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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

 

Top 10 Best-selling Digital Cameras June 2012

Top 10 Best-selling Digital Cameras June 2012

1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP 6. Panasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP CMOS
2. Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR 7. GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP Camera
3. Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Camera 8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 18.2 MP
4. Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Camera 9. Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS
5. Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP HS MOS 10. Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS


1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black)

List Price: $229.00
Price: $146.95
You Save: $82.05 (36%)

  • World’s thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
  • Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
  • Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps and
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
  • Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
  • Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
  • And lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.

The Canon 5096B001 PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Black 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom and 2.7 In. LCD Display has a slim profile that will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but it will also deliver incredibly brilliant still images and amazing 1080p HD videos. Once you turn on the camera, be prepared to be amazed at how much is packed into one of the slimmest point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market. So let your imagination run free and let the HS SYSTEM, 24mm 5x Optical Zoom and 12.1 Megapixels help you achieve great images everywhere.

2. Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

List Price: $849.00
Price: $649.00
You Save: $200.00 (24%)

  • 3-inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density horizontal type Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
  • In-camera Special Effects Mode
  • In-camera HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  • Stunning Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus

The D5100 incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene, capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision, create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key, emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key, Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show. Accessories: * EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery * MH-24 Quick Charger * DK-20 Rubber Eyecup; * UC-E6 USB Cable * EG-CP14 Audio Video Cable * AN-DC3 Camera Strap * DK-5 Eyepiece Cap * BF-1B Body Cap * BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover * Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

3. Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

List Price: $429.00
Price: $422.00
You Save: $7.00 (2%)

  • 12.1 Megapixel
  • 1080p High-Definition Video
  • 5x Optical Zoom

The PowerShot S100 is a sophisticated pocket-friendly point-and-shoot digital camera that has the power advanced users and enthusiasts need to create standout images. As with other PowerShot cameras, the compact PowerShot S100 incorporates all of the advanced Canon technologies that make capturing superb photos and video as easy as pressing a button. As automatic or manual as you need it to be, the PowerShot S100 is a serious photographic tool, which incorporates the Canon HS SYSTEM, now featuring the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor. The fast f/2.0 lens helps you tackle unfavorable lighting and capture breathtaking portraits with beautiful, shallow depth-of-field. 12.1 Megapixels ensure crisp, richly detailed images, and a 5x Optical Zoom provides an excellent all-around range to shoot near or far.

4. Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 26x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch LCD (Black)

List Price: $279.95
Price: $196.00
You Save: $83.95 (30%)

  • 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor
  • 26x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
  • 3-inch Ultra high resolution (921,000 dot) LCD
  • HD (720p) Movies with Stereo Sound

The COOLPIX L810, with its incredible image quality, great zoom range and ease-of-use, will bring you photographic enjoyment for years to come. The 26x zoom captures high-resolution images, shot after shot for a broad variety of views-22.5mm wide-angle landscapes to 585mm telephoto shots, capturing action near or far. Enhance the moment and start recording HD (720p) movies with stereo sound at the touch of a button. Plus, L810 uses AA batteries, so you’re never waiting for a recharge.

5. Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Black)

List Price: $349.00
Price: $262.07
You Save: $86.93 (25%)

  • High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
  • 24mm Ultra Wide Angle LEICA DC Lens with Powerful 20x Optical Zoom
  • GPS
  • Full HD Video Recording with Stereo Microphone
  • 0.1sec Light Speed AF
  • 3″ LCD touchscreen

The 14.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor is newly developed for the DMC-ZS20 for even higher image quality. This boasts better S/N ratio compared with the 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor in the DMC-ZS20. Together with the performance of the Venus Engine, quality of image shot in low-lit situations is dramatically improved reducing the noise to its half level*.

The DMC-ZS20 can record high-resolution full HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p (NTSC) videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. Upgrading the full HD recording capability from interlaced to progressive, subjects with fast motion or fine details are reproduced even more clearly. Incorporating a stereo zoom microphone, the videos also come with the high-quality stereo sound of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, to offer highly realistic sound to the video. Mechanical noise caused by a zooming operation is suppressed to improve the clearness.

6. Panasonic DMC-FZ150K 12.1 MP Digital Camera with CMOS Sensor and 24x Optical Zoom (Black)

List Price: $499.00
Price: $419.99
You Save: $79.01 (16%)

  • Leica DC Vario- Elmarit 24x Zoom Lens
  • Shoot 3D images and view on your 3D capable TV
  • 3 inch free-angle 460K dot resolution LCD screen

The 12.1-megapixel DMC-FZ150K continues a long line of great hybrid digital cameras from Panasonic by giving you more options not only in how you take pictures, but including the ability for full HD 1920×1080 60p AVCHD movie recording. The camera’s 24x Leica DC Vario- Elmarit lens system featuring two aspherical lenses, three aspherical surfaces, three ED elements, and one Nano Surface Coated Lens gives you more options for framing both your photos and movies, and the intelligent auto shooting mode allows you to take great worry free photos and movies. A new High Sensitivity MOS imaging chip, hybrid digital camera technology, and an improved processing engine make sure that you’re able to capture photos and movies in the moment by reducing shutter lag and increasing burst shooting potential. Add in a bevy of scene options, movie color modes, and an anti-glare treated 3.0″ LCD view screen and you’ve got one incredible package in digital camera form! And it shoots 3D still images that can be viewed on your 3D compatible TV!

7. GE Power Pro X500-BK 16 MP with 15 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera, Black

List Price: $149.99
Price: $118.53
You Save: $31.46 (21%)

  • 16 MP Digital Camera with 15X Optical Zoom
  • 2.7 Inch auto LCD screen
  • Built-in 14MB internal memory with SD/SDHC support up to 16GB
  • Optical image stabilization, face auto exposure, auto scene, and 3200 ISO

GE X500 Power Pro Series Bridge Camera with Electronic View Finder, Optical Image Stabilization, 16MP, 15X Optical Zoom, 2.7″LCD, 27mm Wide Angle Lens and advanced features including Shutter & Aperture Priority mode, Program mode, ASCN, Pan-Capture Panorama, Smile & Blink Detection, Face Detection, Face Auto Exposure, Red-Eye Removal, High Dynamic Range. Power by AA Battery.

8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)

List Price: $479.00
Price: $407.99
You Save: $71.01 (15%)

  • 18.2 megapixels “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
  • 30X optical zoom
  • 3.0-inch LCD
  • GPS and Compass record shot location & direction
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with 3-way Active Mode

Capture shots like a pro with the Sony DSC-HX200V. Its 18.2MP sensor and 30x optical/60x Clear Image zoom capture breathtaking photos at up to 10fps, plus ultra-stabilized Full HD 1080/60p videos. Also, the High Speed Focus improves AF speed and accuracy, while a GPS and compass record location shot direction so you can share your trips online.

9. Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Image Stabilized Zoom 25mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)

List Price: $349.00
Price: $299.00
You Save: $50.00 (14%)

  • 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 20x Optical Zoom, 25mm Wide-Angle lens, and Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1080 Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; GPS tracker to record image locations on a map via Canon’s software
  • Smart AUTO with 58 predefined shooting situations with new FACE ID, High-Speed Burst HQ for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames

12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor 20x Optical Zoom, 25mm Wide-Angle lens, and Optical Image Stabilization 1080 Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button Smart AUTO with 58 predefined shooting situations with new FACE ID, High-Speed Burst HQ for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames GPS tracker to record image locations on a map via Canon’s software

10. Nikon COOLPIX P510 16.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 42x Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and GPS Record Location (Black)

List Price: $429.95
Price: $399.00
You Save: $30.95 (7%)

  • 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
  • 42x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
  • 3-inch Ultra-high-resolution (921,000 Dot) LCD
  • Full HD (1080p) Movies with Stereo Sound
  • GPS record location information of your pictures and movies

The Nikon COOLPIX P510 Digital Camera features its amazing 1/2.3in CMOS Sensor as it captures 16MP photos and full HD video clips. Also, this digital camera brags its wonderful zooming feature, with up to 42x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. It comes with 90MB Internal storage and uses SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card to further expand your media. For connectivity, this new digital camera uses high-speed USB 2.0 or mini-HDMI interface for you to enjoy connecting it to other devices.

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Copyright 2012 David Masters