This is an excellent camcorder for the first time user or intermediate user. It performs very well right out of the box. No real need to read and learn about all of the various functions before using. You can take good video immediately on automatic, while taking your time learning how to use the various manual settings. A big plus for anyone that just wants good quality videos without first

Features 680,000 pixel CCD and 30x optical/1200x digital zoom 2.5-inch LCD, color viewfinder, and SD/MMC slot Captures still images up to 800 x 600 resolution, as well as MPEG4 video recording USB 2.0 compatibility for easy file transfers True 16:9 wide mode allows widescreen footage to be displayed on a digital TV … Samsung SC-D363 MiniDV Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom

I recently had a bad experience purchasing another (quality name brand, begins with p) Mini-DV camcorder. It was around the same price as this one. I was really disappointed at the extremely poor … JVC GR-D850 MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom

At about 3.1 x 4.7 x 1.4 inches and about 8 ounces, this tiny camcorder is a perfect size and weight for the active tourist. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 has a very significant edge over the others. It … Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 7.1MP MPEG4 High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

The DCR-HC21 from Sony gives you a full-featured, compact MiniDV camcorder at an entry-level price. Highlights include the Advanced HAD CCD imager, which captures stunning detail and clarity, and the … Sony DCR-HC21 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

This is a great little camera! Have taken it on several outings, snowmobiling and skiing. The picture is great, plenty of memory to record the important things through out the day. Hooking up to the … Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (White)

For the price of $259.00 the camcorder is worth every penny. I thank Amazon.com for providing such great products for incredible deals. Best Buy has this same model camcoder for $349.00 before tax. … Panasonic SDR-H80 SD and HDD Camcorder (Red)

The camera size is just amazing. Is very small and light weight. The zoom is superb, 70x optical give will blow you out.

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Direct record in MOD format (MOD is a MPG file, … Panasonic SDR-S26 SD Camcorder (Blue)

This is a great little video camera to shoot YouTube videos on but it is not perfect.

First the downsides: It sucks up AA batteries like a fish sucks up water. I do a lot of recording of festivals, … Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera