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HD camcorders less than $600 "Budget" HD camcorders don't dip into the most popular price range for camcorders--at least on CNET, everyone's looking for a sub-$300 bargain--but you can now get a decent model for less than about $600. Here's a roundup of some of the least-expensive, better-rated models we've looked at thus far. Read full story
- Kodak PlayTouch (black)
Mediocre video quality and a couple design issues keep the Kodak PlayTouch from being a top-notch minicamcorder. Read full story
Latest camcorder reviews
- Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 (silver)
January 26, 2011
- Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS10 (silver)
January 26, 2011
- Kodak PlayTouch (blue)
January 19, 2011
- Panasonic HM-TA1 (red)
October 14, 2010
- Panasonic HM-TA1 (purple)
October 14, 2010
- Panasonic HM-TA1 (black)
October 14, 2010
Camcorder Buzz
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Flip UltraHD
Flip's UltraHD is back with better video, more storage, and a new accessory port. Read more.
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Sony's new Bloggie Touch minicamcorder keeps the core concept of quickly shooting and sharing video from its previous incarnations, but changes just about everything else. Read more.
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There's a lot to like about Canon's entry-level Vixia HF R series of "high-definition" camcorders, including a better user interface than their more expensive siblings and mic and headphone jacks, which are rare for their class. Just not the video quality. Read more.
by Lori Grunin
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Here are my first image samples from the Sony Handycam NEX-VG10. Unfortunately, I'm on the road and my laptop is unsuited to any image or video analysis, but I'll update this slideshow next week with more information. I'll also write a hands-on preview. The NEX-VG10 is generally great, but it has some really awkward operations quirks, which will be annoying especially for EVF devotees. Read more.
by Lori Grunin
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It's physically well-designed, but the Vixia HF M3xx series incorporates a frustrating touch-screen menu system. Read more.
by Lori Grunin
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User reviews
"Good camera crappy software..." by beeman410 on March 27, 2011
Pros: Easy to use
Great picture
Cons: Nothing plays the videos except the Bloggie software & 3rd party crap.
And the videos not in sync with the audio...
i called Sonys support and they couldn't help me..
Summary: Don't waste your money on this camera guys...
At least not until they work ... Read full review
Which camcorder is right for me?
Before you fall in love with just any old camcorder, you need to know precisely what you're looking for, lest you realize somewhere down the road that you chose the wrong machine.
We've compiled a handful of typical user profiles that should help outline what type of camcorder is right for you. Ask yourself the hard questions, then match your needs to one of these user profiles. To bone up on the audio specs that matter for your user type, take a look at our section on capturing good sound with video.
