Reviewed on September 23, 2002If you're always on the go, the superportable DCR-IP7BT is an enticing but expensive choice.TAGS:MiniDV, footage, Sony Corp., video
Reviewed on March 1, 2007Canon's latest entry-level MiniDV camcorder is a great choice for anyone looking to create video on a shoestring budget.TAGS:MiniDV, Canon Inc., camcorder, microphone, LCD, video, camera
Reviewed on June 18, 2004The Handycam DCR-TRV460 offers an excellent upgrade from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder, with digital video recording and the ability to view and transfer your old tapes. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior quality in smaller packages.TAGS:MiniDV, Sony Handycam, Sony Corp., camera
Reviewed on August 16, 2005This extremely compact, nicely designed camera should please technophiles who want both photo and video capabilities and can afford to splurge.TAGS:JVC Everio, JVC, microdrive, MiniDV, video, DVD, camera
Reviewed on October 18, 2006JVC's stylish new HDD/DVD recorder--the first we've seen with an integrated MiniDV deck--comes with an impressive, yet incomplete, set of features.TAGS:MiniDV, deck, JVC, remote, recorder, DVD, camcorder, hard drive
Reviewed on November 18, 2005With its ability to play and transfer your old tapes, the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480 is an attractive choice if you're upgrading from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior performance in much smaller packages.TAGS:Sony Handycam, MiniDV, Sony Corp., camera, video
Reviewed on February 15, 2007Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar.TAGS:Canon Inc., MiniDV, camcorder, camera, LCD, video
Reviewed on October 20, 2004The DCR-HC30 makes a decent and very compact choice for a budget camcorder, but if you can afford to spend another $100, the DCR-HC40 will give you better video quality.TAGS:exposure, Sony Corp., MiniDV, control, camera, touch screen, LCD, button, video
Reviewed on July 25, 2006For a moderate price, you get the convenience of recording your video directly to DVD media, but the entry-level Hitachi DZ-BX35A offers only basic features and can't deliver the image quality of Hitachi's step-up DVD camcorders.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., camcorder, CCD, DVD, lens, MiniDV, microphone, camera, LCD, video
Reviewed on March 9, 2005Pentax's second-generation hybrid camera offers decent-quality photos but only acceptable-quality video recordings.TAGS:Pentax, MiniDV, camera, photograph, video