Camcorder Reviews
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Canon MD160
The MD160 is a thoroughly sensible cam with a stonking zoom and proves that there's life left yet in MiniDV for thrifty bargain hunters
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Panasonic HDC-SD5
Panasonic's SD5 claims the smallest Full-HD 3CCD camcorder crown – but has too much been lost shrinking it down from the impressive SD1?
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Sony HDR-UX7
Primed to compete with Panasonic’s AVCHD clan, the UX7 records straight to DVD for instant viewing on its sidekick, the PS3
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Canon HV20
Canon’s second HD camcorder sticks with the old-school DV tape but brings film-like 24P movie shooting to the masses
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Panasonic HDC-SD1
The new format on the block allows Panny’s slimmed-down AVCHD camcorder to save HD video to teeny SD cards
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JVC Everio GZ-HD7
This JVC packs pro looks and was the first camcorder to manage full 1920x1080i footage – but do the results match the pro price tag?
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
Our favourite HD palm ‘corder returns in a new shade, promising better results and sharper pictures
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JVC Everio GZ-MG505
JVC’s Everio series has taken camcorders into the 21st century, but is this latest 3CCD model a straight shooter?
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JVC Everlo GZ-MG36
The Everio’s palmcorder design slips neatly to hand, has a 2.7-inch widescreen and a digitally stabilised 32x optical zoom
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1
The Xacti has a 10x lens and serves up a choice of video modes, from 60fps standard-definition VGA clips to 1280x720pixel, progressive scan HD movies
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Samsung Duo Cam VPD-60501
The Duo Cam is two cameras melded together; one for movies and the other for stills, with mixed results
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Panasonic NV-GS400
This Panny 'corder can shoot stills at a resolution of 4-megapixels, which makes it a match for a still camera
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Sony DCR-PC1000
Uses MiniDV, has a three CMOS sensor and an electronic image stabilisation system. But is the vertical form a winner?
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Hitachi DZ-MV780E
The Hitachi DZ-MV780E is a slender soul with a 1.3megapixel sensor and can be connected to your telly for home movies
