Top 10 Best Camcorders October 2012
Capture your favorite moments in HD video!
1. GoPro HD HERO2: Outdoor Edition
List Price: $299.99
Price: $263.06
You Save: $36.93 (12%)
- Professional 11 MP sensor,Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista, 7 and Later, Mac OS x 10.5 and Later
- Professional low light performance,1-Year Limited Warranty
- Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV in 1080p
- 120 fps WVGA, 60 fps 720p, 48 fps 960p, 30 fps 1080p Video
- Ten 11 MP photos per second burst, one 11 MP photo every 0.5 sec in Timelapse Mode
Born from a passion to capture your love of sport from your perspective, the HD HERO2 is a feat of engineering. Wearable and gear mountable, waterproof to 197′ (60M) and boasting an immersive 170° wide-angle lens, the HD HERO2 has ushered in a new era of image capture. Professional quality 30 fps 1080p and 60 fps 720p video, combined with 11 megapixel still photo capture that has landed magazine covers, HD HERO2 has stoked out more professional and amateur athletes, adventurers and filmmakers than any other camera in the world. GoPro gives you the ability to capture and share life’s most passionate experiences. This is your life… GoPro.
2. Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam 8.9 MP Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom and 16 GB Embedded Memory (Black) (2012 Model)
Price: $434.95
- 8.9 megapixel still image
- 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom
- 3.0 inch touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display
- 1920×1080 Full HD 60p Recording
- Up to 5 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory
Create stunningly beautiful 1920x1080p Full HD video with the Sony Handycam HDR-CX260V camcorder. Take the shake out of your movies with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode. Back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor provides excellent low light capabilities while the wide angle G lens lets you get more in your shot.
The Sony HDR-CX260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV** providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
3. Panasonic HCV700MK 3D Full HD 28mm Wide Angle SD Camcorder with 16GB Internal Memory (Black)
List Price: $599.00
Price: $409.99
You Save: $189.01 (32%)
- Full 1920x1080p HD
- 2D to 3 D conversion
- 28mm Wide Angle lens
The top-of-the-line 1MOS camcorders, the Panasonic’s HC-V700 and HC-V700M models, capture stunning indoor and nighttime shots, regardless of dark lighting conditions. Thanks to the High Sensitivity Sensor, which greatly improves image quality in low-light conditions, users can record crisp, bright images with minimal noise whether they are shooting in good light or in poor light. After capture, the user can view the video on an ultra-sharp 460K dot LCD with touch control.
4. Canon Vixia HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 51x Advanced Zoom
List Price: $349.00
Price: $295.00
You Save: $54.00 (15%)
- Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 51x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
- Improved Canon 3.28 MP Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor capture videos at 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 3.0-inch Flat Touch Panel LCD with a new GUI (graphical user interface) for easy touch control
- Smart AUTO with 38 predefined video capture situations including Auto Tele Macro for close-ups and shallow depth-of-field shots
- Cinema-Look Filters, Story Createor and 24p Cinema Mode provide a variety of professional cinematic looks and web-compatible clip options
Experience the compact, easy-to-use camcorder that captures breathtaking Full HD video while offering impressive zooming power and exciting new creative options. Superb imaging is ensured with a new, more sensitive Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon’s exclusive DIGIC DV III Image Processor. Video is steady and clear even at the large end of the 51x Advanced Zoom, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and Intelligent IS. The VIXIA HF R300 is equipped with flexible features to suit your shooting and sharing needs, and a new interface makes the large Flat Touch Panel LCD simpler than ever. Record in AVCHD or MP4 format to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card. And with Cinema-Look Filters and Touch Decoration, you can be sure that your videos express yourself like never before.
5. ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder
Price: $199.00
- Easy to use – Slide the Instant Record Swith forward and the ContourROAM powers on and starts to record immediately.
- Waterproof and tough – ContourROAM is waterproof to one meter and built to withstand any environment.
- Rotating lens with Laser Line – Once mounted, rotate the lens and level your shot using ContourROAM’s built in Laser Line.
- Beautiful HD Video – Get the Full shot in 1080p HD with a wide angle lens that’s enclosed in a smooth, flush-front housing.
The ContourROAM is the ideal camera for a fun and easy experience capturing your adventures anywhere life takes you. Just slide the record switch and you’re instantly filming beautiful HD video. The award-winning design is tough, compact, waterproof to one meter, and versatile which means you can use your ContourROAM anywhere, anytime and capture all the action you want. FEATURES: Easy to Use – Shooting video should be simple and fun. With the ContourROAM, we’ve introduced one-step recording. Just slide the record switch, and you’re instantly filming. Easy as that. It’s the ideal camera for a fun, stress-free experience capturing your adventures anywhere life takes you. The ContourROAM is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, with a sleek, award-winning design and a laser that helps you level the camera and get the right shot every time. Beautiful HD Video – The ContourROAM records the action with a 170 degree super wide-angle lens, capturing all the backgrounds and peripheral moments that can be missed with a narrower field of view. Sophisticated camera technology automatically adjusts the exposure and white balance, ensuring crisp, beautiful video every time. You can choose between three different video resolutions, 720p, 960p and 1080p, or shoot 5 megapixel photos enabling you greater creative flexibility. Waterproof – No need to worry about your camera surviving your next big water adventure, the ContourROAM is waterproof to one meter. A sealed gasket protects the camera’s insides, allowing you to catch the action under water or in the rain, sleet, or snow. For full submersion sports, such as scuba diving or wakeboarding the ContourROAM Waterproof Case provides totally dryness up to 60 meters beneath the surface. Mount Up – Mud. Dirt. Snow. Rain. The places you roam can be some of the roughest places
6. Samsung HMX-H300 Full HD Camcorder with 30x Zoom (Black)
List Price: $259.00
Price: $249.99
You Save: $9.01 (3%)
- The HMX-H300 offers premium camcorder technology that can be relied on for any situation.
- The HMX-H300 is designed to automatically deliver stable video in crystal-clear HD.
- With its long recording time and a battery life of three hours with built in USB charging.
- The HMX-H300 is a camcorder which provides the best family value through its best in class.
- A 30x zoom Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan HD lens lets the Samsung H300 shoot crisp, sharp video.
The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile.The Samsung H300 Long Zoom Full HD Camcorder lets you take videos with outstanding clarity in full high definition. It features a 30x zoom and optical image stabilization so you can take close video of your subjects even from afar, and a 3-inch LCD touch panel that makes video review and menu navigation easy. It also includes enhanced features like a time-lapse recording setting that lets you create a video file that speeds up the passage of time.
7. Toshiba Camileo H30 Full HD Camcorder – Silver/Black
List Price: $249.99
Price: $169.99
You Save: $80.00 (32%)
- 1080p Full HD resolution video
- 5x optical zoom + 4x (1x 1080p) digital zoom
- HDMI digital AV output
- 3.0-Inch LCD touch-screen
- SD/SDHC card reader
With the Camileo H30 you can enjoy state-of-the-art technology with 1080p Full High Definition Video and take sharp 10MP photos. Experience high definition up close. Take pleasure with your 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom and video stabilization. Control recordings on the large 3-inch touch-screen LCD monitor. Master great videos with 4 different recording modes: Macro mode for close up shots, motion detection mode for surveillance, slow motion for sports, and time elapse mode. Never miss the perfect moment! The H30 takes SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32GB (not included). Each 32GB card will record an estimated 5 additional hours at 1080p or 12 hours at the lowest setting giving you great flexibility with recording time. The H30 also can charge with a standard USB 2.0 cable so you won’t need to bring extra cables or power adapters on your travels. At only 8oz you will hardly know you are carrying it. Share with Friends and Family. The YouTube hotkey allows you to instantly upload movies: simple use for the entire family or watch them directly on your screen with the included HDMI mini cable.
The YouTube™ hotkey button on the camera allows you to instantly upload movies: simple use for the entire family. You can also choose to watch your movies directly on your High Definition screen with the included HDMI™ cable or even convert your images to watch and store on your computer or any mobile device.
8. Sony HDRPJ260V High Definition Handycam 8.9 MP Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom, 16 GB Embedded Memory and Built-in Projector (2012 Model)
Price: $519.00
- 3-inch LCD display
- 8.9 megapixel still image; 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom
- Touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display
- 1920×1080 Full HD Recording
- Up to 3 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory
Create 1920x1080p Full HD video and captivate your audience with a built-in projector and stereo speakers with the HDRPJ260V Handycam camcorder. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode helps minimize camera shake and blur, even when using 55x Extended digital Zoom. Enjoy the advantage of superb low light shooting with Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor.
9. Flip UltraHD Video Camera – Black, 8 GB, 2 Hours (3rd Generation)
Price: $332.69
- Shoot up to 2 hours of better-than-ever HD video on the easy-to-use, now even slimmer UltraHD
- Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 60fps) on the super-simple user interface
- Keep your video steady with image stabilization, UltraHD’s newest feature
- Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
- Organize, create and share your videos with FlipShare software
The all-new Flip UltraHD video camera, now with image stabilization and a new slimmer design, combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with better-than-ever HD. Simply power on and press record to start capturing up to 2 hours of incredible HD video. When you’re done recording, just connect the flip-out USB arm to a PC or Mac and use pre-loaded FlipShare software to organize, edit and share your videos. The new UltraHD also works with Designed for Flip products, a new expanded accessory line from Flip Video and partner companies.
10. Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Black (2nd Generation)
List Price: $159.00
Price: $104.49
You Save: $54.51 (34%)
- Shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft
- Kodak’s Share button lets you choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display
- Full 1080p HD videos and 5 MP HD stills, with auto focus
- Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
- On-camera editing
If you’re going to live with no limits, you need a pocket video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design – we’re talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. And built-in image stabilization smoothes out even the roughest ride. Whether you’re carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn’t be simpler. Show the world why you’re so Kodak. We dare you.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters
