Best Hd Camcorder Reviews

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

Features

• 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

Reviews

works great!

by Uwe Paul Schroeder from on 2010-09-08
I bought this little video camera a couple of weeks ago. Purpose was to have something ultra portable which still records decent quality video. I have to say I’m quite pleasantly surprised, the video and audio quality is great! The battery will last 120min recording, but only if you don’t keep replaying videos that you just shot. If you keep this in mind battery life shouldn’t be an issue. I didn’t test the software that was included, using my mac worked just as fine. The only drawback I could find was the zoom function which is very limited. But for the intended purpose it still works ok for me. Don’t expect to get great shots of some object far away.

Ultra Flip Limited Life

by Paula Usrey from on 2010-09-08
I loved the Ultra Flip when I first got it. It was easy to use. I could also upload videos with ease. However, it quit working after about six months. I tried to reset the camcorder as instructed, but it still doesn’t work. I also tried recharging it. From what I have read, others have had similar problems. I don’t know if I will buy another flip camera or not. However, I may have just purchased a lemon and might have better luck next time. The price was certainly good.

Needs image stabilization

by Shopperholic from Copiague, NY United States on 2010-09-06
I am not sure why these cameras are so popular. I’m not tossing it in the Goodwill box, but I would not buy another.

Biggest con, no stabilization. I found the video to be waaaaay too jumpy.

But even when I’m not trying to use it on a boat, I love the fact that you can use regular AA batteries when the battery goes dead. This pro, however, is somewhat canceled out by lack of removable storage. If I could swap out batteries and memory cards I wouldn’t be tied to my laptop so much. I would like the ability to record in non-hd to maximize storage but if that’s an option I can’t find it.

And while the large lens looks great, the fact that it protrudes so much makes it a fingerprint magnet.

The included Flip-share software is pretty cool, I wish it had the capability to view and share video from other devices.

Battery does not charge

by Pickypicky from Massachusetts, USA on 2010-09-06
I would like to weigh in on the battery charging capability. I bought a Flip Video HD camera last December (so I have owned it about 8 months), and I have never managed to successfully charge the original battery pack through the USB connector attached to a computer, as it is supposed to do. For a while I resorted to using AA batteries all the time. Then recently I purchased the flip video power adapter. After hooking up the video camera to the power adapter and leaving it to charge overnight, the rechargeable battery pack still did not charge. I’m still trying to figure out which part of the equipment is faulty – whether it’s the battery or the camera. This has been a significant source of frustration and has caused me to avoid using the camera. I think it is too late for me to return it (though I think I will look at the manufacturer’s warranty now), but I would like to advise anyone else who has this charging issue straight out of the box to return the product for a refund.

Filming Review

by Willy from on 2010-09-06
This camera is great for filming a show if you want to put it on the internet or your family if you want to remember a fun day or even a road trip. It is one of the easiest cameras I have been exposed to. You push a button to turn it on and you point it at the thing you want to film and press another button to film. That’s it! And transferring it to your computer is super easy too. Just make sure to transfer the video into another folder before renaming it. Tip! If you need a cheap, easy-to-use camera, get this one.

Description

The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.

Features

• Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
• Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
• Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

Reviews

Fabulous for Family

by Mae Husted from on 2010-09-07
I LOVE this product. I am a very busy Mom with very busy kids. I took the camcorder out of the package and had it working in less than 5 minutes. It’s so easy to use, my 5 yeara old does self-recordings with it! Great product, great size, and great price. File transfer is super easy too. I have recommended this to friends and they have purchased it also.

easy!

by spanky1 from on 2010-09-03
i am technically challenged and this is a breeze
as a new Mom i can get it to operate really fast and
catch a moment in a pinch!

Easy to use. Eats through batteries.

by Jason Torchio from on 2010-08-30
Very easy to set up and use but I feel like I’m replacing the batteries a lot more frequently than I had anticipated, and I’m not using cheap $1 store batteries either.

Shaky Video

by Dutch from Nebraska on 2010-08-30
The Flip is a wonderful camera — easy to use, extremely portable with good-looking video. The big problem is shaky video. It’s impossible to hold the camera still for more than a few seconds. I’ve solved the problem with a pocket-sized gizmo called the readysteady. I got it online.

Lightweight, Durable, VERY easy to operate, vivid pictures

by Lacey B. from Austin, TX on 2010-08-30
The camera is what to be expected, good quality for the price. We took it snorkeling on two seperate occasions once in the Carribean and once off the coast of Mexico and also to a waterpark using the underwater case that is available to purchase. I love that it easily holds 2 hours of video, pretty good quality, I love that it so easy to connect to your computer. We have had it for a long time and still have not changed the batteries, which is amazing!

Its a great camera for younger kids and teenagers who like capturing video. We use the Flip Video software and capture frame-by-frame photos from the videos once we download them to our computers, which is a great feature; however, the quality for these captured photos are not the same as you would get from a nice digital camera but still, really good. I think its a great price & good value!

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 HDTake 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 recordingSimply 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

Features

• 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)

Reviews

Better than the Flip!

by m0ngr31 from on 2010-09-09
All of my sisters have a Flip, and I haven’t been that impressed, so I figured I’d try the PlaySport. I’ve loved this thing! The first place I used it was at a waterpark and it goes underwater just fine! HD looks good on my 46″ 1080p TV.

Pros:
-Build quality seems solid
-Waterproof!
-Uses SD cards for storage
-No USB switchblade that breaks easily like the Flips
-Good HD picture

Cons:
-Screen scratches fairly easily. I had it in my pockets for a few minutes with my keys and it got a few small scratches
-Picture quality isn’t the best. Only 5MP, but I have an older camera that takes much better pictures at 5MP than this does
-Doesn’t do really great in low-light situations, but I’ve seen worse.

Worth the money though. Best device on the market in this price range. Much better than the FlipVideo IMHO.

Perfect for On-The-Go!

by ChrisAnn4 from on 2010-09-08
This is the perfect camera for on-the go and is about the size of a cell phone. Fits perfectly in my purse! So easy to operate. My 4-year-old can even use it! HD video is amazing. Outdoor quality is FANTASTIC! Even the still shots are great outside. Only complaint would be the dark pics/video inside b/c there is no flash (I guess that is what my digital SLR is for!) For the price, and DURABILITY, it’s fantastic! Love that you can add your own memory and it’s not internal like the “Flip”. I’ve had two other friends buy one after seeing mine.

So fa so good

by Stacy S. Hahn from Durango, CO on 2010-09-07
We recently purchased this camera and I have to say it’s been really fun to use. We have had no problems with it so far. It just takes awhile to get used to the small size. You can’t move it quickly or the picture jumps around. My kids took it under water and it worked great.

Kodak PlaySport handheld video camera

by E. ONeill from Dubuque, IA on 2010-09-07
This unit is well constructed and significantly smaller than the previous Zi-6 and Zi-8 cameras.
The battery and SDHC changes easily and the settings options on the camera are clear cut.
I wish that minutes of battery usage left could be displayed like they are on the larger camcorders.
Another nice feature would be total percentage of space used on the SDHC. Overall, I have tested
the video during boating, fly fishing and other action sports and it has functioned well. I would recommed this
product for anyone who travels or engages in water sporting activites.

Zoom is Worthless

by F. Kirschbaum from Wayne, PA on 2010-09-07
The still pictures are terrible and the digital zoom is horrific. I bought to capture a few trips to the water park. It did that okay. The lack of a quality zoom is huge deterrent.

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.

Features

• 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

Reviews

Highly recommended for amateur photographers

by Kris E. Obermeyer from WEST LAFAYETTE, IN. USA on 2010-08-29
I would like to recommend this camera for all amateur or professional photographers. I have a similar camera to this one and I have no problems with it. The wide screen is pretty awesome!!! I have been using these cameras for Praise/worship services, they do a great job serving its purpose. Clear pictures is what you really want and the still photos are also very good. If you get the battery that holds 248-250 minutes you have made the right choice. You can easily set your camera at the LP mode and many times you will get an hour of recording instead of 30 minutes. When I purchased this camera there were many negative reviews about this camera, but so far I have all the praise for this camera. Great camera to put inside your pockets without having to put into a case. Will enjoy this camera for many years to come.

Me no speaka the language!

by Brent Howard from Centre, AL, US on 2010-08-24
Bought this camcorder for my wife to use primarily. We have a new baby so I wanted something easy to use and that would provide quality recording. Not disappointed there. The only problem was the initial use was at other daughter’s sweet sixteen birthday party. Since my wife had not taken it out of the box yet I was hurriedly trying to get it set up to film the festivities. Unfortunatley, the default language setting was Spanish!! The instructions in the manual were incorrect so it took about thirty minutes of trial and error button pushing to get the settings to English. Besides that little problem this camcorder is muy bueno!

Sony Camcorder

by squeezer58 from on 2010-08-23
once I figured how to work all the buttons it was easy to use..they need to be more specific on the instructions the Camcorder works like a dream…needs a larger battery for extended taping time

LOVE IT!!

by Linda Hanson from Colfax, IL United States on 2010-08-11
I love this camcorder because I don’t like to spend a lot of time figuring out how to work anything. I got it set up in the car on the way to visit family so it would be ready. Very easy except it came set up in Spanish (what is with that). Better check on that before they are sent out is all I can say. Otherwise it is very easy to use and makes great videos.

Lovin it so far.

by dhmom from on 2010-08-07
Love the camera, the battery life and the ease of use on most features. The only downfall is the finalizing discs before you can watch on a dvd player. The true test will be at the beach later this summer. Great camera for the price!!!

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.

Features

• 65x Intelli-Zoom/52x Optical Zoom
• Long Battery Life (4Hr 20Min)
• Time Lapse recording
• IntelliStudio 2/0 (Built In PC Software)
• Animated Thumbnail

Reviews

Samsung F40 Ultra Zoom Camcorder

by Linda L. Zimmerman from on 2010-09-07
This camcorder is easy to use and works great. We wanted something small and portable. This camcorder was the right price and fits our needs perfectly.

Do Not Buy, POS

by Sam Sung, past tense from on 2010-08-31
Videos are bad and still pics are worse.
This camera, if you can call it a camera, is good to use for a paper weight.
I sent mine back. I have a digital camera that shoots better video then this video thingy.

An fairly acceptable entry-level camcorder

by cys from on 2010-08-26
I bought this from newegg for $99 plus $5 shipping. I have seen mixed review comments but decided to give it a try anyway, the price was too good to pass on.

It turned out to be a fairly acceptable SD camcorder. Voice quality is actually quite good, video quality is not the best among its category but quite acceptable to me. Its video quality is comparable to some early digital camcorders (digital 8/mini-DV) and actually slightly better than my Sony old Hi-8 camcorder (CCD TRV65) that cost my 8 times as much 12 years ago and weight 4 times as much. Low light performance is also acceptable but fairly limited.

Optical zoom is pretty good although you will want a tripod when it approaches the end of range. Sometimes camera has trouble hunting for focus near far end of zoom range.

Picture quality is pathetic, low-light performance is even worse. It is cellphone quality. Not a cellphone like iPhone, but those free phone cellphone company gives you when you signed up for 2 years contract. You just can’t get a quality 2M picture with 680K CCD.

Overall the camcorder is quite user friendly. A simple point and shoot and share camcorder. I will use it to shoot family/kids video and share them with grandparents over internet so I would prefer lower bitrate over higher video quality.

Pixel aspect ratio for widescreen video are not set properly by this camcorder. As a result when you play them back in a computer the video will be squeezed horizontally. You can either set the aspect ratio manually in your media player (16×9) or use software tool like Yamb to fix the pixel aspect ratio. I hope Samsung can release a firmware update to address this issue.

Great Camcorder!

by Tammy Martin from BENNETTSVILLE, SC, US on 2010-08-11
This camcorder has excellent video and audio quality. The Smart Record feature is a God-send for amateur videographers! There are 2 drawbacks: 1) the videos take up a lot of disc space and 2) video playback drains my laptop’s memory, which causes audio “hiccups”. Fortunately, when you upload a video to YouTube, the audio “hiccups” are not there. Just make sure to delete videos that you don’t want to use and use a disc defragger (e.g., Auslogics) to unfragment your computer files after video editing. Great camcorder for the price. I’m sticking with this one!

Starter camera that’s easy to use but not high definition

by BMAR from Northern USA on 2010-08-10
We took this camera on vacation twice and the best feature was that it was inexpensive enough that I felt perfectly comfortable letting my 8-year old son take over it for shooting vacation videos of reasonable quality. However, the definition of the pictures were not crisp or clear enough that I would want to make this my go-to camera for high quality videos of truly valuable recordings that I hope to keep for a lifetime.

So while the camera is easy to use and handle and small enough to make it a good travel camera, the trade off for price is the quality of the video.

Definitely a good starter camera or travel camera that the entire family can use.

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Description

The Canon FS300 Flash Memory camcorder is among the most affordable ways to get stunning video in a light, compact, and very user-friendly package. With the FS300’s Canon-exclusive features such as Canon 41x Advanced Zoom, DIGIC DV II Image Processor, 2.7″ widescreen LCD, Quick Charge, and Canon’s new Dynamic IS, you’ve got a flash-memory camcorder that’s both hard to beat and unmistakably Canon

Features

• Records video directly to removable SD memory cards
• Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz)
• Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
• Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
• Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

Reviews

Comatible with a Mac? Rarely.

by Chris Donaldson from on 2010-09-07
To say this camera works seamlessly with a Mac is a joke. It’s very spotty at best – and I’ve spent literally hours (today for example) trying to get iMovie ‘09 to recognize the camera – even though the camera icon shows up as a drive on the desktop. Yes, I’ve downloaded video in the past, but it’s always a crapshoot. So buyer beware.

I had NO idea Canon would even release a camera that didn’t work seamlessly with the Mac Platform. Disappointed to say the least. Help!

canon FS300 flash memory camcorder

by Adam P. Smith from on 2010-08-06
Appears to be a good camcorder. I haven’t used it yet though because it doesn’t come with a memory card.

fs300 – just right!

by Golda J. Porter from on 2010-08-04
First let me comment on the Amazon services. We first started out ordering a Kodak zi8, a really neat shirt pocket camcorder. Our first attempt to load it into our computer was a bust. Amazon said “send it back, we’ll send a new one”…..same results trying to load using the Kodak ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSIONS software. Very poor support advice from Kodak, and non-existent from ARCSOFT. So, not to give up we did a little research and came up with the FS-300 Canon. It has been fun, and no problem with the software….thanks Canon, we’re not the most savvy computer users, (age 74 dinosaurs). Would now like to make a few comments about our FS-300 that I hope will be useful to others. First, the instruction book and computer info is very abbreviated, needs to be more info for varying situations. Second, I find the camera easy to start and stop, but getting to the features is a little complicated, so its not as simple as some people might indicate, especially for a novice. Third, let me suggest a monopod for really steady recording, the camera is so small that this great little walking stick isn’t bothered at all by the FS-300 perching atop it. Again, let me compliment Amazon for there Amazing customer service…..great AMERICAN company. Very respectfully, Ralph Porter, CPO, USN,Ret.

Great For Home Movies

by MG from on 2010-08-01
I got this camcorder to replace an outdated compact VHS comcorder I’ve had for about 7 years. I needed this to record home movies, talent shows, vacations, etc. I was worried about image stabilizing and low light situations. I look at customer web reviews and always look into Consumer Reports reviews any time I buy something I know nothing about. I love it. Technology sure has come a long way. I think the picture is great and the low light situations are better than with a VHS camcorder, so I’m happy. The image stabilizing is a must for me because I am horrible at shaking when I’m recording (really… people would joke about motion sickness while watching old videos I made with the camcorder not on a tripod), and it really helps on this camcorder. I’m very happy with the purchase. One thing you should know… I asked a salesman about taking a photo with it, and he said, “If you want a photo, use a camera.” So I never have used it to take a picture.

Good camera for a good price

by Denis from on 2010-07-19
I have not had problems with this camera. I have made very good movies and some pictures ok. The sw is not sophisticated, but sufficient for my needs. It’s a good product to use on weekends (register their children on the beach, shooting a sport using the powerfull zoom), without major pretensions. I recommend the purchase. Good buy with a good price.

Sale Price: $449.99

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Description

The DCR-HC52 puts exceptional quality, versatility, and affordability in the palm of your hands. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization capture clear, sharp video. Powerful 40x optical/2000x digital zoom brings you close to the action, and Super NightShot Plus technology keeps your video bright when shooting in dimly lit environments. The 2.5″ touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display puts control of everything at your fingertips, or use the Easy Handycam button to simplify your recording options when the action just won¿t wait.

Features

• 1/6″ Advanced HAD CCD Imager, 680K Pixels (Gross)
• 40X Optical / 2000X Digital Zoom
• 2.7″ Touch Panel SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels)
• Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
• InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System

Reviews

Review of Camcorder

by Paul Turner from on 2010-08-30
The camera seems to perform very well, so far. I’ve just learned how to use it; makes video recording easy – so far.

old style handycam

by Robert K. Waitman from on 2010-08-17
the screen sometimes gets blury and you cant focus with it, the battery lasts for 1 hour, “unless you buy the extended battery” that lasts for 5 hours. and its old the anolog suck’s and the dv version is 50-100 bucks more so dont waist your hard earned dough on this!

defective LCD screen

by J. Steiger from Philadelphia,pa on 2010-05-25
This is the second handy cam I was stupid enough to buy! With he first model HC 20, the LCD screen was recalled. After sending mine back and getting it fixed, it proceeded to break again within 3 months. Thinking that they would rectify this problem I soon bought the HC 52. Within a year now, it’s LCD screen is not working and they want $70 dollars to repair! Forget it! No more Sony for me!

*****Excellent Value*****

by zaneyaa from USA on 2010-05-18
Its not high definition but the video quality is very good for this price.
The Sony DCR-HC52 is well built (solid), has very nice basic features and easy to use.
Great unless you have the computer horsepower and $$$$ for a (HD) high definition camcorder
like the Canon VIXIA HF40 (also with fire-wire/ilink, maybe my next camcorder).
Its auto-focus works well and this camcorder is an excellent weight, not too heavy and not too light.
I use it just fine with an older G4 Macintosh that has a fire-wire port.
Imovie recognizes this camera and imports the video for editing easily and exported DV files work
fine to make DVD’s with my Mac’s pre-installed iMovie and iDVD applications.
I been somewhat discouraged by new HD camera reviews from users that mention problems with
the new non fire-wire camcorders with Mac computers especially Sony camcorders.
This it not the case with the Sony DCR-HC52 made in 2008……..
You can find the Sony DCR-HC52 now (May 2010) for less than $250.00 new.

*****RECOMMENDED*****

Great 2nd Camcorder

by Mitch from Michigan on 2010-02-10
Bought this after reading the reviews here at Amazon. Went to Best Buy and they recomended this one as well. We have 2 kids in different sports that play at the same time, which was the need for the purchase. Checked tracking 2 days before it was supposed to arrive, the info shown that the shipping company had not yet picked it up ? I emailed customer support had a response back that night that the order was lost? They shipped out another FedEx no charge and I still receive it on the orignal date that was promised !!!! I will continue to use Amazon as my first choice for purchasing as long as the customer support stays this good !

Description

The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.

Features

• Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
• Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
• Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
• Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

Reviews

Fabulous for Family

by Mae Husted from on 2010-09-07
I LOVE this product. I am a very busy Mom with very busy kids. I took the camcorder out of the package and had it working in less than 5 minutes. It’s so easy to use, my 5 yeara old does self-recordings with it! Great product, great size, and great price. File transfer is super easy too. I have recommended this to friends and they have purchased it also.

easy!

by spanky1 from on 2010-09-03
i am technically challenged and this is a breeze
as a new Mom i can get it to operate really fast and
catch a moment in a pinch!

Easy to use. Eats through batteries.

by Jason Torchio from on 2010-08-30
Very easy to set up and use but I feel like I’m replacing the batteries a lot more frequently than I had anticipated, and I’m not using cheap $1 store batteries either.

Shaky Video

by Dutch from Nebraska on 2010-08-30
The Flip is a wonderful camera — easy to use, extremely portable with good-looking video. The big problem is shaky video. It’s impossible to hold the camera still for more than a few seconds. I’ve solved the problem with a pocket-sized gizmo called the readysteady. I got it online.

Lightweight, Durable, VERY easy to operate, vivid pictures

by Lacey B. from Austin, TX on 2010-08-30
The camera is what to be expected, good quality for the price. We took it snorkeling on two seperate occasions once in the Carribean and once off the coast of Mexico and also to a waterpark using the underwater case that is available to purchase. I love that it easily holds 2 hours of video, pretty good quality, I love that it so easy to connect to your computer. We have had it for a long time and still have not changed the batteries, which is amazing!

Its a great camera for younger kids and teenagers who like capturing video. We use the Flip Video software and capture frame-by-frame photos from the videos once we download them to our computers, which is a great feature; however, the quality for these captured photos are not the same as you would get from a nice digital camera but still, really good. I think its a great price & good value!

Description

Thanks to its 80GB built-in hard drive, JVC’s GZ-MG750’s digital camcorder lets you record between 19 and 100 hours of footage, depending on recording mode. Further, while a 1/6″ CCD image sensor captures clear, vivid, standard-definition footage, even in low-light conditions, a 39x optical zoom reaches out to distant subjects. Advanced Image Stabilization ensures blur-free video, and Auto REC and Time-Lapse REC deliver creative filming options. Finally, One Touch operation allows for fast video upload to YouTube or iTunes.

Features

• 45x Konica Minolta dynamic zoom, records 832 x 624 digital stills and has unique shooting functions
• Advanced Image Stabilization
• Super LoLux for for brighter shooting in low light
• Share station compatible with Direct DVD
• Variable time lapse and auto record

Reviews

Excellent LITTLE Camcorder!

by 3 Wee Bairns from Buffalo, NY on 2010-08-31
I love this camcorder! It is very small – compared to the JVC Mini DV Camcorder that I’ve used for the last 10 years. I wanted JVC again since my old camcorder still works well, but was looking to downsize and get away from the tapes. The hard drive on this cam. stores over 19 hours of video – which is more than sufficient, and allows for plenty of time to download before you need to clear the memory. I charged it immediately out of the box and about 2 hours later was recording my kids in the yard. The next day, I downloaded the software and burned a DVD which plays on my DVD player (not just the computer!)

The battery life is somewhat short – about 40 minutes of actual recording time, however I usually purchase an extra battery for backup (so one can be charging while the others in use or to take both out an a long adventure) and they do have a couple of extended life batteries available. Not to mention the great price Amazon had on the camcorder! MUCH less than the MSRP :) I had been looking at the JVC flash drive models, but when I figured in the cost of purchasing 2 16GB SD cards – this model came out to be more cost effective and whith more recording time.

As expected

by casualshopper from on 2010-08-29
The camera arrived exactly as I was told, on time and great shape. The camera is really light and easy to use. I love the great zoom and it has a good video quality for the price I am paying. I know that I can get better video quality with a different model, but the prices increase exponentially.

JVC GZ-MG750

by KATRINA1998 from on 2010-08-19
This seems easy to work,just had a hard time finding out how to burn to a CD or DVD.

battery life short

by Phil from on 2010-08-18
I like the camera for the fact that I can upload videos I record with ease. What I don’t like about it is that the battery life is too short. I would buy extra batteries but they are too expensive.

exactly what I wanted

by consumernation from on 2010-08-05
I did a decent amount of research and found this camera to be the perfect father’s day gift for my husband. It is small enough to conveniently take most places, yet gives a great picture and has uber-amounts of memory. Easy to upload to computer and then share videos via email. Only downside… need a dvd burner to actually record to a disc, which most people probably have on their computer, we obviously do not (making it the downside).

Description

The Canon VIXIA HF S200 blurs the line between consumer and professional. It’s got pro features like native 24p Full HD recording, optical image stabilization, a 3.5-inch touch screen and even 5.1-channel surround sound audio recording with an additional microphone. But it’s got the convenient size, ease, and affordable price of a home camcorder. It’s a very safe bet that you’ll love this crossroads camera.

Features

• Records crisp high definition video directly to two removable SD memory cards
• Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
• Canon 1/2.6″ 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
• Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

Reviews

Canon VIXIA outperforms expectations

by Tomacita from on 2010-08-25
I am very pleased with the picture quality in both outdoor and indoor video shots. The video looks amazing on an HD TV. The interface is extremely easy to use once you learn what buttons do what. Playback on the monitor is gorgeous. Love the fact that you can watch whatever clip in whatever order and go right back to videoing in a matter of seconds. Low light video was also fantastic on my recent trip to a Greek winery. Have recommended this video to several friends and family! Prior camcorders were both Sony (liked those as well, but nearly as much as this Canon).

Absolutely SUPERB HD video camera

by B. BAUDER from Las Vegas, NV on 2010-08-22
This is my first HD video camera and will be the last for a long while. The features are excellent and the quality of the images are absolutely tremendous. Transferring images from the camera to my computer is a snap too. Mainly because I have an iMac and it’s a very simple process with iMovie. I HIGHLY recommend the Canon VIXIA HF S200 camera.

Great Picture Quality

by M. Schlindwein from Wisconsin on 2010-08-21
Really love it. Picture quality can’t be beat for the price. Batter life says about 80 minutes when fully charged. Pictures kinda stink in low light. Other than that the IS is great, zoom feature is great, and it’s smaller than you think. Overall I think it is great for the price!

Fantastic camera

by ZZTop from on 2010-08-20
First non-Sony camera, but I felt this Canon gave biggest bang for buck.
The screen should be drool-proof ;-) Like an iPhone 4.
Face recognition. Ultra light. Many options.

Downside is that it is USB and does not load into FCP. Seems to load via
iMovie and will figure a way to cross that bridge.

VERY HAPPY

MAX WAX

by Michael J. Deir from PHOENIX ARIZONA on 2010-08-15
CANON PRODUCTS ARE QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST. THIS CAMCORDER SIZE, EASE OF USE AND TERRIFIC RESULTS SPELL IT ALL! DEFINITELY A KEEPER.