Buying Guides & Articles:Camcorders

An HDTV can make the most of the higher-resolution video quality from a high-def camcorder. But keep in mind that it will probably cost you several hundred dollars more... Read more

The Vixia line of camcorders is Canon's high-definition models. Along with Sony, it still offers a high-definition MiniDV tape model... Read more

Some HD models can record video in 1080i, the same high resolution as much HDTV programming. Other models record in 720p, an alternative HD broadcast format... Read more

Unlike analog camcorders of the past, digital camcorders allow you to do a lot more with videos than simply play them back on your TV. You can edit and embellish them... Read more

Many camcorder features, such as LCD monitors and autofocus are available on almost all models. Other features, such as quick review or a built-in light, are less... Read more

Using a memory card for recording is convenient and reliable as there are no moving parts... Read more

Here are some guidelines to follow when shopping for a new camcorder... Read more

Digital camcorders make shooting video and editing it on your home computer a breeze. You can create movies and output them to tape or DVD, or even post them on the Web.... Read more

So if you can link your SD camcorder to your regular TV, what's the big deal with HD versions? Lots of pixels, for one thing - three times as many pixels as the best... Read more

Whether you use 8mm, VHS, DV, HDTV, or some other analog or digital format, you can view your self-made video image on your HDTV. You can find a definite... Read more