David Elrich - Camcorder Reviews
Hi, I’m David Elrich and I do many of the camcorder reviews at DigitalTrends.com. As a long-time CE journalist, I’ve seen camcorders morph from shoulder-mounted monstrosities to tiny models that capture full HD 3D video. Although digital cameras and smartphones can grab acceptable video clips, nothing beats a full-featured camcorder for videos you’ll want to preserve for years and show off to friends and family on a big-screen HDTV. Use the checkboxes below to help narrow your search.
Whether you’re looking for standard definition, full HD or an affordable pocket camcorder, our camcorder buying guide and picks for the best camcorders will help simplify your decision.
Samsung HMX-QF30 Review
- Affordable Full HD video-capture…
- Wi-Fi connectivity with Ustream
- Average video quality
JVC HD Everio GZ-VX815 Review
- High-definition 1080/60p video…
- 12-megapixel JPEG still images
- Short battery life
Sony Handycam HDR-PJ430V Review
- Excellent high-definition video…
- Great still image capture
- Projected image is dim at larger…
Contour Roam2 Review
- Simple and no-nonsense use
- Rotating lens with laser leveling
- Settings must be changed while…
JVC GC-XA1 Review
- Good high-def video capture at 1080p
- Easy menu navigation
- Don’t use it to shoot still images
Drift HD Ghost Review
- Outstanding HD video quality up to…
- Two-way remote control
- Quirky menu interface
Samsung HMX-QF20 Review
- Wireless sharing and backup
- Still image quality is poor
- Surprisingly feels too small
Olympus LS-20M Review
- Lightweight, slim design
- Uninteresting in-screen UI
- Awkward camera positioning
Sony Bloggie 3D MHS-FS3 Review
- Compact, lightweight, simple to use
- 3D/2D stills and video
- Poor 3D quality
Sony Bloggie Touch Review
- Responsive, bright touchscreen
- Simple, easy to learn and use UI and…
- No SD card slot
Kodak Playfull Ze1 Review
- Compact, stylish design
- Best-in-class image stabilization
- Slightly oversaturated colors
JVC Everio GS-TD1 Review
- Records high-quality Full HD 3D video…
- 3.5-inch auto-stereoscopic touch…
- Expensive
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 Review
- Valiant attempt for 3D home video
- 12x optical zoom ranging from…
- 3D lens limits camcorder too much
Flip UltraHD (Third Generation) Review
- Gyro-based anti-jitter
- 60 fps smoothes out footage
- Less natural color, less contrast…
JVC HD Everio GZ-HM1 Review
- Outstanding video quality
- Expensive, definitely not a Flip
- LCD screen should be larger and…
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