Hitachi DZ-BD70A - Hitachi

Hitachi’s DZ-BD70A does something that no other high-definition camcorder can do: Instead of recording video to tape, memory card, or hard drive, it captures its footage to miniature Blu-ray discs that are the same size as the mini DVDs that camcorders have used for years... read more at MacLife

HDC-SD1 - Panasonic

Panasonic’s HDC-SD1 breaks ground by recording gorgeous high-definition movies to tiny SDHC memory cards. At the same time, this brave new world of nonlinear, flash-based camcorders does have some pitfalls, particularly when you go to capture and store your footage... read more at MacLife

Flip Video Ultra - Pure Digital

Choosing - and then mastering - a digital video camera that sets you back over $300 is an intimidating task, even for the experienced videographer. Or you can spend less than a couple hundred bucks on the effortless Flip Video Ultra, an inexpensive, compact camcorder designed to be as easy to use as possible... read more at MacLife

Sanyo Xacti HD2 - Sanyo

The Sanyo Xacti is a palm-sized digital video camera that's capable of HD resolution capture. The reason it's so small is that the camera records directly on to SD or SDHC digital memory cards... read more at MacUserUK

Panasonic HDC-SD5 - Panasonic

Two new tapeless high-definition camcorders from Panasonic promise full-specification 1920 x 1080i HD recording and playback and, depending on which model you choose, the ability to read and write to either high-capacity SD card or hybrid SD/DVD media... read more at MacUserUK

Panasonic HDC-SX5 - Panasonic

Two new tapeless high-definition camcorders from Panasonic promise full-specification 1920 x 1080i HD recording and playback and, depending on which model you choose, the ability to read and write to either high-capacity SD card or hybrid SD/DVD media... read more at MacUserUK

Canon PowerShot TX1 - Canon

Built with the vertical orientation and movable viewing screen that is common to camcorders, the 7.1-megapixel TX1 (Best Current Price: $379.95) is Canon’s attempt at creating a device that excels at both video and still shooting. As a video machine, it’s no more or less capable than many more-conventionally designed high-end compact cameras... read more at Macworld

JVC Everio HD GZ-HD7 - JVC

The Everio HD GZ-HD7 is a high-definition camcorder with an unusual (and welcomed) twist. Instead of recording its video to tape or DVD, the camera stores footage on a built-in 60GB hard drive that holds 5 hours of HD video... read more at MacLife

Xacti VPC-CG65 - Sanyo

The Xacti VPC-CG65 measures 3.1 by 4.7 by 1.4 inches and weighs a mere 9 ounces. It’s about the same size as a point-and-shoot digital camera, but you don’t hold the Xacti VPC-CG65 horizontally. Instead, you hold it upright in your right hand... read more at MacLife

Canon HV20 - Canon

Sales of high-definition camcorders are increasing rapidly and provide the clearest evidence yet that older, established formats such as MiniDV are approaching obsolescence. It's no surprise when you consider HD-ready TV sets are sweeping aside their analogue counterparts in homes, so it's natural to assume that an HD camcorder will be the next item on shopping lists... read more at MacUserUK

JVC GR-D796 camcorder - JVC

The JVC GR-D796 is an inexpensive MiniDV camcorder that shoots good-quality video and still images. Although the GR-D796 has a simple design and a user-friendly interface, it offers some advanced features, such as a wide-screen mode, white balance adjustment, and electronic image stabilization. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or wannabe YouTube star, the GR-D796 is a good entry-level camcorder for learning the basics of videography at a low cost... read more at Macworld

Sony DCR-HC96 - Sony

The DCR-HC96 is Sony’s high-end MiniDV Handycam camcorder, and this is reflected in its price. It offers step-up features like a higher capacity battery, a charging dock, and the ability to capture higher resolution video than other HC family members. Although it scored points with our jury in still-image performance, its low-light video quality and battery life proved to be just average... read more at Macworld

Canon HV10 - Canon

The Canon HV10 is a powerful digital camcorder that’s capable of shooting impressive high definition video and taking excellent still images. It’s compact, lightweight, and loaded with customization options that give you plenty of control over your movie. However, this camcorder is far from perfect. Aspiring filmmakers may find that the HV10’s brilliant image quality doesn’t compensate for its flaws: an irritating design, a short battery life, and a lack of a microphone or headphone jack... read more at Macworld

Canon ZR850 - Canon

The Canon ZR850 is an inexpensive MiniDV camcorder that’s ideal for beginners who want to produce home videos. Equipped with a 1.07-megapixel CCD (charge-coupled device), this camcorder captures decent-quality video footage and still images. And the ZR850’s battery life is long. But in terms of performance, its image quality is mediocre compared with other camcorders we’ve tested... read more at Macworld

Panasonic PV-GS320 - Panasonic

The PV-GS320 represents Panasonic’s top of the MiniDV line. It uses three CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors to capture video; most use just one. It’s the only 3-CCD camcorder the company offers in the MiniDV format, and though it’s reasonably priced, its only competition in terms of video performance in our recent camcorder testing came from a high definition model that costs twice as much... read more at Macworld

PV-GS200 - Panasonic

Pros: Focus ring on lens; headphone and mike jacks; hot-shoe; narration mike.
Cons: Color has slight blue cast... read more at Macworld

GR-DX97 - JVC

Pros: Three-inch LCD.
Cons: Automatic exposure problems; worst still quality; no shoe. ... read more at Macworld

ZR90 - Canon

The 17-ounce, miniDV ZR90 gives first-time or casual camcorder users ample usability, portability and bang for the buck ... read more at macHOME

Sharp VL-Z1H - Sharp

The VL-Z1H looks almost identical to its more expensive sibling, the VL-Z5H, but the aesthetic similarities mask some pretty significant differences in their feature sets. Shared features are the swivel body, 800,000-pixel CCD, 10x optical and 500x digital zoom lens, and top-loading cassette.
However, the VL-Z1H is very much a bare bones camera and so has no room for a memory card or USB port ... read more at MacUserUK

Sony DCR-HC40E - Sony

Sony's DCR-HC40E is the most compact of all the camcorders in our Labs, being slightly taller but significantly thinner than the Panasonic NV-GS120B. This is great for portability, but has a negative effect on the size of the controls - particularly the viewfinder. The viewfinder is the same size as those on the other camcorders, but its eyepiece is small and uninviting. What's more, while it moves back and forth, it can't be adjusted up or down ... read more at MacUserUK

Sharp VL-Z5H - Sharp

Sharp made a name for itself in the early days of digital video cameras by producing large, unwieldy and distinctly odd-looking devices. Thankfully, it has ditched that design in favour of a more traditional camcorder shape. However, the Z-series - of which the VL-Z5H is part - retains the rotating body of previous Sharp Viewcams. As well as the swivelling LCD screen, the VL-Z5H's body can turn by up to 225 on an axis that runs through the middle of the device ... read more at MacUserUK

Sony DCR-HC14E - Sony

The first thing you'll notice about the DCR-HC14E is its size - it's chunkier than the DCR-HC40E and looks similar to the Panasonics. This means some of the compromises made with the DCR-HC40E don't appear here - for example, the view-finder has a rubber eyepiece and can be adjusted vertically as well as horizontally. However, the viewfinder is black and white ... read more at MacUserUK

Samsung VP-D230 - Samsung

We found the Samsung rather awkward in use. Its zoom control is on the side of the case. While its diagonal positioning aids use, it's nowhere near as convenient as the zoom controls on the other cameras here. The transport controls are rather small and their location on the back of the device isn't ideal. That said, its on-screen menu system was among the best on test ... read more at MacUserUK

Panasonic NV-GS11EB - Panasonic

Panasonic's less expensive offering is the NV-GS11EB. It's a single, 800,000-pixel CCD device with a huge 24x optical zoom lens. Like the Canon MV 700, it's not geared up for taking stills and has no memory card option or PictBridge support. Stills can be captured to tape, though ... read more at MacUserUK

Canon MV 700 - Canon

The MV 700 is a no-frills DV camcorder that concentrates on video and doesn't have any of the stills features such as a mechanical shutter, memory card slot or PictBridge support. As a budget video camera, though, it has some impressive features, such as an 18x optical zoom ... read more at MacUserUK

Panasonic NV-GS120B - Panasonic

The CCDs have a combined resolution of 1.77 megapixels and the 10x zoom Leica Dicomar lens has a maximum aperture of f1.8 , making the NV-GS120B a decent option if you want a combined stills and video camera. Stills can be saved on an SD card that's installed in a panel behind the flip-out LCD screen. Like the Canon MVX 200i, this camera also supports the PictBridge format ... read more at MacUserUK

Canon MVX 200i - Canon

It's geared up to provide high-quality digital stills as well as video footage. To this end, it has a 1.3 megapixel CCD and a mechanical shutter. Still photographs can be stored on a SD/MMC card, and support for the PictBridge printing standard means you can connect the MVX 200i to a PictBridge-compatible printer and print still photos directly from the memory card ... read more at MacUserUK

JVC GR-D23 - JVC

The low price does mean a short features list. There's no memory card support - although photos can be stored on tape - and it's DV-out only. There is, however, a 16x optical zoom, and the lens is a bright f1.6 at its widest setting.
The GR-D23 is the bulkiest camcorder on test, although it still comfortably sits in one hand. The zoom control is a big toggle and easy to use ... read more at MacUserUK

ADVC300PRO-quality video converter - Canopus

The DVD revolution is in full swing, but what about those stacks of VHS and Betamax tapes that have taken over your closets and media room? Of all the devices designed to connect these legacy analog-video formats to the digital present, Canopus's ADVC300 delivers the best conversion quality, head and shoulders above that of the others we've tested ... read more at MacAddict

STYLECAM DV100 - SiPix

The entry-level SiPix DV100 shoots video and takes 1.3-megapixel still photos for digital lifestylers who need something that does both on the cheap. That said, the DV100 is not without its charms ... read more at macHOME

Elura 50 - Canon

"If Canon could somehow transplant the stellar image quality of its digital still cameras into the Elura 50, it might have one heckuva camcorder. Until then, we'll keep looking" ... read more at MacAddict

Pyro 1394 WebCam - ADS

FireWire Web Cams Apple's iSight Goes Up Against Established Products -Pros: Great picture quality; best software bundle. Cons: Bulky; hard to position at eye-level. . ... read more at Macworld

iSight - Apple Computer

FireWire Web Cams Apple's iSight Goes Up Against Established Products - Pros: Excellent picture quality; built-in mike; fantastic industrial design; best for “face-to-face” chatting.
Cons: Performs poorly in low-light; no additional software . ... read more at Macworld

iBot Standard - Orange Micro

FireWire Web Cams Apple's iSight Goes Up Against Established Products - Pros: Great picture quality.
Cons: Bulky; hard to position at eye-level; poor OS X software bundle. ... read more at Macworld

Fire-i - Unibrain

FireWire Web Cams Apple's iSight Goes Up Against Established Products - Pros: Great in low-light; compact; additional FireWire port. Cons: Mediocre color accuracy and picture quality ... read more at Macworld

MV6i MC - Canon

"The MV6i MC is an excellent all-rounder that sets an impressive standard for mid-range consumer digital video cameras" ... read more at MacUser UK

DCR-TRV80 - Sony

"The Sony DCR-TRV80 is an irresistible choice for users looking for a high-specification, fully featured mid-priced DV camcorder" ... read more at MacUser UK

GR-D90US - JVC

"JVC's GR-D90US sits in the lower mid-range of Mini-DV camcorders. It provides decent image quality, all the basics and a few nice step-up features " ... read more at macHOME

MV600i - Canon

"Given the low price, the Canon MV600's feature set will attract many new DV users who will be impressed by its ability to accept analogue, as well as digital, sources" ... read more at MacUser UK