Top 10 Best Camcorders August 2012
Capture your favorite moments in HD video!
1. GoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition
List Price: $299.99
Price: $241.10
You Save: $58.89 (20%)
- 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.
Proven in heavy surf from Hawaii to Tahiti, Southern Mexico to Northern California, HD HERO2 cameras can handle it thanks their highly engineered polycarbonate exoskeletal housing. Ready for action ranging from scuba diving to dirt track racing, and tough enough to take a spin across the asphalt, GoPros are built to take a beating & keep filming. Replacement lens kits & housings are available, so there’s little worry while going for glory – even while diving with sharks. Included are mounting accessories you’re most likely to use on your car or motorcycle.
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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Samsung HMX-F80 Flash Memory HD Digital Video Camcorder (Black)
List Price: $199.99
Price: $158.00
You Save: $41.99 (21%)
- 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
8. 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.
9. Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder with 64GB Internal Flash Memory and Full Manual Control
List Price: $1,999.00
Price: $1,819.00
You Save: $180.00 (9%)
- 64GB 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 native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensor
- Canon DIGIC DV III image processor
- Dynamic SuperRange OIS with powered IS
The XA10 Professional Camcorder allows users to record up to 24 hours of clear high definition video to a 64GB internal flash drive or to two SDXC-compatible memory slots. With Relay Recording, the camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to the SD memory cards when the memory becomes full.
The XA10 Professional Camcorder features Canon’s powerful DIGIC DV III Image Processor, which provides enhanced shading, lifelike tonal gradations, and lower power consumption. DIGIC DV III is also the high-speed engine which powers a variety of Canon technologies; Genuine Canon Face Detection, Touch & Track, and Cinema-Look Filters. On-the-go videographers will appreciate the ability to track one subject in a crowd of people.
The XA10 camcorder features an Infrared Mode allowing the capture of video in conditions with little to no ambient light, a situation which would make other camcorders useless. It does so by removing the infrared cutoff filter from the optical path. Its specially designed lens coating allows the infrared light to pass through to the image sensor. Additionally, the XA10’s detachable handle features an infrared emitter with a diffuser to shoot pleasing infrared imagery even in complete darkness. For nature videographers or law enforcement users, the benefits of a compact, high performance camcorder for shooting in such conditions is obvious. Without the need to add lights, the shooter may remain hidden from their subjects. Also, the XA10 gives the option of recording in green or white light mode.
10. Sony HDRCX580V High Definition Handycam 20.4 MP Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom and 32 GB Embedded Memory (2012 Model)
List Price: $799.99
Price: $699.99
You Save: $100.00 (13%)
- 20.4 megapixel still image
- 12X Optical, 20X Extended Zoom
- 3.0 inch Xtra Fine LCD display with TruBlack technology
- 1920×1080 Full HD 24p Recording
- Up to 11 hours of recording with 32GB embedded Flash Memory
Bring memories to life in 1920×1080 60p/24p Full HD with the HDRCX580V Handycam camcorder. Increase your cinematic skills with CinemaTone presets and advanced manual controls with expanded focus, zebra and peaking. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps take the shake out of your movies and built-in projector allows you to share them in a theatrical way.
The 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily — even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. TruBlack technology brings remarkably higher contrast delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare.
Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones. A built-in GPS receiver*** makes the HDRCX580V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as “tag” your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PlayMemories Home software****. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone.
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters
