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State of the Art Camcorders for All Needs
Consumer camcorders have gone through an amazing evolution since first released, going from VHS and 8mm to Mini DV and DVD, and on to Hard Disk Drive and High Definition recorders. So whether you just want to record baby’s first steps or junior’s little league game, or your needs are semi-professional, there is a camcorder that is just right for you.
Today we are going to look at one of each of the four types of camcorders commonly available today: Mini DV, DVD, Hard Disk Drive, and High Definition. These competitively priced recorders offer state-of-the-art features coupled with outstanding functionality.
All the best,
Steven
R. Mitchell
Editor — HomeElectronicsJournal.com
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DV: Panasonic PV GS500 Palmcorder – $999.95
The PV
GS500 records to Mini DV or direct to PC through Firewire
or USB 20.0. It’s ultra-compact, features a 2.7”
LCD screen and uses 3CCD image
technology previously available only for broadcast level cameras,
with 540 lines of high-color resolution. The joystick allows
one-hand operation to capture 16:9 wide-mode images or perfect
stills, and the Direct Mode Dial enables you to quickly switch
from recording to playback. It even doubles as a Webcam!
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DVD:
Sony DCR DVD505 – $999.99
The DCR
DVD505 records directly to standard DVDs. It’s got a
huge 3.5”, 16:9 ratio LCD screen, a 10x optical zoom,
4 megapixel resolution, and Dolby digital 5.1ch audio recording,
allowing you to play your videos in surround sound. With an
8cm recordable DVD, you can get up to 60 minutes per disc. |
Hard
Disk Drive: JVC Everio GZ-MG70 - $1,099.95
The GZ-MG70
has a 30 GB hard disk to store up to seven hours of your high-quality
MPEG-2 video, which can be transferred to your computer and
burned to DVD via USB 2.0. It has a 2.5” LCD screen,
F1.2 lens, 2.12 megapixel CCD, 10x optical zoom, and 200x
digital zoom. Noise reduction, a high-resolution lens with
the ability to record in low-light environments, and a remote
control are all included with this easy-to-use recorder.
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High
Definition: Sony HDR-SR1 Handycam – $1,499.99
The HDR-SR1 is the first camcorder that records high-definition
video directly to a hard disk drive, with 1080 lines of high-color
horizontal resolution. You get a 10x optical zoom and 80X
digital zoom, plus a 3.5” LCD screen, Dolby digital
5.1ch surround sound, and USB 2.0 connection to your PC. Definitely
state-of-the-art.
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