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Motorola Droid Smartphone Reviewed

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

A truly remarkable wireless phone with revolutionary video capabilities.

2010 Guide to Finding the Best Small Digital Camera.

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

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

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT

A solid addition to the growing line-up of pocket Web-oriented HD camcorders.

Camcorder Review:Lumix DMC-GH1 DSLR Camera Kit

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

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

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

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

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Topical News

Camcorder Review: Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

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

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

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

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

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

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

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

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

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

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

JVC's Newest Hybrid

Spotlight on Camcorders Buyer's Guide

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

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

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Smallest Pro in Town

High-Definition Hard Disk Camcorder Review: JVC GZ-HD7U

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Handy Hard Disk

Industry News | Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder | NYC YouTube Meet-Up

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Video Industry News: Sanyo introduces the E1 waterproof camcorder. Blackmagic Design with 24-bit audio and RCA connectors. NYC YouTube meet-up makes buzz

Sony HD Camcorder Review: Sony HDR-HC7 HDV Camcorder

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Little Sony HD Camcorder That Can

AVCHD in the News| New AVCHD camcorders and AVCHD upgrades by major software providers.

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Video Industry News Panasonic's new AVCHD camcorders, the HDC-SD1 and HDC-DX1. Sony adds 3 camcorders: the HDR-CX7, HDR-SR7 and HDR-SR5 to their line.

Camcorder Review: Canon HV20 HDV

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The Mini Canon

DVD Camcorder Review: Hitachi DZHS300A Hybrid HDD/DVD

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The Hitachi DZHS300A comes with 8GB HDD that can record up to 110 minutes of video at the highest quality.

Camcorder Review: JVC Pro GY-HD200u Digital HD

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Looks Like a Pro

Camcorder Review: Sony HVR-V1U HDV

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

V1U - The Little Brother

Canon Camcorder Review:Canon HV10 HDV Camcorder

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The HV10 HDV Canon camcorder tha is small but fierce

Prosumer Camcorder Review:Canon XH-A1 HDV

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

The Real Deal

Reviews - Hitchaci DZ-HS300A

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:24:20 PST

In our "Hands On" segment, Mark shows off a DVD-Hard Drive hybrid camcorder from Hitachi, the "DZ-HS300A".

Camcorder Review:Sony HDR-FX7 HDV

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

The HDV Line is Growing

Camcorder Review: Sony HDR-UX1 AVCHD

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

Break On Through

Canon HDV Camcorders | Sony 8cm DVD+R dual-layer media

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Sony camcorder DVDs. Canon XH A1 and XH G1 HDV Camcorders. Reality Sets.

Camcorder Review:JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Hard Drive Camcorder

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

A JVC For You And Me

Camcorder Review Web Exclusive! Sony HDR-HC3 Mini DV

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

HD for the Amateur

Camcorder Review:Sony DCR-SR100 Hard Drive Camcorder

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Putting Video in Drive

New HDV Camcorders Canon XH G1 & A1 | Free Video Player | New Vidcasts

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

New HDV Canon Camcorders XH G1 and XH A1.Democracy player a free video player get updated. New Vidcasts from Videomaker

High Definition Camcorder Review:Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD camcorder

Hitachi DZ-MV780A DVD Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi DZ-MV780A DVD Camcorder

Samsung SC-D6550 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SC-D6550 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Optura 500 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura 500 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon ZR400 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ZR400 Mini DV Camcorder

Sony DCR-PC1000 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-PC1000 Mini DV Camcorder

Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi DZ-MV730A DVD Camcorder

Canon Optura 60 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura 60 Mini DV Camcorder

JVC GR-X5U Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

JVC GR-X5U Mini DV Camcorder

Sony DCR-HC26 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-HC26 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Elura 90 Mini DV Camcorder

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Elura 90 Mini DV Camcorder

Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder

Mini HD Camcorder Review:Sanyo VPC-HD1 Xacti

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

When Sanyo introduced the HD1 Xacti at this year's International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January, the tiny Sanyo garnered much attention for good…

Camcorder Review:Canon XL H1 HDV

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Canon XL H1 HDV Camcorder

HDV: High Def Value

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.

Sony Camcorder Review: Sony HVR-A1U HDV

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder

Camcorder Review: Canon Optura 600 Mini DV

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder

Camcorder Review:JVC Everio GZ-MG70 Hard Disk Camcorder

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

JVC Everio GZ-MG70 Hard Drive Camcorder

Camcorder Review: Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder

JVC GY-HD100 Digital Camera Review

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Camcorder Review: Hitachi DZ-GX20A DVD Digital Camcorder

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Overall, the DZ-GX20A has one of the prettiest pictures from a DVD camcorder. It also has some nice in-camera editing options.

Quick Focus

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

From DV to HDV, From Small to Big: The Digital Camcorders Buyer's Guide

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

From Small to Big: The Digital Camcorder Buyer's Guide

Camcorder Review:Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Camcorder

Camcorder Review: Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder

Camcorder Review:Sony HDR-HC1 HDV

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Sony HDR-HC1 HDV Camcorder

Camcorder Review:Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV Camcorder

Hitachi DZMV730A | Avid purchases Pinnacle | HDTV field monitor

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi Image Engine boasts a 20 percent improvement in video noise reduction and 20 percent longer battery life. Avid in the purchase of Pinnacle.

Camcorder Review:Sony DCR-HC32 Mini DV

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-HC32 Mini DV Camcorder

Camcorder ReviewFisher FVD-C1 SD Card Camcorder

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Fisher FVD-C1 SD Card Camcorder

Camcorder Review:Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD Camcorder

JVC Digital Camcorder Review: GR-D33 Mini DV

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

The New JVC Digital Camcorder GR-D33 is an excellent choice for the point-and-shoot crowd.

Best Products of Year

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Camcorder Comparison: Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders

Focus MX-4 Video Mixer | Sony Professional HDV Camcorder

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Focus Enhancements Ships MX-4 Video Mixer. Plextor Ships SATA DVD Burner. Sony Unveils Professional HDV Camcorder.

Camcorder Review:Samsung SCD6040 Mini DV

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

Samsung SCD6040 Mini DV Camcorder

Camcorders: The Needs of the Many

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

The camcorder that works for you might not be what works for someone else. What do you really need?

Camcorder Review:Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM Camcorder

JVC Camcorder Review: GY-HM100U

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

This JVC camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. It's ideal for tough shooting environments.

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Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

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Camcorder Review:Sony HDR-FX1 HDV

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder

Test Bench:Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura 300 camcorder

Test Bench:Sony DCR-TRV22 Mini DV Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-TRV22 camcorder

Test Bench:Panasonic AG-DVC30 Mini DV Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic AG-DVC30 camcorder

JVC GR-D200U Mini DV Camcorder Review

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

JVC's GR-D200U is a hobbyist camera that slants towards looks, but away from manual functions

Test Bench:Samsung SC-D5000 Mini DV Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SC-D5000 Duo-Cam

Test Bench:Sharp VL-Z7U Mini DV Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Sharp VL-Z7U Mini DV Camcorder

Test Bench:Panasonic AG-DVX100A camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic AG-DVX 100A

Sony Camcorder Review: DCR-VX2100 Camcorder

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Sony DCR-Vx2100 Camcorder

New Gear

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura 400 and Optura 500 Mini DV Camcorders, Ronsrail Camera and Lens Support, Music2Hues WaveTrack Series Music Library

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Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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Home Video Hints: Camcorder Battery Care

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Take Charge! Don’t miss your best shot of the day to a dead battery.

Camcorder Review:Panasonic AG-DVC30 Mini DV

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic AG-DVC30 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder

In Box

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

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Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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AG-DVX100A Mini DV Panasonic Digital Camcorder Review

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

The AG-DVX100A Panasonic digital camcorder is a serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.

Sony Video Camcorder Review: DCR-DVD201

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Sony Video Camcorder Review: DCR-DVD201

Camcorder Review: Canon Optura 300 Mini DV

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Camcorder

New Gear

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Huge Systems MediaVault U320-R Max Disk ArrayDigital Juice BackTraxx 1& 2 Royalty-Free Music LibrariesPanasonic AG-DVC30 Mini DV CamcorderCanon Optura 300 Mini&…

Camcorder Review: Samsung SC-L810 Hi8

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SC-L810 Hi8 Camcorder

Camcorder Review:Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder

New Gear

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SCD-107 Mini DV CamcorderATI All in Wonder 9600XT Graphics CardVariZoom FlowPodScorpion Support Scorpion BracketApplied Magic ScreenPlay OS 2.7Serious…

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Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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From Beautiful, Downtown Burbank:

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

A Look Back at Videomaker Expo West 2004

In Box

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 PST

In Box

New Gear

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 PST

2b Royalty-Free Designer Soundscapes Royalty-Free Music Collection
Plextor PX-708A DVD Burner
Sony Pictures Digital Networks Sound Forge 7.0
Lite-On LDW-411S DVD Burner
Macromedia Flash Video Streaming Service
DvTec DvRigPro Rig
Gateway DV-S20 Pocket Multi-Cam

In Box

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

New Gear

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Philips DVDR985 stand-alone DVD+R/+RW RecorderTriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes animated backgroundsCases Plus KX1427XL1 travel case for the XL1TDK…

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Hot new products for the videographer.

Mini DV Camcorder Review: Sharp VL-WD650U

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

Sharp VL-WD650U Mini DV Camcorder