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This hard drive camcorder is getting more appeal from consumers in that they have become a more convenient alternative to their DVD or tape-based equivalents.  Hard drive camcorders may cost a bit more but with a larger storage space to work with, most users would really find it more than enough while doing away with storing videos in DVD’s and tapes.

The Panasonic SDR-H18 has a built-in 30GB hard drive and makes use of a single 1/6 inch 680,000 pixel CCD chip sensor for better image quality for videos as well as stills. It is also equipped with 32x optical zoom lens with the variable zoom lever located ideally atop the camcorder for easier handling. The camcorder’s controls are conveniently located just within reach by the user’s thumb or forefinger although some of them may be harder to reach like the menu button using only the operating hand.

In terms of image quality, this digital camcorder provides quite an accurate color quality on shots despite using a single sub-mega pixel imager. Its auto focus features reacts quite well in trying to maintain focus when zooming. This camcorder also provides both auto and manual controls to get ideal picture quality in different light conditions. The view from the LCD screen is quite clear even in low light conditions.

For those who still consider a slot for a removable storage medium in their camcorders important, the Panasonic SDR-H18 also provides for an SD/SDHC flash memory slot aside from its built-in 30GB storage drive where videos can also be recorded without any difference in image or video quality. This camcorder provides for a good combination of pleasing image quality, video storage convenience as well as affordable price that makes it one of the top mid-range digital camcorder choices.

This MiniDV camcorder is the sole tape-based standard definition 3CCD model from Panasonic. But it also has a lot to offer in terms of features. For one, this camcorder comes with three CCD chips for a more impressive video quality even in fairly low light conditions.It also has a very effective image stabilization feature that allows users to get ideal shots at not so stable conditions. This makes the camcorder ideal for making shots while in a boat at sea and still maintain a stable image result.

What might not work for occasional camcorder users is its more complicated menu features. The Panasonic PV-GS320 contains a number of manual functions that allow advanced users to adjust certain camcorder features to their discriminating preference for better image quality.

Such features are more ideal for users who are used to tinker around with control to capture better image quality. This camcorder is for users who are more adept at using some of its advanced controls to take advantage of better image quality in different conditions.

One of the superb offering in Sony’s line of hard disk or HD camcorders, the Handycam HDR-SR7 makes use of a number of cutting edge features in capturing high quality digital video. This high end camcorder makes use of Sony’s 1/2.9 inch, 3.2 mega pixel ClearVid CMOS sensor which can record video to a 2.3 mega pixel resolution. It can also shoot still images at 3 mega pixel resolutions and sports a 10x zoom Zeiss lens. This camcorder also comes with 5.1 Dolby surround sound recording.

The Handycam HDR-SR7 camcorder offers excellent video performance as well as a satisfying still photo quality that can be operated using a manual set of controls that can be easily manipulated and is considered as user-friendly for its type of high end model. It comes with a 60GB hard drive for storing images or video that can manage about 8 hours of high quality video.

This is the closest to a high end DVD camcorder that one can get for its price range. This is the most affordable DVD camcorder yet available that provides high definition video quality that usually belongs in high end and more expensive models. From the outside, the Panasonic VDR-D310 doesn’t look any different from other lower-end Panasonic DVD camcorder models in terms of size and shape. The difference lies on the inside.

The Panasonic VDR-D310 offers high definition video quality with its three 800,000 pixel CCD sensors and 10x Leica lens. It is 700x digital zoom capable and makes use of an optical image stabilizer that works quite well when zooming in for closer images and helps reduce shakes and blurs. This camcorder has a 3.1 mega pixel effective still resolution and makes use of miniDVD’s as its storage medium. This camcorder also supports a slot for flash memory Multimedia and SD Memory cards.

This camcorder can provide high quality footage taken both indoors and outdoors. It can provide accurate color captures and sharper details. The Panasonic VDR-D310 has no video light and instead makes use of its MagicPix feature to enhance shots taken indoors or in low light conditions. But this feature may slow down the shutter speed and can sometimes make the footage look choppy in dim lighting.

Its basic shape and simple control make shooting more convenient especially when recording those unexpected moments. It might be prices a couple hundred dollars more in the market, but its extra features are all well worth it.

This MiniDV camcorder from Canon is a slight improvement from its predecessors, but provides a noteworthy performance especially for a digital camcorder in its price range. This model has improved to a 1 mega pixel CCD sensor from the previous model’s 680K pixels, making its still camera features more inviting. 

Its best features include an easier to use menu coupled with joystick control. It also provides impressive picture quality especially with good lighting. A wide screen LCD allows users a better view of shots as well. It has also a redesigned the menu system to make it easier for users to understand. What it may lack is a mic input as well as a lens tread for adding in lens filters or adapters. This might provide some limits to shot options for more seasoned camcorder users.

The Canon ZR850 features an Easy mode that allows users to shoot on autopilot without the hassles of doing constant tweaking just to get the picture quality right. The camcorder does quite an impressive job in making such decisions automatically. Its program modes allow for eight different auto exposure presets, four different settings for white balance, three image effects along with a handful of interesting digital effects to work with.

Video quality of this camcorder is superb, capable of capturing accurate and vibrant colors with sufficient lighting. Good lighting conditions provide sharp footages that also make the camcorder respond more quickly while focusing. The quality might not be as great though in dimmer lighting conditions. In general, the Canon ZR850 is a great and affordable choice for consumers who are looking for a camcorder to bring with them on their vacation as well as for general purpose use.