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Digital Camcorders

Digital camcorders are available in several formats, each format records onto media capable of differing recording times. Digital camcorders, also known as digital video (DV) cameras, record dramatically sharper images and better sound than analog video cameras. Camcorders can also snap still digital pictures, though reviewerssay that most camcorders' still images can't yet compete with those from eveninexpensive digital cameras.

Digital

Digital models are available in compact, easy to use designs that are comfortable to carry. Digital modelsPros: Excellent picture quality at standard speed and good low-light picture quality. Digital modelsPros: A relatively light feature-laden model with very good picture quality audio qua. Camcorders are available in several formats, each format records onto media capable of differing recording times.

Sony

Sony DCR-HC96 For a step above your regular MiniDV camcorder, check out Sony's DCR-HC96. NEWS:High-Def CamcordersSony's new high-def camcorders will record full HD 1080 video with Dolby Digital surround sound. We'd like to see more manual control options in a digital camcorder priced at almost $1,000, but we can't fault the excellent automatic controls of the Sony DCR-SR300. This camcorder offers Sony's smooth and seamless automatic operation, but if you like exacting control over your recordings, the DCR-HC96 has several manual controls as well.

Quality

Audio quality is also improved on digital camcorders, with models offering 16-bit CD-quality sound. However, the DCR-SR300 represents a significant improvement in image quality over first-generation HDD models, particularly with its dazzling digital stills capability. Thanks to their excellent image quality and effortless operation, today's camcorders are the instruments of choice for both aspiring and experienced videographers. For top-quality recordings and the convenience of DVD, the easy-to-use Sony DCR-DVD405 is tough to beat.

Camcorders, also known as digital video (DV) cameras, record dramatically sharper images and better sound than analog video cameras. Whether you're looking for a hard-disk camcorder, a DVD unit or a MiniDV model, the latest digital camcorders have a range of features to match every budget. Sanyo VPC-HD1 There are a number of HD digital camcorders on the market, but none is quite like Sanyo's VPC-HD1. Whether you are shooting a wedding, a business meeting or a family vacation, we have the Sony digital camcorders to meet your needs and budget. With digital camcorders, you may also find that spending more than £300 couldbuy you a significant improvement in picture quality. Some digital camcorders also offer a digital still function that allows you to take digital still pictures like you would with a digital camera. These digital camcorders include MiniDV, Hard Drive, and DVD models, as well as a 3 CCD option, virtually unheard of at this price point until recently.

Article Published: Sunday 27th May 2007