Vivitar DVR-310 Video Camcorder & Camera [3.0MP with 1.5" TFT]
Customer Review: vivitar camcorder 310
I bought this camcorder for my 11 year old son and he is absolutely delighted with it. It is clearly very easy to use and does all that he wants it to do. Small, handy and very user friendly. Excellent value for money.

Customer Review: amazing value for money
i bought this looking for something to record rough videos of me and my friends mucking about at band practice. What i got was far beyond my expectations. This little baby is possibly the greatest purchase i have ever made. For 50 odd quid, you get more than you pay for!

Obviously for a serious enthusiast the 512MB limit is nowhere near enough, but for a superb entry level camera/camcorder, i couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Amazon Price: ?280.45
Customer Review: Surprised at Picture, no stills really a bonus.
I bought this as a present for my sister and brother in law. As they live abroad I naturally gave it a good test. The idea was for a basic easy to use camcorder. The lack of still features was just one less hassle, they already have a decent digital camera. Well, it turned out to be a doddle to use, but what really surprised me was the picture. On our Panasonic flat screen CRT TV the picture was superb. The ability to play the recorded DVD back straight away, either using a DVD player or through the camera itself is really useful. Once the basics are known there are plenty of features to play around with, but they do not get in the way. The screen and viewfinder worked well, and in sunlight the eyepiece view finder is really useful, it is also easier to hold steady. The only snag was editing as my software, not being the latest, would not take the .VOB files. Anyhow I managed to convert them and edit and found that the image loss from this changing was not anywhere as near as bad as I expected. I subsequently found that current versions of editing software cope with the DVDs directly, so not a problem. Only other faff is the need to prepare RW disks. No big deal and they can be reused. R discs are straight in and certainly worth using for those events you do not not want to accidentally wipe away. Anyhow, as it was a Christmas present it was naturally used at Christmas and the new year, indoor without a lot of light. Again from all the reports I expected this to be terrible. In fact it was the opposite! All in all I was surprised at how well this camera performed. Certainly better than my 12 year old Canon Hi8 which cost over twice this price then!! Most reviews suggest getting the DC100 because of the extra features. I say get the DC95 because it DOES NOT have a load of basically redundant features. I suspect the lack of these ‘extras’ might be helping, but certainly does not hinder the performance of this camera. As for getting the small DVDs. Marks and Spencers own brand. With the groceries in Waitrose.
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30GB Hard Disc Drive. 1.7 megapixel CCD. Carl Zeiss? Vario Tessar lens.
Amazon Price: ?302.20
Used Price: ?260.99
Customer Review: Terrible software and user docs
Camcorder looks Ok and it’s easy enough to record footage to the camcorders HDD. The problems start when you want to transfer the files to computer. As seems to be the norm these days: The software is poor, the user documentation even poorer. It doesn’t work straight out of the box and so you are left hunting through numerous web sites and forums looking for support. I run Windows Vista and still haven’t got the Camcorder working. It will be going back if I have to waste much more time on it.
Customer Review: poor tech support
The camera itself is superb and i cannot fault it…however the software is a different matter. As soon as i loaded it onto my desktop it wouldnt work, so i loaded it onto my laptop.(both running windows xp home edition(genuine))..on my laptop it worked perfect so i knew it was a set-up problem.When iu eventually got through to sony technical support i explained everything to them and was told that the problem was “your desktop computer isnt a manufadtured model, the problem is because it is a custom build”…..What a load of rubbish, but they would not change their opinion and offered no more assistance. i eventually had to take my computer to local pc shop where it was established that the sony software will not work if you have samsung mobile phone software installed as well…simple as that.. I have also now notices aproblem with my nero software since installing the sony software..
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Zennox Jupiter Digital Video Camera 2.0″” TFT Display. Features Digital Video Camera - Video Recording with Sound MPEG4 Video Format 10 Mega Pixel Output Digital Still Camera with 3.1 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor 16MB Internal Memory MP3 Recorder / Player Web Camera Macro Mode 8x Digital Zoom SD/ MMC Card Compatible TV/ VCR Output with Sound Flash with Red Eye Reduction Inbuilt Microphone and Speaker Self Timer - 10 Sec Delay Colour TFT 2.0″ TFT Screen USB 1.1Plug-in-Play Performance Calendar Power - Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Contents in Box Jupiter Digital Camera CD-ROM USB / TV-OUT Cable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Wrist Strap User’s Manual Earphone AC Adaptor Also Includes: Zennox Digital Imaging Disc. PC-CDROM. Technical Details photo studio, photo printer, panarama maker collage creator, greeting card creator photo montage, make presentations, make cds & dvds Edit videos
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Amazon Price: ?183.16
Customer Review: one of best deals I ever made
Hi everybody, I also got one and I love it. Everybody who says its wasted money does not understood the product. It’s HD - High Definition. Before I had the Sanyo Xacti and I spend f***** much money for it to record in HD. The encoder was Mpeg4 and the HD image had many pixels but many bad pixels. Totally too much compressed. A friend of mine told me about aiptek and he showed his videos. I could not believe that I spend 500? more and had worse result. Luckily I could return it and got back my money. Now I have the Z300HD. It makes great videos for a great price. Surly it can’t compare with the big Sony or canon but ?170 for HD Hallo… Does anybody know a better solution o watch HD? I don’t think so ;-))
Customer Review: Fun camcorder to take anywhere with you
Didn’t have any expectations about this product but wanted a cheap HD camcorder to use. This is really easy - just take it out of the box and start using it. It’s also incredibly light to carry around - great for giving to the kids to use. Yes the batteries run down quickly when recording in HD mode but it does come with 2 which is a great help. Had to use the manual to understand all the functionality but you can just point it and film it. Very easy to download to computer too. Would recommend to anyone as an entry model which isn’t too expensive.
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Canon MD160 Digital Video Camcorder
Widescreen Megapixel camcorder with powerful optical zoom and DV-in for editing. 35x optical zoom camcorder ready for true widescreen video. While DV input is provided for video editing user friendly controls include Canon s Quick start and a joystick interface. Number of Pixels Gross (K): 1.07 Megapixels Microphone Terminal: No LCD: Size (inch): 2.7 DV; Yes in/out Maximum aperture: f2.0 to f5.0 Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm USBYes 16:9 Wide (Full): Approx 47.7 - 1649mm Optical Zoom: 35x Digital Zoom: 1000x / 105x (selectable) Image Stabilizer: Electronic Built in Flash: No Memory Stick Compatibility: Takes Multi-media Cards and SD/SDHC cards Supplied Accessories:Lithium Battery (for Auto-date) Wireless controller and battery Compact power adapter AC cable Battery pack Stereo video cable Interface cable set Software Instruction manual leaflets. Battery Type:Lithium-ion Warranty:1 year return to base warranty

Customer Review: KNOCKS THE HELL OUT OF A SONY I HAD
Frikkin A is all i can say ,just superb in every way.

Initially bought a Sony like because of the name i guess and a previous fantastic camcorder they made but wait, the latest ones are useless compared to this machine very very recommended don`t get the Sony DCR-HC45 ?200 camcorder what ever you do, it sucks and had to send it back well not up to the job or just plain faulty i don`t know .

By the way can`t beat Amazon for Customer Services very professional THANKS!

Customer Review: Excellent quality camcorder
Having had this camcorder for a few weeks now and experimented with its various functions (including still photos), I can honestly say that I am completely happy with it and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. I agree with all the comments posted about it so far, other than that as a first time camcorder user I have found it very easy to get to grips with. The controls, and the additional functions (if you want to do anything other than use it in Auto mode), are pretty straightforward to use. I especially like the Easy Start function which enables one to put the camcorder into ’sleep’ mode and then start to use it almost instantly rather than turning it off and starting it up again. It is nice and light, the main controls are easily within reach when holding and pointing it, and the recorded video quality is excellent. Some may think it old fashioned these days to use tapes rather than a digital memory, but they make the camcorder lighter, are easy to fit and use, and provide an immediate storage facility. The zooms work well and produce great results, for both movies and stills. And though it may seem only a minor feature, it’s useful to have a simple lens cover switch.

I bought the accessory kit containing carrying case, long life battery and cassette and think it was worth it. It is a shame that Canon don’t include at least one cassette with the camcorder, and it is also worth getting the FireWire capabilities to enable one to connect to a PC, though the main package does provide a TV connector for video tape playback purposes and a USB connector for still photo and video clip playback from a memory card.

Overall, a great camcorder, especially at the price.

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Canon DC230 Digital DVD Camcorder [35x Optical, 2.7" Colour LCD]
Powerful Canon 35x optical zoom lens (1000x digital zoom)True widescreen with wide 2.7″ LCD and 0.27″ 16:9 colour EVF1.07 Megapixel CCD and DIGIC DV II image processor delivers superior resultsFrom Standby mode, you can be ready to start shooting in
Amazon Price: ?262.00

Canon MD160 Digital Video Camcorder
Widescreen Megapixel camcorder with powerful optical zoom and DV-in for editing. 35x optical zoom camcorder ready for true widescreen video. While DV input is provided for video editing, user friendly controls include Canon’s Quick start and a joystick interface.
Amazon Price: ?198.80
Customer Review: cannot download video without a firewire connection
Is it just me then that didn’t realise this!? I’ve had a sony dv camcorder for a number of years but when it went wrong, I decided to change to this highly recommended camcorder.I read all the reviews and it sounded great BUT when I tried to download my first tape using the included usb cable-nothing. Tried my sony firewire cable connected my sony laptop-bingo. But my laptop has too small a screen to edit movies. Got in touch with Canon support to be told the usb cable is for downloading stills and movies from the memory card only. I have no firewire connection on my pc, so I will now have to go and buy a pci card. I know that the firewire will give me faster transfer speeds but I just think more emphasis should be given to the fact that this is a camcorder that will not work out of the box for downloading a movie without-1.buying a firewire and 2.-making sure your pc has a firewire connection. Anyway, still rated it 4* because what I have seen so far, the results are very good. Oh and sorry Amazon-that camcorder I sent you back the other day-I don’t think it has a problem!! But very good customer support in getting me another one delivered so quickly.
Customer Review: KNOCKS THE HELL OUT OF A SONY I HAD
Frikkin A is all i can say ,just superb in every way. Initially bought a Sony like because of the name i guess and a previous fantastic camcorder they made but wait, the latest ones are useless compared to this machine very very recommended don`t get the Sony DCR-HC45 ?200 camcorder what ever you do, it sucks and had to send it back well not up to the job or just plain faulty i don`t know . By the way can`t beat Amazon for Customer Services very professional THANKS!

JVC GZ-MG275EK Hard Disk Camcorder
40GB Hard Disc Drive. Maximum recording time: 50 hours. 2.18 megapixel CCD.
Amazon Price: ?379.50
Used Price: ?329.99

Canon IXUS 70 Digital Camera - Silver (7.1MP, 3 x Optical Zoom)
by Canon

Technical Details
Product Description: Canon Digital IXUS 70 - digital camera
Product Type: Digital camera - point and shoot
Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 5.4 cm
Weight: 125 g
Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Sensor Resolution: 7.1 Megapixel
Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
Lens Aperture: F/2.8-4.9
Focus Adjustment: Automatic
Min Focus Range: 30 cm
Focal Length: 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Digital Zoom: 4 x
Camera Flash: Built-in flash
Red Eye Reduction: Built-in
Microphone: Microphone - built-in
Viewfinder: Optical - real-image zoom
Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5″ - colour
Supported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
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Silicon Power Ultima 2 gb Compact Flash Card 45X
Designed to intake extreme write speeds for absolute pure performance during demanding photo shoots.Ideal for amateur, advanced, or professional photographers. Best-value CF Card (Type I).

Adobe Camera Raw 4.3.1
Following its comprehensive update release last month, Adobe today announced availability of Camera Raw 4.3.1 which now allows compressed NEFs shot with the Nikon D100 to be opened, fixing a bug introduced in 4.3. The release also improves the quality of Olympus E3 conversions. Both Mac OS and Windows versions are available with or without DNG Converter included. Click through for the download links.

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Bratz Movie Making Set
Become a movie-maker with your very own Bratz Starz Movie Making Studio! Pose your Bratz Movie Stars (the most poseable Bratz ever!) and snap a picture with the real digital camera. Re-pose your Bratz and take more pictures, then use the movie function to turn your series of photos into a movie you can watch on your TV! You can also connect to your computer to print out photos for all your fans! Bratz Starz Movie Making Studio Features: - Age 6 - 9 years - Print photos from your computer

Canon NB-1L 700mAh battery

Canon? EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital Field Guide
List Price: ?13.99
Amazon Price: ?9.09
Used Price: ?5.48
Customer Review: A mediocre and misleading guide
At around ?9 it is not bad value for money; I just expected more. The book is of little, if any, use to an experienced photographer and I think it will confuse beginners. [I had better explain who I am - a middle aged, amateur photographer, who started with 35mm SLRs, progressed to digital cameras and have now got my first Digital SLR, the 400D]. In places, the book is confusing and incorrect and even annoying to read; which I can illustrate with three examples near the beginning. (Example 1) In the Quick Tour (pp1-10) there are four good illustrations, except that two are of small details that a beginner will not know where they are on the camera. It is not until pp14-16 of Chapter 1 that the whole camera is illustrated; but even here the back view, which has all the important buttons, is only half a page wide and too small to show what is written beside the buttons. (Example 2) The Quick Tour (p5) states that “Program AE … is a fully automatic, but shiftable mode. Shiftable means that you can CHANGE THE EXPOSURE [my capitals] by changing (or shifting) either the shutter speed or apperture …”. This is rubbish! You cannot change the exposure this way - turning the main dial changes both the shutter speed and the apperture together (not either/or) so that the exposure remains fixed. The Glossary (p246) does give the correct definition of exposure. (Example 3) The first paragraph about white-balance bracketing (p26) states that “White-balance bracketing captures three images, each with +/-3 one-stop differences in colour …”; the explanation in the Camera’s Instruction Manual is much easier to understand. All in all, a disappointing book that I would not recommend to anyone who was not already familiar with the main concepts of digital cameras; in which case they would not really need this book.
Customer Review: Good Introduction to Photography and the 350d
Being a novice to photography l wanted to get the most out of my new Canon 350d. The Michael Guncheon book seems to be out of stock so l opted for this one. The book provides an introduction to the camera, basic photography principles (ISO, Aperture & Shutter speed), lens information and how to shoot common photo scenarios, such as, night time, childern, portrait etc etc etc.. The book is easy to read and colourful. I would reccomend it as a introduction.