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• Motorola Droid Smartphone Reviewed
  January, 2010
  by Charles Fulton
  A truly remarkable wireless phone with revolutionary video capabilities.
• 2010 Guide to Finding the Best Small Digital Camera.
  January, 2010
  by Randy Hansen
  How high quality? How does high definition video sound to you? As incredible as it seems, the higher price spectrum of the cameras can return true HD video.
• Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Reviewed
  January, 2010
  by Tom Cunningham
  Although small in size, the Creative Vado is an easy grab-and-go camera. The buttons are easy to use, the battery life is long and it's fun shooting big HD…
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Pocket Camcorder: Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie HD Pocket High Definition Camcorder Reviewed
  November, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr
  A solid addition to the growing line-up of pocket Web-oriented HD camcorders.
• Camcorder Review:Lumix DMC-GH1 DSLR Camera Kit
  October, 2009
  by Andrew Burke
  The Lumix GH1 is fun to use and creates great HD video that rivals pro camcorders costing twice as much.
• Videomaker's 2009 Best DSLR That Takes Video: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  July, 2009
  by Brent Holland
  Being able to shoot HD video with the Mark II SLR allows go from a Canon still camera to a Canon high definition camcorder with the flick of a switch.
• High Definition Camcorder Review: Pure Digital Flip MinoHD
  June, 2009
  by Randy Hansen
  The Pure Digital Flip MinoHD camcorder is impressive. Now quality video & decent sound can now be had in a camera no larger than your TV's remote control.
• Pro Camcorder Buyer's Guide
  May, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  In a world of $100 FlipCams, why would you buy a video camera that costs thousands? Features, of course and your personal shooting situation often determines...
• Camcorder Review: Panasonic AG-HPX170 DVCPRO HD Camcorder
  May, 2009
  by John Burkhart
  Panasonic AG-HPX170 DVCPRO HD Camcorder shows good color detail and has extensive picture customization options. The P2 based media, though, is still costly...
• Camcorder Review: Panasonic HDC-HS100 AVCHD Camcorder
  March, 2009
  by Tom Skowronski
  Panasonic for the Ages - Get in line: It has finally arrived. Panasonic's new HDC-HS100 is an SD/HDD hybrid camcorder that is sure to shake things up. It's a…
• Annual Best Products of the Year
  February, 2009
  by Videomaker Editors
  The best consumer video production products of 2008, selected by the editors of Videomaker. So another year has come and gone, and it has brought a number of…
• Camcorder Buyer's Guide 2008
  December, 2008
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Back in the early 1980s, when Howard Cosell was wrapping up his hosting duties on Monday Night Football, MTV still showed videos and the internet was still…
• Camcorder Review: Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD PRO CAMCORDER
  August, 2008
  by John Burkhart
  Shoulder Mount at a Reasonable Price - A big camcorder is a professional camcorder. The layman often assumes this, and a large form factor camcorder can be…
• Camcorder Review: Canon Vixia HF10 Camcorder
  July, 2008
  by Brent Holland
  Canon in HD - No more tape? Not for Canon's new Vixia HF10. It records directly to a built-in Flash memory. As if that weren't enough, the HF10 also offers…
• JVC Camcorder Review: JVC Everio GZ-MG330 Hybrid Camcorder
  July, 2008
  by Greg Robinson
  JVC's Budget Solution - The GZ-MG330 JVC camcorder sets its crosshairs precisely at the entry-level user. Its small size, low price and color options will&hell…
• Camcorder Review: Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Camcorder
  June, 2008
  by Greg Robinson
  Set Phasers to HD - Hands down, the HD 1000 gets its highest marks for coolness. Whip it out at the next family reunion and envy will fill the air. This camera…
• Camcorder Review: Canon HR10 DVD Camcorder
  May, 2008
  by Jay Alexander
  HD In a Small Can - The HR10 is part of Canon's second generation of AVCHD camcorders attempting to deliver the DVD format for consumers. Using the AVCHD codec,…
• Quick Focus
  April, 2008
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Topical News
• Camcorder Review: Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder
  April, 2008
  by John Burkhart
  Solid State Performer - The rarified realm of professional video cameras used to require an outlay of $60,000 and up, and this was minus a lens. Adding decent…
• Camcorder Review: JVC GZ-HD3 Everio Hard Drive and Memory Card Hybrid Camcorder
  March, 2008
  by Andrew Burke
  A Little Something for Everio-one - The JVC GZ-HD3 Everio is a fun to use camcorder that provides very long recording times with high-def resolution. Along…
• Camcorder Review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 AVCHD Camcorder
  February, 2008
  by Brandon Pinard
  Tapeless Entertainment - The HDR-CX7 is the first Sony camcorder to record AVCHD video directly to Sony's Memory Stick PRO Duo. The CX7 is very small and fits…
• Apple adds AVCHD support to Final Cut | Sony HVR-S270U HD 1080i
  February, 2008
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video Industry News Sony Ups Its HDV Game with New Professional HDV Camcorders. Apple Releases Final Cut Express 4:
• Blu-ray Disc Camcorder Review: Hitachi Hybrid DZ-BD7HA
  January, 2008
  by John Burkhart
  A Little Blu - By and large, it seems that consumers are still very much on the fence regarding the next generation of high-definition video disc formats. Not&h…
• Camcorder Review: Canon HG10 AVCHD
  December, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Hard Drive'n Canon - The HG10 is Canon's first HDD AVCHD camcorder. It is small and well balanced, and it comes with a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor and a host of new…
• Sony Vegas Pro 8 | Sanyo's Xacti HD1000 | Adobe Premiere Elements 4
  November, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  In The News. Sony Vegas Pro 8 is here. Sanyo Xacti HD1000 (1920x1080) camcorder. Apple iMac and iLife '08. Adobe Premiere Elements 4.
• Hard Disk Camcorder Review: JVC Everio GZ-MG555
  November, 2007
  by Jay Alexander
  JVC's Newest Hybrid
• Spotlight on Camcorders Buyer's Guide
  October, 2007
  by Heath McKnight
  Video cameras are now as much of a fixture in our lives as TV. Here's a look at some features to check out before you buy or upgrade.
• AVCHD Camcorder Review: Panasonic AG-HSC1
  October, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Smallest Pro in Town
• High-Definition Hard Disk Camcorder Review: JVC GZ-HD7U
  September, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Handy Hard Disk
• Industry News | Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder | NYC YouTube Meet-Up
  August, 2007
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video Industry News: Sanyo introduces the E1 waterproof camcorder. Blackmagic Design with 24-bit audio and RCA connectors. NYC YouTube meet-up makes buzz