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Camcorders that record directly to DVD

DVD camcorders are very popular as an alternative to MiniDV tapes—finally, no rewinding or fast-forwarding required. DVD is right for you if you usually take shorter videos, generally don't edit them, and like the appeal of being able to pop the DVD out of your camcorder and watch right away. DVD camcorders can't record as long as MiniDV, but you can always pop another inexpensive disk in when the first fills up. Note that these camcorders use the smaller 8cm DVD format; they fit and play in most camcorders and computers, but are just smaller.

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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD850

16GB flash memory storage; 60x optical/2000x digital zoom ; Professional Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens ; Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with built-in zoom microphone ; SteadyShot image stabilization 1/8-inch HAD CCD image sensor 2.7-inch rotating touch LCD display ; Hybrid Plus recording to DVD, flash memory, or Memory Stick Duo....

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Starting at $359.00
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A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC410

DVD-R/-RW/-R DL compatibility for easy and immediate playback in your home theater; Canon 41x Advanced Zoom; Image Stabilizer; Digic DV II image processor; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD; soft LCD video light; SDHC Memory Card slot for easy storage of digital photos....

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Starting at $199.77
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A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC420

DVD-R/-RW/-R DL compatibility for easy and immediate playback in your home theater; Canon 48x Advanced Zoom; Image Stabilizer; DIGIC DV II image processor; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD; soft LCD video light; SDHC Memory Card slot for easy storage of your digital photos....

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Starting at $299.00
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A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 35mm equivalent; 1/8-inch HAD CCD imaging sensor; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display with touch control; Powerful 60x optical zoom (2000x digital zoom); Hybrid recording lets you choose your media; Super Steady Shot image stabilization....

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Starting at $259.00
from 30 stores Check Best Offers
C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC320

DVD Camcorder; 1 megapixel CCD sensor; Still image recording to SD/SDHC memory cards; 37x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom; Image stabilization; Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display....

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Starting at $179.99
from 13 stores Check Best Offers
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC310

DVD Camcorder; 680,000 pixel CCD sensor; Still image recording to SD/SDHC memory cards; 37x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom; Image stabilization; Standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratios; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display....

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Starting at $168.00
from 7 stores Check Best Offers
D+
HQ Grade: D+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC330

DVD Camcorder; 1 megapixel CCD sensor; Still image recording to SD/SDHC memory cards; 37x optical zoom / 2000x digital zoom; Image stabilization; Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display....

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Starting at $298.00
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
D-
HQ Grade: D-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony HDR-UX20

New full 1920x1080 AVCHD HD video recording for stunning video and detail; Hybrid Plus movie recording on three separate media, including 8GB of internal memory (an hour of video in 1920HD mode), Memory Stick media card and 3-inch DVD disc along with advanced dubbing function; Sony face detection technology for video and photos; identifies up to eight faces and corrects focus, exposure, color control, and when photos are taken, flash control; 4-megapixel photo capture with 2-megapixel Sony ClearVid CMOS sensor technology; Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recordings; Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and 3-megapixel photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio; Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization for smooth video and photos....

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Starting at $860.85
from 3 stores Check Best Offers
D-
HQ Grade: D-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon HR10

High-definition DVD Camcorder; 1080HD CMOS sensor; 3 megapixel still photos (2MP still while filiming video); 10x optical zoom / 200x digital zoom; Image stabilization; 24p "Cinema Mode"; HDMI output; Mini SD still image storage....

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Starting at $699.90
from 6 stores Check Best Offers
D-
HQ Grade: D-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic HDC-SX5

Captures full HD video at 1920 x 1080 pixels; Records to SD/SDHC cards or 8cm mini-DVDs; Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) system reduces blur; 10x optical zoom Leica Dicomar lens; 3CCD imaging system for greater detail and color fidelity; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD monitor w/170-degree viewing angle....

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Starting at $423.99
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
D-
HQ Grade: D-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony HDR-UX10

New full 1920x1080 AVCHD HD video recording for stunning video and detail; Sony face detection technology for video and photos; identifies up to eight faces and corrects focus, exposure, color control, and when photos are taken, flash control; Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick media card and 3-inch DVD disc; 4-megapixel photo capture with 2-megapixel Sony ClearVid CMOS sensor technology; Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recordings; Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and 3-megapixel photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio; Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization for smooth video and photos....

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Starting at $455.00
from 1 store Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Hitachi DZGX5020A

1 1/6 “ CCD with 680k Effective pixels; 30x optical zoom; S-Video & Composite AV Output; Electronic Image Stabilizer; 16:9 widescreen....

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Starting at $199.95
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Hitachi DZ-BD70

5.3 megapixel CMOS sensor; H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 formats; Electronic Image Stabilizer; Built-in flash; Widescreen Video Capture; 4.32 megapixel still camera; Using both HD Blue Discs and SD DVD-R/RW; 10x Optical Zoom; Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording; SDs Memory Card Expansion Slot; Lithium ion battery....

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Starting at $800.00
from 1 store Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Hitachi DZGX5080A

Multiformat DVD compatibility; 30x optical zoom; 16:9 widescreen capability; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD screen; Photo Frame Grab feature lets users easily capture any video frame as a still image; Cinema Res image processing; USB 2.0 connectivity....

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Starting at $199.95
from 3 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam HDR-UX1

1080 High Definition video camcorder (AVCHD); 10x optical zoom, 80x digital zoom; 3.5-inch widescreen LCD; 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* professional lens; HDMI, USB 2.0, composite and component connections....

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Starting at $464.99
from 6 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic VDR-D230

DVD Camcorder; 32x optical zoom; 2.7-inch LCD; Secure Digital slot for still photos; 16:9 widescreen mode; Image stabilization....

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Starting at $799.95
from 2 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Hitachi DZHS500A

30GB hard drive; Multiformat DVD capability; Optical Sensor Resolution: 680000 Pixels; 30x optical zoom; 2.7” LCD screen; USB 2.0 connectivity....

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Starting at $409.95
from 1 store Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC230

DVD Camcorder; 35x optical zoom / 1000x digital zoom; 1 megapixel CCD sensor; DVD-R/-RW dual layer discs; Image stabilization....

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Starting at $299.99
from 1 store Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC220

Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch); 1/6-inch CCD for effective Pixels of approx. 450,000/360,000 (16:9 IS* OFF/ON); Single or dual layer recording up to 108min. ; f = 2.6 - 91 mm, f/2.0 - 5.0, 35x power zoom ....

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Starting at $358.45
from 1 store Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony DCR DVD405

2 megapixels (video) / 3 megapixels (still); 10x optical zoom / 120x digital zoom; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 2.7 inch LCD; 1 lb. 5 oz.; 8cm DVD media storage....

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Starting at $124.99
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony DCR DVD505

1.9 megapixels (video) / 3 megapixels (still); 10x optical zoom / 120x digital zoom; 8cm DVD media storage.; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 3.5 inch LCD; 1 lb. 6 oz.....

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Starting at $599.99
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC40

4.3 megapixel sensor; 10x optical zoom; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 2.7 inch LCD; 1 lb 1 oz; DVD storage media....

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Starting at $379.99
from 3 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic VDR-D100

680k pixels; 30x optical zoom / 1000x digital zoom; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 2.5 inch LCD; 3.57 lbs; DVD storage media....

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Starting at $269.99
from 3 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic VDR-D200

680k pixels; 30x optical zoom / 1000x digital zoom; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 2.5 inch LCD; 3.53 lbs; DVD storage media; SD memory card slot....

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Starting at $599.95
from 2 stores Check Best Offers
F
HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony DCR DVD403

3.3 megapixel CCD; 10x optical zoom / 120x digital zoom; auto and manual focus; image stabilization; 2.7" LCD screen; 14.5oz....

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Starting at $699.99
from 4 stores Check Best Offers

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