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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3 mega pixels 6 megapixels interpolation. 4x digital zoom. 1.7″ TFT colour LCD display. Video clip. 16MB built-in memory. external SD Card slot. Accessories: USB and TV cable. camera pouch. hand strap. lithium-ion battery instruction manual. CD rom with camera driver. charger. Also includes PC-CDROM photo editing dics!
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Used Price: ?66.99
Customer Review: Pocket DV
Bought this at a pc fair for ?35.00, so gave it a work out on a holiday, as a bit of a toy. Never expected great quality but it held up well in bright sun and in a dim cave. Forget the mic for recording any live music as it distorts quickly,but sensitive for speech ect.Really does fit in pocket and you really start to use it everywhere which can be fun.If you put in new duracells and not using the light all the time had good results. Now the bad part the files are asc and recorded as separet files so they have to be converted by software provided which takes ages.I then edited ii together in 2 software packages, there own and XP Movie, and as yet have not been able to get it onto a dvd, or harddrive, perhaps i was doing something wrong ??. Also i recorded at so called D1 quality which is only 20 frames but better quality than VGA.Then the camera was stolen out of my coat pocket so that is that. Will i buy another one, perhaps yes if it records in a standard format. Also could not get playback direct onto TV although it was switched to PAL and 50 hz. very usful but dont throw you DV Camera away just yet.
Customer Review: great value fo money
i too have bought this item from QVC. It is great value for money and takes perfect videoing. I would recommend this for anyone who wants an easy to use video recorder thats compact to take out on a night out or for on holiday. i do agree with the previous customer the AA batteries supplied by qvc only lasted 10 mins. I have tried Duracel plus AA batteries and they lasted for about 25 mins. i’ve just purchased from Amazon an Energizer 1hr charger with 4 AA batteries at 2500mah for ?11.99 and let my video run to see how much recording i could do and i have had about 70 mins which are perfect. I like the fact that these use aa batteries because my camera as a lithium rechargeable battery and when i’m out and about and this runs out theres nothing you can do until you get home to charge them, whereas you can pop into nearest shop and pick up a set of aa batteries. i am so please with this item and would recommend it to anyone.
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List Price: ?8.53
Used Price: ?5.19
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Panasonic presents the perfect combination of mobility and performance with the powerful, high-definition HDC-SD1EG-S compact camcorder! It was voted “European Memory Camcorder of the Year” for 2007-2008 by the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association).Equipped with a Tri-CCD 2.1 million-pixel sensor, the HDC-SD1EG-S camcorder saves your videos or photos directly to SD or SDHC memory cards, giving it more power than the average standard camcorder. It records in AVCHD, a ?Full HD? format that brings out the best in your videos when the camcorder is connected to the HDMi socket of your high-definition TV set.Equipped with a 12x optical zoom and a Leica Dicomar lens, the HDC-SD1EG-S camcorder also includes a MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabiliser and offers advanced image treatment for natural colour rendering, with clear, precise details. Combined with the in-built surround sound microphone, these technologies ensure great quality recordings in high-definition with 5.1 sound. This amazing camcorder is easy to use, with a large 3? LCD screen that provides all the visual comfort you expect from a user-friendly camcorder. With its included wireless remote and 4 GB SDHC memory card, the HDC-SD1EG-S camcorder is the perfect solution for recording your memories to video in high-definition.
Customer Review: What’s the difference with the HDC-SD5 ?
I’ve been spending weeks and weeks poring over the best camera to buy, and still puzzled why this is so much more expensinve than the HDC-SD5, which also claims HD quality, albeit not with surround sound. Does anyone know ? Appreciate any feedback - thanks ! PS 5 stars ‘cos the reviews are so good
Customer Review: Brilliant camcorder - best i’ve ever owned
I have had this camera for just unter a month now and it just keeps on amazing me after owning mini dv cameras in the past the picture quality on this is absolutely brilliant and the camera is so quite so you dont get any annoying noises on the soundtrack Very fast focusing and Light adjustment includes the usefull zebra mode to warn you of over exposure. only word of warning is software provided is near to useless with basic editing and upload software. on the other hand if you own a mac get yourself a copy of the new ilife’08 package and you are sorted. I am also reliably informed that a recent update to final cut studio 2 allows for the editing of AVCHD footage. and for ?603 this camera is a bargain
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Strand Compact Camcorder/ Mini DV Case

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Sony Vegas Movie Studio +DVD 6 (Platinum Edition) (PC)
Price: ?79.99
Customer Review: This is the one to buy!!!
Having spent many hours editing and the trying to render various pieces of video footage on to a Pinnacle software system (with no success what so ever) I decided to go on previous recommendations and buy the Sony Vageas Movie Studio +DVD 6 (Platinum Edition). After taking delivery, editing with it and rendereing a superb quality DVD at the first attempt, my thoughts were “why didn’t I but this one from the very start, instead of wasting my time with other feeble excuses of editing software?”. This software didn’t “hang up” the P.C. once during either the editing stage or the rendering stage. Previous software I’ve used was “hanging up” everytime I tried to do anything with it. If you are looking to buy some video editing software, without spending the amount the professionals do, then get this one. It is the only one I’ve found that actually works!!! Superb features and once you get the hang of how to do things through the use of the excellent tutorials, it’s a breeze to use and the results are great. Not that I have ever used “professional” software, but I would imagine it performs just as well on this version and at a fantastic price too!! What can I say except “Thanks Sony, you’ve made me believe that their are some companies that can at least get software to work. Forget Pinnacle and Roxio, this is the one to get!!!!
Customer Review: Value for money
This product cannot be beaten on value for money. It is overloaded with features and if you want great looking productions your search is probably over. Not all features are are straight forward but with a little time and a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, then most things you want will be manageable. If you get more serious a switch to Sony’s full blown package Vegas will be a breeze.

Canon DC230 Digital DVD Camcorder (35x Optical Zoom, 2.7″ Widescreen Colour LCD)
Digital video is finally within everyone?s reach, thanks to the DC230 DVD camcorder from Canon. With the affordable and easy-to-operate DC230, you get all the performance of DVD technology, along with the brilliance and power of a 35x Optical Zoom and a 1.07 Mega pixel CCD.?It is packed with an?array of features found on more expensive models, including a miniSD card capability for easy image storage. You can easily film subjects from a distance with the DC230. Plus,?its functional viewfinder and 16:9 screen are?perfect for filming sporting events, art performances or weddings. With the DC230, you can even record all of your videos directly onto DVD format, with up to 108 minutes on dual-layer discs. The DC230 also incorporates Digic DV II technology, an intelligent, high-performance video processor designed especially for High-Definition. You?ll also save battery life with the ?Quick-Start? mode: when the device is in sleep mode, turn it back on with the press of a button. All the secrets of digital video are now revealed, thanks to the DC230.
Amazon Price: ?261.00
Used Price: ?249.99
Customer Review: GOOD BUY
I wasn’t too sure what to expect when I bought this as this was my 1st camcorder. However, I am delighted with the purchase. I am more of a stills photographer, but wanted this to take on holiday with. Great quality movies and very easy to use. Comes with a handy remote control unit. So far I have found the battery life to be pretty good. I would certainly recommend this one. I got it next day delivery too as an Amazon Prime customer.

Canon XH A1 Professional MiniDV Camcorder (20x Optical Zoom, ?HDV1080i recording)
The XHA1 camcorder is a professional camera that allows you to film in high definition! This device is equipped with a 1.67 million pixel Tri-CCD sensor and a DIGIC DV II processor to guarantee unbeatable results. Budding directors will just love the XHA1, as it gives you total control of all its image settings. In addition, this camcorder has an instant autofocus, making sure that you get only the best digital quality, and it is very practical for handheld filming or video reporting. The XHA1 comes with several audio/video inputs and outputs that can be used anytime, regardless of whether you?re in the studio or not.?The XHA1?also saves your personal settings and has a 20x optical zoom and image stabiliser to satisfy all your audio/visual needs!
Amazon Price: ?2,243.93
Customer Review: Highest quality
I’ve had this camcorder for only 2 months but the quality of the recordings are truly impressive. I’ve used Sony, Canon and Panasonic in the past including 3 CCD models and this is easily the best in terms of picture and sound quality (although an external microphone helps as usual). It is large and the manual controls are extensive with a steep learning curve but the end result is worth it. Highly recommended but not for beginners.
Customer Review: the best
The footage shot with this camera is leagues ahead of anything else I have seen. The light floods in to the large L series lens, colour reality and automatic colour balance are stunningly accurate. Focus & zoom presets are useful for artistry. It is a VERY heavy camera and small people will need to work out to use it comfortably. In extremely low light there is a little pulsing to the luma level in sync with a lowered frame rate, when used. The second start-stop button, on the carry handle has a tendency to catch under the edges of its own recess. With the exception of these two small niggles the camera is outstanding in every respect. When watching the footage from recent holidays it does look exactly how I remember in terms of colour, detail, definition & sound quality.

Panasonic SDR-S10 Water-resistant SD Camcorder (10 x optical zoom, shock-proof, USB 2.0)
Super Compact Size
Amazon Price: ?214.85

Removing Spot Scratches in Your Treasured Photos - 5 Minute Digital Fix

Probably one of the most common problems you will be faced with in doing any type of digital photo restoration work will be to do with spot scratches on your old photos.

When we first look at those old black and white or early colour photos they often have small scratch marks and spots on them from being stored incorrectly.

These small spot scratches are easily perceived by your eye when you are looking at the photo, detracting from the overall subject matter.

Here is a very easy quick fix using Adobe Photoshop’s History Brush tool.

Our example “before” image on our web-site has numerous small spot scratches on the old sepia toned photograph.

The basic removal method described here can quickly and effortlessly bring those scratched photos back to (almost) their former glory using the History Brush Tool found in Photoshop.

This basic technique works extremely well for those types of images that have spot scratches in areas of the photo that do not contain a lot of detail.

As you can see in our example image on the web-site, the spots tend to be primarily on the background of the photo, making it ideal for this correction method.

Step - 1

Having opened up the image in Photoshop we will first apply the Dust and Scratches filter by selecting Filter->Noise->Dust & Scratches …

Set the Threshold to between 1 and 4 (I generally start with 1) and then increase the Radius until you see the spot scratches disappear.

Our example image on the web-site finally made the largest spot scratch on the left hand side of the photo disappear at a Threshold of 3 and Radius of 10.

All well and good but our image is now totally blurred!! Not really what we wanted to see is it?

This is where the History Brush tool comes into play.

Step - 2

Open up the History Palette by selecting Window->History if you cannot see the window already open.

We are going to create a “Snapshot” of the current state of the image in question by clicking on what looks like a little image of a camera at the bottom of the History Palette window (see the red arrow on the web-site image).

After clicking you will notice that the History Palette now shows an extra image icon called “Snapshot 1″.

This is a snapshot of the image that includes the effect of apply the Dust & Scratches Filter in Step 1.

Now click on the little square box to the left of Snapshot 1.

You will see a little “brush” icon appear which is now telling us that the “Snapshot 1″ image will be used as our “source” when we paint with the History Brush.

Remember … this snapshot image actually has none of the spot scratches on it because we made them disappear by applying the Dust & Scratches filter in Step 1.

Step - 3

Make the original (un-touched) history snapshot active by clicking on it (in the case of our example image this is “Restore-Before-Image.jpg”).

Select the History Brush from the main toolbar (this has the same icon as the little “brush” icon that appeared in the History Palette window).

We are now ready to “paint away” those spot scratches!!

Step - 4

I’m going to zoom in on the largest scratch on the left hand side of the photo to show you how we use the History Brush.

We selected the History Brush in Step 3.

Select an appropriate brush size and soft edges.

We now need to decide how to apply the brush to the scratches in question.

You will notice that the scratches in our example image are “lighter” than the surrounding image.

Step - 5

We need to paint “darker” pixels and as such we set the History Brush Mode: to “Darken” (Top Menu Bar option when you have the History Brush as the active tool).

This has the effect of “telling the History Brush” to only replace pixels on the original image with pixels from our snapshot if the snapshot pixel is darker.

Start to paint over the scratches and see what happens.

The scratches start to miraculously disappear as you paint over them.

They are being replaced with the underlying snapshot image pixels you created in Step 1.

The benefit of using this techniques is that you have complete control over which parts of the original image you “paint over” so as not to blur important details of the image had you just applied a Dust & Scratches filter to the whole image.

Now what if your scratches are darker than the surrounding image, I hear you ask?

Easy!! … just use a History Brush Mode: of “Lighten” instead of “Darken”.

You can experiment with all of the History Brush options - Mode, Opacity and Flow until you get the desired result.

The resulting “After” image has had all of the spot scratches removed easily without compromising on the photographic detail of the image.

And there you have it!!Less than five minutes of digital image manipulation to remove those unwanted spot scratches.

If you find the steps taking are a little hard to understand in this text based article, you can click on the link at the end of this article to see the same method explained on our website with the aid of example graphical images.

? Gary Wilkinson 2005 - All Rights Reserved

You can see this removal method complete with example images at Basic removal of Spot Scratches in Photos

Feel free to re-print this article provided that all hyperlinks and author biography are retained as-is.

Gary Wilkinson is a photographer, photographic restorer and the owner of a photographic retail business.

He is also the publisher of the http://www.restoring-photos-made-easy.com website, where other methods of correcting common photographic restoration problems are discussed.
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Used Price: $331.10
Customer Review: This Camera (SONY DSC-H9) is very good!
Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 8MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom This pruduct is very good. Excellent Camera!!
Customer Review: Learn how to use it!
This is a very good camera. The Zeiss Vario Tessar lens works fine, like the old, famous Tessar. The sharpness of the image is good in full range of zoom. However, there is a notable “barrel distortion” and I do not know how to correct it with the Photo Shop. The image stabilization works very well. High DIN sensitivity results in significant noise and blurring. The best results are with setting the DIN to 80 or 100, and selecting the P (Program Shift) shooting mode. The other inconvenience is that each time you begin to take pictures, you should carefully check if your last settings have not changed accidently - it is very easy (too easy!) to press or turn something while the camera is removed from the case. There is no “default” selection and the camera remembers all recent settings. I’ve found the included short “Instruction Manual” useless, but one can print out the detailed “Cyber-shot Handbook” and find answers to almost all questions. After I learned how to use the camera, I love it!
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10 x Optical Zoom 28mm Wide Angle Leica Lens 7.2 Megapixel CCD MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer Intelligent ISO Control 3.0 inch High Resolution LCD Monitor
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rechargeable lithium ion battery * designed for use with Panasonic DMC-TZ1 digital camera * rated at 3.7V, 1000mAh * ?appoximate weight: 1.6 ounces * warranty: 3 years *
List Price: $21.33
Amazon Price: $13.70
Customer Review: Not enough lasting energy.
It’s ok but last only a few hours, at least with my TZ3. I’d buy the Panasonic one. I know for next time.
Customer Review: Very Good Performance
I got this as a spare battery for my Panasonic Lumix TZ3 digicam. But it works really well to be called as a “Spare”. The performance is fantastic, and it lasts me for over 150 shots. Does not perform as good as the original battery supplied by Panasonic, but for the price difference I would recommend it any day. Can be definitely had as a backup battery.
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Optimize Your Photos for the Web

It doesn’t matter if your emailing photos of your grandson or putting images of your latest product on your online store. Too many people don’t consider optimizing their photos for the web. We’ve all been on too many web pages where it seemed that the photos would never load, and sometimes they didn’t. So here are some steps to make sure that your photos show up on your site.

1. Always have a back up original format copy of your image. Never alter the original. Believe me you will regret it.

2. Crop to size. Make sure that you crop out any extra information that isn’t needed. Remember the larger the photo the longer it takes to load or send.

3. Resize to reduce pixels. There should be an option to resize according to pixels. You’re going to want the largest size to be no more than 250 pixels or you can reduce the dpi to no more than 96.

4.Reduce the color palette. Many images have millions of colors so the first thing that you need to do is reduce the colors to 256. You will lose some depth with this.

5. Save the file in a standard format. JPEG is the most common for photos and you can compress the image with a JPEG for further reduction in file size. It’s not unusual to see GIF or PNG as well.

Remember that with a 56k connection a 150k file will take 20 seconds to load. If you’re creating a web page every photo that you add will add to the time it takes to download all of the images. If you keep the images small in size the smaller resolution will not be as obvious.

About The Author

Copyright 2004 Kelly Paal

Kelly Paal is a Freelance Nature and Landscape Photographer, exhibiting nationally and internationally. Recently she started her own business Kelly Paal Photography (www.kellypaalphotography.com). She has an educational background in photography, business, and commercial art. She enjoys applying graphic design and photography principles to her web design.

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Canon IXUS i7 Digital Camera (7.1MP, 2.4x optical zoom) - Sepia
Customer Review: What a great camera
I bought this camera for my wife as the EOS 350D I have didn’t quite fit in her handbag! And it’s perfect. The camera is as complicated, or not, as you want it to be. The features are great, but if you want it to point and shoot it does that brilliantly. I can’t recommend this camera enought and with 7.1mp quality the pictures are great.

Sony DSC-W200.CEH Digital Camera (12.1MP) 2.5” LCD
The Cyber-Shot DSC-W200 from Sony is the first compact camera with a 12 million-pixel CCD sensor.It features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, a 12.3-megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor and a Super Steady Shot stabiliser for beautiful photos in large formats. The Cyber-Shot DSC-W200 includes a built-in flash, while the high 3200 ISO sensitivity works to eliminate blur in photos taken without a flash in low-lighting conditions. What’s more, the BIONZ processor means this camera has very fast response times and optimises image processing.Despite its compact size, the Cyber-Shot DSC-W200 is packed with features, including an optical viewfinder and a 2.5″ LCD screen, so you can choose your favourite focusing mode.If you want to accentuate the faces of the people you’re taking photos of, then look no further! The Cyber-Shot DSC-W200 has a built-in face detection mode that improves focusing on your subject for more realistic results. Furthermore, the scene modes let you quickly adjust the camera to suit your needs at any given time. The built-in editing tool is really useful for making last minute changes and getting the quality you’re after, while the musical slideshow mode lets you show off your creations in attractive presentations.Finally, if you want to view your photos on a high-definition television, this camera has a Full HD output that is adapted to such equipment (HD cable not provided). Going beyond the limits of compact photography, the Cyber-shot DSC-W200 won’t cease to amaze you!
Amazon Price: ?162.54
Used Price: ?131.53
Customer Review: crack house horatio
why hello……… basically i brought this camera about a week ago and at first i must say that i thought it was pretty terrible i kept geeting blurry shots with noise…. i am doing a animation for art school works and for that it was truly gret as you can speed through shots really fast and by pressing unzoom in view mode see all your pictures idsplayed NICEly. As you begin to master the camera in all its glory your pictures will become far more clear ive been mainly using auto mode recently and they look sowwweeet. Also there are sooo many different modes to choose from which each make a noticable difference. battery life is pretty bad buy a few, while animating lasted about 3 hours but i guess i was taking continual shots and deleting etc. the macro mode is pretty awesome for taking very close up shots, took some of flowers, grass, jeans, dead insects etc. and its very impressive. It’s looks are great not to mention its size and still preforms well enough to blow up to A3 (they actually look good)you just have to give this camera some time and then you will realise its true greatness and this is coming from someone who was going to send it back when i first tried it. Sooooooooooooooo just stick with it and you’ll end up with some really good photos. I do art i know what i’m talking about. ohh yer watch out for people trying to jack it cos i assure you, you’ll be very angry.
Customer Review: repairs
I think all purchasers of Sony Digital cameras should be aware of their repair policy. Having purchased a Sony camera I was annoyed to find that, when it failed a short while out of guarantee, the minimum cost of repair was in excess of ?100. Add to that a massive handling charge which was payable even if I didn’t accept a repair. I think all purchasers of Sony products should be aware of this and base whether it is worth purchasing a Sony camera on the fact that if it goes wrong - even after a short period outside of guarantee they will have to consign it to the rubbish bin. The camera had been used on no more than six to eight occasions.

Ex-Pro Pac Designer Digital Camera Case, Water Proof Material, Designer Print for Smaller Camera’s. Includes belt strap and shoulder strap. Ocean, Light Blue & Black
The Pac is our smallest camera case, yet it still offers plenty for the traveller, whether around town or out journeying. Sturdier than other digital camera bags, The Pac is made of water-resistant 600D nylon, and features a sturdy, sewn-on belt loop as well as an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap for easy hands-free photo bag carrying. Our innovative wide-zippered opening creates convenient camera access, and a front pocket holds extra memory cards or similarly sized accessories, such as lens cloths, without hassle. The Pac camera case is designed to securely transport small digital or film point-and-shoot cameras with a light-weight, thickly padded interior. Our Pac digital camera bags are available in 6 different floral colour schemes as well as black, so your photo bag will always be a trendy and useful accessory. Search - Ex-Pro Pac - for full range.

JVC GZ-HD7EK HD Everio Camcorder
JVC expands its award-winning Everio hard drive camcorder family with the addition of the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7, a new high definition camcorder that provides full HD 1920×1080i video quality combined with the convenience of hard drive recording. This camcorder is the first Everio to shoot in full 1080i and the first JVC consumer camcorder to adopt a Fujinon lens. Designed to enable consumers to conveniently capture and share their memories in full high definition without the need for removable tapes or discs, the HD Everio offers consumers the simplicity of a point-and-shoot camcorder combined with the features, technology and manual controls that appeal to the serious videographer.

Customer Review: Better than the reviews
Looks great, professional styling, nice to hold and feels much better than average build quality for this level of camera. Easy to use. Optical stabilisation is weak, but perhaps you shouldn’t expect it to do too much when zooming in. Good range of easily accessed manual controls. Down side is that none of the accessories are available in the UK at present - eg: external mic, carrying case, lense adaptors etc. Also, the TOD file system is a bit of a pain by not allowing file transfer in full HD mode direct into Final Cut Express or iMovie 08 on a Mac - but there are simple workarounds and image quality is still impressive - but I’m judging it simply as a user rather than an enthusiast….. For me it certainly does what I want and notwithstanding naff reviews in the specialist magazines I would still recommend it. Prices do vary tremendously though, so shop around!

Customer Review: My first camcorder
I did a lot of research and soul searching before parting with my pound notes for this camera. I am new to the Camcorder arena so I guess my comments are true lay-terms as opposed to other experienced users on this page. Delivery was right on the button, thanks Amazon. The Camcorder is stunning stuff, great build quality compared to other makes in the price range and it works ‘just like it says on the tin’ The picture quality is great, the instruction manual gets nine out of ten for accuracy and the software that’s supplied works fine even on my old cranky laptop.(a bit slow though.) I took time to read some of the help files in the software suite and the .tod issue is not a problem if you use the JVC software, so I haven’t found the need to buy other editing software to produce DVDs etc. Everything I need was in the box except an iLink/firewire cable to download the pics to my recorder. I went to the camera shop and they wanted fifteen quid for one (Dick Turpin rules)so I got one on Amazon for under five quid. Happy filming.

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The digital MiniDV VP-D361 camcorder is a compact device that will allow you to capture those special moments without burning a hole in your pocket!The CCD sensor, with 800,000 pixels and the powerful 33x optical zoom allow you to record video in superb quality and take great photos.The large 6.35 cm LCD screen means you’ll be able to see every detail clearly. Complete with audio video connections (including a DV output), the MiniDV VP-D361 has all the features you need at an unbeatable price!
Used Price: ?94.99
Customer Review: Great buy one now
I am so pleased with this cam its light easy to use and for the money, you cant ask more. Its tiny and i mean tiny fits in palm of your hand and does not weigh much at all. its great buy one, you wont regret it;0) I spent ages looking all over the web and the reviews for this cam on amazon, were enough to make me order it.
Customer Review: Best miniDV camcorder for under ?200
A brilliant little camcorder. Served me well for almost a year now and nothing has gone wrong, with marvelous picture and video quality despite the price (?150 when I got it). It is really small and, although it uses tapes, you would usually transfer your footage to the computer and then rewind the tape to use it again so you don’t have to buy more tapes. Each tape holds 60 mins on high quality or 90 mins on low quality. You can also plug your camcorder into the TV or watch the videos which you put onto the computer on a DVD! Apart from what I have already said, there are many more things you can do with the camcorder such as black and white mode, snow or sand mode and portrait mode. Trust Samsung, don’t be fooled by the ridiculously low price!
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Amazon Price: ?156.29
Customer Review: excellent
I am very pleased with this camera its so simple to use and the video comes out great as does the pictures. Easy to hold and small enough to fit in the pocket.It starts up quick and being able to fit 60min of hd video on a 2gb sd card is fantastic.Converting the MOV format in Windows Vista is no problem with the software provided. The only drawback i had is taking photos in bad lighting using the flash, the flash takes time to reload, but all in all its a very good camera
Customer Review: this product deserves no less then 5 stars!its amazing and so teeny!
This is perfect its soo cute and stylish! it can fit in your pocket and it can take some great videos! i seriously question the other reviewers who said it was 4 stars or less! i cant put it down! iv been recording everything since it arrived. The seller who sold this item to me got it to me soo fast i was surprised. i expected to come next week since i ordered it on monday this week. i recieved it yesterday(wednesday , today is thursday.) it came well packaged and it came with no damage to the product. Oh and yes this camcorder does have a zoom on it it has a tiny joystick that you push up to zoom and down to zoom out.
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Price: ?39.99
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Canon DC50 Digital DVD Camcorder (10x Optical Zoom, 2.7″ Widescreen Colour LCD)
DC50 CAMCORDER 10XOPT.ZOOM 2.7 LCD OIS UK

Customer Review: We’re sooooo in lurv
Did a lot of research before buying: looked at mini dv’s, but tape seems so old-fashioned and fiddly now, and besides they’re on the way out. Hard disc drives didn’t convince on reliability, and reviews of earlier dvd camcorders criticised quality of recording compared to tape.

And then the DC50 came along. Canon have obviously learned lessons along the way and produced a truly fine new-generation DVD camcorder. It has an extra-large CCD sensor to let in lots of light, which was a big factor in my buying it. Also a factor were the number of excellent customer and official reviews.

Can’t do a teccie’s review, as I haven’t got to grips with the software yet and haven’t done any editing. However I’ve just come back from the Edinburgh Festival and really put it through its paces, both on land and sea. It feels good and solid in the hand, and the main buttons are well positioned for one-handed use. The wide screen is great, and of course for playback in-camera you just jump from scene to scene, as opposed to tedious rewinding and fast-forwarding with tape. As a point and shoot it’s dead easy, but this camcorder will do so much more (like fading in and out of scenes), and I’m still getting to grips with all its functions. I’m not bothered about using it as a stills camera, but there’s 5.3 megapix for you to play around with!

Battery life (BP208) is about 90 minutes for recording, longer for playback. You can recharge it in-camera using the supplied charging lead, but I would suggest a spare battery (about ?30 for a proper Canon one) and battery charger (I got a good one on the internet for about ?12, including an in-car charger), then you can recharge both at once prior to going out. You will get about 25 - 30 minutes of recording time on a disc, using standard play. Both disc and battery are quick and easy to change.

You can do either some editing in-camera, or just simple deleting, depending on which of 2 modes you initialise your disc in (something I’m still trying to get my head round), but it’s also easy enough to download to your pc using either USB or the disc itself. And the real beauty of this system is that you can just finalise the disc and pop it straight into a dvd player for immediate viewing.

Most importantly of all, the quality of the movie is simply astonishing. The colours are vibrant and sharp, and even in low light situations (such as the Tattoo or inside pubs etc) I didn’t have to change to a low-light programme. That huge CCD sensor did its job. The Tattoo looked fantastic, and even inside a dark shop was almost as light as day. Sound quality is excellent too. Replaying the disc on our lcd television, my teccie husband and I could’nt believe the quality: as good as anything on tv. Even the camera shakes of a nervous newbie operator (me) didn’t matter too much, thanks to the superior image stabilisation system.

I cannot tell you how good this camcorder is: I think it’s probably one of the best on the market, and answers all previous criticisms about dvd camcorders. It’s worth every penny, and there’s nothing to disappoint. If you’re thinking of buying one, if possible don’t economise with a cheaper one (with smaller CCD): this is a case where you really get what you pay for. The quality is truly outstanding, with all the advantages and ease of use of dvd. And I find Canon consistently excellent anyway (2 digital cameras and a photo printer - all brilliant).

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Polaroid PDC 4350 4.2Mega Pixel.
Polaroid PDC 4350 4.2Mega Pixel.Polaroid PDC 4350 specifications lens / zoom 7.7 mm - 23.1 mm (real) (3x) (dig: 2x) focus / macro auto | manual / 45 cm / 15 cm metering mode aperture F2.8 - F6.6 (W) / F5.0 - F11.8 (T) white balance auto | manual - 4 presets shutter / 8s - 1/1000s exposure +/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps flash / mode internal - 4 modes / 0.8 m - 2.7 m viewfinder optical iso ratings 100 / 200 / 400 image size 2272×1704 / 1120×840 / 544×408 / 2272×1504 image format tiff / jpeg (exif 2.1) image compr. fine/normal lag/cycle times remote control self timer 10s / 2s video options avi 320×208 (15fps) audio options available connectivity usb / video (NTSC / PAL) storage 16MB internal, SD multimedia platform Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0, 9.1 or X

Canon HDVM-E63PR 63 Minute Digital Video Cassette For HDV/DV Camcorders
HDVM-E63PR CASSETTE NS
Amazon Price: ?18.84

Zennox 5800 5 In 1 Digital Camera 5.1MP.
Zennox 5800 5 In 1 Digital Camera 5.1MP. Features 5.1 MegaPixel Sensor Resolution Built-in Flash 2.4″ TFT Preview Display Internal 32MB Flash Memory and SD/MMC Card Slot Support Low Power Consumption AV Out Digital Camera Digital Camcorder PC Camera Mass Storage Device Memory Card Reader Contents of Camera Box Zennox 5800 Digital Camera USB Cable Software CD TV-Out Cable User Manual + Camera Case

Canon DC21 Digital DVD Camcorder (2.0MP, 20xOptical) 2.7″ Colour LCD
The DC21 is Canon’s first camcorder that’s compatible with dual-layer DVDs! Tehis camcorder’s controls are on its back panel for optimal handling. The DC21 is very user-friendly, as you can do everything with just one hand. It allows you to record even more video: 36 minutes in professional quality, 54 minutes in standard mode and 108 minutes in maximum length. In addition, this product comes with a DIGIC DV processor that helps its CCD sensor to produce more detailed and beautiful images. The DC21 also boasts a 10x optical zoom that enables you to film subjects close up. Thanks to its 1 lux tolerance level, you can film at night without losing any image quality. What?s more, this camcorder has a USB 2.0 port for video capture. The DC21 is a compact camera that lets you capture life?s best moments on film!
Amazon Price: ?289.99

Getting Your Photos Ready for Sharing

One of the main reasons people buy digital cameras is so they can share their photos with others. Even if you are just going to print your photos for yourself, you will want them to look their best. Here are some tips on getting your images ready for sharing or printing.

1. ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS

Delete the ones you don’t like or those that are near duplicates of others. No sense in clogging up your hard drive or CDs with junk. Use a good photo management software program like ACDSEE 7, Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 to view, organize and name your images. These programs also let you batch rename so you can give more descriptive file names to a group of photos at the same time. You can add key words and tags to make finding your photos easier. Be detailed in your photo descriptions, not just “John and Laurie.” You’ll probably have hundreds of photos of your kids and it will be harder to find the one you’re looking for. Better to say “John and Laurie waterskiing on Lake Powell, May 2004.”

2. BACK UP YOUR ORIGINALS

Mistakes can happen. It is a good idea to back up all your images to a CD before you start editing or changing them. That way you always have the original to go back to if you accidentally save over an image or made changes to a photo that you later decide you don’t like. CDs hold lots of photos, making it cheap insurance.

3. ROTATE IMAGES

Trying to look at a sideways photo is annoying. Use your photo management or editing software to rotate photos as needed. And if you have any images that are a little crooked, you can fix that using your editing software. Most photo editors have an automatic “straighten” function, or you can manually rotate the image a few degrees to straighten the horizon line.

4. REMOVE RED-EYE

Even with your digital camera’s auto red-eye reduction function, your subject’s eyes may still have red-eye. Use your photo editing software to remove it. Zoom in on the eyes and it will be easier for you to correct the red-eye. I’ve tried a number of red-eye correction tools and find that the one that comes with ACDSEE 7’s photo editor is among the best. It zeros in just on the red eye and doesn’t darken the surrounding eye area like some other software does.

5. CROP YOUR PHOTOS

Crop out unnecessary or distracting backgrounds and focus in on your subject. Most photo editing programs will keep the aspect ratio, so when you draw a box around the area you want to focus on it will crop it as 4×6 or whatever you have specified. That way you won’t end up with an odd size photo. Kodak EasyShare Gallery also has a very good cropping tool for maintaining the proper print size. It comes with its free photo editor.

6. ADJUST LIGHTING AND CONTRAST

Some of your photos may have come out washed out or too dark. You can automatically adjust the color, brightness and contrast of your photos. The better programs like Photoshop Album 2.0, Jasc and ACDSEE also have tools for making manual adjustments for fine-tuning. Be careful not to overdo it, though, or your picture could come out grainy.

7. PREPARE TO SHARE

There are a number of ways to share your images. Several programs, like Roxio Photo Suite 7, ACDSEE7, Photoshop Album and Paint Shop Photo Album allow you to create digital photo albums or slide shows, complete with music, transitions and captions. You can burn them to CD or resize and optimize for emailing directly from the program.

Online photo services such as PhotoWorks, Shutterfly, Snapfish and Kodak EasyShare Gallery also let you share your photos on line, for free. You simply upload your images to their server into your own photo albums and add captions if you wish. Then email your friends with a link to your albums. With most of the online services your photos stay on their servers as long as you have an account with them, for free. Signing up for an account is free, you only pay for photos you choose to purchase.

For hardcore photo sharers, there are also dedicated photo sharing applications such as PiXPO v1.5.0, which lets you share photos right off your hard drive. This is a peer to peer software application that allows you to connect directly with your friends and family to share and view pictures online with no uploads. Unlike traditional photo sharing services, you have unlimited storage and you don’t have to upload your photos to a distant server or wait for friends to log onto some photo sharing site. The application is easy to install and use and it’s inexpensive, around $30. PC Magazine rated it an Editor’s Choice in their January 3, 2005 issue.

Valerie Goettsch publishes the digital photography website http://www.digitalphotos101.com featuring reviews of photo editing and album software and digital photo printing services.
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i-nique - Digital Camera case - Dude Bag! - (Black) for Nikon Coolpix (S5 S7 S9 S200 S500 S50c)
So your an amateur photographer, and need a reasonably price bag that going to make you “look good, and take better pictures… perhaps not! The i-nique dude bag (can be a dudette bag as well.. hence the pink colour!)is the perfect entry level photo bag for the smallest cameras on the market. So who needs a big bag anyway thats going to take up serious luggage space on your holiday, to fit all the paraphernalia that you dont really need! So keep it small and compact, get rid of the tag along nonsense that just gets in the way. Clip it onto your belt buckle so it does not even get classed as hand luggage when you check in for that long awaited holiday!

Canon CB-2LUE Battery Charger For NB-3L
Rated input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 8.5VA @ 100V-12VA @ 240V . Rated output: 4.2V DC, 0.7A. COMPATIBILITY: IXUS II, IXY DIGITAL 30, POWERSHOT SD 10, POWERSHOT SD 20, POWERSHOT SD 100, POWERSHOT SD 110.

Travel and Scenic Photography 101

When you’re driving through the mountains somewhere, and you notice a car parked half off the road and some guy leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his Rebel 2000 camera in the act of focusing, you’ve met me. I do this because, to me, a trip isn’t fulfilling unless I’ve preserved that beauty for posterity. I’d like to share some of the techniques that make scenic photography such a wonderful artform - simple, yet elegant.

First off, equipment. As much as the cheapo disposable camera beckons, get real. These cameras have fisheye lenses which I call “spam” lenses. They cram everything in, with equal blurriness and boringness. Good photos are sharp, unless you use blur for artistic effect. Sharp comes from an adjustable lens. It can be a fixed lens or a zoom, but it must focus specially for each picture. Fixed lenses are limiting for scenic pictures, where to frame the shot you may need to move long distances. Imagine using a fixed lens on the Washington Monument, when you’re half a block away! Zooms get my vote, even though they often don’t have as wide an aperture, which limits their capabilities in low light situations.

Practically speaking, an SLR is the absolute best. They are lightweight, and can be used with top quality lenses. Film SLRs tend to be less expensive, but have the limitations of film, meaning you have to get it developed and so forth. Digital SLRs are VERY expensive, so for the budget conscious either go with a film SLR or a high quality basic digital camera. With digital, resolution is also a critical factor, so look at the specs before you buy.

OK, we’ve got the camera, emotions are running high, and that’s great, but not too great! Sometimes I find a spot that is so wonderful, I start shooting like a madman, only to be disappointed by the pictures. What happened? Emotions. When you experience a place, there are sounds, aromas and breezes as well as the visuals of the spot. Needless to say, you can’t photograph all of these elements, only the visual. When overwhelmed by the spectacle of a scenic hotspot, we are often overwhelmed by all of these elements.

So what to do? Look through your camera. The viewfinder does not lie (usually). Try to see what you are looking at as the finished picture. Most people perfunctorily take pictures, hoping that somehow the shot will come out great. If you wonder how the pictures came out when you are on the way to the drug store to get them, you’re doing something wrong. At the moment you click the pic, you should know exactly what you will get. (Of course with digital, that’s not a trick!).

Now, I was a tad dishonest in saying that you can’t capture all of the elements of a scene. You can hint at them. For starters, motion. Yes, even in a still picture, there is motion. Something happened before, during and after your picture. In a mountain vista scene, you may find something that hints at motion, whether it be a branch of a tree that has been swaying in the breeze, or a river flowing through the valley below. These add a sense of motion.

Then there’s the “rule of thirds.” When you place the main object of the picture smack-dab in the middle, it is static and boring. Place it one third of the way from either side, and you IMPLY motion. Put the horizon in a landscape photo a third of the way up or down, not across the middle.

Remember, when a person looks at a picture, their eyes move. You want to frame your photo to help that movement. If you can find some lines in the scene, such as a skyline, cloud formation, path through the forest, etcetera, use it interestingly, and with the rule of thirds to draw your viewer’s eyes into the picture.

Avoid “summit syndrome.” You get to the top of Mount Washington and shoot the majestic vista. Great. The pictures come out … boring! How? No PERSPECTIVE. Big vistas will be flat unless you have an object in the foreground, such as a rock or a tree, to give them perspective. Then the eye really grasps how big this scene is. People enjoying the view is a real winner, because the viewer may identify with their emotions, giving the image real impact.

Cheese! Yes, you do have to take the family photos. It’s obligatory. But when you do, make sure that they show the LOCATION of the photo. Otherwise, you might as well do it on your driveway. Frame the scene in context, with landmarks as part of the picture. Find a way to tell as story in the picture, such as little Sara climbing up the rocks by the waterfall.

Finally, any element in the picture that hints at more senses than just the visual will make it remarkable. Actor headshots for example, tell a story about the subject. You can almost hear them saying their next lines. If you photograph a garden, the viewer may experience the aroma of the flowers. A tourist street with an accordion player on the corner may have your amazed friends whistling “Dixie.”

In summation, picture taking on travel is recording the experience in a satisfying way. Use motion, perspective, sensory, storytelling and so forth, to bring your photos to life. Oh, and needless to say, make your job easy and go to great places! See you at the overlook!

Seth Lutnick is a photographer, composer, and performer. He has taken thousands of scenic photos, recorded two albums of original music, and appeared on stage, TV and film. Visit his website - www.getitdone.biz - for more detailed plans on photography, music, health and education, and extensive product links for the resources to fulfill your goals.

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The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is the world’s most durable digital camera. You can drop it from 5 feet, dunk it to 33 feet, freeze it (-10C/14F) or even try to crush it up to 220 pounds and it will still take amazing photos. The Stylus 770 SW’s durable construction is designed to withstand a five-foot drop, bump, or other mishap, so your camera and images are protected. It features a bright 2.5-inch Hypercrystal LCD so you can easily compose, view and share your images even underwater. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) creates sharp, blur-free pictures, even if your subject is moving. The 27 Shooting Modes allow you to master any shooting situation in stills or movies with sound. The 770 SW is winterized to perform at below-freezing temps. The stainless steel body and reinforced LCD makes the Stylus 770 SW able to withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure, so your camera and images are always protected. The large, high-resolution LCD features a wider viewing angle (140 degrees, left to right or up and down) and anti-glare technology that uses natural light to brighten the LCD. Lens - 6.7 - 20.1mm (38 - 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 10 lenses in 8 groups, 3 aspherical lenses Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD lets you easily compose or share your shots even in direct sunlight White Balance - Auto, Pre-Sets (Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) Panorama Modes - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card Power Supply - Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B), AC Adapter (E-7AC) with optional CB-MA1 DC coupler System Requirements - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 PRO, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.0-9.2x/OS X 10.1-10.4 with USB port Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.3 x Depth 0.8 inch (91.8mm x 59.2mm x 20.6mm) Weight - 5.5 ounces (155 grams) without battery & media card
List Price: $379.99
Amazon Price: $249.94
Used Price: $250.00
Customer Review: A little camera tank!
Let me start off by saying that I purchased this camera with one thing in mind, snorkeling. Having said that i have gone on numerous snorkeling trips and fishing trips with this camera. I am stationed in the military on the remote island of Guam and believe me when I say that it rains… a lot! Having a waterproof camera and not having to worry about covering it up or stowing it away at the sight of rain clouds, is in itself fantastic. Not only does it take incedible underwater shots (I mainly use the camera in underwater wide mode, since I am mainly at the top of the water) but it also takes pretty good outdoor and low lighting shots as well. The only function that I have an issue with is the nightime scenery shot, for some reason the picture never comes out right. But, it is a small price to pay for a picture taking tank in my pocket. If you are on the fence about purchasing this camera, just remember, it is virtually indestructable! I have banged it on numerous amounts of coral and limestone and she’s still truckin. In my opinion the best camera I have owned under $500 dollars hands down. I am curently working on my open water PADI SCUBA class and will be buying the underwater housing for this camera in the near future.
Customer Review: Best fishing/camping/washing-machine camera ever
I got this for my birthday. It was my first digital camera and I forgot to take it out of my pocket before I did the laundrey. 1 Wash and spin cycle, the camera still works perfect. I has been fishing several times and survived all the rain storms and dropping on the floor without a hitch. Takes excellent pictures and so-so video. It is a must if you want to take pictures when you’re wet or banging around on trails and rocks.
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The Z812-IS is part of the Kodak EasyShare System, so to share your pictures, just press Share. The elegant design of the Z812-IS provides a more enjoyable viewing experience of your picture, on a 2.5″ color display. Turn your pictures into 46″ (1015cm) announcements, invitations, holiday cards, and more with English, French, and German photo card templates. A high speed digital processor chip, advanced algorithms, and hardware acceleration features let the Z812 IS make simultaneous, split-second decisions to produce rich, vibrant, true-to-life colors in almost any lighting situation. Every time you click the shutter, the Kodak Color Science Chip performs an instantaneous and advanced analysis of collected scene data to identify and adjust multiple factors that influence picture quality. Scene light source is detected and adjustments are made to capture bright whites and true, vivid colors. High ISO mode - ISO 3200 available at 2.2 MP and less in PASM modes Exclusive Kodak Color Science Image Processing Chip View pictures with brilliance and clarity on the high resolution indoor/outdoor 2.5 (6.4 cm) color display or the high resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) Panorama stitch mode - Combine up to three shots together into one large picture Smart scene mode - Capture stunning shots with ease, automatically selects the best mode Manual Scene Modes - Portrait, Landscape, Bright, Action, Close-up, Text/Documents and Manner/Museum mode 5 color modes - High color, Low color, Natural color, Sepia, Black and white
List Price: $279.99
Amazon Price: $211.00
Used Price: $199.99
Customer Review: Good Camera for this price!
This Digital Camera is very useful for you. It can make a beautiful picture with its 8.2MP. Moreover, its 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is very useful. During my New York trip, it helps me to take many pretty picture. I love this kind camera. Important point is its price which is lowest price in this knid camera.
Customer Review: Great camera
Great camera, high quality pix, very functional, just HD video is not the way you think and very primitive.
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Sony HDR-HC5 High Definition Camcorder With 2.7” LCD Screen
Capture high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video to a MiniDV cassette with the HDR-HC5 high definition camcorder. Record every detail of every moment with the 10x optical/80x digital zoom and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens. However youll be capturing more than just video with the 4.0 megapixel still image feature. Snap spectacular 2.3 megapixel photos while filming in dual record mode. The HDR-HC5 even slows down the audio. Get it all and get it in high definition with this amazing camcorder. Firewiter iLink Connector to PC Memory Stick Duo card slot Built-in Intelligent Flash Super NightShot(R) Infrared System Scene Selection Modes Fader Effects Picture Effects InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower(TM) Meter System Multi-Language Menu One Touch Wide Angle Shooting Easy Handycam(R) On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons Manual Focus Unit Measurements - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 (82 x 82 x 134mmn) —

Customer Review: I didn’t want to buy Sony, but…
Well, I didn’t want to buy another Sony Handycam, but there’s very few alternatives to choose from. I made my choice at short notice and without doing any research in store - the worst possible place, but I’ve ended up with a great quality camcorder. It’s simple to use and produces great quality images, but best of all it’s not using a Sony propriety format, it uses the industry standard miniDV format.

I’m still getting to grips with all it has to offer, but so far have been more than impressed and with two children now I have twice the excuse to get the camcorder out! My main gripe would be that the supplied software isn’t particularly impressive (mainly a browser) and so you’ll need to invest in some software for your video editing needs - Sony Vegas seems quite good, but again it’s early days for me.

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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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Used Price: ?199.99
Customer Review: Panosonic Sonic
This is a great camcorder for the family, It has Colour Night Vision, 2 types of light, Can do photos and upload them on computers, Quick start, Good Strong Handel, Soft Skin, and LCD Miniscreen with backup screen located near battery holder which will accept Li-ion Battery Packs.
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Panasonic - HDC-SD1 - High Definition SD Camcorder
High-definition video cameras deliver incredibly realistic images that draw the viewer into an exciting new world, and proprietary Panasonic technologies have reached new heights in HD quality. The beautiful images recorded by a Panasonic high-definition video camera will bring back the emotion of the moment again and again, even years from now. A new peak in HD image quality. Experience it in DVD or SD/SDHC Memory Card style.

The compact design makes the HDC-SD1 easy to carry about, and with its smart styling you’ll want to take it everywhere.

In the AVCHD format you can record onto an SD or SDHC Memory Card and get up to about 90 minutes of continuous recording.

In Quick Start mode, the SD1 begins recording in just 1.7 seconds from the time the LCD is opened. This lets you shoot those sudden shooting opportunities.

Customer Review: Brilliant camcorder - best i’ve ever owned
I have had this camera for just unter a month now and it just keeps on amazing me after owning mini dv cameras in the past the picture quality on this is absolutely brilliant and the camera is so quite so you dont get any annoying noises on the soundtrack

Very fast focusing and Light adjustment includes the usefull zebra mode to warn you of over exposure.

only word of warning is software provided is near to useless with basic editing and upload software.

on the other hand if you own a mac get yourself a copy of the new ilife’08 package and you are sorted. I am also reliably informed that a recent update to final cut studio 2 allows for the editing of AVCHD footage.

and for ?603 this camera is a bargain
Customer Review: Scrimped on the basics
Yes this a very nice compact high definition camcorder, but for the money wouldn’t you expect a little more?

For example where is the camera case? -I can understand there not being a high quality leather one, but not even a vinyl case? What about a lens cover? And wouldn’t a HDMI cable (so you can connect it up to your high definition tv) be a nice addition?

Some decent software (that you could edit movies with) would be nice too.

Finally, a viewfinder so that you are not TOTALLY reliant on the LCD view screen would be neat.

Nice machine Panasonic, but you’ve scrimped so much on it, that the package as a whole suffers.

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The 2007-2012 Outlook for Digital Camcorders in India

Vivicam 3720 Digital Camera - Black (3MP)

Zennox US-51 Ultra Slim Digital Camera. 2.4″ TFT Display. 4MP, 12MP Max. 8X Digtal Zoom. Includes SD Card And Imaging Disc.
4 Mega Pixel, Interpolation to 12 mega pixels. 16MB flash memory. 2.4″ TFT Display. 8X Digital Zoom. Mpega4. Audio. Tv Output. USB. Mass storage. Included Accesories. Digital camera. Installation CD. Manual. Strap. USB cable. AV cable. Pouch. Also Included: Zennox Digital Imaging Disc and SD card!.