Camcorder Buying Guide

  

The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.

Electronics: Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom, Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required, Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software, Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace, Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos
Company: Flip Video
List Price: $149.00
Amazon Price: $133.89
Used Price: $98.99

Add some style and protection your Flip Ultra HD with our Silicone Skin Case! The professional design allows for total access to all of the Flip Ultra HD control buttons without removing the Skin.

: Perfect skin case to hold and protect your Flip Ultra for any activities, anytime, anywhere!, Hand grip mold for extra comfort and security, The skin case is made of soft silicon to protect your Flip Ultra, Quick, convenient and very easy to remove, also washable for newer and cleaner look, Professional design allows for total access to all of the Flip Ultra control buttons without removing the Skin
Company: ishoppingdeals
List Price: $22.60
Amazon Price: $2.28

The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. Power on and press record to start capturing incredible HD video in seconds. When its time to share your video, use the flip-out USB arm to connect to any PC or Mac and launch built-in FlipShare editing and video-sharing software. Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace

Electronics: CDEasy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom, Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on, Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required, Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software, Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace
Company: Flip Video
List Price: $199.99
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Used Price: $133.99

Shooting high quality video is easy with the Sony DCR-DVD650 Handycam camcorder. The powerful 60x optical zoom lens gets you close to the action, while SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur. And with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly to a DVD, or to removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

1/8” Advanced HAD CCD Imager: A 1/8” Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imager with 410K (effective) pixel resolution delivers stunning detail and clarity for exceptional video and still image performance.

60X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom: Ideal for sporting events, wildlife, or distance shooting, 60X optical zoom brings you closer to the action, so you can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming (up to 2000X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization: The DCR-DVD650 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.

DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible: The DCR-DVD650 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats (DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer)6, allowing you to take advantage of the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media, there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc player.

Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick PRO Duo media: Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to DVD media6 or choose instead to record t

Electronics: Capture video to DVD; DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) compatible, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 60x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom, 2.7-inch wide touch panel LCD display, One Touch Disc Burn; USB 2.0 interface, Includes AC adaptor, rechargeable battery pack, A/V connecting cable, application software, USB cable
Company: Sony
List Price: $299.00
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Used Price: $199.89

Canon FS300 Digital Flash Memory Camcorder Features

Flash MemoryUltra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight DesignSuperb Image QualityDynamic IS2.7inch Widescreen LCDVideo SnapshotSuperb Shooting Control - Quick Start, Dual Shot, Quick Charge, Pre-Record and MoreConnectivityExpress Your Color Preference

Flash Memory
With the ultra-sleek and compact FS300 you’re able to record over 20 hours of sharp, clear video onto a removable SD card using flash memory. The SD memory card is easily inserted into your computer or TV’s card reader and will allow you to view your recorded footage immediately.

In addition to the advantage of added recording time, flash memory offers more to you as well. You'll appreciate its quick response time, because it doesn't have to wait for moving parts. Press the record button and your FS300 starts recording video faster than you've ever seen before. In addition, when you review your footage, it will start playing more quickly as well. Another plus is the FS300's low power consumption rate, allowing your battery to last longer. It's just what you need so you don't miss that pivotal play on the field or the moment when they say "I do." While we certainly hope you keep your FS300 securely in your hand while shooting, if it happens to slip, or you accidentally knock it against something, you'll be happy to know that flash memory makes your camcorder more shock resistant than other recording storage systems. It also minimizes the chance of data loss due to damage to your recording media or the moving parts found in other camcorders.

Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design
The FS300 is ultra-compact and lightweight. Measuring only 2.2inch wide, 2.3inch high and 4.8inch deep, it combines big video storage capacity in a small, easy to carry camcorder weighing only 7.9 oz. You’ll want to take it wherever you go.

Superb Image Quality
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Electronics: Records video directly to removable SD memory cards, Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz), Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom, Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor, Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion
Company: Canon
List Price: $299.00
Amazon Price: Too low to display
Used Price: $206.99