Camcorder Info & Reviews

* Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #5345 in Consumer Electronics 12-2009
* Brand: Sony
* Model: DCR-DVD710
* Dimensions: 2.82 pounds
* 1.07 MP - 25 x optical zoom
Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls. With Hybrid technology, you can record it all directly to either DVD or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media for quick viewing or transfer to a PC. The built-in Zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording captures realistic surround sound, recording your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens...Read More

* Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #7439 in Consumer Electronics 12-2009
* Brand: Sony
* Model: HDRUX20
* Dimensions: .50 pounds

It's so easy to handle and the quality of the video is so nice. Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps reduce blur while Face Detection helps people look their best in every video and photo. And the built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording lets you capture realistic surround sound even when you are far away from your subject. Comfortable to Operate, Great Picture Quality, Simple Controls, Versatile...Read More

* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8791 in Camera & Photo 12-2009
* Color: Red
* Brand: Panasonic
* Model: SDR-H80 Red Color
* Released on: 2009-04-15
* Dimensions: 2.75" h x 2.62" w x 4.56" l, 3.00 pounds
* Display size: 2.7"

Panasonic SDR-H80 can record either on its built-in hard disk drive or on SD/SDHC memory card. The SDR-H80 camcorder features the YouTube Uploader function that makes video uploading super easy! Simply set the camcorder to "Web Mode" and it will record the movie in a YouTube compatible format. Simplifies the process of copying recordings from the memory card or hard disk drive to a DVD. Simply connect the camcorder to a VW-BN1 DVD burner and press the button. Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls....Read More

* Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #1043 in Consumer Electronics 12/2009
* Brand: Canon
* Model: fs21
* Dimensions: 4.80" h x 2.20" w x 2.30" l, .50 pounds
* Display size: 2.7"

Comfortable to Operate, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile, light, more compact and user-friendly, the flash memory Canon FS21 brings you stunning video at an affordable price. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, flash memory has numerous benefits. Canon offers the best in flash memory with dual flash memory, enabling you to record to both the camcorder's generous 16GB internal flash drive and a removable SDHC card. It not only extends the recording space available, but also gives you added flexibility in file transfer and playback....Read More

* Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #2955 in Consumer Electronics 12-2009
* Brand: Canon
* Model: FS22
* Dimensions: 4.80" h x 2.20" w x 2.30" l, .50 pounds
* Display size: 2.7

Canon FS22 dual flash memory camcorder. Lighter, more compact and user-friendly, the Canon FS22 brings you stunning video at an affordable price. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, flash memory has numerous benefits. Canon offers dual flash memory, enabling you to record to both the camcorder's substantial 32GB internal flash drive and a removable SDHC card...Read More

# Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2042 in Camera & Photo 12-2009
# Color: Gold
# Brand: Panasonic
# Model: SDR-S26
# Dimensions: 2.62" h x 2.56" w x 4.97" l, 2.00 pounds

Records just 0.8 second from the time the LCD is opened and this around a third of the time that it takes for a camcorder that records onto DVD discs to start, making it easier to catch those special moments that come with no warning. This is an inexpensive and very compact and lightweight standard definition camcorder designed for the casual user who does not want to sink a whole month's pay into just to record some personal events...Read More

# Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1402 in Camera & Photo 12-2009
# Color: Red
# Brand: Kodak
# Model: Zx1
# Dimensions: 1.02" h x 2.44" w x 2.68" l
# Weight: 3.09 pounds
# Display size: 2"
Affordable camcorders offer much in the way of high quality video, but they are easy to use, easy to carry, and easy on the wallet. Capture all your favorite videos with the Blue colored Zx1 Camera from Kodak. It is resistant to rain, snow, sand, dirt and more, so you can get in the action without fear of damaging your camera, captures 720p HD video up to 60 frames per second with 16:9 aspect ratio...Read More

* Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #909 in Consumer Electronics 12-2009
* Color: Blue
* Brand: Canon
* Dimensions: 4.80" h x 2.20" w x 2.30" l
* Weight: .50 pounds
* Display size: 2.7"
The Canon FS200 flash memory camcorder is among the most affordable ways to get stunning video in a light, compact and user-friendly package. Good Image Stabilization, Nice Video Quality, Not That Bad in Low Light. This camera provides almost everything one could expect from a standard definition flash memory camcorder at its price range. Video and picture qualities are as good as you can get with about 1 mega-pixel....Read More

* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71 in Musical Instruments
* Brand: Zoom
* Model: Zoom H4N
* Dimensions: 1.38" h x 2.76" w x 6.15" l, .62 pounds
Excellent Sound, Low Distortion, Powerful, Versatile. For connecting your own microphones or instruments, the H4n features XLR/TRS combo input jacks with phantom capability. A 3.5mm line output is provided, and a reference speaker is built-in for quickly reviewing your recordings. It's a full function Stereo recorder capable of a wide range of Recording rates, from low grade MP3 to 24bit/96K wav files. It also can be used as a portable 4-track recorder AND a USB interface...Read More

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* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4 in Musical Instruments(11/2009)
* Brand: Zoom
* Model: Zoom H2
* Dimensions: 3.60" h x 6.50" w x 10.50" l, 1.60 pounds
Zoom H2 is an easy-to-use, versatile stereo digital audio recorder that fits into the palm of your hand. Perfect for musicians, journalists, podcasters, and more, the H2 records high-quality WAV and MP3 files to meet any professional need. Can Be Used as a USB Microphone
Records from the Front, Back, or in Omnidirectional Mode...Read More

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# Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36 in Camera & Photo(11/2009)
# Color: Matte Black
# Brand: Nikon
# Model: P90
# Dimensions: 3.90" h x 3.30" w x 4.53" l, 1.01 pounds
The Coolpix P90 is a compact digital camera model that offers extended reach, wide-angle coverage, the intuitive ease of advanced shooting functions and outstanding performance. Incorporating the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens and the image quality benefits of Nikon's innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept, the Coolpix P90 brings greater versatility and fun to the art of capturing precious moments...Read More

* Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190 in Camera & Photo(11/2009)
* Brand: Canon
* Model: EOS 7D Body Only
* Dimensions: 2.90" h x 4.40" w x 5.80" l
* Weight: 1.81 pounds
* Display size: 3"
With a host of features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, Canon EOS 7D represents a whole new class of camera.
Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an 18.0 megapixels APS-C size CMOS sensor and dual DIGIC 4 image processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF area selection modes for sharp focus no matter the situation...Read More

# Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96 in Camera & Photo(11/2009)
# Color: Raspberry
# Brand: Kodak
# Model: Zi8 Raspberry
# Dimensions: 1.18" h x 2.36" w x 3.15" l,
# Weight: 3.20 pounds
# Display size: 2.5"
With Zi8, you can watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on Facebook or YouTube with a flick of the built-in USB arm. The Zi8 has all you need to define yourself in high definition. Sharp large view screen, even my parents did not have to reach for reading glasses. Shooting in HD is sweet. The HDMI output works instantly and smoothly!..Read More

# Amazon Sales Rank: #634 in Consumer Electronics
# Brand: Kodak
# Model: Zi8 - Black
# Take stunning full HD 1080p videos
# Less blur with built-in image stabilization
# Record up to 10 hours of video-up to 32 GB* worth
# No cables needed-just swing out the USB arm
# Take amazing 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures
# Easy upload to Facebook and YouTube social networking sites.
Whether you're out on the town or just hanging with friends, the KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience in stunning 1080p HD video. Stay in focus while you’re on the move with integrated image stabilization.

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A high-quality portable audio recorder with an integrated point and shoot video camera
* Amazon Sales Rank: #1396 in Camera & Photo
* Color: Metal Blue
* Brand: Zoom
* Model: Q3
* Dimensions: 2.00 pounds
Zoom Q3 is the first product of its kind to offer a practical solution, makes it easy to share your videos with your friends on YouTube. Simply plug the Q3 into your computer, launch the onboard HandyShare software and select the videos you want to put on the web.

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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Himanshu_Shekhar_Jha]Himanshu Shekhar Jha

One of the stunning gadgets in Nikon's series released its latest version as the Nikon Cool pix S70. Predecessor of Nikon Cool pix S230, a touch hybrid model, Nikon Cool pix S70 has many exciting features. Its immediate attraction is the huge touch-screen LCD display which facilitates the users to zoom using the Punch technique of the touch screen. Further this display has an anti-glare coating which enhances the picture quality when exposed to the bright light. Shutter speed can be altered using the Touch Shutter property.

The real time scene's parameters now can be changed using the Scene Effect Adjustment feature along with the Auto focus property. Nikon cool pix S70 offers 30fps HD videos with a resolution of 1280x720p. A 5-way VR image stabilization system is employed as advancement to the 5x optical zoom wide angle lens in this latest camera, which will allow the users to get a collaborative effect from both the optical and electronic systems. Since no official information revealed regarding the focal length of the wide angle lens, until the release of the first piece we will not get to know whether it contains a 24mm or a diffident 30mm distance window.

The new fashionable compact Nikon camera has lot of features embedded in it. It consists of 16 different modes of scene for the Auto freaks and smart portrait system. These have a set of features such as Face priority AF, In-camera Red eye fix, Blink Warning, D-Lighting and Smile shutter. Based upon the tracked subject and the image resolution of ISO cap of 6400 the shutter speed will get adjusted automatically.

Nikon Cool pix S70 come with attractive colors of Black & Black, Red & Red, Champagne & Beige, Champagne & Light Brown. This slim type digital camera has a thickness of 0.8 inches thick and with 5 ounces weight. The dual text construction on the surface of the gadgets makes it lovable and sleek. This Nikon model enables the users to shoot macro shots from a distance of 1.2 inches consequently makes the camera personal. It starts with $230 as the price tag.

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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lou_Bortone]Lou Bortone

What do megastars Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston have in common? They're all flipping out over Pure Digital's Flip camera! Other Flip fanatics include Rosie O'Donnell, Pamela Anderson and the Barack Obama campaign...

It's not just celebrities who are flipping over the Flip... Rave reviews have come in from all corners of the media world, from Time magazine, ABC News and Extra TV to the Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today.

With product evangelists like that, perhaps it's no surprise that Pure Digital just sold their one millionth Flip Video Camcorder! The Flip has been the number one best-selling video camera on Amazon since its launch, and the camera's popularity shows no signs of abating.

In fact, Flip just released their newest and slimmest model yet, the Flip Mino. (pronounced "minnow"). The Flip cam has made shooting and uploading videos easier than ever. They have simplified the world of online video and leveled the playing field so that anyone can play!

Shooting videos with the Flip couldn't be easier, and the camera's simple interface makes recording a breeze. Just point, press record and shoot! When you're done, "flip" open the Flip's USB port, plug it into your computer and upload video instantly to the web. The Flip's built-in software even gives you the option to quickly and easily upload your video directly to YouTube, AOL Video and - with the new Flip Mino, you can upload right to MySpace, too!

It's convenient, easy to use and affordable. No wonder consumers and the media alike are gushing over the Flip...

In July, 2008, for example, the Flip won Business Week's IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) Gold honors in the entertainment category. Business Week raved:

"This is the first camcorder to simplify the process of capturing and sharing video. With integrated software, the Ultra enables editing, organizing and seamless uploading to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites. Challenged to develop a product that communicates this simplicity in a fun and user friendly manner, the design team focused on the form factor, ergonomics and control layout. The result is a highly-compact camera that can fit in any pocket and provide unmatched portability and intuitive use for capturing, editing and sharing high-quality video."

The Flip was also high on the list of TIME magazine's "25 Gotta Have Travel Gadgets," calling the minicam "so easy a technophobic wife can use it." Here's what TIME had to say about the new Flip Mino model:

"Finally, a video camera so easy, a technophobic wife can use it. That's precisely the point of Flip's Mino, a cigarette-pack sized video recorder that's basically built around a big, fat, red RECORD button: Better to have a cute video camera that you'll toss into your pocketbook and use, instead of a big, complicated beast that stays home. Two gigabytes of internal memory provide 60 minutes of record time. A rechargeable battery lasts around four hours and a USB plug built onto the device lets you plug it in to a PC or Mac and automatically upload your riveting movies of Grandpa Ernie standing in front of a restaurant on the Left Bank to Myspace, YouTube or AOL."

And U.S. News & World Report claimed that no video camera is easier to use than the Flip. The magazine's David LaGesse gushes: "The Flip has made its mark with its ease of use. I know from experience that a 6-year-old can handle it. Push the red button to record; push it again to stop. Hit the play button to review clips. Plug the built-in USB connector into a PC, and a few mouse clicks later you have video online."

So what are you waiting for? Whether you go for the new $180 (USD) Mino, or the earlier and less-expensive $130 - $150 Ultra, you gotta get a Flip!

Lou Bortone is an award-winning writer and video producer with over 20 years experience in marketing, branding and promotion. As an online video expert, Lou helps entrepreneurs create video for the web at http://www.TheOnlineVideoGuy.com - You can get your own free guide to the Flip at http://www.FlipCamTips.com

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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Allen_Jesson]Allen Jesson

Canon offers a wide range of HD camcorders and with over 50 years experience in the imaging industry you will not find it hard to unearth the perfect canon HD camcorder for you.

When choosing a canon HD camcorder you should consider where you are most likely to be using the camcorder. Knowing exactly where the canon HD camcorder will be used will mean you can ensure the camcorder has the right settings to suit your needs.

A few of the most popular canon HD camcorders include:

Canon HF10 - This is a very stylish compact camcorder. It has dual flash memory recording and its internal memory will provide an amazing six hours of continuous shooting.

The canon HF10 is so compact you can easily slip it into your pocket and take it where ever you go. Because this canon HD camcorder has Instant AF and super range optical image stabilizer (OIS) focusing errors and camera shake are non existent when recording in HD.

Canon HG20 - The Canon HG20 offers a massive 22 hrs of HD (60Gb HDD) it has dual recording, instant AF, super range OIS, Microphone input and manual audio control, Flexible system and software with blu-ray disk support.

Because most of canons HD camcorders have a dual recording system you can choose how you record. When there's no spare media to hand, you can store movies on the HDD. On the other hand shoot to SDHC memory cards: cards are great for sharing and are also an easy way to add extra capacity.

Canon XH A1s - This canon HD camcorder is best suited to the more experienced film maker. It offer a wide selection of features, including:

• 1080i HDV recording (50i, 25F, optional 24F/30F/60i modes)
• Improved ease of use
• Enhanced audio functions
• 1/3" 1.67MP 3CCD
• 20x L-series HD Video Lens with simultaneous three-ring control
• Full image control
• Canon CPS Video Support

The Canon XH A1S delivers 1080i HD recording with selectable frame rates of 50i and 25F. If you choose 50i you will be shooting with ultra-crisp realism, or if you prefer the for the traditional look of film. 24F/30F/60i shooting modes are available via an optional upgrade, for truly global recording capability.

Canon HF 100 - This Canon HD camcorder is very stylish, it offers 1920x1080 Full HD. The Canon HF100 has the convenience of recording straight to memory cards. Which means it is easy to capture incredible footage via the Canon HD camera system, then share it swiftly and effortlessly.
The Canon HF 100 has many features including: the ability to record HD movies directly to a memory card, it has excellent connectivity, an instant AF and super range optical image stabilizer, Multiangle vicid Lcd and software for sharing.

The size of this Canon HD camcorder is small, making it very handing to slip into your pocket ready to capture those memories where ever you go.

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Want wide angle and a zoom? Want it pocket-sized too? Want the moon on a silver tray? Well, perhaps not the latter but the Panasonic TZ6 is small and talented, being loaded with many useful features:

The Panasonic TZ6 is a 10-megapixel digital camera with a superb Leica DC-Vario Elmar 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12x optical zoom. If 10MP sounds too low a spec, don't be fooled - it is just as good as other digital cameras with 12MP.

The Panasonic TZ6 has Intelligent Auto that empowers the user and makes it easy and fun to use. In IA mode, the camera does the work, activating AF tracking, Intelligent Exposure, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Mega Optical Image Stabilizer, and Intelligent ISO Control. All you do is point and shoot...

AF Tracking allows the user to lock the focus on a moving target; the camera will then track the target in focus, freeing the user to shoot an anticipated action when it happens.

Intelligent Exposure compensates for dark images by automatically adjusting the brightness. It also features automatic backlight compensation for images shot against bright sources of light.

Face Detection, combined with AF Tracking, will help you to capture expressions on faces - just right for those candid moments! Flash fill in will control red-eye too.

Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects the most appropriate choice from five scene modes - Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, and Night Scenery.

At a setting of up to ISO 6400, the Panasonic DMC-TZ6 can capture subjects in near-darkness without a flash.

The Panasonic TZ6 takes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and saves JPEG images to SD/SDHC cards. All Lumix cameras take photos with a resolution suitable for display on a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV.

In all, the Panasonic DMC-TZ6 is a very handy point-and-shoot, just right for travel, wildlife and those unexpected special moments!

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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ron_King]Ron King

Video recording technology has come a long way in a short time. A very few years ago, it was torture to lug around a huge video camera for every important event. And you only used it for important events because it was too much to carry otherwise.

Today, camcorders offer much lighter and more portable versions for video recording, as well as better features than the old video cameras. One of the best, most portable of all video recording devices is the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder. Don't let its small size fool you. It is loaded with features including HD technology as well as a handy little way to record everywhere you go.

The following features are what makes this HD pocket video camera a must have.

* Lightweight - This little wonder weighs in at under 4 ounces (without batteries) making it perfect for carrying around all the time.

* High Quality UltraHD Recording - You can now capture 1080 pixels video, which is much better than the 770 pixels that other pocket camcorders offer. This tiny pocket camcorder has built-in stabilization to cut down on the blur you get with regular video recording.

* 2.5 inch LCD Display - That's no small display screen for a little pocket video camera. You can see what you are recording on an LCD screen.

* Storage Modules - You not only get 128 Megabytes built-in memory, but the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder also supports SD cards with its built-in slots -- meaning you can store more video footage. LOTS more. You can record up to 10 HOURS of video with this amazing little HD pocket camcorder.

* Still Photos - You can even take the most stunning stills with your Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder as it is capable of taking 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures at 5 Megapixel resolution.

* Upload Capabilities - This is a big deal nowadays. With this little portable pocket camcorder you can enjoy fast and easy optimized uploads to your favorite social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube.

The list of features and benefits of the Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder do not stop there. It has a built-in speaker and microphone for recording audio and listening to the playback while you watch it. If you are like most people, you don't like using cables which makes the cable-free feature very appealing.

It comes with a user guide, a wrist strap, rechargeable lithium ion battery, adapter and cable for charging, HDMI and AV cables for TV playback, and software for organizing and editing.

The Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder is a revolutionary new way to record video and it even has an affordable price tag -- $179. You're going to be very impressed.

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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Fred_Sweet]Fred Sweet

At a recent Hollywood conference a leading studio head said that the power in Hollywood is shifting from the producers to the creatives. What he meant by that was after nearly a century of monopolizing the production and distribution of film and video content the Internet has now made it possible for anyone who has the interest, drive, and creativity to become famous, make money, and be discovered in ways totally unforeseen a short time ago.

With the video content explosion on the Internet many backyard producers are becoming famous in their own world of online fans and viewers. You can be one of them!

There are many sites on the Internet that specialize in exposing your work to the world. Obviously the main one is YouTube. Here, in addition to uploading your "productions", you can form your own channels so people can see all your work in one spot. YouTube can be limiting in the length of your videos so check out the many other sites including Metacafe, Viemo, if you want to submit longer productions.

Most people are amazed that you can produce your own HD videos, beautifully edited, for about $200. Assuming your have a computer, simply get Adobe Premiere Elements, (about $100), and Kodak's Zi6 mini HD camcorder, (runs off regular batteries, also about $100). That is all the equipment you'll need!

You will need to have the following positions covered for your production, no matter how big or small.

Producer. This is the person that organizes all elements of the film. They are normally involved in raising the money necessary, hiring the director, purchasing the script or screenplay, hiring the actors, picking the set or screen stage, and dealing with the business aspects of the production.

Director. This person interprets the script onto the screen. That is why this person plays such an important role in the productions success. They decide the camera angle, how the actors relate to each other, and in general make their vision of the production come alive on the screen. In most small productions the director will also be the cameraman.

Actors. Well, we know what these people are suppose to do.

Many times one or two people do all of the above. Certainly in small web productions a person normally starts out being at least the producer and director, and, many times the actor also. The main point is make sure you have all three functions covered. Now it's on to what you are going to produce.

In general all productions fall into one of two categories; scripted and unscripted. Scripted are all productions where the actors follow - a script! Of course, these require actors to learn their lines and follow the screenplay. Unscripted are best exemplified by the "reality shows" currently so popular. Here there is no script, and all the expense and time associated with it. Most likely you are going to start with an unscripted production because it is simply easier and costs a lot less.

Once you have made your decision on what to produce there are two main schools of thought about how to go about it. The first one is that you should focus solely on producing top quality content. This means spending endless hours planning each element of your production. The second school of thought is to just pour as much content as you possibly can out onto the Internet and hope that one will be a hit. Either way you choose is fine. I would recommend doing the one that best fits your personality. If you are more of a perfectionist then obviously you are more suited to the first type of production.

Once your production is done and ready for upload don't forget the details like proper key wording, titles, and credits. Obviously if you are going to be building your reputation as a producer of on line video you will have to be consistent in your uploads. Try and stick to a production schedule so your viewers will can get used to seeing your new productions on a timely basis. As you start to see results of your uploads through the number of views they are getting you will be able to adjust your productions in the direction of the more popular posts.

The Hollywood mogul may be fading into history, but film making and video production has never been easier, and who knows - you may just be a natural.

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by beth0101a

In recent times, there has been a big spurt in the digital video camera market. With the Flip video camera series being launched, it has become even more exciting, particularly because of its amazingly low price.

The Flip Video camera from Pure Digital is a compact video recorder that fits into your pocket. The recorded video clips are stored in the camera’s hard drive and these can be either viewed on a computer or on TV screen. It has a convenient USB that flips out from the side via which you can plug it into your PC or Mac. Video clips are saved as .avi files.

In the Flip camcorder range are the Flip Ultra and the Flip Mino HD. The Flip Ultra camera shoots 4:3 video while the Mino shoots 16:9. If you are wondering which Flip digital camera to buy, it makes sense to browse through Flip camera review sites to help you make an informed decision.

One of the reasons that lead to the success of Flip digital cameras is the fact that people use online video services like YouTube a lot. This camera is so easy to use that people don’t really notice any shortcomings. The Flip Mino came after the Ultra and if you do a comparison of the two, the Mino is about 40% smaller and lighter than the Ultra and has a touch sensitive control pad, a rechargeable built-in battery and a codec for Mac users enabling them to use iMovie 08 and edit their videos directly. The Flip Mino is preloaded with the software it needs for video sharing. While the Flip Ultra has the USB connector at the side, the Mino has it on top and you can use it to download your videos as well as to charge the camera.

The Mino also has a faster image processor, an omni-directional mic, pause, review and fast forward button. It is capable of uploading movies to MySpace.

If we explore the Flip Mino Vs Ultra, according to online reviews the Flip Mino scores over the Ultra in many ways. For example, in terms of design and interface, people prefer the Mino for its smaller size, sleeker look, touch sensitive controls and better playback options. Specifications wise, even though both Flip camcorders are similar, the Mino scores for its superior sound and compression and additional uploading option. But for video quality, it is the Ultra that is ahead for its consistently brighter videos and better exposure especially in low light situations.

One of the reasons that lead to the success of Flip digital cameras is the fact that people use online video services like YouTube a lot. This camera is so easy to use that people don't really notice any shortcomings. The Flip Mino came after the Ultra and if you do a comparison of the two, the Mino is about 40% smaller and lighter than the Ultra and has a touch sensitive control pad, a rechargeable built-in battery and a codec for Mac users enabling them to use iMovie 08 and edit their videos directly. The Flip Mino is preloaded with the software it needs for video sharing. While the Flip Ultra has the USB connector at the side, the Mino has it on top and you can use it to download your videos as well as to charge the camera.

To some, the Mino might look better, but if video quality is important, then it is the Ultra that has an edge. Cost wise, the Mino costs more and is better designed with a rechargeable battery while the Ultra works with replaceable AA batteries. However, when it comes to the Flip Ultra vs. Mino, it really is a matter of what you want to do with the camera and the features that matter to you the most. Therefore, it is best to check out as many online reviews as possible since you can read a lot more than just the product specifications. Diverse user experiences described in Flip video camera review can finally be the deciding factor when you buy your own Flip digital camera.

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I think that the Flip MinoHD camcorder is the best video camera ever made. There, I've said it! With everything getting wireless and getting smaller and smaller nowadays, its a matter of time before all electrical appliances become miniaturized.

The Flip MinoHD camcorder weighs at just 3.3 ounces and is slightly smaller than most cell phones today. It has 4GB of built in memory, digital zoom and can record up to 60 minutes of video. Don't be fooled by its tiny size as this camcorder is a powerhouse of features.

For starters it can record 60 minutes of stunning, high definition videos at 30 frames a second (1280 x 720 resolution). The videos taken on this recorder looks amazing, even when viewed on my 42 inch LCD TV. The Flip MinoHD camcorder can be connected to any device with a USB port without the use of any wires. It has a built-in USB arm that can be directly plugged in to your computer or TV set.

The control interface is extremely user friendly and easy to use. It has a one touch recording button and a plus/minus sign to activate the digital zoom. The 1.5 inch LCD display is a little small but produce vivid previews of the videos taken. Hopefully, they would increase the size of the LCD display in their next model.

The Flip MinoHD camcorder has a built in software driver so that you do not need to pre-install any software on the computer before you plug it in. The files on the camcorder is ready to be viewed on any computers (PC or Mac) and other electrical devices once plugged in. Considering that there are barely any camcorders in the market today that can comfortably fit into your pockets, the Flip MinoHD camcorder is the winner when it comes to size, convenience and portability.

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Flip Video, which has recently been absorbed by Cisco, regularly releases YouTube-friendly point-and-shoot mini camcorders with the 2009 models being the two updated versions of the Ultra. The higher-end Flip UltraHD Camcorder shoots 720p (1280x720) high-definition video while the less expensive Ultra shoots 640x480 VGA video.

This new model sports a 2-inch LCD display on the back. The buttons are also bigger and the casing has a rubberized, matte finish for an easier grip. The Flip UltraHD Camcorder comes in black or white. This mini camcorder ships with a set of AA-size NiMH batteries (rechargeable) that can be charged in the unit by simply connecting the camcorder to the USB port on your computer. You can also use standard AA batteries to power this device. That standard battery backup option is a nice convenience but as standard batteries are heavier, expect to find the camcorder a bit heavier than its Li-ion powered predecessors. A HDMI output on the side is available for HDTV connections, but this time around has no bundled cable.

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder shoots 720p video at 30fps, H.264 compressed and encoded as MPEG-4. The unit lacks a memory card slot but its 8GB of internal memory allows you to record 2 hours of video and if you have a notebook or netbook handy you can offload the excess. Shooting and transferring videos to your computer or uploading them to YouTube and other video-file-sharing sites is simplicity itself. You hit the big red button to record and the play button to play back videos. It comes with 2x in digital zoom but lacks manual or advanced customization. This lack of choice makes the Flip UltraHD Camcorder perfect for the target audience as it doesn't confuse them but the more tech-inclined may find the settings rather limiting.

Video is quite sharp and saturated for outdoor shots and was bright without being overly noisy. The audio is clear and loud. While it still can't compare with the video produced by a real HD camcorder the video quality have definitely improved when compared to older models. Overall, the videos were smoother, sharper and have more accurate colors.

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder may not be the best-looking HD mini camcorder in the market nor is it the cheapest but it does offer relatively good video quality and ease of use. The AA battery use adds great convenience although you may want to get a tripod to use it with for best results.

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Today's camcorder market is full of new brands and changing technology, with products moving towards greater compactness and more 'cross-platform' features. Choosing the right camcorder for you need not be a daunting task provided you take the time to answer some basic questions about yourself and the technology. You can search for exactly the right product, all the way from brand through model number and vendor right here at Myshopping.com.au. It will take a lot of pressure off you.

Camcorders

What kind of camcorder user are you?

At the outset, you need to think a little about why you are buying a camcorder. There are essentially six loosely defined categories:

1) the traveller, buying a camcorder to record travel experiences;

2) the family, usually with young children or soon to be, wanting to record family lifestyle experiences as the children grow up;

3) the grandparent or retiree, often with a little time to look at the world through the lens and capture moments of life that would otherwise slip by;

4) the technophobe, a person with a genuine interest in finding the best bit of gear to make movies and record things of importance;

5) the artist, similar to the technophobe, but has a deeper interest in the pictures and less interest in the technical specification, usually wanting to make movies and document items of interest;

6) the educator or student, maybe a school or classroom teacher, or student with an interest in multimedia. We can add a seventh category: that of the "I just want one" brigade who has no real underlying purpose for the purchase.

Once you have some idea of which category your purchase might fall into, then you have some way of being guided through the maze of choices. There are possibly five basic judgements you need to make about the camcorder you want to buy.

1) How comfortable it is in your hand? Remember, if you're a traveller, you will want to lug your camcorder wherever you go. The last thing you want is a lead weight that makes your hand tired before you've even squeezed the trigger.

2) How easy is it to use? You need to be able to easily understand the basic functions of the camera and reach the controls as you need them.

3) Similar to 3 above, how convenient it is to playback your footage and copy it onto another storage medium.

4) What is the picture quality like? Naturally some picture quality is sacrificed for lower prices and added features in some of the range. But at the end of the day, you really want the best picture quality you can get for the money you are willing to spend. After all, it is picture quality-subjective though it is-that you will judge the camera on in years to come.

5) How much you are prepared to spend. Your purchase decision needs to be balanced between the features and accessories you want in your camcorder and the amount of funds you have available.

The technology

The latest digital video cameras make shooting and editing as easy as falling off the back of a truck, and can help you along the way to winning the grand Funniest Home Video prize. Coupling your digital camcorders with video-editing programs on your computer means you can edit, add visual effects, create titles, add sound effects and play it back at different speeds.

Most digital camcorders use videotape, the most common being a format called MiniDV making it easy to edit it on a computer and output your finished movie to tape, Video CD or DVD. All you need along with your digital camcorder is a FireWire interface on your PC, and a video-editing program.

Some camcorders now use flash media memory cards or sticks to store video, which allows for a smaller camera than digital tape types, but at the expense of lower video quality and smaller storage (although this is quickly changing.) There are two big advantages with the memory stick cameras: one is their portability, especially for travellers, and the other is the small size and easy 'plug-in' accessibility of the storage media.

There are also camcorders that record directly onto mini DVD discs, which you can then play it back in your DVD player. These cameras use an 8-centimeter recordable DVD discs that can hold up to an hour of video, and record a good quality image. One drawback, however is that the discs have to be 'finalised' by the camera before they can be used in a DVD player. However, there are constantly changing standards in disc technology, and it is worthwhile looking at any new developments in this media.

Main Features

Battery: Power consumption varies from camcorder to camcorder. Although it stands to reason that a camera recording to memory stick will have a longer battery life than one recording to DVD or MiniDV tape. However recording and playback time runs out a lot faster than you expect. There are a different ways to address this issue. In many instances you can buy batteries that provider a longer discharge life than the original one that comes with the camera. Ordinarily a camcorder has its battery at the back of the body in an indented housing that has no cover or door, enabling a larger battery (extended life) to fit. A camcorder with room for an expandable battery will give you plenty of recording time while you're still learning.

Screen: One feature commonly espoused by the camera manufacturers is the size of the LCD screen. The bigger it is, the more you can see what you're recording and what you've captured. But the bigger it is, the more battery power it requires too. Also, some LCD screens are not very effective in bright sunlight, and that's one place you will likely be using your camcorder often. Having a viewfinder as well as an LCD screen is a useful option, enabling you to see what you are recording when seeing the screen in bright light is difficult and saving battery power.

Lens: Camcorders come with a zoom lens allowing you to shoot close-up images of distant subjects. Like digital cameras, there is a distinction between digital (zoom) and optical (telephoto) lens capability. A digital zoom enlarges part of the image to fill the screen, whereas optical zoom is the telephoto capacity of the lens itself. The difference is in the final images. Images with high levels of digital zoom can be grainy and lack definition because only a part of the image that is captured through the lens is recorded. With optical zoom, the full image that passes through the lens is captured. Consequently a higher optical zoom is desirable.

Sound capture. Camcorders usually have a front-mounted microphone. Those with a microphone located below the lens, or at the bottom of the front housing usually produce a better sound capture than those with a microphone mounted on top of the camera. Some camcorders have zoom or highly directional microphones that can zoom into the subject when the zoom lens is used. If you are frequently filming in difficult auditory environments or want to capture 'news style' content, it is best to have a socket for using an external microphone.

Stills: Most digital camcorders allow you to take still images and save them to a memory card. However they rarely offer the same level of control or quality as dedicated digital still cameras.

Controls: Comfort and control go somewhat hand-in-hand. Be sure that the camera you choose is comfortable in your hand and that the important controls are easy to access with your fingers while your eye is glued to the viewfinder. Confusing layouts and labels on much current technology conditions many of us to accept automatic functions and controls. But sometimes the automatic settings simply don't cut it with the conditions in which we're filming. Check out how much of the camera's functionality can be turned 'manual'. You should be able to, for example, make a manual 'white balance,' control the aperture on the lens to adjust the amount of light that is let in, and possibly digitally adjust the gain of the captured image.

Low light functions: Choosing a camcorder that has the ability to film in very dull light may be important, especially if you want to shoot at night or indoors. A special slow shutter mode helped by an infrared light can make filming in ambient lighting very effective, as can built-in illumination from one or more LEDs.

Accessories

Some accessories are necessary for you to have success with your camcorder. You might consider the type of carry case, with good pockets to house additional batteries; storage media lens cleaners and so on. You should consider additional battery power, preferably one with an extended life. You may want to consider a tripod, additional lenses, and a camera-mounted light. You will certainly need storage media for which system you choose. You can check out the full range of accessories for any brand or model by searching our database at Myshopping.com.au.



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What To Look For When Buying A Camcorder
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Home video cameras used to be something which only a very few people could afford, and then only the super fit could carry around with them for very long at a time, since the cameras themselves were bulky and heavy, and the batteries and other equipment were very nearly like carrying a case full of bricks around with you.

Today it is an entirely different story, with camcorders being no bigger in some cases than a standard 35mm camera, and even some as small as a phone. Not only that, but these cameras now come at a price which is very affordable, and usually include a wide range of extra features, options and accessories.

However, this reduction in price and expansion in range means that today, the average consumer going out to find a camcorder is inundated with options, features and choices which can make the whole process quite bewildering.

Should you go for digital, or analogue? What about the media storage - should that be tape, and if so, which type, or disk, or even flash cards? What's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom, and do you really need night mode, auto fade and the other range of effects that seem to come as standard?

Before hitting the shops the best thing to do is some preliminary research to find out what options you have, and what suits not only your needs bu also your pocket. The cheapest option is not necessarily the most appropriate one for you, and at the same time, the most expensive cameras will not represent value for money for the average consumer, but are more aimed at the high end market.

The first and most immediate choice will probably be whether to go for analogue or digital. A lot of people aren't even aware that analogue cameras are still made, and just assume that digital cameras will be better. This isn't necessarily true. Many professional photographers still use film based cameras, rather than digital cameras because of the higher quality, and the same is true for video cameras. Digital camcorders compress the image quite significantly, allowing more to be stored. However, this compression results in a considerable loss of quality, and whilst this may be quite acceptable for the average family out on holiday, for a more professional film maker it will not be sufficient.

As far as the media you use to record the footage onto, this will vary depending on whether you're going for digital or analogue. Tape provides a reliable, reusable and affordable media which will provide high quality, whereas media cards, flash cards and disks will be even cheaper, very reusable but may have less space for lengthy recordings depending on the size of the card you use.

There are a range of other features which you will see listed for cameras, such as optical and digital zoom. What's the difference? Basically, optical zoom is achieved using the lenses, a little like a pair of binoculars, meaning that the quality of the image stays the same, it just becomes magnified. Digital zoom on the other hand takes the image and simply enlarges it. This adds no further detail to the image, but simply stretches it to a larger size, which can result in a loss of quality. For this reason, optical zoon is preferable, although digital zoom is cheaper. Again, it depends on what your needs are, and whether quality or price are the overriding factors.

There are also a number of magazine publications available, as well as websites, which offer reviews and recommendations, and before confronting keen sales people in the shops, you would be wise to read through some of these to make sure you are armed with a good understanding of what kind of customer you are, and the sort of camera you intend to buy.

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