Best Camcorders - SD Card Memory Card Type, false MPEG Movie Mode, LCD Panel, Digital Camcorder Type, 0 to 13 x Optical Zoom

'The still pictures are kind of over processed and saturated due to the flash.'

'I found it difficult to judge the camcorder's focus, even with the image magnification tuned on.'

'The zoom switch, however, is the worst control on the camera and is difficult to manipulate with any finesse.'

'LCD is average'

'no built-in flash'

'The PV-GS320's hand strap is hung so low that the camcorder flops to the side of the palm of the hand at an awkward angle.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your PC under the battery.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your Mac under the battery.'

'rather limited zoom range'

'lack of a photoflash'

'Video performance in bright light was decent, but hardly what you should expect from a 3 chip camcorder.'

'its menu-based manual controls are so cumbersome that responsiveness becomes moot'

'The camera is large with a slightly cumbersome frame and is also relatively heavy.'

'The compact 1.1-pound Optura 600 has a vertical form factor that takes a bit of getting used to.'

'The camcorder may tend to slip when you use your thumb to reach for the record button'

'The considerable size and bulk of the PowerShot S1 make it a camera more suited for static, homebound situations.'

'On the left side of the body sit a few, slightly difficult to feel, controls: backlight compensation, display, and video light, plus a manual focus toggle and somewhat loose focus dial.'

'deplorable viewfinder'

'It's relatively big, weighing 1 pound, 5.4 ounces, though it fits into a large, loose jacket pocket'