What is the best high definition camcorder to buy?

Written by Kaylee in Sunday, February 08, 2009 under Camcorders
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Q: I looked up a couple cameras and read that a Canon HV20 mini DV/HDV high definition camcorder was good. I want a small camera like that, but is there one that will have a better picture, better audio, better anything???

A: Be careful about asking about the "best high definition camcorder" without qualification, or some joker's likely to point you at a CineAlta or The Red One or something (though technically, these are video cameras, not camcorders).

But back to your question. I would claim the Canon HV20 was certainly among the best consumer-priced (under $1000) HD camcorders, at least until recently. From Canon themselves, they've replaced it with the Vixia HV30, which is a...

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Little Dog Said in Sunday, February 08, 2009

The BEST one is the Scarlet from Red (ultra high definition).

In the consumer space, the Canon HV20 has been replaced by the HV30 - which is not replaced by the HV40. All are good consumer camcorders that record DV, DV widescreen or HDV to miniDV tape. Your computer will need a firewire port for importing DV or HDV format video. The Sony HDR-HC9 is its immediate "competitor".

As miniDV tape based camcorders recording to DV/HDV, they are the "best...

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lare Said in Sunday, February 08, 2009

The best is one that can play to your HDTV. So the camera needs to have either HDMI (prefered) or 3 component output. Firewire or USB only transfers data to a computer which is not a very satisfactory display device. I have been pretty happy with my HD JVC Everio, awesome on the big screen.

High definition camcorder question: how do you watch the videos?

Written by The boy from London | Sunday, January 04, 2009

JVC GZ-HD300A Everio Camcorder

With a standard camcorder you could transfer the videos to DVD or VCR and watch them. Where can you transfer high definition videos and how do you watch them on TV after you have removed them from the camcorder?


A: It depends on the camcorder's recording media and whether you need to watch in high definition.

MiniDV tape: After capturing the video, connect to a computer using a firewire cable (just like a standard definition miniDV tape based camcorder). Import the video using a HDV-friendly video editor. The Windows XP version of MovieMaker cannot handle HDV; the Vista version can - iMovieHD has been dealing with HDV for several years). Edit. Render to a DVD with a DVD authoring tool...

camcorder HR10 high definition ? .. is that good, is there any other competition?

Written by Manuel A | Sunday, October 28, 2007

JVC GZ-HD300R Everio Camcorder

I am eager to buy a high definition camcorder. I have shortened my choices and have found that most comments suggest that the best in the market is the Canon HR-10. But also I would like to know which their problems are or which the negative issues might be ? ..


A: Some comparable models are listed here in this review of the HR10:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HR10-Camcorder-Review-33522/Comparisons--Conclusion.htm

The primary down-side for DVD camcorder is the recording time - maximum of about 30 minutes per miniDVD. For HD models, you would also need a compatible HD DVD player.

What brand is the best in High-Definition Digital Camcorder?

Written by sudanhabtom | Tuesday, October 14, 2008

JVC GZ-HD300B Everio Camcorder

What brand of High-Definition Digital Camcorder is the best seller?


A: Brand is nearly irrelevant - what do you need? That said, check the Sony, Panasonic and Canon lines - NOT consumer cams - prosumer or pro.