Tony Gomez is a veteran video producer, photographer, and technical editor, reviewing and using consumer electronics products that focus on video and digital imaging.
While Sony’s NEX-VG30H is pricey for most consumers, it offers the flexibility of interchangeable lenses and the benefits of a large sensor – pro features available in an easy-to-use camcorder.
With a large sensor and manual audio controls, the Canon Vixia HF M52 is a consumer camcorder that gives you pro-like features. The high-def video quality is superb.
JVC’s GZ-VX815 demonstrates that you can build a slim, compact camcorder without sacrificing performance and features like Wi-Fi and low-light shooting.
Sony’s new HDR-PJ430V camcorder is heavier and pricier than a smartphone, but it’s worth it if you’re after superior video quality, a better zoom lens, outstanding image stabilization, and many other bonus features.
A camcorder that’s designed to capture action sports needs to be as tough as nails as the daredevils who pull off those stunts, and the JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION rugged POV camcorder ($299) is just that. It’s shockproof up to a 6-foot drop, waterproof down to 16 feet underwater for 30 minutes, dust proof, and freeze […]