Review: Best Value Digital Video Cameras
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The most popular video cameras right now are the flip video cameras and other compact digital video cameras. while they're not the super high-end video cameras you'd use to shoot a professional video, at under $200, they're an excellent value, and they pack great perforamce into a small package. And that's why they're so popular -- because they're so small that you can really take it almost anywhere, at a very affordable price.
Make sure you get a camera that suits your needs, as some cameras come with a load of features you may not use, and they add a lot to the pricetag. On the other hand, a cheap camera may have disappointing video results. The following reviews cover a range of good value video cameras.
Once you've read the reviews, you can click through to purcahse the camera that suits your needs.
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List Price: $149.00
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Product Description
Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much
appetite for adventure as you do. And it's not afraid to get wet. This
audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture
the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don't need to worry
about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in
image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock.
From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was
made for the extremes. Show them what you're made ofin
HD
- Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video
camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft under water
- Go anywhere
rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any
environment
- Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD
still pictures
Make a colorful statement - The KODAK
PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to
the colors it comes in. We took cues from the environmentfrom
nature, to climate, to the adrenaline rush it providesand
transformed it into attention-grabbing colors that help you stand out
from the crowd.
Don't let sun glare ruin your
recording
- Simply use your camera settings to turn on the
LCD Glare Shield feature
- LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two
filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display
screen in reflective outdoor situations
- These filters are only
applied to your display screen, not your footage, so everything you
record will look as great as the moment you shot it
Smooth,
stable, and always able - Get sharper videos and less blur
thanks to built-in electronic image stabilization
- Accidents happen
luckily the PLAYSPORT isn't afraid of a little fall, it can take it
- Capture your friends in all their glory with smart face tracking
technology
- See more details and accurate colors with incredible
low-light perform
Details
- Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
- Full 1080p HD
video
- Electronic image stabilization
- Brilliant 2.0 in.
color display
- Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)
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List Price: $299.00
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Product Description
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 SteadyShotTM image stabilization reduces blur.
And with Hybrid recording technology, you can capture it all directly
to a DVD, or to removable Memory Stick DuoTM or Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
media.
1/8" Advanced HADTM CCD Imager
A 1/8" Advanced HADTM (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.
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 DiscTM player.
Details
- 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
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List Price: $199.99
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Product Description
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
Details
- Easy-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
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List Price: $199.00
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With its incredible 65x intelli-Zoom (52x Optical Zoom), the
Samsung SMX-F40 series give you the ability to bring
distant images into forefront focus, enabling you to zoom closer to
the action from further away. FEATURES: - Record More -
Enhanced energy efficiency and advanced power management coming from
Samsung 8th generation DSP Solution combine to create a camcorder that
gives you over 4 hours and 10 minutes of battery life, ensuring that
you can shoot and share for longer.
- Get Closer
- With its incredible 65x intelli-Zoom (52x Optical Zoom),
the Samsung SMX-F40 series give you the ability to bring distant
images into forefront focus, enabling you to zoom closer to the action
from further away.
- Bigger sensor, better video
- The Samsung SMX-F40 series use a 1/6 CCD Sensor to enhance
image quality. Its extra-large sensor sets it apart from other
camcorders in its class and enables you to enjoy higher-quality
images.
- Ultimate Companion to your PC -
intelli-Studio 2.0 is designed to enhance your sense of freedom. Plug
& Play PC Software, intelli-Studio 2.0 is built-into the Samsung
SMX-F40 series, you can use any PC to view, edit, and upload your
memories to the web without software CD.
- USB Battery
charging - The convenient USB charging gives you flexibility
and freedom. Simply connect the Samsung SMX-F40 series to any PC via
USB cable and the camcorder will begin recharging, allowing you to
enjoy a more mobile lifestyle.
- Record the passing of
time - The Time-Lapse recording feature captures frames at
preset intervals and then arranges them in sequential order to create
a video file that condenses an extended period of time into a fraction
of the time.
Details
- 65x Intelli-Zoom/52x Optical Zoom
- Long Battery Life
(4Hr 20Min)
- Time Lapse recording
- IntelliStudio 2/0
(Built In PC Software)
- Animated Thumbnail
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