Canon DC230 Digital DVD Camcorder [35x Optical, 2.7" Colour LCD]

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 instantly with a single press of the Quick Start buttonAn Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) cuts out camera shake, most noticeable at the upper range of the zoomTransfer photos to a computer via a USB 2.0 connection10 Seconds self-timerPhoto Capture with 9-point AiAF to mini SD card, with PictBridge share technologyNight Mode LED & Wireless Remote ControlContoured design with easy operation with joystick for navigation of smart features and rear button accessSupport for Dual Layer DVDs, offering greater recording capacity of up to 108 minutes1 year warrantyDimensions: (WxHxD) 54×90x128mmWeight: 405g

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Panasonic NV-GS280B Digital Camcorder 3 x CCD (10 x Optical ,3.1MP Stills , 2.7″ Wide LCD )
Customer Review: Great Camcorder
I’ve now had this camcorder for a month including one hoiday and it is superb. The picture quality is great. Small and compact and very easy to use.

Aiptek T250LE PocketDV Digital Camcorder (5.0MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 1.5″ TFT LCD
Amazon Price: ?65.87
Customer Review: Very happy!!
Bought this with no real expectations, but for money I cant fault it. Starts up in a matter of seconds, one touch recording, one button to take a reasonable 5 megapixel photo, all recorded and stored on an SD card. If you are looking for a camcorder/camera that you can take anywhere and not having to worry about it too much in comparison to an expensive alternative this does the job very well. Plays back on my TV in good quality (720*480) and also plays with no trouble though my Windows Media Player. Takes AA batteries which is a blessing in disguise as i am getting fed up with all the chargers i have around the house. I can pick up batteries anywhere on my travels, but i do try and use my rechargable batteries. Thinking of buying another for my god son as it would make a great gift for Christmas, as he can then capture all those moments you normally miss!!

Sony DCR-IP220 MICROMV Digital Camcorder [MICROMV in/out]
Sony’s 2-megapixel DCR-IP220 digital camcorder is a serious recording tool for the digital videographer wanting all of Sony’s advanced features in a single package. The DCR-IP220 records on the miniscule MicroMV tapes, offers Super Nightshot and Night Framing modes, Hologram AF auto-focusing and Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, all of these hefty features add up to a fairly hefty price.

But assuming that cost isn’t an object, this camcorder does pretty much anything you’d want it to. The MicroMV tapes–70 percent smaller than MiniDV–each have a 64 KB memory chip so you can scan through different sections of the tape like a DVD, locating scenes by their thumbnails.

The high-detail 2.5-inch LCD swings above the camcorder, and pivots 270-degrees so you can view it from almost any angle–including in front of the camera. With the camcorder’s remote control, you can even start and stop recording while including yourself in the frame. The LCD also serves as a touch-screen interface, with a stylus for accessing menus, and it displays both approximate battery life and remaining storage space in minutes.

For storing short clips and still images (at 1600 by 1200 resolution), the DCR-IP220 features a Memory Stick slot and includes an 8 MB stick. Its night and low-light filming capabilities are quite impressive–allowing for details to be read from across a darkened room with the Super NightShot mode. And the Night Framing mode takes bright, full-colour still images in limited light.

Connectivity options abound, with FireWire (either camera-to-camera or camera-to-PC), USB and Bluetooth support built into the camcorder. It also includes a colour viewfinder, intelligent pop-up flash and an adequate (although not stellar) 10x optical zoom.

Sony’s DCR-IP220 isn’t for the faint of wallet, but if you’re not satisfied with anything but the best, this camcorder was built for you. –J Curtis

Used Price: ?220.00
Customer Review: Sony’s Magical Micro MV Marvel
This is my first Micro MV Digital camcorder, and the first thing that struck me about the camera was its small size and extremely light weight. I recently took this camera on holliday and I only managed to use 2 60min MGR-60 tapes (only a little bigger than a large postage stamp) the sigle charge on the battery lasted the whole recording tiem and multiple playbacks - amazing. The Video & Audio pickup quality are unbelievably good and the user interface is superb. The inbuilt DSC is alright but even though this is the best DSC/DCR on the market i would use a seperate DSC for the majority of you pics (DSCV1 highly recommended) Both the nightsot and night framing features of this camera are good and produce some fun photos and videos. Sony’s Movie shaker software that comes with the camera is pretty good but download the updates first. also makee sure your HDD is very large 1x 60min tape = just under 6gb.

JVC GRDVX400 Digital Camcorder
Used Price: ?249.99
Customer Review: JVC GR-DVX400
I’ve had the JVC GR-DVX400 for about 18 months now and give it regularuse. It is reliable, has good build quality, lightweight and is easy tooperate. The supplied battery has acceptable duration (45 minutes withLCD screen on), but I would recommend you buy a spare or more powerfulbattery type if you are a heavy user. The camera has a selection of special effects etc, most of which I neveruse but some ie. shutter speed/light/image speed compensation are handy tohave. The controls for recording and playback are well positioned for’thumb’ operation; the grip is comfortable for single-handed use. The remote control is useful for steady tripod recording or general TVplayback. The camera comes supplied with enough connectivity to keepnearly everyone happy, but does not come with DV-in and I can’t findanywhere that can enable it on this model, although it is not a problem ifyou send you complete movies to VHS, PC or DVD. Overall a big thumbs up for an easy and very usable DV Camera.