Tired of having to deal with camcorder specifications that are close to, but not quite, what you are looking for? Why not build your own camcorder? That is precisely what this person did using everything from a SLR lens for the optics to a surveillance camera for the capture device.

The result is something that needs refining (the video quality isn’t the best), but it is very customizable and cost less than $700. It could be a good launching point for anyone who likes DIY projects like this.

[ Thanks, John ]