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HD camcorders less than $800

Lori Grunin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:08:57 PDT

Reviews of budget HD camcorders

Sample images: Samsung SC-HMX10

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:05:43 PDT

Sample photos and frame grabs from the Samsung SC-HMX10

Photos: Samsung SC-HMX10

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:03:06 PDT

A discussion about the design of the Samsung SC-HMX10.

Photos: Canon Vixia HF100

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:28:38 PDT

A discussion of the design of the Canon Vixia HF100

Photos: Canon Vixia HF10

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:16:24 PST

A discussion of the design of the Canon Vixia HF10 camcorder.

Sample images: Canon Vixia HF10

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:08:19 PST

Commentary on photos and frame grabs taken from the Canon Vixia HF10 camcorder.

Photos and image samples: Sony Handycam HDR-SR5

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:08:55 PDT

A tour of the body of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 and a couple of sample shots.

Photos and image samples: Canon HR10

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:06:25 PDT

A tour of the Canon HR10's body and some sample photos and video grabs.

Cheap camcorders

Lori Grunin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:20:23 PDT

CNET recommends cheap camcorders.

Image samples: Canon HG10

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:38:58 PDT

Samples photos and video extracts shot with the Canon HG10

Photos: Canon HG10

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:12:08 PDT

Photos of Canon's hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorder, the HG10.

Photo samples: Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:06:29 PDT

Photos shot with the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1

Photos: Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:01:59 PDT

Comments on the design of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1

Photos: Panasonic HDC-SD5 and HDC-SX5

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:58:09 PDT

Sample images: Panasonic HDC-SD1

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:13:08 PDT

Sample images from the Panasonic HDC-SD1

Photo samples: Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:29:51 PDT

Sample photos and video frames from the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7.

Photo gallery: Sony Handycam HDR-SR7

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:26:19 PDT

A tour of the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7's design and features.

Up close and digital: Camcorders with 25x zoom and beyond

Lori Grunin — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:41:22 PDT

CNET compares camcorders with 25x and longer zoom lenses.

No-brainer buys: Four camcorders you won't regret

Lori Grunin — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:57:16 PDT

Camcorders from Canon, Sony, and Panasonic that can't miss.

Image samples: JVC Everio GZ-HD7

Thu, 31 May 2007 01:57:12 PDT

An evaluation of the video and still photo quality of the Everio GZ-HD7, with samples.

Photos: JVC Everio GZ-HD7

Wed, 30 May 2007 09:27:10 PDT

A tour of the design of the JVC Everio GZ-HD7 camcorder.

Photos: Sony HDR-CX7, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR5

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:18:26 PDT

Sony's latest camcorders record HD video using the AVCHD format.

Best of both worlds? Combination camera/camcorders

Will Greenwald — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:18:25 PDT

Three devices that handle both photos and videos 'equally' well

Photos and image samples: Sony Handycam HDR-HC7

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:37:11 PDT

Photos: Hitachi DZ-HS300A

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:05:45 PDT

Highlights of the Hitachi DZ-HS300A's design.

Photos and image samples: Panasonic SDR-S150

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:47:44 PST

A discussion of the SDR-S150's design plus comments on the camcorder's video and photo quality with examples.

How I learned to stop worrying and love high-def

Will Greenwald — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:02:55 PST

The most affordable HD camcorders out there

Photos and image samples: Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 03:36:06 PST

A discussion of the design and image quality of the Sony HDR-FX7 HDV camcorder.

Photos: Canon XH A1

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:39:31 PST

An initial take on the design and usability of Canon's XH A1 and G1.

Product photos: Sony Handycam HDR-SR1

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:07:04 PDT

With one cosmetic exception, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 is a twin of the DVD-based HDR-UX1.

Editors' top high-definition camcorders

Lori Grunin — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:59:54 PDT

CNET's picks of the top camcorders on the market for shooting HD video

CNET's quick guide: HD camcorders

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:32:00 PDT

CNET delivers advice for the HD camcorder buyer.

Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:30:00 PDT

The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 offers quite a few features that the HDR-FX1 lacks, blurring the lines between the two models.

Camcorders going tapeless: top DVD and flash-media models

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 11:07:00 PDT

A guide to choosing among MiniDV, DVD-recordable, and SD-based camcorders and a comparison review of the top tapeless products.

DVD camcorders come of age

Lori Grunin — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 05:20:00 PDT

If there's a Holy Grail of technology, it has to be transparency: the seamless, idiot-proof ability to do everything you want with the hardware at hand, without having to think about how--it just happens. For camcorders, transparency translates into recordings that you can play, edit, and share without needing to worry about media types, file formats, compression algorithms, hardware compatibility, and other geek esoterica. These days, DVD-based models are the closest you can get.

Cheap camcorders

Lori Grunin — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:13:57 PDT

CNET recommends cheap camcorders.

Camcorders and DVD: all it's cracked up to be?

Denny Atkin and Lori Grunin — Fri, 19 May 2006 01:16:00 PDT

It was a simple dream: the ability to record video to a disc, slide it in your DVD player to share, slip it in your PC to edit, and throw it in the mail to friends and relatives. But after several generations of camcorders--and disappointments--we're finally a bit closer to attaining it.

Up close and digital: camcorders with 20X zoom and beyond

Will Greenwald — Wed, 10 May 2006 03:02:58 PDT

We look at four camcorders that offer plenty of zoom for the buck.

Up close and digital: camcorders with 20X zoom and beyond

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:30:00 PDT

We look at four camcorders that offer plenty of zoom for the buck.

Three-chip camcorders for less than $1,000

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:15:00 PDT

A comparison of three-chip camcorders that cost less than $1,000.

Cheap video cameras

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 03:36:00 PST

CNET recommends cheap camcorders.

The littlest three-chip video cameras

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 08:22:00 PDT

CNET recommends compact three-chip MiniDV camcorders.

Put three chips on your shoulder: semipro camcorders

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 03:29:00 PDT

CNET recommends shoulder-mounted camcorders.

Camcorders on the cheap

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:56:00 PDT

CNET recommends inexpensive MiniDV camcorders.

Camcorder deals for every kind of shooter

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:27:00 PDT

CNET recommends camcorders that offer excellent value for their price.

Cutting-edge camcorders

Wed, 11 May 2005 05:23:00 PDT

CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Canon XL2, Panasonic AG-DVX100A, and Sony HDR-FX1 featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice.

Consumer video goes high-def

Fri, 06 May 2005 11:33:00 PDT

CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Sony HDR-FX1, JVC GR-HD1, and Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice.

Don't shoot! 10 tips for better videos

Rick Broida — Mon, 13 Sep 2004 04:10:00 PDT

Camcorders are sophisticated, complicated tools, and some mistakes are almost inevitable unless you've studied cinematography.

Reader request: Camcorder for family on a budget

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 01:20:00 PDT

Reader request: Camcorder for family on a budget

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:23:00 PDT

CNET Reviews offers side-by-side product comparisons of the Sony Handycam DCR-HC40, Canon Optura 300, Canon Optura 30, Hitachi DZMV550A featuring detailed specs, the latest prices, and in-depth buying advice.