Top 10 Best Camcorders July 2012

Top 10 Best Camcorders July 2012

Capture your favorite moments in HD video!

1. GoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition 6. Canon Vixia HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory
2. Sony HDR-CX260V HD Handycam 7. Toshiba Camileo H30 Full HD Camcorder
3. Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD w/Touch LCD 8. Samsung HMX-F80 Flash Memory HD
4. Panasonic HCV700K 3D Full HD SD 9. Sony HDRXR260V High-Definition Handycam
5. Sony HDRPJ260V High Definition Handycam 10. Canon VIXIA HF G10 Full HD Camcorder


1. GoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition (2011 Model)

List Price: $299.99
Price: $271.40
You Save: $28.59 (10%)

  • 2X Sharper Professional Glass Lens than the GoPro HD Hero Camera
  • 10 Photos Per Second Burst
  • VIDEO: HD Resolutions: 1080P 30 FPS, 960P 30 and 48 FPS, 720P 30 and 60 FPS
  • PHOTO RESOLUTIONS: 11MP, 8MP, 5 MP
  • Wi-Fi BacPacTM + Wi-Fi RemoteTM Compatible: Long range remote control of multiple cameras, Wi-Fi Video Preview + Playback on Smartphone /and Medium 127o FOVVIDEO

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. Canon VIXIA HF M500 Full HD 10x Image Stabilized Camcorder with One SDXC Card Slot and 3.0 Touch LCD

List Price: $549.00
Price: $527.00
You Save: $22.00 (4%)

  • Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 10x Advanced Zoom and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
  • Newly Designed Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor is a professional-level 1/3-inch native 1920×1080 image sensor
  • 3.0-inch Flat Touch Panel LCD with a new GUI (graphical user interface) for easy touch control
  • AVCHD recording for the highest quality viewing on an HDTV or archiving, or in MP4 format for easy sharing with mobile devices or cloud applications
  • Smart AUTO with 38 predefined video capture situations including Auto Tele Macro for close-ups and shallow depth-of-field shots

Small and light with a sleek new design, the VIXIA HF M500 camcorder’s image quality is unsurpassed, thanks to the camcorder’s newly designed, professional-level Canon HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor. The high-sensitivity sensor provides outstanding resolution, better low-light performance, and beautiful, natural detail in both shadow and highlight areas. Intelligent IS and SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization designed for the Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens make every scene clear and steady, and new built-in features make it easy to give your videos added creativity. Operation is fun and simple with a Flat Touch Panel LCD you’ll control with your fingertips. This camcorder has the flexibility you crave: enjoy the convenience of recording video in either AVCHD or MP4 format or to a removable SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card.

4. Panasonic HCV700K 3D Full HD 28mm Wide Angle SD Camcorder (Black)

List Price: $549.00
Price: $438.00
You Save: $111.00 (20%)

  • 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.

5. 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.

6. Canon Vixia HF R300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 51x Advanced Zoom

List Price: $349.00
Price: $297.00
You Save: $52.00 (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.

7. Toshiba Camileo H30 Full HD Camcorder – Silver/Black

List Price: $249.99
Price: $178.49
You Save: $71.50 (29%)

  • 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.

8. Samsung HMX-F80 Flash Memory HD Digital Video Camcorder (Black)

List Price: $199.99
Price: $148.49
You Save: $51.50 (26%)

  • 1280 x 720/30p movie recording
  • 1080i upscaling with HDMI output
  • 1.9Mp still photo capture
  • Smart Auto
  • Face detection

All of the videos captured on the Samsung HMX-F80BN/XAA F80 HD Camcorder will be recorded in 720p HD Resolution through its 5 Megapixel Image Sensor. The camcorder has a 52x Optical Zoom and 130x Digital Zoom to shoot far subjects with ease. You can bring this camcorder anywhere you go since it weighs only 0.48 lbs. This Camera also takes SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards

9. Sony HDRXR260V High-Definition Handycam 8.9 MP Camcorder with 30x Optical Zoom and 160 GB Hard Disk Memory (2012 Model)

Price: $548.00

  • 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 63 hours of recording with 160GB hard disk drive

Record and store up to 60 hours of 1920x1080p Full HD video or thousands of 8.9 megapixel photos with the HDRXR260V Handycam camcorder. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode minimizes camera shake and blur, even when using 55x Extended Zoom. Enjoy the advantage of superb low light shooting with Sony’s ‘Exmor R” CMOS sensor.

10. Canon VIXIA HF G10 Full HD Camcorder with HD CMOS Pro and 32GB Internal Flash Memory

List Price: $1,499.00
Price: $1,239.00
You Save: $85.99 (19%)

  • 32GB internal flash drive and 2 SDXC-compatible memory card slots
  • Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens with 8-blade Iris and manual focus ring
  • Canon HD CMOS pro image sensor
  • Canon DIGIC DV III image processor
  • Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

Packing in every feature a video enthusiast could ask for, the VIXIA HF G10 Flash Memory Camcorder is Canon’s new flagship consumer camcorder, providing the ultimate in HD video performance and quality. Incorporating a 32GB internal flash drive, as well as dual SDXC-compatible card slots, it delivers exceptional storage capacity.

The VIXIA HF G10 allows you to record up to 12 hours of clear high definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or to two SDXC-compatible memory card slots. With Relay Recording, the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory cards when the memory becomes full. No need then to worry about running out of recording time during a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime shot. With SDXC memory card compatibility, you’ll have card storage capacity from more than 32GB up to 2TB and ultra-fast data transfer speeds.

Recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 video, the VIXIA HF G10 features a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens.

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Copyright 2012 David Masters