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Buyer's GuideBest Budget CamcordersTimes have changed since Pure Digital tapped the market on inexpensive, easy-to-use, ultra-portable camcorders. HD is ubiquitous, and ergonomics are creeping back into designs. If you're buying for the YouTube-posting, Flip-loving member in your family, look here for some consumer-pleasing compact cams. |
Buyer's GuideThe Best Camcorders For New ParentsIf you need to capture all the priceless moments in your newborn's early life, you'll want a camcorder with a bit more power than a typical pocket camcorder. A comfortable grip, image stabilization, and HD video are must-haves, and we've gathered the best of the bunch right here. |
What's Hot and What's Not in Camcorders
1080p Pocket Cam, Swiveling Lens
The Bloggie PM5 is designed like a standard pocket camcorder, except for the cool-looking 270-degree swivel lens. That's a nice feature they've carried over from last year's "Webbie" PM1. The digit... more
Flip Killer
[Read our full hands-on review] The Kodak Zi8 has proven to be a very popular pocket camcorder since its release, usurping Flip's popularity on this sit... more
A Swan Song for MiniDV Tapes?
Life's special moments deserve to be cherished forever. With the new Canon ZR960 MiniDV camcorder, preserving those moments is easier then ever. Featuring a Canon 41x Advanced Zoom and DIGIC DV ... more
Old Faithful
HD pocket camcorders are the big trend right now, but nothing beats a good, cheap, traditional camcorder, even if it is standard def. The Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 fits that bill and is currently t... more
Just Awkward
[Read our full hands-on review] This would be a decent, boring, cheap standard-def camcorder if not for that horribly awkward lens. It s... more
