Sony DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC62 MiniDV Camcorders

Sony is slowing their line of MiniDV camcorders this year with only two new models. The Sony DCR-HC52 features a 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor, … Keep reading >>

 

Canon ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 MiniDV Camcorders

Canon has unveiled its standard-definition, MiniDV camcorder lineup for the year as the ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 models. The entry-level ZR900 features the usual 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor. … Keep reading >>

 

JVC GR-D850 and GR-D870 MiniDV Camcorders

JVC dropped two new camcorders into the slowing MiniDV camcorder market. The JVC GR-D850 and GR-D870 feature 35x optical zooms, 2.7″ widescreen LCDs, and 680k, 1/6″ CCDs. The JVC GR-D870 features Dual … Keep reading >>

 

JVC GR-DA30US MiniDV Camcorder

Check it out, that funky looking JVC GR-DA20 camcorder made its way over from Italy to become the JVC … Keep reading >>

 

Tape or Tapeless? Things You Should Know

The death of the MiniDV camcorder seems to be drawing nearer, but are tapeless camcorders really the end-all camcorder format? The NY Times has an excellent … Keep reading >>

 

Sony DCR-HC38 Review at CCInfo

CamcorderInfo reviews the Sony DCR-HC38 camcorder, their second from the lowest tape-based camcorder. The reviewer found the quality and features to be on par with its low price. That is, they are … Keep reading >>

 

Cheap Camcorder VS. Expensive VTR Deck

Ever wondered what the difference is between buying a cheap camcorder or one of those expensive VTR (Video Tape Recorder) decks to capture your DV tapes … Keep reading >>

 

Bottom-loading Camcorder Tripod Mounts

Bottom-loading camcorders can become the bane of your video capturing existence if you are taping any long events on a tripod. If you already own, or … Keep reading >>

 

Canon ZR850 Review at CCInfo

CamcorderInfo has just posted their Canon ZR850 review, a camcorder they say may be, “one of the best budget buys of the … Keep reading >>

 

Canon ZR850 Review at CNET

Canon may not have the most impressive MiniDV camcorder lineup this year, but at least they have not been completely phased out. The Canon ZR850 is … Keep reading >>

 

JVC GR-D750, GR-D770, and GR-D796 MiniDV Camcorders

Camcorder manufacturers have not been paying much attention to their lines of MiniDV camcorders for this upcoming year, and JVC is no different with only three newly announced tape-based camcorders. The first … Keep reading >>

 

Panasonic PV-GS80, PV-GS85, and PV-GS320 MiniDV Camcorders

Panasonic has announced three new MiniDV camcorders for their lineup this year. The Panasonic PV-GS80 is their bottom-end model. It sports a 2.7″ widescreen LCD, 32x optical zoom, and Optical Image Stabilization. … Keep reading >>