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Here are some quick tips when buying Camcorders:
- 3 CCDs create higher quality images than 1 CCD sensors and are found in most prosumer camcorders.
- CMOS sensors are showing up in more high end camcorders.
- Digital image stabilization uses mechanical components to take the "shake" out of closeup shots.
- A larger LCD display makes it easier to compose a shot and see in bright sunlight.
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$349.96- $364.95
User from www10.epinions says: the night vision is great!!! Sadly when using the night vision your battery drains twice as fast...Now the regular vision of the camera...You should confirm all information before relying on it...see more
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$833.00- $1099.99
User from dv-forums says: I have a Sony HDR-HC9 and I am trying to capture into Adobe Premiere Pro...I don't know how to set it up to capture to my pc...see more
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$599.00- $1103.00
User from laptoplogic.pricegrabber says: However, having mentioned the negatives, the bottom line is still performance and this camcorder takes great video...I highly recommend it to you if you can tolerate the tape recording like me...Great picture, very good sound, easy to use Tapes I thought about going with one of Canon's new SD card HD camcorders - but decided to stick with tapes...see more
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$292.49- $292.49
User from answers.yahoo says: Find a price on Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 - at Shopcartusa.com...and if you just record through the lens it won't look very good...Yahoo! does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content...see more
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$287.72- $297.71
User from allamd.pricegrabber says: Main reasons for my selections were Sony brand name, price and features (like good quality lens, nighshot, CCD, good optical and digital zoom etc...The picture quality I found good for a 1 MP camera and filming at night with only using the surrounding street lights was very good...I am very happy with my choice Fairly intuitive initial set up, but recommend reading manual carefully for non-tech types...see more
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$3099.95- $3699.99
User from reviews.pricegrabber says: Another good thing is that the microphone is farther away from the moving parts, so it should not pick up as much noise as other smaller cameras...Study your manual hard! Overall it is an awesome camera...Again, overall I think this is a fantastic HDV camcorder that gives you a lot of manual control...see more
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$842.00- $1199.72
User from shopper.cnet says: It seems like Sony's saved the zing in its camcorder announcements for its AVCHD products, which generally offer significant enhancements over last year's...The two top-of-the-line models, the SR11 and SR12, both incorporate Sony's highest-resolution 1/3.15-inch 5-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor and the Face Detection capabilities which debut in the 2008 camcorders...The two models differ only by hard disk size: 60GB for the $1,199 SR11 and 120GB for the $1,399 SR12...see more
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$2092.00- $3910.00
User from forums.creativecow says: To include any portion of the post in your response, highlight the desired text and hit the "Q" key...Thanks in advance for any tips...I have to admit that this isn't my expertise and I'm probably doing this all wrong but any help would be appreciated...see more
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$499.96- $499.96
User from shopper.cnet says: Overall this was a good buy and glad I got it compared to an HD camcorder with a harddrive...I was extremely sceptical about how well the camcorder would work with the SD cards...It allows scenes to be split so parts can be delted etc, etc...see more
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$549.95- $1003.00
User from newegg says: Overall I'm very pleased with the product...Video and audio quality is extremely good...Here is a list of the pro's HD 1080i Great Video Cannon Optics AVCHD Easy Learning curve Included software is not good at all...see more
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Digital Camcorder Buying Guides
CNET Editors' Camcorder Buying Guide
What kind of digital camcorder is best for me? What you need to know, from the kind of user you are to current technologies.
http://reviews.cnet.com/camcorder-buying-guide/?tag=dir
PC World How to Buy a Digital Camcorder, May 2007
Whether you want to record shots of your new baby or you dream of becoming a true auteur, this guide will teach you what you need to know before you buy.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,125646/article.html
Consumer Reports Buying Advice
Digital camcorders, now the dominant type, generally offer very good to excellent picture quality, along with very good sound capability, compactness, and ease of handling.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/aud...hoose/index.htm
Beginner's Camcorder Buying Guide
... Key Concepts to Know ... Camcorders Have the Most Trouble Indoors and in Dark Situations ... Point and Shoot Ease of Use vs. Versatility and Control ...
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About.com Finding The Best Camcorder For You
Before you head out to the electronic store to purchase a new camcorder there are a few questions you should ask yourself about your camcorder purchase
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