Best Camcorders - 8 to 80 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, 0 to 1 CCD Quantity, 5 to 7 in. Depth

'relatively healthy 12x optical zoom'

'The TM700’s on screen menu is fairly easy to navigate although it does require a bit of scrolling to get at some functions.'

'Good range of manual features.'

'The clever bit with the SDT750 is a bolt-on attachment for the lens.'

'The 35-420mm range is a good one and more than enough for all-around use. '

'bizarre and eye-catching appearance'

'This protruding front-end lends the HDC-SDT750 a bizarre and eye-catching appearance. '

'You press and hold the center button to select the dial's operation: manual focus, exposure compensation, aperture or shutter, mic level and automatic gain control limit--which caps the signal boosting in low light to minimize visual noise. '

'The new touchscreen system is intuitive and good for beginners, but we did find it a bit frustrating for navigating the camcorder's long menu system.'

'the display is clear and viewable even in quite bright conditions.'

'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. '

'streamlined user interface'

'The camera includes 32GB of built-in flash memory and supports SDHC cards, and it encodes the video as AVCHD files with data rates up to 24 mbps, the format's maximum capability. '

'The camcorder earned an audio score of Good, with noticeably better clarity and volume than rival camcorders offered. '

'impressively deep and professional manual controls'

'The CX550V has a nice array of features including manual focus, aperture and shutter control, and multi-channel audio recording. '

'remarkably smooth video'

'Excellent set of manual features.'

'The HF S21 also includes an electronic viewfinder, and it is Canon's only new camcorder to include such feature. '

'Canon’s superlative proprietary imaging technologies'

'Nicely designed interface.'

'Excellent overall video quality. '

'While the HF S100 has a very crisp, sharp image, it is definitely rivaled by the Sony HDR-XR520V and the Panasonic HDC-TM300. '

'unique up-turned lens'

'The Samsung HMX-R10 high definition camcorder offers a 2.7-inch touch screen to make sure you never miss an important shot.'

'Its ergonomic design makes it easy to grip and hold long enough to catch that special memory in full high definition.'

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