Best Camcorders - 3 to 8 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, H.264 Recording Format

'Comprehensive enthusiast features.'

'Input/output terminals.'

'Images were really smooth with very few jagged edges and no visible pixellation.'

'huge zoom and superb image stabilisation'

'Integrated with advanced technologies, the camcorder has a full 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second and can also capture 5 megapixel HD stills. '

'In camera mode, the Kodak PlaySport Zx3 seemed rather slow to focus but otherwise takes reasonable snaps for a camera of this type and that you’ll be using one-handed. '

'So by osmosis the PlaySport comes across as a pretty cool piece of kit from the outset.'

'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 camera is so light it almost feels like there is nothing there.'

'The HF M31 has 32MB of flash memory built in, which is enough for three hours of footage at the top quality mode. '

'It is also capable of taking excellent looking video — especially in bright lighting. '