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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.

Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Black) NEWEST MODEL

Kodak PlaySport (Zx3) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Black)
NEWEST MODEL Rating:
List Price: $149.00
Sale Price: $119.00
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Eligible For Free Shipping

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 environment—from nature, to climate, to the adrenaline rush it provides—and 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)


    Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder

    Sony DCR-DVD650 DVD Handycam Camcorder Rating:
    List Price: $299.00
    Sale Price: $264.12
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    Eligible For Free Shipping

    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


    Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)

    Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black) Rating:
    List Price: $199.99
    Sale Price: $139.99
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    Eligible For Free Shipping

    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


    Samsung F40 Ultra Zoom Camcorder (Black)

    Samsung F40 Ultra Zoom Camcorder (Black) Rating:
    List Price: $199.00
    Sale Price: $149.00
    Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
    Eligible For Free Shipping

    Product Description


    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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