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Kodak Zi6 Pocket Video Camera

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:23:25 +0000

Kodak Zi6 can record 720p at 60 frames per second, a step above the 640x480-pixel VGA resolution you get with other pocket camcorders. Available in black (pink is coming soon), the Zi6 has a 2.4" LCD and an expandable SD/SDHC card slot that holds cards up to 32 GB (you'll need a memory card because the camcorder doesn't come with much built-in memory). You can upload your videos directly to YouTube quickly and easily, thanks to the built-in USB connection. But if you want to clean them up first, the Zi6 comes with editing software. More budget camcorders.]]>

RCA Small Wonder Camcorder

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:22:45 +0000

Small Wonder camcorder is competing with both the Flip and the Creative Vado in the pocket-sized camcorder market. The Small Wonder has a 1.5" flip-out LCD display (the Vado's display is 2" but does not flip out), comes with a 1GB SD card (for recording up to 2 hours of hijinx), connects directly to your computer via USB, and offers direct YouTube uploading. ]]>

Samsung SC-HMX10 Camcorder

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:50:53 +0000

Samsung SC-HMX10. Samll enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it records directly onto the built-in 8GB memory or the included SD/MMC card, so you can upload straight to your computer for emailing or posting on YouTube. Other features include 10x optical zoom, a 2.7" LCD display, HDMI output for watching movies on your big-screen TV, and image stabilization to compensate for shaky hands. It's also one of Oprah's Favorite Things.]]>

Flip Video Ultra Camcorder

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:47:23 +0000

Flip Video Ultra. Record up to 60 minutes of video on the 5-ounce camera's internal flash drive. Then connect the camera to your PC or Mac (note the handy USB interface) and upload it to YouTube in just one step. Or use the camera's TV output to watch your videos on your TV. The Flip comes with easy-to-use editing software (just for PCs) and runs on 2 AA batteries. Prices start at $125.]]>

Canon HV20 High Definition Camcorder

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:27:13 +0000

Canon HV20 camcorder lets you capture your surroundings in either 1080i high-definition or widescreen standard-definition video. It's got 10x optical zoom with 4 zoom speeds, a 2.7" widescreen LCD, optical image stabilization, and even a remote control, in case you want to film yourself at a distance. Plus it takes 3-megapixel digital still photos, so you can leave your camera at home. More high definition camcorders.]]>

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Camcorder

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:38:55 +0000

Sony Handycam HDR-HC7, one of the first camcorders available that supports xvYCC, the latest "color space," which Sony calls "x.v.Color." This means that the camcorder can capture better colors, and display the full range of colors viewable by the human eye. The HC7 can take 2.3-megapixel video and 4.6-megapixel stills, has 10x optical zoom and a touch-screen interface, and records onto MiniDV. More Sony camcorders.]]>

Sony SCR-HC46 MiniDV Camcorder

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:53:33 +0000

DCR-HC46, an entry-level compact camcorder with 12x optical zoom, a 2.7" widescreen LCD, and Carl Zeiss lens. You can film in either 4:3 or 16:9, capture still images directly onto Memory Sticks, and easily connect to your PC or TV for sharing and editing your footage. And the Super NightShot and Super SteadyShot features help make your video shake-free, even in minimal lighting. The MSRP is $500, but you can get it for a lot less online. More budget camcorders.]]>

Sanyo Xacti HD1 Camcorder and Camera

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:08:39 +0000

Sanyo's Xacti HD digital video camera combines a 5-megapixel still digital camera (with 10x optical zoom) with a camcorder that can record 21 minutes of 720-pixel HD video on a single 1GB SD card. But wait, there's more: A big fold-out 2.2" display, image stabilizer, and the whole thing weighs just 8 ounces (that's about 2 iPods). More camcorders.]]>

Panasonic VDR-D100 Camcorder

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:02:13 +0000

VDR-D100 camcorder, just announced at the Consumer Electronics Show. It records directly onto DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs, capturing detailed images of fast moving objects like race cars and kids running. Stand-out features include a whopping 30x optical zoom, 2.5" color LCD that rotates up to 270°, and USB interface to link directly to your computer. More camcorders.]]>

JVC Everio GZ-MC500

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:03:55 +0000

JVC's new Everio GZ-MC500 camcorder, shown here from the rear. It's got three chips and records 60 minutes of DVD-quality video to a 4GB Microdrive removable hard disk (so you don't accidentally record over Baby's first steps.) We wish it had more than 10x optical zoom, but we'll let that slide because it takes 5-megapixel digital still photos. More JVC camcorders.]]>

DXG 301V Camcorder

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:01:57 +0000

DXG 301V an affordable combination camcorder and digital camera. It features MPEG-4 video format, 4x digital zoom, 16MB of internal memory (expandable), autofocus, and five white balance modes.]]>