F/1.2-2.8 Digital Camcorders

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for an inexpensive DVD camcorder and you don't care about stills, Hitachi's DZ-GX3100A is worth a look.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 15 x, DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm), 14.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The budget-priced JVC GR-D650 performs surprisingly well for its class, in both bright and low light.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 15 x, Mini DV, 14.8 oz

The Bottom Line: A mediocre camera in many respects, the JVC Everio GZ-MG50 is nevertheless worth consideration due to its small size and massive video storage capacity.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 15 x, Hard disk drive, 1.0 megapixels, 0.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: A mediocre camera in many respects, the JVC Everio GZ-MG40 is nevertheless worth consideration due to its small size and massive video storage capacity.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 15 x, Hard disk drive, 1.0 megapixels, 0.7 lbs