important part in every camcorder line. Thanks to the camcorder's incredibly simple control scheme, you can easily record and play videos without ever touching its menu system.

Editor's rating   7.4

Tags: panasonic, resolution, lens, optical

4 September 2007, 12:00

JVC Everio GZ-MG255 review

Reviews This relatively lightweight, readily palmable design makes the camcorder easy to carry around. A huge expensive camcorder will produce amazing footage, but it's just not the best choice for every occasion.

Editor's rating   6.4

Tags: jvc, shoot, pixel, hard drive

23 May 2007, 1:00

Sony DCR-HC90 review

Reviews If you've budgeted around £600 for your first -- or next -- camcorder, you've probably started looking at three-chip models such as the Panasonic NV-GS250. The spacious CCD enables the camcorder to deliver splendid low-light performance, as...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: sony, camcorders, environments, image quality

2 May 2005, 21:36

Canon DC220 review

Reviews Perhaps it's the convenience of popping a DVD out of the camcorder and straight into your living room player, or maybe you just don't feel comfortable with a hard-drive-based model, but whatever the reason, you're looking into buying a DVD camcorder.

Editor's rating   6

Tags: canon, cash, night, pixel

12 November 2007, 11:38

Panasonic NV-GS300 review

Reviews The NV-GS300, Panasonic's midrange consumer three-CCD camcorder, arrives at a lower price than last year's model, the NV-GS250. The sharp video and the addition of a wide-screen LCD will appeal to HDTV owners looking for good image quality at a...

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: panasonic, consumer, shots, shooting

2 May 2006, 15:46

JVC Everio GZ-MG77 review

Reviews We've previously reviewed this camcorder's more expensive superior, the GZ-MG505. This is not to say that a single-CCD camcorder is inherently flawed. Clarity here is important because using the LCD is the only way of framing your shot -- this...

Editor's rating   5

Tags: jvc, conditions, hard disk, microphone

22 August 2006, 16:05

Canon MVX30i review

Reviews Canon plays up the MVX30i's still camera features, but the controls are clearly camcorder-focused. It packs a full-featured MiniDV camcorder and decent still camera into a jacket-pocket-size design. While some people find this a very comfortable...

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: canon, conditions, night, dedicated

23 March 2005, 20:18