Best Camcorders - true MPEG Movie Mode, H.264 Recording Format, 0 to 2 Hours Battery Life

'Alternatively with its user friendliness and general approachability it might make an ideal Christmas gift for a “tweenager”.'

'Best Budget Camcorder.'

'And the Picsio FM2 isn’t fussy: it’s Mac and PC compatible. '

'easy-to-use and intuitive interface'

'the main zoom is large and the record button comfortably placed for the more traditional HandyCam posture.'

'nice, large zoom rocker switch'

'The new GZ-HM1 HD Everio offers a full slate of technologies to optimize picture quality and an array of manual controls for creative flexibility. '

'best pocket camcorder'

'versatile audio options'

'Kodak's new Zi8 bucks the leader by addressing many of its predecessor's shortcomings, while systematically outdoing the competition on just about every feature.'

'low-priced camcorder revolution'

'Uses replaceable batteries.'

'Better video quality than Flip or Vado.'

'traditional cheap designs'

'It is capable of 5x optical and 20x digital zoom as well as stereo audio recording.'

'Samsung’s HMX-T10 camcorder is certainly light and pocketable, but it sure does feel cheap.  '

'stylish, compact design'

'The built-in wide-angle lens is capable of 29.8-357.6mm (35mm conversion) focal distance with a nice aperture opening between F/1.8-3.4.'

'A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-XR350V an ideal choice for travelers.'